Search Weight Loss Topics:

Page 27«..1020..26272829..4050..»

Home » Page 27

Shes no friend of store-bought blends.

Premade smoothies and cocktails, as well as frozen dinners, should be avoided if youre trying to shed pounds, a Georgia womensweight-loss coach claims.

These foods Im seeing eaten in excess, not moderation, which can make weight loss really difficult, Jenna Rizzo said in a Monday TikTok that has garnered more than 28,200 views.

The American Heart Associationrecommendsconsuming 4 cups offruitevery day but Rizzo says store-bought smoothies and aa bowls arent the way to go.

They are going to be loaded with a bunch of added sugars, and the fruits and vegetables they use are often just a powder, so youre not even eating real food, Rizzo said.

So thats why I say, just make these things at home, she continued. Youre going to be using real food, and youre not going to be adding a cup of sugar to them.

These foods are very calorie-dense, so that means youre only getting a little bit of food for a lot of calories, Rizzo explained. So this can make portion control really hard, because you dont want just a little, tiny slice of pizza, you want three [or] four.

She added: And these foods typically just dont have the best ingredients in them.

Research has linked ultra-processed foods like frozen dinners to a higher risk of premature death, heart disease, colorectal cancer, obesity, depression and other serious conditions.

Consuming alcohol can make it harder to lose weight booze is high in calories and it can interfere with fat burning.

Rizzo calls herself an alcohol hater, especially the premixed cocktails.

You got to think of the juices, the syrups that are added into these cocktails, which will skyrocket the amount of calories, Rizzo said. So you can easily drink hundreds to even thousands of calories in one night. And to add on top of that, I dont know about you, but if I get a little tipsy, I get the drunk munchies really bad.

Continued here:
Weight loss coach reveals 3 foods that could sabotage your goals - New York Post

Read More..

Escobar-Morreale, H. F. Polycystic ovary syndrome: definition, aetiology, diagnosis and treatment. Nat. Rev. Endocrinol. 14(5), 270284 (2018).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Joham, A. E. et al. Polycystic ovary syndrome. Diabetes 10(9), 668680 (2022).

CAS Google Scholar

Li, Y. et al. Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with negatively variable impacts on domains of health-related quality of life: Evidence from a meta-analysis. Fertility Sterility 96(2), 452458 (2011).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Mnsson, M. et al. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are often depressed or anxiousa case control study. Psychoneuroendocrinology 33(8), 11321138 (2008).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Cooney, L. G., Lee, I., Sammel, M. D. & Dokras, A. High prevalence of moderate and severe depressive and anxiety symptoms in polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum. Reprod. (Oxford, England) 32(5), 10751091 (2017).

Article Google Scholar

Cesta, C. E., Mnsson, M., Palm, C., Lichtenstein, P. & Iliadou, A. N. Polycystic ovary syndrome and psychiatric disorders: Co-morbidity and heritability in a nationwide Swedish cohort. Psychoneuroendocrinology 73, 196203 (2016).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Damone, A. L. et al. Depression, anxiety and perceived stress in women with and without PCOS: A community-based study. Psychol. Med. 49(9), 15101520 (2019).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Hollinrake, E., Abreu, A., Maifeld, M., Van Voorhis, B. J. & Dokras, A. Increased risk of depressive disorders in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertility Sterility 87(6), 13691376 (2007).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Hoeger, K. M. Obesity and lifestyle management in polycystic ovary syndrome. Clin. Obstet. Gynecol. 50(1), 277294 (2007).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Brower, M. A. et al. Bidirectional Mendelian randomization to explore the causal relationships between body mass index and polycystic ovary syndrome. Hum. Reprod. 34(1), 127136 (2019).

Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar

Zhao, Y. et al. Body mass index and polycystic ovary syndrome: A 2-sample bidirectional mendelian randomization study. J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 105(6), 17781784 (2020).

Article Google Scholar

Fontaine, K. R. & Barofsky, I. Obesity and health-related quality of life. Obes. Rev. Off. J. Int. Assoc. Stud. Obes. 2(3), 173182 (2001).

Article CAS Google Scholar

Rajan, T. M. & Menon, V. Psychiatric disorders and obesity: A review of association studies. J. Postgrad. Med. 63(3), 182190 (2017).

Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar

Dokras, A. et al. Androgen excess- polycystic ovary syndrome society: Position statement on depression, anxiety, quality of life, and eating disorders in polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertility Sterility 109(5), 888899 (2018).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Dokras, A. et al. Weight loss and lowering androgens predict improvements in health-related quality of life in women with PCOS. J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 101(8), 29662974 (2016).

Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar

Moran, L. J. et al. Dietary composition in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review to inform evidence-based guidelines. J. Acad. Nutr. Diet 113(4), 520545 (2013).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Moran, L. J., Pasquali, R., Teede, H. J., Hoeger, K. M. & Norman, R. J. Treatment of obesity in polycystic ovary syndrome: a position statement of the androgen excess and polycystic ovary syndrome society. Fertility Sterility 92(6), 19661982 (2009).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Kataoka, J. et al. Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in women with severe obesity-effects of a structured weight loss programme. Clin. Endocrinol. (Oxf). 91(6), 750758 (2019).

Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar

Jedel, E. et al. Anxiety and depression symptoms in women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared with controls matched for body mass index. Hum. Reprod. 25(2), 450456 (2010).

Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar

Benrick, A. et al. Autonomic nervous system activation mediates the increase in whole-body glucose uptake in response to electroacupuncture. Faseb 31(8), 32883297 (2017).

Article CAS Google Scholar

Johansson, J. et al. Acupuncture for ovulation induction in polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab. 304(9), E934E943 (2013).

Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar

DA Zawadzki, J. K. Diagnostic Criteria for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Towards a Rational Approach. In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (eds Dunaif, A. et al.) 377384 (Blackwell Scientific, 1992).

Google Scholar

Revised 2003 consensus on diagnostic criteria and long-term health risks related to polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertility and sterility. 2004;81(1):1925.

Vermeulen, A., Verdonck, L. & Kaufman, J. M. A critical evaluation of simple methods for the estimation of free testosterone in serum. J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 84(10), 36663672 (1999).

Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar

Svanborg, P. & Asberg, M. A new self-rating scale for depression and anxiety states based on the comprehensive psychopathological rating scale. Acta Psychiatr. Scand. 89(1), 2128 (1994).

Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar

Svanborg, P. & Asberg, M. A comparison between the Beck depression inventory (BDI) and the self-rating version of the montgomery asberg depression rating scale (MADRS). J. Affect. Disord. 64(23), 203216 (2001).

Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar

Schulte-van Maaren, Y. W. et al. Reference values for anxiety questionnaires: the Leiden routine outcome monitoring study. J. Affect. Disord. 150(3), 10081018 (2013).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Lim, S. S. et al. Lifestyle changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst. Rev. 3(3), CD007506 (2019).

PubMed Google Scholar

Schulte-van Maaren, Y. W. et al. Reference values for major depression questionnaires: the Leiden routine outcome monitoring study. J. Affect. Disord. 149(13), 342349 (2013).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Special issue. Translating functional health and well-being: International Quality of Life Assessment (IQOLA) Project Studies of the SF-36 Health Survey. Issue dedicated to Denis Bucquet. J Clin Epidemiol. 51. United States1998. p. 8911214.

Behboodi Moghadam, Z., Fereidooni, B., Saffari, M. & Montazeri, A. Measures of health-related quality of life in PCOS women: A systematic review. Int. J. Womens Health 10, 397408 (2018).

Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar

Wang, Z. et al. Dietary intake, eating behavior, physical activity, and quality of life in infertile women with PCOS and obesity compared with non-PCOS obese controls. Nutrients 13(10), 3526 (2021).

Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar

Jedel, E. et al. Sex steroids, insulin sensitivity and sympathetic nerve activity in relation to affective symptoms in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Psychoneuroendocrinology 36(10), 14701479 (2011).

Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar

Weiner, C. L., Primeau, M. & Ehrmann, D. A. Androgens and mood dysfunction in women: Comparison of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome to healthy controls. Psychosom. Med. 66(3), 356362 (2004).

CAS PubMed Google Scholar

van Reedt Dortland, A. K., Giltay, E. J., van Veen, T., Zitman, F. G. & Penninx, B. W. Metabolic syndrome abnormalities are associated with severity of anxiety and depression and with tricyclic antidepressant use. Acta Psychiatr. Scand. 122(1), 3039 (2010).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Zou, X. H., Sun, L. H., Yang, W., Li, B. J. & Cui, R. J. Potential role of insulin on the pathogenesis of depression. Cell Prolif. 53(5), e12806 (2020).

Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar

Greenwood, E. A. et al. Insulin resistance is associated with depression risk in polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertility Sterility 110(1), 2734 (2018).

Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar

Song, J. Amygdala activity and amygdala-hippocampus connectivity: Metabolic diseases, dementia, and neuropsychiatric issues. Biomed. Pharmacother. 162, 114647 (2023).

Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar

Kleinridders, A. et al. Insulin resistance in brain alters dopamine turnover and causes behavioral disorders. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 112(11), 34633468 (2015).

Article ADS CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar

Toba-Oluboka, T., Vochoskov, K. & Hajek, T. Are the antidepressant effects of insulin-sensitizing medications related to improvements in metabolic markers?. Transl. Psychiatry. 12(1), 469 (2022).

Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar

AlHussain, F. et al. Metformin improves the depression symptoms of women with polycystic ovary syndrome in a lifestyle modification program. Patient Prefer Adher. 14, 737746 (2020).

Article Google Scholar

Hahn, S. et al. Metformin treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome improves health-related quality-of-life, emotional distress and sexuality. Hum. Reprod. 21(7), 19251934 (2006).

Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar

Duan, X., Zhou, M., Zhou, G., Zhu, Q. & Li, W. Effect of metformin on adiponectin in PCOS: A meta-analysis and a systematic review. Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. 267, 6167 (2021).

Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar

Kusminski, C. M. et al. Adiponectin complexes in human cerebrospinal fluid: distinct complex distribution from serum. Diabetologia 50(3), 634642 (2007).

Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar

Neumeier, M. et al. Detection of adiponectin in cerebrospinal fluid in humans. Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab. 293(4), E965E969 (2007).

Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar

Sullivan M, Karlsson J, Taft C. SF-36 Hlsoenkt: Svensk Manual och tolkningsguide. 2:a upplagan (Swedish Manual and Interpretation Guide, 2nd Edition) ed: Gothenburg: Sahlgrenska University Hospital; 2002.

Glueck, C. J. & Goldenberg, N. Characteristics of obesity in polycystic ovary syndrome: Etiology, treatment, and genetics. Metab Clin. Experimental 92, 108120 (2019).

Article CAS Google Scholar

Gibson-Helm, M., Teede, H., Dunaif, A. & Dokras, A. Delayed diagnosis and a lack of information associated with dissatisfaction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 102(2), 604612 (2017).

PubMed Google Scholar

Thomson, R. L. et al. Lifestyle management improves quality of life and depression in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertility Sterility 94(5), 18121816 (2010).

Article PubMed Google Scholar

Wang, Z. et al. Effectiveness of a 6-month lifestyle intervention on diet, physical activity, quality of life, and markers of cardiometabolic health in women with PCOS and obesity and non-PCOS obese controls: One size fits all?. Nutrients 13(10), 3425 (2021).

Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar

Majidzadeh, S., Mirghafourvand, M., Farvareshi, M. & Yavarikia, P. The effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on depression and anxiety of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Psychiatry 23(1), 332 (2023).

Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar

Leung, A. W. Y., Chan, R. S. M., Sea, M. M. M. & Woo, J. An overview of factors associated with adherence to lifestyle modification programs for weight management in adults. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 14(8), 922 (2017).

Read the rest here:
Effects of weight loss intervention on anxiety, depression and quality of life in women with severe obesity and polycystic ... - Nature.com

Read More..

GLP-1 receptor agonists are very effective at helping obese and overweight patients lose weight, but reductions in muscle accompany the fat loss. Mounting evidence suggests muscle loss contributes to poor health outcomes, especially for elderly patients, but clinical trials rarely incorporate the quality of weight lossmuscle vs. fatinto their analyses.

Instead, in obesity, primary trial endpoints for glucan-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists usually measure only reductions in body weight or body mass.

Some drug developers are recognizing that body composition matters. Veru Pharmaceuticals, Regeneron and Altimmune, in clinical trials, and Eli Lilly, in preclinical development, are each working on GLP-1 companion therapeutics that either build or conserve muscle mass.

GLP-1 inhibitors were first shown to lower plasma glucose in 1993, but the attention given to fat-vs.-muscle loss is relatively new. Therefore, the FDA, citing its 2007 draft guidance for industry, Developing Products for Weight Management, still does not recommend using changes in either fat mass or lean mass as endpoints in clinical trials for weight loss drugs. As an FDA spokesperson told BioSpace, To date, we have not identified an adverse clinical impact related to reductions in lean mass.

Others, including Fatima Cody Stanford, associate professor of medicine and pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, writing in JAMA, consider weight loss alone an inaccurate measurement of a medications efficacy. More concerningly, a literature review notes that low muscle mass contributes to a variety of conditions, including mortality.

In managing weight loss, Theres a balance between having good quality weight loss and having a metabolic reset so patients dont have to stay on these therapies for too long, Mayank Mamtani, head of healthcare research at B. Riley Securities, told BioSpace.

Key opinion leaders recognize that, according to Global Data. When interviewed by the industry analyst, they called for changes in the clinical trial design to assess the quality of weight loss so that healthcare providers can better select therapeutic options for their patients. Specifically, they suggested using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scanning to better assess body composition during weight loss.

To ensure that drug-induced weight loss is caused primarily by a reduction in fat mass, the FDA recommends that sponsors . . . conduct an evaluation of body composition . . . in a representative sample of subjects enrolled in the clinical trials, the same FDA spokesperson told BioSpace. DEXA or a suitable alternative is recommended.

However, DEXA and MRI measure lean mass, not muscle mass, Scott Harris, chief medical officer at Altimmune, told BioSpace. Lean mass includes muscle, but it also includes integuments and other soft tissue. MRI can distinguish muscle from lean mass, but the techniques are not universally accepted, so studies usually report out on lean mass instead.

If the trial is not set up with [either DEXA or magnetic resonance imagingMRI] modalities in advance, lean mass and fat mass cannot be assessed, Harris said. Altimmune is developing a dual-action therapeutic, pemvidutide, that, in Phase II trials,reduced appetite and preserved lean muscle mass.

As the FDA notes, weight loss involves the loss of both fat and muscle mass, regardless of whether the loss occurs through pharmacotherapy, bariatric surgery or lifestyle changes.

A reduction in fat-free mass can occur because, with lower fat mass, there is less weight acting on skeletal muscle (leading to reduction in bone and muscle mass), reduced organ size (liver, kidneys and pancreas), and reduced body water weight. These changes in body composition are not considered adverse, the FDA spokesperson reiterated.

So far, the spokesperson continued, Safety data from clinical trials of approved weight loss drugs have not demonstrated adverse effects . . . such as increased incidence of falls, or muscle or tendon injuries, that would be related to loss of lean body mass. Nor have patient-reported outcomes.

But if they arent included among the endpoints, are they being tracked?

The next wave of innovation will be around muscle preservation, Mamtani predicted.

Measuring changes in lean mass is critical for assessing the quality of weight loss, Harris stressed.At Altimmune, we believe the quality of weight loss is as important as the quantity. Thus, we took steps to incorporate this into MOMENTUM, our recently completed Phase II obesity trial.

Additionally, Mamtani called for endpoints to measure weight regain and physical function. Currently, almost two-thirds of the weight lost comes back when patients quit GLP-1 therapies. Likewise, he continued, If youve gone from 250 to 200 pounds, has your quality of life improved?

Several biopharmaceutical companies are building such additional endpoints into their clinical trials for GLP-1 combination therapies.

For example, the percentage change in lean body mass after 112 days is the primary endpoint for Verus Phase II dose-finding study of enobosarm, which conserves muscle mass, combined with GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide for weight loss.A series of late-stage trials for enobosarm alone indicates significant improvements in muscle mass compared to placebo.

At Regeneron, a small Phase II study for trevogrumab, which builds muscle mass, was enrolling in March. It will be followed by a larger, four-arm study mid-year to compare outcomes for the combination of trevogrumab and semaglutide. That combination will then be compared to outcomes with or without garetosmab, also developed by Regeneron, which preserves muscle. Primary endpoints include the percent change in both total fat mass and body weight. Secondary endpoints include changes in body weight, lean mass, waist circumference and the total lean mass to fat ratio.

