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By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel The Washington Post Published: February 21, 2017 12:00 AM CDT

A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that people actively trying to shed pounds had the best results when the temperature dropped.

Freezing temps are no excuse to give up on fitness. As it turns out, you might stand a better chance of losing weight when it's cold.

A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that people actively trying to shed pounds had the best results when the temperature dropped. The more inhospitable the weather, the more conscientious people became about keeping track of their meals and calories.

"Climate-related factors can directly change a person's behavior, and these factors can have a certain impact on intentional efforts to lose weight," said Sang Youl Rhee, who led the research team at Kyung Hee University Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea. "In addition, various climatic factors can lead to a significant change in the level of energy expenditure in the body."

Researchers tracked the weight loss of 3,274 people under 42 throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia with Noom Coach, a fitness app that can pinpoint the location of users. They then used a meteorology service, called Weather Underground API, to monitor conditions, and discovered that colder temperatures and lower dew points, as well as higher wind speed and precipitation were all linked to the app users' weight loss.

On average, people logged into Noom 110 days during the yearlong study, or roughly every three days. Men tended to use the app more frequently than women and were more likely to lose weight. People who logged their meals regularly, especially dinner, lost the most weight.

"During the weight-loss journey, it's important to focus on changing the underlying behaviors that lead to obesity," said Rhee, an endocrinologist. "Those who continue logging food and have an awareness around what they are eating will be most successful in losing weight."

Boosting calorie burn

Other studies have explored the relationship between cooler temperatures and burning fat, including one in the journal of Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism that said spending time in the cold can boost calorie burn by up to 30 percent. Yet those studies primarily examined the molecular breakdown of fat, not the behavioral connection between temperature and weight loss.

Chronicling meals, physical activity and weight have been proven in previous studies to be effective ways to lose weight. A Kaiser Permanente study of 1,700 people found that those who kept a daily account of what they ate lost twice as much weight as those who kept no record.

Noom, which launched in 2012, lets users choose from a variety of courses, ranging from 16 to 22 weeks, designed to prevent or manage chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Courses are created by physicians and come with a coach to guide users through the process. One week might be dedicated to understanding triggers to unhealthy foods you're eating while another focuses on getting you to try a variety of veggies.

"It's a cognitive behavior-based program, meaning you're trying to understand what makes you have certain habits and behaviors and change your thinking around those behaviors and habits," said Artem Petakov, president and co-founder of Noom. "There are different exercises to make you more mindful and more likely to problem-solve around those areas."

Petakov said Noom has worked with other researchers, including a team at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, on wellness studies. In this case, the team at Kyung Hee approached the company, which has 45 million users worldwide, to get a diverse collection of anonymous data.

The study did not take exercise into account, but Petakov said that's not necessarily a shortcoming.

"The popular notion is that physical activity is the key to achieving weight loss, but the truth is it's more about nutrition," Petakov said. "When it's colder, you have more time to focus on the nutrition aspects, cooking more for example, and just have more time to dedicate to it without as many distractions as far as going outside."

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This 5-Question Test Reveals If Your Running Routine Is Helping You Lose Weight Women's Health "Running is one of the most common forms of cardio to lose weight, but many people struggle to drop pounds because they aren't utilizing running correctly," says run coach Phil Giackette, C.S.C.S., assistant director of the Professional Athletic ...

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Pizza, hot wings, and beer. Those are three items, among others, Jennifer Butcher vowed she wouldnt give up when she made the decision six years ago to start losing weight. Today, thats held true, and she is 110 pounds lighter.

Back in 2011 Butcher would see 310 pounds when she would step on the scale. Putting on weight back then just happened so fast for her it seemed, and it was hard to stop.

I was going through a rough part in my life at the time, said Butcher. There were bad relationships and I wasnt enjoying work. I got lazy and unhealthy.

At the time, Butcher was a little over 30 years old and worked as cook at a Red Robin in Vancouver. Prior to gaining weight Butcher says she was very in-shape. As a teen and young adult she describes herself as being super athletic and played lots of sports. Eventually there came a tipping point where she just wanted that back badly enough to act.

I finally just got tired of not looking good in the mirror, says Butcher. My shirts kept getting bigger and bigger. I didnt like feeling like I always wanted to go home and sit on the couch. I finally just made it happen.

