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It's been hard to stay active during the coronavirus pandemic.Many people spent the spring lockdown binge watching TV shows, baking bread or sitting on the couch all day.

Naturally, 71 million Americans have gained weight during the pandemic and, as a result, 52% say they feel down about they way they look, according to astudy commissioned by the biotechnology company Gelesis.

"While our survey has found Americans have been motivated to develop healthier habits amidst the pandemic, it has also brought to light how many Americans who want to lose weight continue to struggle," Elaine Chiquette, Gelesis chief scientific officer, said in a press release.

Geles surveyed 1,012 adults online and used U.S. Census data to ensure the demographics of those participants represented the population. The poll had a margin of error of 3.1 points.

While there are limitations to every survey, John Morton, medical director of bariatric surgery at Yale New Haven Health System, said he's seen patients in telehealth appointments who've gained anywhere from five to 30 pounds in quarantine.

"Anecdotally, we are definitely seeing weight gain," Morton told Yale Medicine. "You can put on 30 pounds really quickly you can do it in three months."

A global study from researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana showed a decline in healthy behaviors during the pandemic were correlated with widespread lockdowns regardless of geography.

"Individuals with obesity were impacted the most and that's what we were afraid of," Emily Flanagan, author of the study, toldThe New York Times. "They not only started off with higher anxiety levels before the pandemic, but they also had the largest increase in anxiety levels throughout the pandemic."

The Gelesis researchers found people became overwhelmingly sedentary, reduced the intensity of their workouts and caved to their food cravings during lockdown.

Women were more likely to report weight gain during the pandemic. Sixty percent of women said they felt self conscious of their appearance.

Anxiety, stress and lack of motivation were common effects of the pandemic, too. Fifty percent of respondents said they lacked motivation, 33% were more anxious and 41% were more stressed.

Yale Medicine said COVID-19 has created a perfect storm of stress and uncertainty that can lead to weight gain.

"Life has been disrupted in a major way," said Artur Viana, clinical director of the Yale Metabolic Health and Weight Loss Program. He cited gym closures, heightened stress, postponed checkups and physicals among the contributing factors.

"We know that obesity's causes are multifactorial and that stress is involved," Viana said. "Not only are there organic body changes, but we turn to food as a way to cope with stress."

The survey also found 40 million Americans would give up social media for the rest of the year if it meant losing 10 pounds but only 17% of those surveyed were willing to part with TV streaming services like Netflix or Hulu.

"In a year when weve all already given up so much, our data shows that people would give up even more if it meant being able to lose weight by the end of the year and they remain hopeful about losing weight and feeling healthy in 2021," Chiquette said.

Over half of those surveyed said that maintaining a healthy lifestyle under quarantine was a challenge, and that they needed more support to lose weight. Their top challenges included the cost of healthy food, limited time to exercise or cook healthy meals and a lack of long-term motivation.

So how do you lose the weight?

One pound of fat is the equivalent of 3,500 calories.The key to shedding weight is cutting 500 calories from your diet every day through exercise and reducing calorie intake, Kathleen Zelman, a registered dietician, wrote in a WebMD story. Following that protocol, you could lose up to a pound a week.

Eating more produce and less processed foods is an important part of weight loss, she said. People should also avoid sugary beverages that contain excess calories.

Maintaining a daily routine, planning meals and dressing up for work even if you work from home can help you stay on track with your fitness goals, Morton and Viana, of Yale, said. Staying in your sweat pants all day may hide any gradual weight gain.

Experts say to never skip the most important meal of the day. Studies show that people who eat breakfast every day have lower body mass indexes than people who skip it, Zelman noted.

Time spent in shutdown can be used to try new, healthy recipes that have whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean meats.

"When you are eating foods you like, you can learn to get a taste of fullness from taste as opposed to only the quantity of food," Morton said.

Exercising regularly helps keep off the weight after you lose it, Viana said, and prioritizing sleep can help shed pounds. Studies show that obesity is linked to adults who don't get enough sleep each night. Adults should aim for at least seven to eight hours a night.

The World Health Organization recommends adults get at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise to vigorous exercise per week. Experts suggest finding creative ways to get it during the pandemic: create a makeshift gym, hold family yoga sessions or use household cleaning as a way to increase daily steps.

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After the initial burst of losing weight consistently you have hit a plateau (Shutterstock)

You may have been on a weight loss journey for a while but after the initial burst of losing weight consistently you have hit a plateau. There could be many reasons for this but here are some of the most common:

1.Eating too much

When you initially start losing weight, doing simple things like cutting out sugar or avoiding carbs in the evening will cause enough of a calorie deficit for weight to begin to drop off naturally.

