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CLEVELAND With so many diets out there these days, its easy to get overwhelmed.

But, Susan Albers, PsyD, psychologist for Cleveland Clinic, said it doesnt have to be that way and suggests switching to intuitive eating instead.

It is about making peace with food. Its about learning how to listen to your body, how to honor your hunger and deciding what to eat, she said. And this is such a tricky task. Of the patients I work with, the number one thing people come in saying to me is, I dont know what to eat.

Dr. Albers said intuitive eating is very different from traditional dieting.

When it comes to traditional dieting, an individual is given a set of rules to follow to help lose weight. Whereas with intuitive eating, you learn to listen to what your body needs.

There are also no foods that are considered off limits. However, thats not to say you should be eating whatever you want, when you want. The key is to know when youre actually hungry.

So, what should beginners keep in mind when getting started?

Dr. Albers recommends eating when youre hungry, recognizing when youre satisfied, and mindfully eating a wide range of nutritious foods.

Studies have shown that people who do intuitive eating have higher retention rates in regards to this way of eating than dieting, she said. They looked at people who started dieting and people who have done intuitive eating and they have found that they are able to sustain it for the long-term.

Intuitive eating is an approach everyone can use. However, you should speak with your physician first if you have certain medical issues, like diabetes or high blood pressure.

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We all know a balanced diet and physical exercise help one shed the extra kilos. But do you know how much you should gym or run daily to lose weight? To lose weight, many adopt different techniques, but running is one of the common exercises that can be done at a comfortable pace and at any time of the day.

According to a report in Healthline, running burns a large number of calories. It is more effective for weight loss than any other exercise. When you run, you use maximum power. In the report, it was revealed that running 1600 meters burns 35 calories more than walking. If you run 8-10 kilometres daily, then you can burn 350 calories more than walking.

Research by Harvard University found that running for 30 minutes at a speed of 10 km per hour burns about 372 calories. Running also helps to reduce belly fat faster. Many studies show that belly fat is very harmful to health and increases the risk of heart disease.

High aerobic exercise like running can prove to be very effective in reducing belly fat. If you are running at a good speed, then you will not need to change your diet. Cycling also reduces belly fat.

Benefits of running:

1. Running improves cardiovascular fitness and helps in maintaining a healthy weight.

2. Running helps help to build strong bones.

3. Running also reduces the risk of cataracts and protects from other diseases as well.

4. People over the age of 60 years must do jogging to avoid knee pain.

5. Running also boosts joint strength and improves stability.

6. It promotes better sleep and improves mood.

7. Many studies suggest that running can also improve symptoms of depression and anxiety.

8. It also helps in managing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

You must make some dietary changes to help you in long-term sustainable weight loss.

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Whether we like it or not, womens sense of body image is largely shaped up by societal standards and stereotypes. Being thin sometimes takes precedence over being fit. But at what cost, really? At one point in life you do realize what truly matters, and thats when you start a healthy weight loss and body transformation process. Thats just what happened with Radhika Nihalani, a 39-year-old public relations professional and communication strategist.

Today, shes a woman who balances career, motherhood and her own wellness with equal gusto. But it has been a learning curve, and something that all women can learn from.

I have had a love-hate relation with my body since as long as I can remember. I went from being a fat cute 80 kg teen to running 20 kms a day with literally no food, going down to an anorexic 48 kilo young adult. I had no perspective on fitness or nutrition I just wanted to be thin, Nihalani tells Health Shots on a candid note.

For the unversed, anorexia is a psychological eating disorder in which a person self-starves, suffers excessive weight loss and fears becoming fat.

Nihalani, who is now a regular at the gym, says it took a lot of self discipline to prevent herself from falling deeper into the anorexic life.

Once she found a good balance and started to live a fit and nutritious life, she got pregnant! That also meant eating away to her hearts delight.

I totally let myself loose and ate like I had never eaten food before! I was confident I will lose the weight easily I had done it before, I can do it again, she shared.

But reality hit her hard post her first pregnancy.

Once the baby was out, I realized the struggle, the uphill battle, the nights I wanted to bury my face and not wake up for a week, to the days I wished ended even before they started. My body had changed, it was resisting any weight loss and I was losing my will to fight it (must I confess, I have phenomenal will power), said Nihalani, who is a mother of two and the founder of Mumbai-based Think Ink Communications.

Hardships are aplenty be it in motherhood, professional life or in a weight loss journey.