As a cook, Butcher loves to eat good food, and as stated earlier, she wasnt about to cut that out of her life. With a diligent work ethic, and a commitment to eating only normal food portion sizes, Butcher believed she could still get what she wanted.

In the beginning stages, Butcher forced herself to physically move around on a regular basis by selling her car. To get around she would either bike, jog, or walk. In addition to her everyday routine, she also became an avid hiker. Within one year 70 pounds had been shed from her body without excessive dieting and constant time in the gym.

Since then, Butcher has continued to steadily lose weight. Today shes down to 200 pounds. With her weight loss several life changes have also occurred. For a period of time over the last few years she moved to Tucson, Arizona and back. Currently Butcher lives in Vancouver and works happily as a cook at Barrel Mountain Brewing restaurant in downtown Battle Ground. On days off some of her favorite places to hike are Dog Mountain, Hamilton Mountain, and Beacon Rock in the Columbia River Gorge, Lake Merwin, and the Ape Caves by Mt. St. Helens.

Recently, Butcher set her sights on a new goal - to get to 160 lbs by this summer. Though shes at 200 right now, it was only about two months ago she was 230. Already, shes almost halfway there.

I want to look good down at the river, she joked.

Theres no denying that Butchers weight loss is impressive, especially the pace at which it sometimes occurs such as the first year or the last couple months. On several occasions shes been asked did you do the liposuction surgery?, to which she proudly replies no.

Losing weight isnt that hard. Its not as extreme as its made out to be. Its just one foot in front of the other, said Butcher. You dont need to go to the gym for eight hours. You just need to be active. It can even be as easy as just walking around your neighborhood.

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Now before you start forming opinions, let me get to explaining. As a dietitian, Ive never been keen on advising clients to follow quick weight loss solutions. Ive never been a fan of detoxing, cleansing, fasting or even diets such as Atkins and Paleo. With the aforementioned, youll achieve results but its temporary and when life gets in the way (travel, social obligations, family life), you tend to veer away from consistency. While that may not be your choice, thats just how things work.

Since I started pursuing nutrition (over 8 years ago), Ive been focused on helping my husband find a healthy lifestyle one that particularly works for him. I introduced him to the concept of breakfast because he would wait until 10 or 11am to eat his first meal, scarf it down and then complain of acidity soon after. I encouraged him to avoid egg yolk because of his susceptibility to familial high cholesterol. I suggested he use a reusable water bottle to focus on adequate hydration. Sure, these tips are simple. I also recommended to follow a dietary pattern of eating smaller, more frequent meals daily. So instead of 3 large meals, why not focus on breakfast, snack, lunch, snack and then dinner. This way you eat small portions and encourage variety in consumption.

What weve come to realize over the years is that the smaller, frequent meals really doesnt work for his type. What is his type? His type is a super busy, global friendly, start-up entrepreneur. The type that travels often. The type that has to meet people for dinners. The type that speaks on panels. The type that sits in transit for long periods. The type that sleeps late. The type that gains weight with stress especially in the midsection. With all these variables, it becomes an obstacle to eat healthy and regimented especially to follow the smaller, more frequent meals. We had to find a better solution and fast.

As a result, I was introduced to Intermittent Fasting. I was not able to find a significant amount of evidence based research but after a couple weeks, I came across Professor Mark Mattson. His research demonstrated a connection between caloric intake and weight loss as well as caloric intake and brain function. He explains, Every time you eat, glucose is stored in your liver as glycogen, which takes about 10 to 12 hours to be depleted. After the glycogen is used up, your body starts burning fats, which are converted to ketone bodies, acidic chemicals used by neurons as energy. Ketones promote positive changes in the structure of synapses important for learning, memory, and overall brain health. If you eat three meals a day with snacks between, your body doesnt have the chance to deplete the glycogen stores in your liver, and the ketones arent produced. (Similarly, exercise also produces a similar effect on brain health.)

To date, there have been two types of fasting patterns that have been explored. One is the 5:2 (five days of normal caloric consumption i.e. 2000 for women, 2500 for men and 2 days of 500 calories per day) and one that follows a time-restricted diet which follows a fasting time and a feasting time. Feasting time is usually a window of 8 hours so your body has time to exhaust its supply of glycogen, start burning fat, and produce ketones.