However, once your weight begins to drop, your body will need less and less calories to function so if you are not keeping track of your calorie intake, you will eventually get to the point where you are eating too many calories daily for weight loss.

2.Lack of consistency

While you may be eating healthily and exercising, if you are not being consistent then this will affect your weight loss long term.

The odd treat or cheat day is fine but if these treats become regular or you are constantly falling off the exercise wagon then you will not see the results.

3.Too much of a good thing

Foods like fruits, nuts, olive oil, whole grain foods and lean meats are healthy foods that we should consume on a regular basis.

However, these foods are still calorific, and if we are eating too much of them then our calories can quickly add up. This is particularly the case with calorie dense foods like avocados and nuts.

Eating more than half an avocado or a handful of nuts can quickly add several hundred calories per serving to your day.

4.Starving yourself

Conversely, not eating enough food can also cause your weight loss to stall. With a large reduction in quantity of food, you will initially see a corelating drop in weight.

However, consistently eating too little will slow down your metabolism, causing your body to hold on to fat reserves and instead begin to burn muscle mass.

This will in turn slow down your weight loss further, leading you to eat unsustainably low amounts of food to try and maintain your momentum.

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5.Liquid calories

You may think the odd glass of wine, fruit juice or soda will not hurt but these liquids have substantial amounts of calories, most of which are considered empty.

Meaning, they have little nutritional value and they do not leave you satiated so you will still need to eat on top of the calories you have drunk.

Liquid calories can quickly add up over the course of the week so it is safer to stick to water and herbal teas.

6.Not lifting weights

You may be doing a lot of cardio to lose weight, which is good for burning calories and improving heart health.

However, if you want to keep burning calories while at rest, then you need to increase your muscle mass and you can only do this by lifting weights.

The reason men lose weight faster than women is because they naturally have more muscle, so get in the gym and get lifting!

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Terming 2020 as the 'year of good health', Rebel Wilson left one and all amazed with her dramatic 18-kilo transformation during the global lockdown. At a time when 'quarantine weight gain' memes were floating on the internet, Rebel worked on her body and emerged in a fresher and fitter avatar. Her before and after pictures are poles apart!

Rebel, who let out a statement saying that she was paid to look "bigger" and comical in films suffered from years of work stress and emotional eating, which made her pile on the kilos quickly. The actress also admitted that she made it a point to make use of her at-home time to get fitter for better. She trained under fitness trainer Jono Castano Acera, followed a combination of workout regimes like HIIT, walking, resistance training for six days a week, apart from bouts of circuit training.

Diet-wise, Rebel experimented with a detox plan referred to as the Mayr Method, which has its root in traditional philosophy and preaches the value of mindful eating. Mayr Method experts believe that the key to good health and ideal weight loss is through a good, clean diet. For beginners following the diet, Mayr diet works by cleaning the body of impending toxins. Participants also go on a no-caffeine, sugar-free detox for 14 days, avoid snacking and instead, are encouraged to prep for their own meals. The rules of the diet are also similar to the Alkaline Diet, which includes having some serving of proteins, grains, nuts and seeds, vegetables (spinach, sprouts, onions, broccoli), seasonal fruits, green tea, refreshing fruit drinks such as pomegranate juice. Condiments, soup broth, coconut oil and apple cider vinegar are also recommended.

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The best fitness gadgets aren't just novelty items. These are examples of fitness tech that can really help you lose weight and get in shape, whilst also being desirable and joy-sparking consumer goods. Since many of us have been stuck at home, over-eating and not getting enough exercise, any help with getting fit is welcome right now. And for motivation and help, the best fitness tech can be a great replacement for gyms and personal trainers.

To that end, we have rounded up five of the best fitness gadgets for home workouts. They can help with your winter weight loss strategy, whether you are building a full-scale home gym or are currently using bodyweight exercises to keep in shape. Or even if you're currently doing no workout at all, but are raring to get started on a home workout program.

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The Versa has long been widely considered the best Fitbit, despite its lack of built-in GPS. But guess what? The most recent Versa finally adds GPS! Now you can accurately track your runs and cycle rides outdoors, as well using the cardio tracking which has also become more accurate in this model to monitor your efforts at home and away.