Its hard. Raising a baby (or two) is hard. Raising a baby and going back to work is hard. Raising a baby, going back to work and getting back to shape is Goddamn hard, she adds.

Women tend to put a lot of pressure on themselves to become a certain shape. To add to that, the social media pressures are intense.

When we dont achieve that size, we stress eat, we dont work out we do everything we arent supposed to be doing. Its a vicious cycle almost impossible to break away from, Nihalani points out, voicing the agony of every woman who struggles to look Insta-perfect nowadays.

Nevertheless, she is happy about the fact that she is slowly embracing her body in its shape and form.

Im finally learning to love my body, with all its bulges and fat pockets. Does it mean that I dont want to lose weight? Hell yes, I do! But I have started to love my body and I can feel it love me right back, she says.

How?

I respect my body to be able to see me through hard work days and harder mom nights. It allows me to be a badass at work and be a super enthusiastic mom, shares Nihalani.

Also read: 8 amazing things that happen to your body when you just lose 5 kgs

It is only after her second delivery that she joined a gym and that has been a life-changing experience for her. It didnt just alter her weight loss journey, but also changed her perspective on fitness.

Now I am just not working out to be thin, but to be strong. I have many bad days where I dont want to put in any work and miraculously become a side that I see on all magazine covers But you let those days pass. You learn to accept yourself at your weakest, eating two ice creams post dinner and at your strongest, juggling work, kids, life the way only a mom can do.

Take that 30 minutes (if not more) out for yourself. Not for your husband, your parents, your in laws, your children, but for yourself! For Nihalani, one hour a day of me time is sacred for her because of the mental strength it adds to her life.

It reminds me that I can push myself without falling apart, it reminds me that a determined mind can achieve anything, it reminds me that when you feel like giving up is exactly when you shouldnt but more than anything it reminds me that we all should take out some time for ourselves to do something that make our hearts truly happy! Just for ourselves, she wrote in a recent Instagram post.

Pick up any form of fitness that you like and do it every single day. It might seem impossible when you are constantly doing a zillion things, but its possible.

Slowly you will see your body change and thats magic. Its not a short sprint its a marathon. We have to keep at it. Remember that losing weight is short-term decision, and embracing fitness is a lifestyle change, she concludes.

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Hyderabad: Social media users are sharing a video that claims that adding lemon juice to coffee helps lose weight.

NewsMeter also found similar videos on social media that claimed "Remove Belly Fat in 3 Days With Coffee And Lemon No Strict Diet No exercise." (Click here and here to view them)

Many struggle with weight loss and body image issues. This video is not only misleading people to adopt unhealthy weight loss practices but is asking them to follow trends that affect their health. To follow the trend, viewers are accepting lemon and coffee drink as a "weight loss challenge."

NewsMeter searched for scientific evidence that could prove the claim and found that this claim is false.

According to a study, "No. Lemons do not have special fat-burning qualities. There is nothing in lemon juice that is going to burn fat or a chemical connection to make that happen. The truth is there are no quick fixes when it comes to weight loss."

However, lemons do have some nutritional qualities. Like many citrus fruits, lemons serve as a solid source of vitamin C. The citric acid in lemons may also help with digestion and decrease the likelihood of kidney stones. But it is not a magic potion for weight loss.

Another study on drinking coffee with lemon said, "This notion is prevalent among various trends that involve the use of lemon, but ultimately neither lemon nor coffee can melt off fat. The only way to get rid of unwanted fat is by consuming fewer calories or burning more of them. Thus, this claim is false."

NewsMeter contacted nutritionist Sujata Stephen of Care Hospitals who said, "Weight loss will not happen with a single food item or drink. Coffee and lemon alone will not help you lose weight. It should be along with lifestyle changes and a calorie-restricted diet. A diet with proper protein and timings will help to boast metabolism and help in weight loss."

There is no evidence that proves coffee and lemon can help shed pounds. There is absolutely no evidence the mixture can reduce belly fat in three days or a week.

Though coffee and lemon offer benefits that protect the body from chronic ailments, mixing the two does not act as a magic potion for weight loss.

There is no miraculous drink that can help you lose weight in three days or a week or even a month without proper diet and exercise. Hence, the viral claim is false.

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Kerry Katona has said you could park a bicycle in her behind after holiday weight-gain. (Getty Images)

Kerry Katona has joked that you could park a bicycle in her behind, after embarking on a mission to shed the weight she gained on holiday.

