Search Weight Loss Topics:

Page 700«..1020..699700701702..710720..»

Home » Page 700

Saturdays loss to Georgia was a tough one to swallow for Tennessee Vols fans.

Tennessee recovered a fumble in the end-zone on Georgias opening drive. And the Vols led 21-17 at halftime.

For a couple of hours, it really felt like UT was going to pull off the upset in Athens and give Jeremy Pruitt the biggest win of his career.

But everything fell apart in the second half. The offensive line looked overmatched. Jarrett Guarantano looked like the JG weve all come to know over the last few years. And the defense was on the field way too much.

It was a disastrous second half that made it clear that Tennessee is not ready to compete for SEC championships.

But while its obvious the Vols still have a long way to go before theyre going to be a threat to win the SEC East, I still dont think theres any reason to doubt Pruitt and the job hes doing at Tennessee.

Pruitt is trying to build something sustainable in Knoxville. Hes not taking shortcuts (you know, like Butch Jones did).

Its kind of like a diet. You can crash diet and lose weight fast. Only to quickly regain the weight you lost and then some. Or you can change your lifestyle completely and achieve sustainable weight loss. It takes longer, but the results last.

Thats what Pruitt is doing at UT.

Its similar to what Dabo Swinney did at Clemson.

It took Swinney a while to get over the hump. In his third year, he went 6-7. Then for the next couple of years, Swinney averaged 10 or 11 wins a year. But he could never win the big one.

In 2013, for example, Clemson was cruising on their way to an undefeated season. They hosted No. 5 Florida State on a Saturday night and got absolutely dominated. The Tigers lost 51-14 in front of their home crowd, ending their national title hopes.

This was the narrative surrounding Swinney until 2015 when the Tigers finally reached the championship game. In 2016, Clemson finally won it all.

It took Swinney eight seasons to finally breakthrough. And since then, Clemson has been among the elite programs in college football.

And thats because Swinney didnt take shortcuts. He built a program that is going to have continued success because it was built the right way.

Thats what Pruitt is doing in Tennessee.

I think we saw last year after the losses to Georgia State and BYU that a Pruitt-led Vols team isnt going to lay down. Theyre not going to give up.

If anything, the loss to Georgia on Saturday will make Tennessee a better team.

I know its frustrating for fans to watch UT miss out on winning the big game. But would you rather see an upset win every now and then, or a program thats goes through some growing pains but ultimately has staying power in the SEC?

Be patient. Tennessee is still on the right path.

Featured image via Tennessee Athletic Communications

Originally posted here:
Why there's zero reason to lose faith in Jeremy Pruitt and the Tennessee Vols - atozsportsnashville.com

Read More..

A Wishaw mum is living life to the full in her career as a student nurse after shedding almost four-and-a-half stones.

Danielle ONeill said she was fortunate enough to be on placement and see for herself the physical effects of obesity.

I knew I had to lose weight, said Danielle.

I hated how I looked and felt but seeing my future if I didnt do something really gave me the push I needed.

Mentally before losing weight I lived with severe anxiety for almost five years which only my family knew about as I became good at covering it up. I really didnt like myself purely because of my weight.

Danielle made the decision to join her local Slimming World group in Wishaw back in the summer of 2019.

Sign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!

From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox.

Put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link.

She found out she could eat all the foods she loved simply by changing how she cooked them and quickly realised that by following the unique Food Optimising plan she wouldnt need to starve or miss out enjoying meals like home cooked chicken chow mein and lasagne, which the whole family loved.

Facing her biggest challenge, Danielle continued to attend the group virtually in Wishaw throughout lockdown while she also embarked on a 20-week placement working in a ward which treated Covid-19 patients which was offered through her university course.

Most of all since losing weight, Danielle has now found she is unstoppable, no longer feeling the need to avoid parks or adventure play dates with her young children.

She added: I can hold a conversation without feeling the need to mention how overweight I am. I feel confident I can educate people who I care for.

But most importantly my days are not filled with panic and anxiety attacks or binge eating. Im a better mum because I have regained control of my life.

Danielle attends Angela Harris group in St Thomas Parish Centre, Wishaw, on Thursday evenings.

For more information contact Angela on 07879 617698.

Read this article:
Wishaw nurse living life to the full after shedding nearly four and a half stones - Daily Record

Read More..