Versa has always been far more than a mere step counter, and Versa 3 cements that with support for Active Minutes. This sets goals for activity and rewards you more quickly if you take on more vigorous workouts.

Its surprisingly good heart-rate monitor means it can track your effort during workouts from yoga to HIIT. It can also give you an overall fitness score, and show you how you compare to other people of your age and gender.

Finally, the Versa is a stylish and increasingly competent smartwatch, with notifications, calendar reminders, contactless payments and a smattering of apps. Despite all that tracking, and having a stunning OLED screen, Alexa built in, and now Google Assistant too,battery life is excellent at about 5 days per charge.

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You can use FIIT as a free home workout app, and it's got a wealth of workouts from top PTs to get your teeth into But it really comes into its own when you add a heart-rate sensor and buy a subscription.

FIIT's own tracker a heart-rate strap rather than a watch is very good. Movement sensors mean it can count reps during many of the FIIT video workouts, and pulse information seems accurate. This is used to calculate your 'FIIT points' a measure of the effort your putting in.

The genius of FIIT points is that those with a higher level of base fitness must put in more effort to gain the same number of points. As a result, FIIT is motivational for everyone from beginners to advanced workout warriors, although it does skew moer towards the latter.

The package also includes a simple adaptor so you can plug most phones or tablets in to your TV for big-screen motivation.

Laudably, FIIT does not operate a walled garden, and you can also pair a large number of third-party fitness bands, watches and straps with the app.

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Home cardio machines are in big demand right now, and no wonder. Their appeal has spread beyond those who are in training for competitive running, riding and, er, rowing and, um, cross-country skiing and are selling out fast due to demand from people who need a way to workout at home.

For most people, a bike is the best option, as it is lower impact than a treadmill and demands less effort in terms of form than a rowing machine. And Elliptical trainers, while giving a great workout, are just too silly.

At this time, the next generation Wattbike Atom has two huge advantages over the competition: it is arguably the best home trainer you can buy, and a T3 Award winner, and it is also still available to buy and get delivered, as Wattbike handles its own retail and distribution.

As part of one of our best Zwift setups, the next generation Wattbike Atom can give an intense workout with detailed feedback on how you're performing, so you can really ace fitness goals. It's also got a small footprint so won't get in the way.

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If you want to get a deeper insight into how your body is changing as a result of exercise, weight is not a particularly useful metric. That's also true if you're looking to lose belly fat. Tanita's body monitor scales will accurately tell you your weight, but they also offer more interesting insights. These include your muscle mass, visceral fat level, and even an estimate of your 'cardio age' ideally what comes up here is lower than your actual age.

The RD 953 is also quite attractive as bathroom scales go, and has Bluetooth so it can be connected to the Tanita app on your phone, funnelling your body data into Apple Health or Google Health.

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Music during a workout can be incredibly motivating, so long as it's not some dirge by Sam Smith. Powerbeats Pro remain the ultimate headphones for running and gym, but there is now a more affordable option from the house of Dr Dre, which is ideal for using when working out in your house. The only trade-off with their more spendy sibling is that they are conjoined by a wire, rather than being true wireless.

Powerbeats offers an almost literally unshakeable fit believe us, we've tried without compromising comfort, and deliver a sound that is suitably rousing for soundtracking intense workouts. The battery lasts for 15 hours, so if you are thinking of doing a marathon on your balcony, these will see you through it. Do think of your downstairs neighbours, though.

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VR headsets have really got lighter and more comfortable these days, to the point where the idea of working out whilst wearing one is not at all silly. Our favourite current virtual workout is BoxVR, which is compatible with Vive, PSVR and Oculus headsets.

A bit like Wii boxing crossed with Dance Dance Revolution, BoxVR requires you to jab, hook and uppercut targets that race towards you in waves, as well as floating like a butterfly and crouching like a, er, bee to avoid larger obstacles.

It's hypnotic, and a lot of fun, and surprisingly effective as a workout. You don't need a huge amount of space, either, although we recommend not standing directly under light fittings. Boy did we find that out the hard way.

FitXR also now offers dance-based workouts which is logical, as their boxing workouts are quite like a form of dance, as we mentioned above. There are 8 classes four for beginners and four intermediate and they are yours for no additional cost.

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Skies are gray, clouds are lowering and the temperature is dropping. And with the changing weather usually comes a transition in food, from the lighter fare of summer to more hearty winter meals.

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But whats the best way to make the switch and stay healthy? Should you really switch up your diet that much? And whats the best way to adapt your meal planning during the coronavirus pandemic so you dont have to leave your house as much for grocery runs?