The 41-year-old former Atomic Kitten star and mother-of-five recently returned from a family holiday in Spain and after seeing paparazzi photographs of herself on the beach has declared herself to be on a weight loss mission.

Katona shared in a video on social media: "My God! The size of that a**e! If anyone needs to know where to park their bike - right here", she quipped pointing to a photograph of herself taken from behind in a bikini.

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The reality TV star - who earlier this year declared she was a millionaire thanks to the money she has raised through online subscription site OnlyFans - told her 801K Followers she is determined to get fit.

Katona posted a video of herself sweating it out on the treadmill, and said: "I tell you what I am losing this weight!"

The singer compared herself to a whale, adding, "After seeing pictures of myself in the paper... I am the one who swallowed Pinocchio and his dad."

Kerry Katona tok part in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2021. (Channel 4)

Katona went on: "I want all of you to follow me on this journey. I'm going to document everything that I do. I'm going to lose this weight once and for f***ing all. I'm going to lose it.

"I'm not as young as I used to be, it's not as easy to keep it off. I'm just f***ing fat. I love my food, I do but I love my kids more. I want to be around for a long, long time."

The former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner insisted she is maintaining a body positive image for her children - but she also wanted to be healthy.

She said: "I am embracing my body! I am very open and honest with my kids.

Kerry Katona is determined to get back in shape. (Getty Images)

"Ive had surgery. Why lie to them? But Im a 41-year-old woman. Im entitled to do what I want to do after having five kids. And Im very open and honest with my kids and hopefully everything that Ive had done will put them off for life! But I'm not going to hide away what Ive done!

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"Yes, I look huge. Its not healthy, its not good. I need to get in the gym when I get home. Ive definitely got body issues. I love my food. I think thats the problem. I love it so much. So there we go. My bodys just swollen."

The singer is mother to daughters Molly, 20, and Lilly, 19, from her marriage to Brian McFadden, as well as daughter Heidi, 15, and son Max, 14, from her second marriage to Mark Croft. She also has eight-year-old daughter Dylan-Jorge from her relationship with late husband George Kay.

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Katona is engaged to personal trainer Ryan Mahoney, who she met on dating app Bumble in 2018. He proposed in August 2020.

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GROCERY shopping is a big part of a person's budget and with higher prices, finding a deal is key to keeping more cash in your wallet.

A TikTok influencer and chef shared how he loves to use Walmart's Great Value brands to not only save but also to lose weight.

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Calvin Kang, who goes by cooklikeimbook on TikTok, showed his latest Walmart grocery haul, with many items available for under $2.

He shared with his 1.6million followers all the items he uses to stock his pantry and fridge so that he's ready for any meal and in a healthy way.

When you want to eat healthy and lose weight, you don' t have to sacrifice flavor or your favorite foods.

Calvin also explained some ways switching up items can help in your savings or weight loss journey.

To start with savings, Calvin does a lot of his grocery shopping at Walmart.

Here are his latest food finds:

Calvin explained that protein is an important part of one's diet and you can find it in many ways.

You will spend more in this category.

He said Walmart's shrimp is only 60 calories and 15 grams of protein.

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Calvin likes to keep a variety of dairy in his fridge because it's "really convenient to have and it's high in protein."

He said the shredded cheeses are convenient to have because you can use it to make pizza, quesadillas and tacos.

Calvin said he really likes this Great Value Egg Makers: $2.98

It only has 25 calories and five grams of protein.

Calvin suggested fresh vegetables to get your fiber intake.

This time around he picked up fresh, peppers, romaine lettuce, broccoli, spinach and tomatoes.

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Sauces can add a lot of flavor to a meal but they can also be where calories are easily picked up.

Calvin said a lot of his recipes contain sugar-free substitutes.

He said maple syrup is a great substitute for brown sugar, plus it has a lot less calories.

He also bought:

Calvin picked up other items to compliment his pantry.

It was on the pricier side, selling for $6.88.

You can buy other bread alternatives for as low as $2.

Either way, he said bread is good to have around for sandwiches or, even, french toast.

Calvin said this is great for making smoothies.

He said if you have two cups in the morning, you'll get your protein really easy.

Calvin said: "Losing weight doesn't have to be boring and it could be affordable."

There are a number of tips to follow tocut your grocery bill every single time, including meal planning andusing coupons.

Combine the two and you'll find yourself saving even more money.