Part C of that trial will evaluate patients weight maintenance and function. Once patients cease taking semaglutide, Roughly half will continue on high-dose trevogrumab to see if the weight can stay off, Ryan Crowe, senior vice president of investor relations and strategic analysis at Regeneron, said at the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference in March. Regeneron did not respond to BioSpaces requests for updates. Qualitative endpoints will include how well people can complete day-to-day tasks, such as a stand-and-sit test, he added. That will probably inform what we do next in terms of measuring functional muscle.

AsMamtani put it, Its the Wild West right now for obesity drugs, and having all this clinical data is going to be important. The future of weight loss drugs may not depend on having the best GLP-1 receptor agonist, he said, but rather a combination of therapeutics that cause weight loss while building or conserving muscle or that improve metabolic health or maintain weight loss.

Almost every serious company in this space is trying to work on that shift, Mamtani said.

Gail Dutton is a freelance science writer who has covered the biopharma industry since soon after its inception. She can be reached at gaildutton@gmail.com. Follow her on LinkedIn or see more of her work on MuckRack.

Go here to see the original:
Measuring Muscle Loss in the Wild West of Weight Loss Drugs - BioSpace

Read More..

Sorry, Ozempic users.

Bariatric surgery leads to more weight loss that lasts longer, compared to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and behavioral changes such as diet and exercise, new research finds.

Metabolic and bariatric surgery remains the most effective and durable treatment for severe obesity. Unfortunately, it also remains among the most underutilized, said study co-author and bariatric surgeon Dr. Marina Kurian of NYU Langone Health.

Researchers reviewed data from approximately 20,000 weight-loss patients who participated in clinical studies and trials in the last few years.

They found that obesity drugs and weight-loss surgery proved far superior to diet and exercise, which resulted in an average weight loss of 7.4% those pounds were typically regained within four years.

Five months of weekly injections of semaglutide the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy led to a weight loss of 10.6%. These drugs mimic GLP-1 the hormone the body naturally produces after eating to make people feel full, reducing their cravings.

Nine months of tirzepatide sold under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound produced weight loss of 21.1%.

But the researchers found that once these treatments stopped, within a year, patients regained about half the weight they had lost.

Tirzepatide patients who continued with the injections tended to plateau at 17 to 18 months with 22.5% of their weight lost. Patients on semaglutide hit a roadblock at 14.9% weight loss during the same period.

Two popular surgical procedures, meanwhile, produced a weight loss around 30% one year after the operation. Patients maintained a 25% weight loss up to 10 years after surgery, the researchers found.

Surgery needs to play a bigger role in obesity treatment and be considered earlier in the disease process, Kurian added. It is no longer a treatment of last resort and should not be withheld until more severe disease develops. There is no medical reason for this.

The research was presented Tuesday at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.

The society reports that nearly 280,000 weight-loss procedures were performed in the US in 2022, representing only about 1% of those who are eligible for them based on their weight and height.

Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are two types of weight-loss surgeries that reduce the size of the stomach. Some people may be hesitant to opt for surgery because recovery can take weeks.

There are potential drawbacks to obesity meds as well, including various unpleasant side effects. In a July 2023 survey, 4% of adults admitted to taking a prescription drug to lose weight.

Subscribe to our weekly Post Care newsletter!

All the while, obesity rates continue to rise, affectingmore than 42% of Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The serious condition has been shown to weaken the bodys immune system, cause chronic inflammation and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and certain cancers.

A recent study warned that uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity will lead to at least six in 10 US adults being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years.

Read the rest here:
Weight loss surgery more effective than obesity drugs: study - New York Post

Read More..

Well aware that she's hot in Cleveland, L.A. or wherever else she happens to be, the actress gave her refreshing take on body image with a February Instagram post.

"This is a 150lb body on a 5'4 frame," the Food Network host wrote, sharing a 2014 bikini photo. "I don't weigh myself anymore because this is considered overweight by who's [sic] standards, I don't know. It's stupid and I believed them for far too long."

Fully removed from the pressures of dieting, "I now, finally, know that I am a kind, considerate, funny, thoughtful woman," she continued. "So please remember, who you are and what your character is, should never be overshadowed by what size you are or how much you weigh. You are enough. Just the way you are."

As for anyone that might not agree, she summed up, "F--k em."

Go here to see the original:
Jon Gosselin Shares Beach Body Transformation Amid Weight Loss Journey - E! NEWS

Read More..

L.L. Bean has just added a third shift at its factory in Brunswick, Maine, in an attempt to keep up with demand for its iconic boot.

Orders have quadrupled in the past few years as the boots have become more popular among a younger, more urban crowd.

The company says it saw the trend coming and tried to prepare, but orders outpaced projections. They expect to sell 450,000 pairs of boots in 2014.

People hoping to have the boots in time for Christmas are likely going to be disappointed. The bootsare back ordered through February and even March.

"I've been told it's a good problem to have but I"m disappointed that customers not getting what they want as quickly as they want," said Senior Manufacturing Manager Royce Haines.

Customers like, Mary Clifford, tried to order boots on line, but they were back ordered until January.

"I was very surprised this is what they are known for and at Christmas time you can't get them when you need them," said Clifford.

People who do have boots are trying to capitalize on the shortage and are selling them on Ebay at a much higher cost.

L.L. Bean says it has hired dozens of new boot makers, but it takes up to six months to train someone to make a boot.

The company has also spent a million dollars on new equipment to try and keep pace with demand.

Some customers are having luck at the retail stores. They have a separate inventory, and while sizes are limited, those stores have boots on the shelves.

View original post here:
Weight loss boom is spurring sales of protein, meal replacement products, Vitamin Shoppe CEO says - NBC San Diego

Read More..

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."

[table-of-contents] stripped

The Planetary Health Diet was designed to reduce climate change progression, but it may also help you live longer and promote weight loss.

Research found that the diet may lower your risk of premature death by 30%.