To figure out the best way to approach your winter meal planning, we talked to registered dietitian Lisa Burnett, RD, about some important tips and tricks to getting through the long, cold season with your nutrition intact.

Youve probably heard a lot about the need to up your vitamin D intake, especially during the winter. Thats because vitamin D not only is essential to muscle and bone health, deficiency in vitamin D has also been linked to decreased immunity and fatigue. And its harder to keep your vitamin D up in winter.

Were supposed to get most of our vitamin D from sunlight but theres less sunlight in winter, especially in certain regions, says Burnett. Certain foods like fortified dairy products and cold-water fish (like salmon and tuna) are good sources of vitamin D.

The bottom line, she says, is getting plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. And its important to remember that even if the seasons change, your body still needs the same maintenance.

While your tastes may change, your needs dont change a lot in terms of the vitamins and nutrients you need, she notes. Its always important to eat well and keep eating fruits and vegetables to get those vitamins and minerals.

Other nutrients Burnett suggests getting in your regular cold season diet as its better for your body to absorb these through digestion than through supplements.

Vitamin C can boost your immunity so its a great thing to include however if youre getting two-to-three servings of fruit and three-plus servings of vegetables each day, you should be able to get adequate amount of vitamin C, she says.

And getting those vegetables doesnt mean you have to eat a huge serving, either. Generally, a half-cup is good.

Bell peppers are a good veggie source for vitamin C, Burnett says. And for fruits, the reliable citrus fruits are good sources as are cranberries, which are more in-season, especially during the holidays.

When the season gets colder and drier, many people complain of dry, itchy and flakey skin. vitamin E can reduce inflammation and can help skin health and if youre keeping that fruit-and-veggie intake up, you should get plenty of that, too.

B vitamins are also important, she says, as theyre antioxidants and influence your energy and brain functions. Your dark, leafy greens are good sources for those vitamins as are legumes, like beans and lentils, she adds.

Speaking of tastes changing with the seasons, colder weather often brings on a wave of heartier, heavier foods. But, while these meals may be beloved cold-weather traditions, Burnett says to beware of starches.

Winter squashes are considered vegetables, but, nutritionally, they look a lot more like starches, she points out. They do have vitamins and minerals but they also have a lot of carbohydrates.

One way to moderate that intake, she says, is to make sure you include another vegetable into your meal plan instead of another starch. For instance, if youre eating chicken with butternut squash, have a salad on the side instead of bread or potatoes. That helps keeps down the starch portion of your plate.

Soups are very popular in winter for a variety of reasons: theyre easy to make, they warm you up in the cold, they can keep in your freezer or fridge and they offer a wide range of flavors and combinations.

But one thing you should be wary of, Burnett says, is sodium. That high sodium content is always a fear with soups. If you check the labels of a lot of popular store-bought soups or soups you can buy at restaurants, they have those high sodium levels.

Instead, she says, consider making your own soups. Not only can you make your own flavor combinations but you can ensure theyre healthier options. And when it comes to bases, she also suggests choosing broth over cream.

In cream-based soups, youll have those saturated fats from whatever dairy was used to make that cream base, she says. A great idea is to use low-sodium broth and use real, fresh ingredients.

One more advantage of soup? A welcomed versatility in a time of social isolation.

Because of the ongoing pandemic, its best to minimize trips to the grocery store (to protect yourself) and minimize those grocery delivery orders (to protect workers). That makes long-term meal planning and meal freezing an overlooked yet key step to staying safe and nutritious this winter.

And thats where soups can be a big help. Says Burnett, Soups are great to freeze so they last a long period of time. You can always pair it with a salad or, if its a lean protein-based soup, it could be a whole meal by itself. Thats also true of stews, too, as long as you stick healthy, fresh ingredients.

Burnett says that batch-cooking cooking many meals in one batch is a big plus for the winter. You can make several plates of three or four meals, free them and then work through them over the course of a few weeks, she says.

She adds that crockpots are a good way to prepare those batch-cooked meals. With a crockpot, you not only can cook large portions to break up over time but you can also get in everything you need, from proteins to your vegetables with necessary nutrients and minerals.

The one thing to keep an eye on, besides ingredients, is portion size, she adds. Certain comfort foods, like lasagna, do well with freezing and keeping for a while. You just need to be aware of portion size and what other vegetables and food options youre cycling in to go with it.