It's also important to shop around so you're getting the best deals.

If you're on a low income, you may also qualify forfood stamps- more recently known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

SNAPhouseholds are expected to spend about 30% of their own resources on food.

Depending on your income and household size, the maximum monthly benefit amount is $250 for a single-person household while a household of four can get up to $835.

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Welcome to Beneficial Or B.S.?, where we investigate the health and fitness trends that are all over social media to determine whether theyre actually worth trying.

Between the worlds history of corsets and girdles, wanting a slim waist is certainly nothing new.

What is new, though, is using waist trainers in a workout to achieve it a phenomenon largely made famous by trending social media posts and fitness influencers. The claim from people who use waist trainers? It helps you lose weight around your midsection. But is that true?

Below, experts share their thoughts on waist trainers and give you the lowdown on whether it really slims your waist.

First, what is a waist trainer and why do people wear it?

Waist trainers are a form-fitting structure that wraps around the waist to compress the area kind of like an old-school girdle or a corset, according to Dr. Jason Womack, chief of the department of sports medicine at Rutgers Universitys Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey.

Some waist trainers are all elastic, while others have hooks, zippers or velcro but all have the same goal of cinching the waist to create a specific, hourglass form of the body.

It seems to have a more aesthetic purpose as opposed to a true medical purpose, Womack said. He added that beyond creating a specific form, the goal of the waist trainer also involves training the core and losing weight.

Do waist trainers slim your waist or build your core?

People certainly look different when theyre wearing a waist trainer in the short run, said Dr. David Creel, a registered dietitian in the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute at Cleveland Clinic. But, this change is very temporary, Creel stressed.

Theres no evidence that these [result in] permanent changes in your shape, he said. Fat cells may move around temporarily but theyll go back in place after the waist trainer comes off.

And when it comes to weight loss, Creel stated that there is no mechanism to support that waist trainers help you lose weight just by wearing them.

To put it frankly, in my professional opinion, waist trainers are a gimmick, said Dr. Alex McDonald, a family physician who specializes in sports medicine at Kaiser Permanente in California.

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Are there any practical uses for it?

No, probably not, but, if someone you know is instructed to wear something that looks like a waist trainer, there is a reason.

There are some situations where people wear abdominal binders, which look similar to waist trainers, Womack said, but the two couldnt be more different. Abdominal binders are intended for people who had recent stomach surgery or a C-section.

Studies show that when people wear abdominal binders, it helps them regain some of their muscle strength sooner. But, this goes for people who had a significant injury or surgery to their abdominals, not the everyday person who is just trying to increase their strength, he noted.

What are the dangers of wearing a waist trainer?

Beyond being uncomfortable, McDonald said, waist trainers may also impair diaphragm motion and reduce athletic performance.

In other words, they make it harder to breathe, and catching your breath is pretty crucial when doing a tough workout.

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Even more, it could put stress on other parts of your body and work your core less.

Some people claim that waist trainers help with core strengthening or losing weight when you work out, Womack stated. But, he added, that is probably not the case.

The waist trainer could actually modify the way that your core muscles are activating during activity, he said. Youre not actually activating those muscles in the most effective way.

Similarly, he said, heavy weightlifters may wear waist belts, which help spread pressure across a wider area so they experience less strain. If anything, waist trainers could create stress on different areas of the body and put unexpected pressure on a different muscle group.

Because of this comparison, Womack noted that he is not sure why waist trainers would be considered something [that] makes a workout better or more effective.

And it doesnt promote a healthy way to get fit.

Beyond this, Creel said that the biggest concern he has is that waist trainers take the focus off of what is important and effective when it comes to physical health. He explained that waist trainers make people chase a certain look instead of focusing on their well-being.

And since waist trainers arent an effective tool for weight loss or muscle building, Creel emphasized that people should turn to the fitness and healthy-eating methods that are proven with decades of research.

Studies say we cant spot reduce our weight so I cant do crunches and then get rid of fat around my waist, he said.

He added that when we lose weight, we have the same shape but its smaller, so if youre apple-shaped youre a smaller apple. A waist trainer isnt going to change your genetic build.

Focusing more on the health benefits of working out, and not just the appearance, is crucial, Creel noted. If people solely focus on appearance, theyll be chasing the ever-changing in body trends and may never be satisfied

When we focus on health and a healthy body, he said, theres more acceptance with how that body looks versus just chasing a certain look, which, sometimes genetically, were not predisposed to look that way.