I've always had extra pounds that I wanted to get rid of and I managed to get down to my goal weight for my wedding - but after I got married the weight slowly began to creep up on me. Before I knew it I was carrying an extra 3 stone and I was in a complete rut.

he turning point for me was when I went on holiday with my friends in July 2016 and I remember just feeling so self-conscious the entire time. I just wanted to cover every inch of my body, I was miserable. Feeling like an alien in your own body is completely draining, That was my trigger point.

I joined Slimming World in January 2017 and when I finally walked through the doors of my local Slimming World in Carraroe, Co. Sligo my Consultant Charlotte, could not have been more welcoming.

I was 14 stone when I stood on the scales and when I went home that night I cried. While I was despondent, when I heard about plan I knew it would work for me. Even though I'm a vegetarian there was an abundance of recipes I could tweak to make the meals my own.

In my first week I quickly realised why staying in group was so important. I had a small loss and I was so disappointed. When I actually took a step back in group I realised all the things I was doing wrong. I wasn't weighing and measuring certain foods and I wasn't eating enough fruit and vegetables.

As I got to grips with the plan, I soon realised I could enjoy my life, eat loads and stil lose weight.

I got to my target in August 2018 and with that I learned the importance of good nutrition and the benefits of adopting a healthier lifestyle. This wasn't a quick fix - I finally learned how to eat properly while living my life to the fullest too.

Physically I felt great, I could finally shop the brands I wanted and had so much energy - but it was my confidence that really soared. Now I have no problem meeting strangers or speaking in public. I no longer have to worry about hiding myself in photos or worrying abo ut not finding a special outfit for an occasion.

Stepping through those doors three years ago was life-changing. Not only am I helping people, I've also set up my own business. I am now a Consultant in Ballymote, Co. Sligo.

I started last year in July 2019 and it has been a dream come through. When Covid-19 hit we adapted and went online, but now our group is reopening with a few changes to keep everyone safe and reassured. Our group is full of fantastic, supportive members. It's a wonderful place to start your weightloss journey. If I have any advice it's take the leap now - you won't regret it.

Stock up on lots of fruit and vegetables and put them in plain sight so they will be the first thing you reach for. If you find you're not using them all, at the end of the week, make sure that you're making a big batch soup so there's no waste.

If you are vegetarian take normal recipes and adapt them. For the Chicken Pasta Bake recipe you can swap out chicken for Quorn.

Find out what your trigger foods are early on. For me it's bread and wine. And then find healthier alternatives. Make sure that you're bringing some form of exercise into your day too, it will keep your mind focused.

Break exercise down into small bite-sized bursts. If you're dropping the kids off to school try walking in stead of taking the car. Build up your movement until it becomes part of your routine.

Journalling can also be really helpful, write down what you are eating and map our your meals for the weeks ahead.

Before: 14 Stone

Starting Weight: 14st

Current Weight: 11st

Total weight loss: 3st

Consultant: Charlotte Downey

Read more here:
'Physically I feel great, I have so much energy and my confidence has soared' - Sunday World

Read More..

Your gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ located in the upper right part of your abdomen. Along with your liver and pancreas, your gallbladder is a part of your biliary system.

Your biliary system focuses on the production, storage, and release of bile, a liquid thats important for the digestion of fats. Your gallbladders specific function is to store bile until it needs to be released into your small intestine.

You probably know that consuming alcohol can affect your liver. But have you ever wondered whether alcohol can also impact your gallbladder?

Lets look at whats known about alcohols effect on your gallbladder, what else can cause gallbladder issues, and how to keep your gallbladder healthy.

Alcohol consumption is a known risk factor for many health conditions. However, research has indicated that moderate alcohol consumption may actually help prevent gallstones.

Gallstones are deposits of a substance, often cholesterol, that harden and accumulate in your gallbladder. Theyre common, affecting 10 to 15 percent of people in the United States.

A 2019 analysis published in the journal Gut and Liver reviewed the results of 24 studies on alcohol use and gallstone risk. The researchers found that alcohol consumption was associated with a decreased risk of gallstones.

How exactly alcohol reduces gallstone risk is unknown. One theory is that alcohol consumption increases the rate at which the gallbladder empties. This would reduce the amount of bile that lingers in the gallbladder, lowering the risk of stone formation.

However, research hasnt supported this finding. Instead, researchers have observed no difference in gallbladder emptying between drinkers and nondrinkers or have found that alcohol actually slows gallbladder emptying.

Other ideas about how alcohol lowers gallstone risk are related to cholesterol, which many gallstones are made up of. For example, its possible that alcohol consumption may lead to lower cholesterol levels in bile.