Fresh fruits and veggies are always the best options if you can swing it. But certain items may be out of season depending on the time of year. Or maybe youre looking to minimize trips to the grocery store or get certain produce in bulk.

In that case, youre faced with a decision: canned or frozen?

According to Burnett, go with frozen. Frozen vegetables and fruit have come a long way. Steamer bags make it much easier and have helped improve the quality. And nutrient-wise, those frozen options are fairly comparable to the fresh options.

With the canned options, you run into issues like higher sodium in canned vegetables and higher sugars in the syrup with canned fruits. There are some options that are healthier, like low sodium canned vegetables, she says, but youll just need to keep an eye on the nutrition labels and looked for those added sugars and salt.

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Blue Apron and Home Chef are two meal kit services that simplify meal prep and make it easier to enjoy more healthy homemade dinners.

But while these two services may seem similar, several key differences set them apart.

This article takes a closer look at both Blue Apron and Home Chef to see how the services stack up against each other.

Blue Apron delivers preportioned ingredients and detailed recipe cards to help you prepare healthy meals at home.

The service offers a Signature and Vegetarian plan, both of which feature a rotating menu with meals that are ready to enjoy in 2050 minutes.

You can order 24 recipes per week with the Signature plan, which can include 2 or 4 servings each. With the Vegetarian plan, you can order 23 recipes per week, each of which includes 2 servings.

Blue Apron also offers wine delivery for an additional fee, featuring wines that complement the recipes.

Home Chef is another meal delivery service offering an extensive menu of meal kits, entre salads, and oven- and grill-ready dishes.

You can choose 26 recipes per week, with either 2, 4, or 6 servings each.

Unlike Blue Apron, Home Chef doesnt offer specific plans but instead allows you to create a custom menu using recipes from the full menu.

Blue Apron ranges in price depending on the plan and number of servings you select, including:

Most plans include free shipping. However, if you order only 2 recipes per week with 2 servings each, shipping costs a flat fee of $7.99.

The cost of Home Chef also varies, but prices start at $6.99 per serving.

If you order just 2 recipes per week with 2 servings each, shipping costs an additional $13.99. Shipping for all other plans costs a flat fee of $6.99.

Blue Apron is available throughout the contiguous United States.

However, Blue Apron wines are only shipped to select states. You can check the company website to see whether wine delivery is available in your area.

Meanwhile, Home Chef delivers to 98% of the United States. Availability is determined based on your zip code.

Additionally, Home Chef is available at certain grocery stores throughout the United States.

Blue Apron is committed to using high quality ingredients and partners with suppliers who practice sustainable farming practices whenever possible.

All meals are free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and some ingredients are certified organic.

Examples of recipes that Blue Apron offer include Zesty Pork Chorizo Tacos, Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese, and Creamy Pasta and Kale.

Home Chef also strives to provide high quality ingredients for all meal kits, but limited information is available on ingredient sourcing. Additionally, although organic products may be used in select recipes, availability depends on the weekly menu.

Compared with Blue Apron, Home Chef offers a larger menu with more variety, including meal kits, 15-minute meals, and dishes that are oven- or grill-ready.

Some of the options available from Home Chef include Sausage- and Mushroom-Stuffed Peppers, Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs, and Coconut Jasmine Rice Bowl with Fried Plantains and Corn Pico de Gallo.

Blue Apron offers 712 choices per week on their Signature meal plan and 34 options on their Vegetarian meal plan. You can select recipes from your plans weekly menu to build your own box.

Blue Apron also recently introduced a feature called Blue Apron Customized, which allows you to swap the type of protein in certain meals on the Signature plan.

Home Chefs weekly menu typically includes 1922 weekly meals from which you can freely choose to create your own box based on your preferences. Plus, you can customize the protein source in select recipes.

Blue Apron offers a Signature and Vegetarian plan.

These may include select meals approved by Weight Watchers (WW). Additionally, the weekly menu contains at least one carb-conscious meal that provides fewer than 48 grams of net carbs per serving.

Although Home Chef doesnt have specific plans, you can filter the full menu to find options that suit your personal food preferences. In particular, Home Chef offers meals that are vegetarian, calorie-conscious, or carb-conscious.

However, both Blue Apron and Home Chef provide limited options for people with more specific or restrictive dietary restrictions or preferences, including ketogenic, vegan, and paleo diets.

Furthermore, neither service is recommended for those with severe food allergies, as the meals are packaged in facilities that also process many major allergens.

Over 85% of Blue Aprons packaging by weight is recyclable, and detailed recycling instructions are available on the company website.