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Matt Lucas says seeing himself on telly prompted him to lose weight credit:Bang Showbiz

Matt Lucas decided to lose after watching himself on television.

The 48-year-old TV star - who hosts Channel 4 baking competition 'The Great British Bake Off' alongside Noel Fielding - received a message from Lord Alan Sugar congratulating him on his transformation and replied by noting that he was inspired to lose the weight after realising that he could "barely fit" on the screen.

He tweeted: "Thanks. Basically, I was already pretty big and then I went into a large white tent and ate most of the cake inside. Then I saw myself on telly and thought 'I can barely fit on the screen and realised it was time to do something about it. That said, I have just had a Pot Noodle!"

The 'Little Britain' star once weighed a reported 14 stone and previously explained that he knew he had to do "something" about his diet during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

During an appearance on ITV's 'Lorraine', he was asked: "How on Earth though, have you been in lockdown and working on Bake Off and you've lost tonnes of weight?"

Matt replied: "I've lost some weight, I needed to take the edge off, because I put on a lot of weight in lockdown,

"I just had to do something about it.

"I've still got a bit of a tum, I've got a little bit of a tum, I'm not a skinny Minnie.

"I might have to make a game of it when I go out and exercise to stay out of people's way. I don't have a garden so I have to find a way to do that."

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Lindsay Notts, from St Annes, was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer after finding a dense mass at the age of 47.

She was diagnosed with cancer in October 2018 just months after signing up to Slimming World in May that year.

At that point she had lost two stone, which Lindsay believes helped her notice the change in her breast.

She was not due to have her first routine mammogram until three years later, by which time it could have been a very different outcome.

Lindsay began treatment in 2018 and had her third surgery two years later.

During this time she put on the weight she had initially lost as her Slimming World journey was put on the back burner.

Lindsay returned to Slimming World after her cancer treatment and has now achieved another incredible milestone after focusing on getting healthy again.

She has lost five stone to reach a healthy body mass index (BMI) so she can be in the best shape for surgery to have new breasts.

Slimming World consultant Nat Meadows said Lindsay, who joined during the winter lockdown, is an inspiration to others.

She said: Lindsay has been through tough times. She is really inspiring.

"She is adament that losing weight initially saved her life, and now she has a healthy BMI, decent blood pressure and doesnt have any of the risk factors which means she can have surgery for new boobs.

"Its a major commitment to join in lockdown when the meetings were being done remotely on Zoom.

"She came to every meeting. She is really focused and doesnt want to go backwards.

Lindsay returned to Slimming World in January 2021 as she knew being slimmer would improve her health and reduce the chances of reoccurrence of cancer and other health conditions.

She stuck with the Food Optimising plan and set herself an ambitious target of losing five stone, which she has now achieved.

Lindsay said: When the world opened back up I could still go out and socialise and lose weight without having to count a single calorie.

"There were some weeks where it was hard but I was so lucky to have the support of my group with Nat Meadows.

"On the weeks I went down a gear, they went up a gear and gave me the motivation and encouragement to go on.

Consultant Nat added: Lindsay made huge changes to the way she shopped going down the the fruit and vegetable, lean meat, and poultry aisles first to fill up on all the free foods you can enjoy while Food Optimising from a list of over 330.

"She also started enjoying new activities such as boxing and when she went on a recent skiing trip she had to size down by four sizes in all her ski gear.

She is now a size 10, has a healthy BMI and is excited for those new boobs to look amazing on her new body.

Slimming World consultant Nat Meadows holds her group on Mondays at 8am, 9.30am, 5pm and 6.45pm at South Shore Tennis Club on Midgeland Road.

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HOW often have you felt a twinge in your back and blamed your sciatica?

This nerve is a real problem area for lots of people, causing shooting pains and numbness.

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If you keep finding yourself clutching your lower back in agony, or worrying about a slipped disc, rest assured, youre not alone and it should heal fairly quickly, as I tell one reader this week.

As always, however common a health problem is, no question is too silly or small just drop me a line.

Im here to help.

Here are some of the letters I have received this week.

Q) Can you advise me about spine trouble? Mine is so painful. I hate scans, and they say sciatica cant be operated on.

A) Spine trouble is a broad subject, as there are a number of issues people may have with the spine. You mention sciatica, so lets focus on that.

Sciatica is a common condition that I see in general practice all the time. Its caused by irritation to the sciatic nerve.