We mentioned moderate alcohol consumption above, but what exactly does that mean?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines moderate alcohol consumption as:

The amount thats considered one drink varies based on the type of alcohol youre consuming. A standard drink is defined as:

While moderate alcohol consumption may lower your risk of gallstones, drinking too much alcohol can have a negative impact on your health in several ways.

Excessive drinking can be associated with things like binge drinking, heavy drinking, and alcohol use disorder.

Binge drinking and heavy drinking may seem similar, but they have different definitions:

Engaging in frequent binge drinking or heavy drinking can increase your risk of developing alcohol use disorder. Excessive alcohol consumption is also associated with an increased risk of:

If you believe that you or a loved one has a dependence on alcohol, there are many resources you can turn to for help and support. These include:

Lets take a closer look at some of the most common gallbladder issues and what can put you at risk for each of them.

Gallstones are hard objects that can develop in your gallbladder. Theyre often made up of either cholesterol or bilirubin and can vary in size and number. Its believed that gallstones form when your bile contains too much of either of these substances.

Many times, gallstones cause no symptoms. However, when they block the ducts of your biliary system, they can cause pain in the upper right part of your abdomen. This pain often occurs after a meal.

There are many risk factors for developing gallstones. Some are out of your control, while others are related to underlying conditions or lifestyle habits.

You may be at a higher risk of developing gallstones if you:

The presence of gallstones can sometimes lead to complications within your biliary system, particularly when they block the flow of bile. Well discuss some of these conditions below.

Cholecystitis is a condition where your gallbladder becomes inflamed. This most often happens when a gallstone blocks one of your biliary ducts, causing bile to back up in your gallbladder. It can also happen due to growths like polyps or tumors.

Pain due to cholecystitis is often more severe and prolonged than it is with gallstones. Other symptoms can include fever, nausea, and vomiting.

This condition is sometimes also called acalculous gallbladder disease. This is when gallbladder inflammation occurs without gallstones being present. The symptoms are similar to those of cholecystitis.

Gallbladder disease without stones is often seen in people who have experienced severe physical trauma or burns or who have an autoimmune condition like lupus. Having heart or abdominal surgery can also be a risk factor for this disease.

Choledocholithiasis occurs when a gallstone blocks your common bile duct, the tube that transports bile from your liver to your small intestine. A blockage in this area can cause bile to accumulate in your liver.

Choledocholithiasis causes pain in the upper right part of your abdomen. Other symptoms can include:

Polyps are growths that can occur in your gallbladder. Most gallbladder polyps are benign (noncancerous). In rare cases, they can be malignant (cancerous). Little is known about the risk factors for developing gallbladder polyps.

A gallbladder polyp may not cause any symptoms. However, if it blocks a duct, it can cause symptoms like pain, nausea, and vomiting.

You can take several steps to help keep your gallbladder healthy and functioning well:

Research has found that moderate alcohol consumption may help reduce the risk of gallstones, although researchers arent sure how this occurs.

While drinking in moderation may lower the risk of gallstones, excess alcohol consumption can increase your risk of many health conditions.

If you believe that you or a loved one misuses alcohol, there are many resources available to help.

Read the original post:
Gallbladder and Alcohol Consumption: What to Know - Healthline

Read More..

Garmin has just announced the new Index S2 smart WiFi scale, building slightly upon the previous first-generation Index WiFi scale released nearly 5 years ago. This new model switches to a color display thatll show weight trending information, helping to visualize the normal day to day fluctuations. It also adds a handful of tweaks like being able to customize the data widgets on-screen, showing difference to previous weigh-in, as well as increasing the sensitivity of some of the sensors driving the algorithms related to body fat & impedance-based measurements. Overall its a minor upgrade.

Ive been using the scale for a bit now, but also just as importantly the original Index scale for quite some time before that. So Ive got a pretty good idea side by side on how they work. So Ill dig into all the nuances between the two, so you can figure out if its worth the cash, since, its pretty expensive at $149.

Note that I was sent a media loaner of the Index S2 scale, which as usual Ill send back once Im done here. If you found this review useful you can hit up the links at the end of the review to help support the site. Oh, and the Index 1 scale is one I bought myself a while back.

Finally, look, I get it this is a weight scale so Im gonna try my best (and probably fail) at making this review semi-digestible. Wish me luck.