Whats more, Blue Apron works with suppliers that adhere to strict animal welfare standards and partners with over 100 family-run farms that employ sustainable farming practices.

Similarly, Home Chef uses packaging thats mostly recyclable or reusable and provides information on how to dispose of each component online.

Home Chef also collaborates with suppliers that follow animal welfare standards defined by trade associations, including the National Chicken Council.

That said, limited information is available on how Home Chef sources other ingredients and whether the business implements any other sustainability practices.

If you have any problems with your order, you can reach Blue Apron customer service representatives by phone or email.

Similarly, Home Chef allows users to submit help requests online or call customer service to resolve any issues.

Both services also have an online help center that includes answers to many of the most frequently asked questions.

Blue Apron and Home Chef are similar in many ways. Both services can be an easy way to save some time on your weekly meal prep.

Although Blue Apron features a smaller weekly menu, it uses non-GMO ingredients and partners with many family-run farms to promote sustainability.

Blue Apron also includes free shipping with most plans and offers several WW-approved meals, benefiting those following the WW program to lose weight.

On the other hand, Home Chef boasts a larger menu, more customization options, and cheaper per-serving prices.

Home Chef also offers a mix of meal kits and recipes that require minimal preparation, which may be a better option for those who are short on time.

Blue Apron and Home Chef are two popular meal kit services that share many similarities.

Home Chef is slightly more affordable, and it offers a larger menu featuring additional customization options and a mix of meal kits and oven-ready entres.

Meanwhile, Blue Apron uses non-GMO, sustainably sourced ingredients and offers WW-approved meals, which some people may prefer.

Be sure to consider these factors and check the weekly menu for each service to determine which one is right for you.

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NEW YORK, 14 December 2020 "Distinguished partners, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of everyone at UNICEF, I extend my thanks to the Government of Canada and the Government of Bangladesh for bringing us together today; and to the Government of Japan for launching the Nutrition for Growth Year of Action, which sets in motion a year-long effort to mobilize commitments to accelerate global progress for nutrition.

"Since 2000, the world has reduced the proportion of children under 5 suffering from stunting by one third and the number of children who are stunted by 55 million. This remarkable achievement proves that positive change for nutrition is possible and is happening at scale.

"However, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to take away many of the gains and achievements made in child nutrition in recent decades. As we embark on the Year of Action, the challenges are clear:

"One in three of the worlds children under age five is malnourished and at least two in three are still not receiving the minimum diet they need to grow, develop and learn to their full potential. That hurts not just children it hurts us all

"The pandemic has dramatically affected families lives and livelihoods: disrupting access to nutritious, affordable diets; disrupting essential nutrition services; and negatively impacting child feeding practices in many countries around the world.

"For example, data from UNICEF estimates, that nearly 87 million fewer children will get the two doses of vitamin A they need this year. A 35 per cent decline over last year. And that 41 million adolescent girls and boys will not benefit from programmes for the prevention of anemia because of school closures.

"There is growing evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic is undermining child nutrition across the world. As we will hear later, in the absence of decisive and timely action, we estimate that COVID-19 could result in a 20 per cent rise in the number of wasted children by 2022 and an additional nine million children with wasting needing critical nutrition services mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

"However, when faced with challenges, we will not simply stand by. This is why earlier this year, UNICEF, together with our sister UN agencies FAO, WFP and WHO, issued a Call to Action to prevent and treat child malnutrition in the context of COVID-19.

"The Year of Action, and the years that follow present us with unique opportunities to respond, recover and reimagine better, more effective nutrition policies, programs and actions for the future. And to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis stronger than before: this is not the time to lower our ambition for the nutrition of children and women.

"As Executive Director of UNICEF, today, I make three commitments to accelerate progress towards achieving the nutrition-related targets of the Sustainable Development Goals:

"Our first commitment is an organizational and programmatic commitment to accelerate nutrition results at scale. These days we are launching the UNICEF Nutrition Strategy 2020-2030, which will guide UNICEF nutrition programming in the final decade towards 2030. The strategy outlines our goal to protect and promote diets, services and practices that support good nutrition for all children, adolescents and women in both development and humanitarian contexts.

"We will roll out its implementation in more than 130 countries and will reach at least 500 million children, adolescents and women with policies and programs that support the delivery of nutritious and safe diets, essential nutrition services, and positive nutrition practices to prevent malnutrition in all its forms through early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence.