To understand if this dietary pattern could work for you, here are some points to consider:

If you have answered yes to at least three if not all of the questions, it could be worth considering Intermittent Fasting. Whats interesting to note is that through this process, you begin to understand how your body operates and assess hunger cues.

When implementing, its important to pay attention to the following:

Remember, just because you fast for 16 hours doesnt mean that the feasting window is a literal translation to feasting. It means that you are eating in an 8 hour window but you want to consume wholesome, nutritious food. Food that does good for your body. The same goes for if you decide to try the 5:2 pattern dont overeat on the 5 days because youre restricting for 2 days, but instead, be mindful. Your ultimate goal is a healthier lifestyle by lowering body fat and overall weight in a consistent way. Even Laurie Woolever, Food and Wine magazine contributor, recaps her attempt at intermittent fasting.

As Professor Mattson says, I hope its not a fad. Theres a lot of science behind it, and the science is only increasing.

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Losing weight is tough, but keeping off the weight over time is even harder. The vast majority of people who lose weight gain it back, which is why weight loss maintenance is an area scientists and doctors are always looking into. Now, in a new study, researchers suggest that special programs designed for weight loss maintenance are critical for helping people reach and sustain their weight goals .

After people lose a substantial amount of weight, they tend to regain it at a rate of about 2 to four 4 lbs. a year, say researchers of a new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. To assess whether a post-weight loss program could help people prevent the weight from creeping back, the researchers split 222 people into two groups. All together, they'd lost an average of 16 lbs. during a 16-week weight loss program. Then, about half were assigned to a program that focused on helping them maintain the weight they lostthey had frequent phone calls with experts who talked to them about how to stick to their diet in social situations where temptation may be strong, told them to weigh themselves frequently and asked them about the good things that have happened to them as a result of their weight loss, and so forth. The other group went about their usual routines.

After a little over a year, the researchers checked in with the two groups and found that people who took part in the weight loss maintenance program regained about 1.5 pounds, and the people who did not partake in the program gained back an average of 5 lbs.

" I hope that people will take away that maintenance of weight loss requires effort and skills that must be practiced and engaged over time," said study author Corrine Voils , a research career scientist at William S. Middleton Veterans Memorial Hospital in an email to TIME.

Voils and her fellow authors conclude that having a maintenance component to weight loss programs can lead to more sustained weight loss over the long term.

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We just finished a study in mice and what we found is that when mice who are obese keep on repeatedly losing and gaining that weight, they live longer than the mice that are allowed to stay obese.

So we think its probably not a bad idea to lose weight even if you are going to gain it back and redo it every few years.

Around two in three British adults are overweight or obese, which increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, liver disease and cancer.

Susan Jebb,Professor of Diet and Population Health at Oxford University said:I agree with the notion that losing weight is generally worthwhile, even if you put the weight back on again.

We have good evidence from long term follow up studies after controlled intervention studies in humans that there is a benefit.

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Earlier today, Gemma Collins was accused by fans of posting fake' pictures on Instagram to show off her weight loss .

The former TOWIE star has been showing off her new look with a series of snaps but fans claim they were Photoshopped.

Now, Gemma has been spotted on the doorstep of her Essex home, revealing what she really looks like without an Instagram filter.

The 36 year old was snapped completely makeup-free with her signature blonde hair piled on top of her head in a messy topknot as she passed the keys of her white Range Rover to a waiting mechanic.

The Essex favourite wore a loose-fitting rose print top with a black fur gilet.

It looked like her 4x4 had a burst tyre as the AA man turned up to repair it.

Earlier today, Gemma took a picture while taking a break in what appears to be filming for St Patrick's Day with her wearing a green and black outfit.

You are looking amazing, Gemma. You have lost so much weight, you look fabulous! wrote one fan.

While Gemma does looks great, fans weren't looking at her new figure, but at the floor.

Soon after she shared the photo fans quickly pointed out something strange - the tiles appeared to bend.

Some fans think the image had been changed, with some commenting saying it was a "really bad photoshop".

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One said: "Look at the curved floor tilesedited! Instagram is so fake."

jpmoney57 said: The wobly f***ing floor. why f***ing lie to people about loosing (sic) weight."