Nutritionists say this is a healthy diet to follow.

Most eating plans focus on helping people improve their well-being and maybe even aid in weight loss. But a new buzzy diet goes a step further: The Planetary Health Diet aims to benefit your health and that of the planet.

The diet is the subject of a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. For the study, researchers analyzed dietary data and health records from more than 206,000 people who were free of cancer, diabetes, and major cardiovascular diseases at the start of the study.

The researchers found that people who closely followed the Planetary Health Diet, which focuses on plant-based foods with a little meat and dairy, had a 30% lower risk of premature death compared to those who didnt follow the diet. They also had a lower risk of dying from cancer, heart disease, and lung disease.

People who followed the diet had a lower environmental impact, with 29% lower greenhouse gas emissions and 51% lower land use, too.

Meet the experts: Walter Willett, M.D., professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., author of The Little Book of Game-Changers: 50 Healthy Habits For Managing Stress & Anxiety, Scott Keatley, R.D., co-owner of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy, and Keri Gans, R.D.N., author of The Small Change Diet

But what is the Planetary Health Diet and how does it work? Nutritionists explain.

The Planetary Health Diet was first outlined in a 2019 scientific report published in The Lancet by the EAT-Lancet Commission. That report recommended that people follow a mostly plant-based diet for health and sustainability to help feed a global population that keeps growing.

The Planetary Health Diet focuses on eating a range of minimally processed plant foods, but still allows for some meat and dairy foods, according to a press release. Adhering to a Planetary Health Diet can provide a major double win: for personal health now and a more livable planet for future generations, says study co-author Walter Willett, M.D., professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

The diet recommends focusing on these foods:

Fruits

Vegetables

Whole grains

Legumes

Nuts

It also makes room for meat and dairy, but at much lower amounts than the other foods. The EAT-Lancet Commission has a handy graphic on its website that breaks down what your plate should look like on the diet.

Based on the eating plan, half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables, about an eighth should be whole grains, another eighth should be plant-based proteins, and very small amountsabout 1/16th of your plateare designated for dairy and animal proteins. Dr. Willett says that the diet allows for optional modest amounts of fish, poultry, and eggs.

The Planetary Health Diet focuses more on the foods you should have vs. ones to avoid. However, the diet recommends minimizing how much red meat, sugar, and refined grains you eat.

Nutritionists say this is an overall healthy eating plan. From a dietary perspective, its a really good balance of nutrients, says Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., author of The Little Book of Game-Changers: 50 Healthy Habits For Managing Stress & Anxiety. Thats excellent at protecting against cardiovascular disease and cancerall of the things we would expect to see with a plant-based diet.

The meal plan can be healthy, says Scott Keatley, R.D., co-owner of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy. It emphasizes a diverse intake of whole and minimally processed foods, which are generally nutrient-rich and beneficial for health, he says.

But, Keatley stresses that plant-based doesnt automatically make a diet healthy. Overconsumption of high-calorie plant-based products, especially those that are heavily processed, can lead to an excessive calorie intake, he says. Foods like nuts, seeds, oils, and some commercially prepared meat substitutes can be very calorie-dense and, if eaten in large quantities, might contribute to weight gain. That can then raise the risk of developing obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, among other things, he says.

Cording praises the diet for allowing for some meat and dairy. When we make a little room for meat and dairy, it makes the diet more approachable, she says.

Ultimately, the Planetary Health Diet promotes nutrient-packed plant-based foods that are associated with a host of benefits, says Keri Gans, R.D.N., author of The Small Change Diet.

Whether you lose weight on the Planetary Health Diet depends a lot on what you were eating before you went on the diet, Cording says. If you were eating a lot of calorie-dense, high saturated fat foods and not a lot of fiber before, switching to more plant-based foods and leaner sources of protein could potentially lead to weight loss, she says. However, Cording stresses that weight loss is not automatic with this eating plan.

Gans agrees. The Planetary Health Diet can help someone lose weight because many plant-based has fewer calories than animal-based ones, she says. However, adhering to portion sizes, especially with nuts and seeds, is still important.

But the focus on whole and minimally processed foods helps, Keatley says. These are generally lower in calories and higher in fiber compared to highly processed foods, he says. This can lead to a natural reduction in calorie intake while increasing satiety.

Theres a lot you can eat with the Planetary Health Diet, and Cording points out that its similar to a Mediterranean diet. If you want to get started with the eating plan, consider these options:

If youre interested in trying this diet, Gans suggests starting slowly. Give yourself plenty of time to adjust, she says. Focus first on what you should eat more of, and by default, the foods you should be limiting will gradually happen on its own.

You Might Also Like

Read the original:
This Diet May Help You Live Longer and Save the Planet, Research Finds - AOL

Read More..

The spotlight has returned to intermittent fasting after its pioneer, the TV presenter Michael Mosley, died while on holiday in Greece.

The approach of fasting to cut calories "got the nation talking" and "spawned fasting recipes, calorie-restricted menus and even a book", said the BBC. But what is intermittent fasting and is it safe?

Intermittent fasting was brought to a wider audience in 2012, when Mosley introduced it in a BBC documentary, "Eat, Fast, and Live Longer". After five weeks, he'd lost more than 14 pounds, and his cholesterol and blood-sugar levels had significantly improved. The documentary, and the international best-selling book that followed, "set the stage for the next great fad diet", said The Atlantic.

Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

Intermittent fasting involves alternating periods of eating with periods of fasting. In the 5:2 pattern, the week is divided into five normal eating days and two days of fasting. You consume only 500600 calories on two non-consecutive days of the week but eat as usual the other five days.

There are other versions, including the 16:8 fast, which involves fasting for 16 hours and then having an eight-hour window for eating, and the OMAD or One Meal A Day, which is a 23:1 pattern, where only one meal is consumed each day.