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It starts in the lower back, travels through your hip and goes all the way down to the foot.

It is most commonly irritated by pressure from a bulging disc in the spine.

If the disc, which sits between the vertebra gets squashed, some of its jelly-like contents can bulge out into the space where the sciatic nerve sits. This is sometimes referred to as a slipped disc.

So while the problem is at the level of the lower back, people often feel symptoms lower down, in the buttock, leg and foot.

This is because the nerve isnt able to tell where exactly it is being compressed, so symptoms may be along its whole length.

Most commonly people experience nerve-type pain, with a stabbing, burning or shooting nature, sometimes people have pins and needles, numbness or weakness.

There is a good video on the NHS website explaining what it is. See nhs.uk/conditions/sciatica and scroll to the bottom.

In most cases symptoms resolve on their own over about six weeks, and youll likely benefit from painkillers during this period.

Its important to keep moving an exercise video is available on the NHS website, just search exercises for sciatica.

In some cases further treatment is required, including surgery, but this wouldnt be the right option for everyone.

There are alternatives such as painkilling injections, and other procedures which use radiofrequency waves to block nerves.

An MRI scan gives the best view of what is happening with the nerves in the body.

Always seek medical attention immediately if you have back pain associated with loss of control of your bladder or bowels, inability to fully empty your bladder, or progressive weakness of both legs.

Q) How can you lose weight while you are pregnant?

A) It is quite common to lose a small amount of weight in the first trimester, especially with severe morning sickness.

This small unintentional weight loss in early pregnancy will not harm the baby. Intentional weight loss is not usually recommended.

Weight gain in pregnancy is normal and varies greatly, though is mostly between 10kg and 12.5kg, most of which is put on after week 20. Its widely known that we need to eat a little more while pregnant, but only around 200 calories a day.

The advice for women who are overweight or have obesity is that with proper nutrition guidance, it is safe and feasible to restrict weight gain, or even aim to maintain their pre-pregnancy weight.

Pregnancy is a unique opportunity to establish new and healthier habits.

Healthy eating and physical activity will benefit both mother and baby.

If the pregnant person doesnt usually exercise, then start out with about 15 minutes of continuous exercise, three times per week, increasing gradually towards 30-minute sessions every day. Healthy exercise includes swimming and pregnancy yoga.

Actual weight loss in pregnancy should only be the aim in those who have received individualised medical advice and are receiving support to do so safely.

This is only likely to be the case when the pregnant person has severe obesity or poorly controlled diabetes, and the weight loss is likely to mitigate some of the risks associated with these conditions.

Q) Why would I keep getting urinary tract infections (UTIs) when Ive been on eight antibiotics this past two months, and my bloods are OK?

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are becoming more and more common. A major reason for this is the global antimicrobial resistance crisis.

UTIs are generally becoming harder to treat as the bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.

While repeated infections tend to be caused by the same type of bacteria, some UTIs, like yours, now manage to survive multiple rounds of antibiotic treatment.

There are a few things women can do to reduce our risk of UTIs, such as urinating immediately after sex and wiping from front to back after going to the toilet.

The next steps will depend on your personal details and full medical history.

However, it is likely that some investigations are required, including urine cultures, a blood test and a scan of your kidneys.

Odd feeling in my throat

Q) FOR months I have felt like something is stuck in my throat. Ive had gastroscopy done and a stool sample taken. The results came back negative.

Ive been prescribed Lansoprazole and Gaviscon but neither helped. Im awaiting an appointment where I will have an examination done via my nostrils. I can still eat and drink well. Whats going on?

A) The sensation of something stuck in the throat is often named globus. Globus can be caused by many things, such as an increased tension of muscles or irritation in the throat.

One common cause is excess stomach acid and reflux of it into the oesophagus. This can cause burning to the lining of the oesophagus, and the associated swelling can give the symptom of globus.

It seems your doctors have considered this, hence the medications that reduce stomach acid and the camera test.

The stool test was likely to identify the presence of Helicobacter pylori. This is a type of bacteria that is present in many of us and causes no issues, so can be left alone, but it can increase the production of stomach acid, so in those with symptoms it is best to eradicate it with antibiotics.

A nasendoscopy is a camera inserted via the nostril and this can look at the back of the throat and voicebox, to identify any inflammation, injury or structural cause.

Sometimes these tests find nothing, and actually one of the commonest causes of globus is stress and anxiety.

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