The claims relate to Gemma's legs looking as if they've been adjusted. Fans pointed out the floor the white tiles seem to bend slightly, with the wall looking like it's tilting.

Ever since Gemma joined The Only Way Is Essex she has openly talked about struggling with her weight and shared the various diets and exercise regimes shes tried over the years.

She recently appeared on ITV's Sugar Free Farm and back in 2015 she lost three stone in four weeks after signing up for a juice retreat run by Juice Master Jason Vale.

Gemma has revealed before she gets offers from agents based on whether she'd "gain and lose" weight.

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Home General Health Low impact exercises to get fit safely

Were told constantly how important exercise and keeping in shape is to our health, but not everyone is capable of performing the same fitness routines due to health conditions affecting their joints and mobility. If you find yourself limited to less intense workouts, continue reading to discover a list of low-impact exercises that can help keep you fit without causing injury.

Swimming: Water exercises are a fantastic way to keep fit without putting too much strain on your joints and muscles. The buoyancy of the water helps relieve any stress on joints and ligaments, while the water keeps you from overheating and provides light resistance to work your muscles.

Cycling: Riding a bike is a great cardio workout that is easy on your cartilage and ligaments in a way that running may not be. Cycling also has a social aspect, as you can join a club that organizes rides of varying intensity to suit your personal fitness level.

Tai chi: Traditional tai chi is slow and meditative and can help to get your body moving while relieving stress. Recently, a cardio intesive type of tai chi was created by Dr. Chi-Hsiu D. Weng that combines low-impact movements with a faster tempo to get your blood flowing while remaining joint-friendly.

Water aerobics: Like swimming, water aerobics can keep you in shape while reducing the stress on your joints due to the increased buoyancy provided by the water. The increased density of the water adds resistance that is not present when working out outside of the pool as well, which can help you get an even better workout.

While a CrossFit class or boot camp may not be in the cards for you, there are plenty of other low-impact ways to keep fit and prevent injuries. Swimming, cycling, tai chi, water aerobics, and dancing are just five activities that can get your heart pumping while remaining easy on your joints and ligaments. Many of these exercises also have a social aspect, so why not get together with some friends and start your new workout today?

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Following a diet that mimics fasting may reduce risk factors for disease in generally healthy people, according to a small study.

Dr. Min Wei of UCLA's Longevity Institute and colleagues tested the effects of the fasting-mimicking diet on various risk factors for diabetes, heart disease, cancer or other conditions.

The diet (FMD; brand name ProLon) is low in calories, sugars and protein but high in unsaturated fats. Forty-eight study participants ate normally for three months while 52 ate FMD for five days each month and ate normally the rest of the time. After three months, the groups switched regimens. Although all participants were considered healthy, some had high blood pressure, low levels of "good" cholesterol, and other risk factors.

A total of 71 people completed the study, which was published in Science Translational Medicine. Body mass index, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol improved with FMD, but mainly for those who were already at risk. Side effects were mild, including fatigue, weakness and headaches.

Wei and Dr. Valter Longo of the University of California, San Diego, said in an interview published in the journal that while "the great majority" of participants had one or more risk factors for diseases such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer, "FDA trials will be necessary to demonstrate whether periodic FMD is effective in disease prevention and treatment."

Dr. Joseph Antoun, CEO of L-Nutra, Inc., which produces FMD, told Reuters Health by email that FMD "is intended for use by individuals who want to optimize their health and wellbeing, by overweight or obese individuals who want to manage their weight in an easy and healthy way, and by people who have abnormal levels of biomarkers for aging and age-related conditions."

That said, Antoun acknowledged that if you have common conditions associated with overweight and obesity such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, you should not use FMD without a doctor's approval.

The product also should not be used by children under 18 or pregnant or nursing women. And it's not for you if you have certain metabolic diseases, liver or kidney disorders that may be affected by the very low glucose and protein content of the diet, or if you have nut or soy allergies. What's more, it "should never be combined with glucose-lowering drugs, such as metformin or insulin," according to Antoun.

Registered dietitian Ashlea Braun of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus pointed out that researchers compared the fasting-mimicking diet to participants' usual diet. "Therefore, we don't yet know how this diet stands up against long-standing approaches already shown to be beneficial, such as the Mediterranean or DASH Diet."