Unlike traditional diets that are "all about what to eat", this focuses on "when to eat", said Vogue. In fact, because it doesn't specify which foods you should eat, but only when you should eat them, some say it's not really a diet, but an eating pattern.

It has "clear upsides" compared with other "fad diets", said The Atlantic, because "rather than a byzantine set of instructions" it comes with just one rule: don't eat at this time. Also, some diets can be expensive, but intermittent fasting "costs nothing" and requires "no special foods or supplements".

As well as weight loss, it can reduce inflammation, reduce insulin resistance and boost brain health by aiding the growth of new nerve cells. It can also "trigger" autophagy, a process that helps the body get rid of damaged cells and replace them with new ones, added Vogue.

Fasting is "certainly not for everyone", said Healthline, so if you're "underweight or have a history of eating disorders", you should not fast without speaking with your doctor first.

There are also "anecdotal reports" of females whose menstrual periods temporarily stopped when they started doing intermittent fasting, probably because fasting can "disrupt female hormones", said the website.

The technique can pose "significant challenges", said Vogue, because "some people report feeling more tired, fatigued, constantly hungry and irritable".

Aisling Pigott, a dietician and spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association, told The Guardian she worries about people trying restrictive eating in households with young children, particularly "what kind of message that will be sending to them, in a world where we've seen eating disorders explode over the last three to four years".

Dr Mosley studied medicine in London and qualified as a doctor. For the last two decades he found fame as a presenter, documentary maker, journalist and author.

He became a household name as he offered tips on simple ways to improve our health and wellbeing, "backed up by science", said the BBC everything from when to exercise and what to eat to how to get more sleep.

He was known for a number of television programmes including "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor", and BBC Radio 4's "Just One Thing" programme and podcast. He also wrote a column for the Daily Mail.

You "can't deny the hugely positive impact he's had on Britain's health", nutritionist Sam Rice told The Telegraph, because "he did more than anyone to tackle our current public health emergency and he did it in a compassionate way".

Go here to read the rest:
Intermittent fasting: does diet pioneered by Michael Mosley work? - The Week

Read More..

If you've written off walking as a workout for weight loss, you may want to reconsider. The old-school advice to burn as many calories as possible in a workout is out. The new science has arrived. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, burning 500 calories at once on the treadmill is not the only way. Instead, create a small calorie deficit through your diet and increase activity in a sustainable way that doesn't leave you ravenous.

Enter: walking.

While not as intense as a Peloton or HIIT workout, research shows that walking is associated with weight loss, a boost in metabolism, improved mood and reduced risk of chronic diseases. And the best part is that it's free and can be done anywhere. All you need is a good pair of shoes.

Keep reading to learn how to walk off 10 pounds in just a few months.

Short answer, yes! A 2023 review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that exercise has a dose-dependent response to belly fat. In other words, the more exercise you get, the more belly fat you'll burn.

Being active, especially through walking, helps burn more calories, contributing to creating a calorie deficit.

And a 2021 review in Environmental Research and Public Health suggests that exercise, including walking, that is moderate to vigorous intensity, 4 times a week for 50 minutes each session will reduce body weight and belly fat.

But what if you don't have time to walk for an hour (or longer) every day? You might be able to get the same, or better, results doing two shorter walks, according to a 2019 study in the journal Obesity. Those who did two 25-minute walks per day 6 days per week lost more weight and inches than those who did one 50-minute walk per day. Both followed the same calorie-controlled diet.

A 2023 study in Obesity found that the group who received behavioral dietary weight loss strategies with an intervention to increase movement throughout the day experienced similar short-term (6-month) weight loss compared to the group who received behavioral dietary weight loss and structured aerobic exercise. Those assigned to the daily movement intervention also regained less weight after a year of follow-up compared to those who engaged in structured exercise.

Based on these studies, the most effective, sustainable plan for weight loss is one that combines dietary changes with exercise. But what if you feel like you're doing pretty well in the eating department and still aren't getting the results you desire? It may be time to try the simple and inexpensive exercise known as walking.

How much weight you can lose from walking depends on your current weight, diet and activity level. We recommend losing no more than 1 to 2 pounds per week for sustainable weight loss, which means you could potentially lose 10 pounds in five weeks. However, a more realistic timeline is 10 to 24 weeks, since most people don't have hours to devote to walking every day. Plus, a slower rate of weight loss means you can enjoy vacations and holidays and maintain your progress long-term.

"Calorie burn from walking depends on several factors, including age, weight, sex, walking pace and difficulty of your walking course," says Alex Davis, co-creator of Ryan and Alex Duo Life. "Generally, 1 mileor roughly 2,000 stepswalked equates to [burning] 80 to 100 calories." Since there are 3,500 calories in 1 pound, "this means to lose 1 pound, you'll need to walk roughly 35 miles or 70,000 steps. Over the course of a week, this means targeting 10,000 steps a day," says Davis. At this rate, you could lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks.

The more you weigh, the more calories you will burn. According to calculations by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), a 185-pound person walking at a brisk pace of 3.5 miles per hour will burn 318 calories in one hour, and a 155-pound person walking at 3.5 mph will burn 267 calories in an hour.

The faster you walk, the more calories you will burn, so pick up the pace to lose 10 pounds in a shorter amount of time.

This is how many calories a 155-pound person burns walking for one hour at different paces, according to ACE's physical activity calculator:

2 mph (a stroll): 140 calories

3 mph (moderate pace): 232 calories

3.5 mph (brisk pace): 267 calories

4 mph (very brisk): 351 calories

5 mph (fast pace): 632 calories

The best walking plan for you will depend on your fitness level, how much you currently walk and your schedule. If you already walk 10,000 steps per day but aren't losing weight, you likely need to tweak your diet and increase the duration or intensity of your walks. Adding higher-intensity workouts and weight training a few times per week can help too.