"Aligned with UNICEFs Gender Action Plan, I commit to make UNICEFs nutrition programming both gender responsive and gender transformative, contributing to promote gender equality and end gender-based discrimination.

"Our second commitment is a financial commitment to ensure adequate financial resources to deliver on UNICEFs ambition for nutrition. In line with our Nutrition Strategy 2020-2030, Nutrition will remain an organizational priority for UNICEF in our Strategic Plan 2022-2025, both in development and humanitarian action.

"UNICEF will secure an annual investment of at least US$ 700 million in nutrition programs for children, adolescents and women in each year of UNICEFs forthcoming Strategic Plan (2022-25).

"In addition to our financial resources, to support increased allocation of domestic financing for maternal and child nutrition, UNICEF commits to providing technical support to at least 20 national governments each year to improve public financing for essential nutrition actions.

"Such essential actions for investment include safeguarding and promoting access to nutritious, safe, and affordable diets; improving maternal and child nutrition services through pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood; improving food environments for school-age children and adolescent girls and boys; and enhancing services for the early detection and treatment of child wasting and other forms of life-threatening malnutrition.

"**Our third commitment is to accelerate global efforts for the prevention, early detection, and treatment of child wasting. **As part of the agenda on the Global Action Plan on Child Wasting, UNICEF will lead efforts to support national governments to scale up proven solutions to prevent child wasting and provide treatment for all wasted children. To do so, we will support 15 countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to scaling up a set of essential nutrition actions. These actions will reach over 90 million infants and children.

"Working with our partners, we have successfully mobilized over US$120 million dollars to support these actions. In the coming year, we commit to drive global efforts to mobilize an additional US$800 million for the scale-up. These essential actions will put the world on track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals targets on child wasting.

"With 10 years remaining in the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, it is time for renewed action on ending child malnutrition in all its forms, everywhere. The COVID-19 pandemic should be a catalyst for progress, so that no child is left behind: this is not a time to lower our collective ambition.

"As Executive Director of UNICEF, I want to emphasize my commitment, and the commitment of UNICEF, to use all opportunities to work for better nutrition in all programming contexts. In a world living with COVID-19 and increasing inequities, UNICEF is committed to making this Year of Action a success to ensure the right to nutrition for every child girls and boys everywhere.

Thank you."

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Sabrina SidhuUNICEF New YorkTel: +1 917 476 1537Email: ssidhu@unicef.org

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Bryson DeChambeau is already the longest hitter in PGA Tour history, but he was recently shown up by a long-drive champion who can hit his irons farther than most golfers can hit their driver. DeChambeau was in awe watching Kyle Berkshire crush his 8-iron over 300 yards into a golf simulator, and he even got some useful tips from the bomber.

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About a year ago, Bryson DeChambeau came up with an ingenious plan to improve his golf game. What if I just hit the ball farther than anyone else on the PGA Tour? he thought. So, thats exactly what he did.

DeChambeau started working out more rigorously and has since bulked up to 240 pounds. He gained 20 pounds of muscle while in quarantine alone over the summer, and his driving distances skyrocketed in the process.

During the 2019 season, DeChambeau averaged 302.5 yards per drive, which is an above-average mark on Tour. But in 2020, that number grew exponentially to 322.1 yards per drive. He finished the season with the farthest driving distance average in PGA Tour history.

But hes far from finished. Through three events this season, Dechambeau is averaging an absurd 337.8 yards per drive. He might not stop until he reaches 400.

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Bryson DeChambeau is a dominant driver of the golf ball compared to other PGA Tour players, but he still has nothing on professional long-drive competitors. On the World Long Drive Tour, theres only one club needed, so all the golfers work on is hitting bombs.

Kyle Berkshire is the Bryson DeChambeau of the World Long Drive Tour. Hes the No. 1 ranked long-drive competitor in the world, and he routinely pumps drives over 450 yards in competition. Whereas DeChambeau is thrilled with a 400-plus-yard drive on the course, Berkshire would be humiliated by a drive so poor.

Berkshire already has multiple wins on the World Long Drive Tour at 24 years old, and hell only be getting better after working out with DeChambeau.

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On Monday, a video surfaced online of Bryson DeChambeau working out with Kyle Berkshire and Garrett Clark from the YouTube channel, GM Golf. The three players hit the golf simulator after their workout to see how far they could hit the ball with certain clubs, and they put on a show.