"It's not clear if (FMD) enables individuals to consistently meet all micronutrient requirements," she told Reuters Health by email. "It's also not known how this type of restrictive diet affects muscle mass in the long term, and what impact this has on various indicators of health."

"Although there is some evidence showing these type of restrictive diets can help 'jump start' people considering lifestyle changes, more research is definitely needed before this is recommended for individuals," Braun concluded.

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A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes the protein gluten. Gluten is found in grains such as wheat, barley, rye and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye).

A gluten-free diet is used to treat celiac disease. Gluten causes inflammation in the small intestines of people with celiac disease. Eating a gluten-free diet helps people with celiac disease control their signs and symptoms and prevent complications.

Initially, following a gluten-free diet may be frustrating. But with time, patience and creativity, you'll find there are many foods that you already eat that are gluten-free and you will find substitutes for gluten-containing foods that you can enjoy.

The gluten-free diet is a treatment for celiac disease.

Switching to a gluten-free diet is a big change and, like anything new, it takes some getting used to. You may initially feel deprived by the diet's restrictions. However, try to stay positive and focus on all the foods you can eat. You may also be pleasantly surprised to realize how many gluten-free products, such as bread and pasta, are now available. Many specialty grocery stores sell gluten-free foods. If you can't find them in your area, check with a celiac support group or go online.

If you're just starting with a gluten-free diet, it's a good idea to consult a dietitian who can answer your questions and offer advice about how to avoid gluten while still eating a healthy, balanced diet.

Allowed foods Many healthy and delicious foods are naturally gluten-free:

It's important to make sure that they are not processed or mixed with gluten-containing grains, additives or preservatives. Many grains and starches can be part of a gluten-free diet:

Always avoid Avoid all food and drinks containing:

Avoiding wheat can be challenging because wheat products go by numerous names. Consider the many types of wheat flour on supermarket shelves -- bromated, enriched, phosphated, plain and self-rising. Here are other wheat products to avoid:

Avoid unless labeled 'gluten-free' In general, avoid the following foods unless they're labeled as gluten-free or made with corn, rice, soy or other gluten-free grain:

Certain grains, such as oats, can be contaminated with wheat during growing and processing stages of production. For this reason, doctors and dietitians generally recommend avoiding oats unless they are specifically labeled gluten-free.

You should also be alert for other products that you eat or that could come in contact with your mouth that may contain gluten. These include:

Watch for cross-contamination Cross-contamination occurs when gluten-free foods come into contact with foods that contain gluten. It can happen during the manufacturing process, for example, if the same equipment is used to make a variety of products. Some food labels include a "may contain" statement if this is the case. But be aware that this type of statement is voluntary. You still need to check the actual ingredient list. If you're not sure whether a food contains gluten, don't buy it or check with the manufacturer first to ask what it contains.

Cross-contamination can also occur at home if foods are prepared on common surfaces or with utensils that weren't thoroughly cleaned after being used to prepare gluten-containing foods. Using a common toaster for gluten-free bread and regular bread is a major source of contamination, for example. Consider what steps you need to take to prevent cross-contamination at home, school or work.

People with celiac disease who eat a gluten-free diet experience fewer symptoms and complications of the disease. People with celiac disease must eat a strictly gluten-free diet and must remain on the diet for the remainder of their lives.

In some severe cases, a gluten-free diet alone can't stop the symptoms and complications of celiac disease. In these cases, doctors might prescribe medications to suppress the immune system.

Not getting enough vitamins People who follow a gluten-free diet may have low levels of certain vitamins and nutrients in their diets. Many grains are enriched with vitamins. Avoiding grains with a gluten-free diet may mean eating fewer of these enriched products. Ask your dietitian to review your diet to see that you're getting enough of these key nutrients:

Not sticking to the gluten-free diet If you accidentally eat a product that contains gluten, you may experience abdominal pain and diarrhea. Some people experience no signs or symptoms after eating gluten, but this doesn't mean it's not damaging their small intestines. Even trace amounts of gluten in your diet may be damaging, whether or not they cause signs or symptoms.

Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/gluten-free-diet/art-20048530/

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