If you currently walk 15 minutes daily but aren't seeing results, walk for 30 to 60 minutes. If you want to drop 10 pounds faster but don't have an hour to devote to walking every day, walk for 30 minutes at a very brisk pace and add intensity like hills or weights. And remember, you can still break the time up, doing shorter bouts that add up to 30 to 60 minutes.

Here are two 5-week walking plansone for beginners and one for those who already walk every day.

After five weeks, to continue seeing results, increase the duration, frequency and/or intensity of your walks. Create a small calorie deficit through your diet and add strength training two to three times per week to help burn fat while preserving muscle.

Beware of going too low on the calorie deficit, though. If you reduce calories too much, you won't have enough energy to power through your workouts, let alone your day. Reducing caloric intake can also lower your metabolism, which will have the opposite effect on calorie burn in the long run.

Smith created this five-week walking plan for newbies. "If the person is starting from sedentary or very little structured walking, they will want to start out on the lighter side," says Smith. "Here's an example of a five-week walking routine progression for someone new to taking dedicated walks for workouts."

Week 1: Three 15-minute walks during the week with little to no incline at a moderate pace of 2-3 mph. This should feel like a leisurely stroll, nothing intense.

Week 2: Three 20-minute walks with little to no incline at a slightly elevated pace of 2.5-3.5 mph. This speed should feel like you're walking with some urgency, but not rushed.

Week 3: Three 30-minute walks with little to no incline at that same slightly elevated pace (2.5-3.5 mph).

Week 4: Four 30-minute walks with some incline or hills added; your speed can stay on the higher end of the 2.5-3.5 mph range. Adding incline changes will engage your muscles more and rev your heart rate and calorie burn.

Week 5: Five 30-minute walks with incline and hill intervals at 3.5-4.5 mph. This should be a purposeful power walk.

Brett Durney, co-founder, personal trainer and running coach at Fitness Lab, developed this walking plan best suited for those who already do some walking each day.

"At a high level, I'd always set 10,000 steps as a daily minimum target and often advise that this is broken down into three 20- to 30-minute purposeful walks," says Durney. "Ideally I try to get my clients closer to 15,000 steps per day over time and do this by increasing the walk session times by 1 minute per month over the course of five to six months."

Durney's plan breaks the walking time up, making it easier to accomplish for some. You can do it all at once if you prefer.

Week 1: Three 15-minute walks, achieving roughly 7,500 steps per day

Week 2: Three 16-minute walks, achieving roughly 8,000 steps per day

Week 3: Three 17-minute walks, achieving roughly 8,500 steps per day

Week 4: Three 18-minute walks, achieving roughly 9,000 steps per day

Week 5: Three 20-minute walks, achieving roughly 10,000 steps per day

While these plans increase walking duration each week, walking 60 minutes per day at a brisk pace can burn 250 to 350 calorieswhich is about pound of weight loss per week. Here are five ways to increase calorie burn without walking longer.

"Walking speed directly affects your calorie burn. Picking up your pace from a stroll (2 mph) to a moderate walk (3 mph) burns 33% more calories," says Davis.

"Hill walks are great for your muscles. They activate your calf, glute and hamstring muscles even more than a flat walk, without any added risk of injury. In addition to increasing your heart rate and workload, hills also increase your calorie burn. On a treadmill, setting an intense incline of 18% can increase calorie burn even more," says Davis.

"One of my favorite ways to track and increase walking speed is by walking to music. On popular music apps like Spotify, you can even search for playlists that are 100 bpm (beats per minute) to upward of 180 bpm. Each week, try increasing your walking speed by listening to progressively faster songs," says Davis.

Hiking often involves walking on uneven terrain, which engages more muscle groups. Building more muscle will burn more calories during the workout and afterward. Hiking uphill will boost calorie burn even more.

"The secret to keep burning calories is to not stop moving while you're doing the exercise. The run-walk method is a hack to increase the calories that you burn in the simplest way. It involves running for a short period of time, without extremely tiring yourself, and taking a 'break' by walking, and repeating this for the rest of the route. This helps you lessen your stress and exhaustion while doing the exercise, so you can do the routine for a longer time, burning more of your calories. What's good about this is it can be done even by beginners, since it takes no complex routine to reach your goal faster," says personal trainer and marathon runner Andrea Chapman.

Walking is a free and effective form of exercise for weight loss. When combined with dietary changes, you can lose 10 pounds in 10 to 24 weeks. Start with walking 10 to 15 minutes per day and work up to 30 to 60 minutes per day, depending on your fitness level and schedule. Increase speed and intensity to boost calorie burn, and consider doing two to three shorter walks each day versus one longer walk. For faster results, combine daily walks with two to four strength training sessions or high-intensity workouts per week.

View post:
How to Walk Off 10 Pounds, According to a Dietitian - EatingWell

Read More..

If you thought Ozempic was controversial, just wait until you hear about "oatzempic." Unsurprisingly, the polarizing trend comes to us courtesy of TikTok, referring to a drink made up of oats, water, and lime juice. The concoction may sound far from appetizing, but with TikTok creators claiming it's helped them lose significant weight in the span of two months, it's no wonder that #Oatzempic already has nearly 2000 posts on TikTok.

People documenting their oatzempic experiences online say the drink has helped them curb cravings and reach their weight-loss goals. "I started this on Monday and it works! It has decreased my appetite as well," one commenter wrote under an oatzempic video. Still, others aren't entirely convinced. "The problem with that kind of weight loss is when you do it so fast, if you stop that method you'll gain even more back," one commenter wrote. Others voiced similar doubts about the efficacy, along with some serious concerns about the taste.