Berkshire picked up an 8-iron and started swinging out of his shoes to hit as far as humanly possible. He mightve actually reached the peak. On one rep, Berkshire unleashed an 8-iron that flew 302 yards, according to DeChambeaus golf simulator. DeChambeau, who was holding the camera for the swing, couldnt help but laugh.

Knowing DeChambeau, this encounter will probably just make him work harder to improve his distances on the course. Dont be surprised if hes pumping 400-yard drives and 250-yard 8-irons regularly on Tour soon.

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Can't start your morning without a cup of coffee? Here is some good news for you.

Studies claim a cup of coffee every day can help you stay wide awake and active throughout the day and has multiple other health benefits. Black coffee is rich in nutrients and is loaded with antioxidants. It even has a powerful chemical compound that helps in preventing various diseases. Having coffee daily can reduce your risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and even more.

But does the wonderful black coffee also help with weight loss? Yes, it absolutely does. Drinking black coffee can speed up your weight loss journey by boosting your metabolism. As per the United States Department of Agriculture, having a single cup of black coffee brewed from ground beans has only 2 calories. If the coffee brewed is from decaffeinated beans, the calorie count comes down to zero. Adding sugar and other flavours to the coffee like jaggery, sugar, soy, milk, chocolate syrup or vanilla is not recommended if you are on a weight loss journey.

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If you're trying to lose weight, you may experience common challenges, like slow progression or a weight loss plateau. But staying committed will pay off in the long run.

The best way to stay motivated will vary depending on the reasons you want to lose weight. You should always consult a doctor before beginning any weight loss plan to determine if losing weight is right for you and your own health needs.

Here are seven ways to stay motivated when trying to lose weight:

Setting goals is crucial for weight loss, says Sydney Spiewak, a registered dietitian and nutritionist at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut.

Research shows having small targets to aim for leads to greater long-term weight loss than trying to lose weight without setting goals.

Using the SMART method can help you set goals that are attainable and allow you to track your progress. SMART stands for:

Losing weight is easier when you have support from others, Spiewak says, especially if you can find a community of people with similar goals. Teaming up with friends or family members who also want to lose weight can help you stay motivated when you're struggling and allow you to hold each other accountable.

For example, a small 2014 study found social support and weekly accountability meetings were critical for study participants in meeting their weight loss goals and keeping the weight off.

Mindfulness means tuning into your thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations, and paying attention to how they affect your actions.

Mindfulness can be a powerful tool for establishing healthy habits and making nutritious food choices, Spiewak says. This is because mindfulness encourages us to slow down, acknowledge how we're feeling, and tune out distractions.

"Think about how your food tastes, how it feels on your tongue, and your favorite part of the food," Spiewak says. "This will stop you from eating too quickly which will help you not overeat, and this will help you be more present in the moment."

Spiewak says it's crucial that your surroundings help you make healthy choices for weight loss. You can do this by:

Exercise can be challenging. But if you don't like running, you don't need to force yourself to do it, Spiewak says.

The best way to exercise is to find a type of workout you like doing and can stick with:

Writing down what you eat helps hold you accountable and makes it clear where you can improve. Keeping a food diary can also help you spot trends or certain triggers that may cause you to veer off course.

In fact, a large 2008 study found keeping a food journal can double a person's weight loss. In another 2012 study, participants who kept food journals experienced a greater percentage of weight loss than those who did not.

Losing weight is hard and it's often not a linear process, Spiewak says. It's common to experience plateaus or even occasional weight gains.

"Life is not perfect, your weight loss journey will contain setbacks, but it will also contain great triumphs," Spiewak says. "Reminding yourself that you are human is extremely important."

It's crucial to forgive yourself when you experience a setback. An illness or a stressful day at work may cause you to falter but staying committed to your long-term goals is more important than striving for everyday perfection.

"An all or nothing mindset is detrimental to achieving your goals," Spiewak says. "There will be times where your nutrition is not perfect. Maybe you didn't have time to meal prep or maybe it's your birthday and you want to have a slice of cake. Give yourself the freedom to do so and then get back on the wagon for either the next meal or the next day."

If you've been trying to lose weight for a few months and aren't making much progress, you should reach out to your doctor or a dietitian for help, Spiewak says.

You may have an undiagnosed medical condition that is inhibiting your ability to lose weight or may just need some professional help in setting realistic goals. A doctor or dietitian can also help you determine if losing weight is the right decision for you and your health.

Losing weight is a journey that presents challenges for nearly everyone. Setting attainable goals, finding a community of support, and forgiving yourself when you experience setbacks can help you stay motivated to reach your weight loss goals.

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