Even if you can get past the taste of sour oat milk, is oatzempic actually safe to drink? Are the weight loss effects really comparable to GLP-1s like Ozempic (as the name suggests)? And more importantly, have we learned nothing about the dangers of drinks promising to help you drop weight fast (a la the Master Cleanse and other hyper-restrictive, liquid-based diets)? To get to the bottom of the viral oatzempic trend, we spoke with experts about what you should know before whipping out the rolled oats yourself. Read on to learn more about the oatzempic trend, including potential risks, benefits, and its effects on weight loss.

Avantika Waring, MD, is the chief medical officer at 9amHealth.

Katherine Basbaum, RD, is a clinical dietitian for MyFitnessPal.

Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, is a nutrition expert with a focus on mental wellness and coauthor of "Sugar Shock".

Oatzempic generally refers to a drink made from a half cup of oats, one cup of water, and a squeeze of lime, all of which are blended together. Some people alter the recipe by adding cinnamon, peanut butter, or chia seeds. Oatzempic is typically used as a meal replacement at the beginning of the day, meaning you drink the concoction on an empty stomach, then eat the rest of your meals as normal. However, other creators drink oatzempic more often, depending on their preference.

One sign that it's best to avoid this trend? It's unclear who came up with the recipe, but it doesn't appear to have been a doctor or registered dietitian. There are videos touting an oats-and-lime-juice concoction as "the drink that helped me lose X pounds in X months" posted as far back as Feb. 2023. That said, it was only more recently that people started calling this drink "oatzempic."

"For most people there's nothing dangerous about drinking this oat blend. It does not, however, replace a healthy diet inclusive of protein, fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats," says Avantika Waring, MD, chief medical officer at 9amHealth. "If it's being used as a meal replacement throughout the day, a person would miss out on many important macronutrients as well as vitamins and minerals."

Katherine Basbaum, MD, RD is a clinical dietitian for MyFitnessPal, adds that consuming large quantities of raw oats can also have a laxative effect, potentially leading to diarrhea and dehydration. "While you may see a dip in the scale, it isn't actual fat loss, and there is a risk of becoming dehydrated if you are not consuming an adequate amount of water," Basbaum says.

While there may not be a huge immediate physical risk to drinking oatzempic, we know that restrictive and extreme diets can be very harmful in the long run, both mentally and physically. "If an eating behavior feels stressful or punitive, then it's negatively impacting your mental and physical health and, obviously, that isn't good," Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, nutrition expert with a focus on mental wellness and coauthor of "Sugar Shock," previously told PS. Restrictive diets like cleanses also perpetuate disordered eating, and therefore have the potential to lead you down a path of harmful eating habits even to an eating disorder, especially in people who are predisposed.

What's more, "we know extreme forms of restriction (e.g., cleanses, fasting, calorie counting) are actually linked with overeating in the long run. When you try to deny your body what it needs, your physiology wins out, and when you do eat, you're way more likely to 'overdo' it than if you had just eaten regularly to begin with," Mallory Frayn, PhD, a clinical psychologist who specializes in disorder eating, also told PS in the earlier article.

Although there are health benefits to eating more oats, the oatzempic trend is all downside, since it involves meal replacement. "From a clinical perspective, there's no health benefit of oatzempic beyond the health benefits of eating, for example, oats without sugar or additives," Dr. Waring says. And again, the risks of a diet that emphasizes meal replacement or restriction far outweigh any potential benefits. Consider a tasty, fiber- and protein-rich oatmeal recipe instead.

In a word: no. Oatzempic is not an effective, responsible, or safe method for weight loss. "We don't have any data to suggest [oatzempic] is effective for weight loss," Dr. Waring tells PS.

So what about the extreme weight loss people are reporting on social media? For one, they may be lying. (It's known to happen on the internet!) But even if people are losing weight while drinking this mixture, Basbaum says what they're experiencing is most likely loss of water weight. That means any "results" they're seeing are likely temporary. In fact, the National Institutes of Health has reported that research shows that while restrictive diets like juicing or, in this case, oatzempic can result in early weight loss (because of the calorie restriction), "they tend to lead to weight gain once a person resumes a normal diet." There's also little research on the long-term effects of diets like this. "We need to keep in mind that there is zero research linking this fad to weight loss," Basbaum emphasizes.

The term oatzempic is clever marketing, but the oat drink has no similarities to actual Ozempic, beyond the name. "Oatzempic does not mimic the effects of actual GLP-1s," Basbaum says. "Ozempic, the drug, works by enhancing the effects of a naturally occurring hormone, GLP-1, that can lower hunger, cravings, and appetite. The oatzempic ingredients, either individually or in combination, have very little to no effect on the enhancement of the GLP-1 hormone."

Oats do contain fiber, which is known to help foods feel filling. "Since one of the effects of GLP-1's is that they promote a feeling of fullness or satiety, it's possible that drinking blended oats, or consuming high-fiber foods in general could similarly promote a feeling of fullness," Dr. Waring says. But it may not be enough to keep you full if you're swapping a healthy, well-rounded breakfast with the drink. Plus, "eating high-fiber foods, lean proteins, and drinking plenty of water would likely have the same effect," Dr. Waring notes. And it'll probably taste better too.

Chandler Plante is an assistant editor for POPSUGAR Health & Fitness. Previously, she worked as an editorial assistant for People magazine and contributed to Ladygunn, Millie, and Bustle Digital Group. In her free time, she overshares on the internet, creating content about chronic illness, beauty, and disability.

See the article here:
What Is Oatzempic? Experts Explain the Risks and Benefits - POPSUGAR

Read More..

Contact Us Today

Page 27«..1020..26272829..4050..»

Home » Page 27