Now, to run through whats new on this scale, Ive got the Index 1 and Index S2 side by side. Both literally and figuratively. Ive been using them side by side, seeing how they compare for a bit now. Heres all the differences between them (and yes, these are mostly minor):

Added new color screen Added weight trend to show 30 days of data Added previous weigh-in vs current weigh-in data difference to screen Added ability to customize which data (widgets) are shown on scale Increased sensitivity of sensors Tweaked some algorithms related to body fat & other impedance-based measurements (based on increased sensitivity of sensors) Can now connect up to 7 WiFi Networks Reduced scale size (dimensions) very slightly Changed from AA batteries to AAA batteries

Thats in addition to all the baseline bits it previously did:

Measures weight (lbs/stones/kg) Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Fat Percentage Body Water Percentage Skeletal Muscle Mass Bone Mass Supports up to 16 users Maximum weight of 400lbs/181.4kg 9 Month Battery Life (4xAAA batteries) Uploads via WiFi, configuration via Bluetooth Smart Both black and white versions (Pro Tip: The black version is impossible to keep clean, white is half-possible).

So just putting the two scales side by side you can see the main differences are mostly visual (the white one below is the older scale). The size is a bit smaller, though not massively so. And of course, that color display versus the black/white one previously. Albeit, I cant say having a color display on my weight scale next to the toilet has been a major improvement in my day to day life. Now, if they could run YouTube on that thingthen were talkin!

The other thing Garmin says they spent considerable time on was WiFi connectivity, seeming to acknowledge some of the problems people have had with the original Index scale. Though, it does seem like most of those problems have tapered out over the last 6-8 months.

Ok, with those quick newness bits covered, lets get it out of the box.

Crack open the relatively thin box of the S2 and youll find the scale chilling inside a paper wrapper, with a bit of instructions floating in the box somewhere. Underneath the scale are 4 AAA batteries, and four feet to be used if the scale is placed on carpet.

Heres a closer look at the feet and batteries. You dont need the feet if placed on a hard surface, but the batteries are required if you want the scale to do anything other than act as a paperweight.

And heres the scale sitting atop its wrapper. This is the cleanest itll ever be. From this moment forward itll look worse, even if you never touch it. Dust collects at an astonishing rate on this thing.

Oh, and heres the manual. Dont worry, well cover all the bits as part of this review here.

Ok, lets get it all set up.

First up well need to stick the batteries inside the S2. I trust that if youre investing in a WiFi connected smart scale, youve got the technical prowess to correctly insert 4xAAA batteries.

Also, while on the back of the scale youll notice two things you can poke at (besides the springs on the battery compartment). The first is a reset button, which kicks the scale into pairing mode, and the second is a selector to switch between Pounds, Kilograms, and Stones.

Ive always found it kinda funny that for a digital scale that shows a gazillion metrics based on information in your account, that it relies upon a physical switch to change the way weight is shown. Perhaps theres a number of people that need to switch quickly between the modes, I dont know.

In any event, by the time youre done dorking around with that switch, youll find the Index S2 showing off its new color screen, waiting for you to pair it up.

This is where youll grab your smartphone to set it up, using the Garmin Connect app. Itll find the device just like a watch. And, once this post goes live the image and codename Garmin uses will magically change to the correct product image and real name instead of placeholders (Garmin does this for all products, to minimize leaks).

Itll ask you to confirm the PIN number, to ensure youre not snooping on your neighbors unconfigured scale or something.

And then finally, itll ask you for the WiFi information.

You can select and save up to 7 WiFi networks within the Index S2 scale. I suppose that might be valuable for use cases where a coach/physician/staff/athlete is moving the scale between locations on different WiFi networks, perhaps having a hotspot one + a normal office/home location.

I did have some initial issues trying to get the scale to pair with my Google WiFi guest network, however, once I set it for the primary Google WiFi network it worked fine. Theres no technical differences between those two to my knowledge, and Garmin isnt clear either if perhaps it was resolved by a software update that occurred moments later on the scale.

Speaking of which, once you complete that connection, the scale will go off and download a software update for itself via WiFi.

In fact, every time you step on the scale itll check for software updates, and if there is an update, itll install it the following night between 1AM and 4AM.

Also, backtracking a step or two slightly, youll define the initials the scale displays when you step on it. Essentially your name, but somehow only four characters are allowed. Luckily, in my case, my first name fits easily into that.

The app will ask you if youd like to invite any other users to the scale. You can invite up to 15 people (thus presumably making 16 people in total). While its unlikely your Brady Bunch is that big in your house, this is more for team scenarios where multiple athletes are weighing in.

With all this done (which really only takes a minute or two), youre good to go.

By now the scale will have updated itself and be ready to use. To use it, simply tap or kick it. Which will wake it up. This is a slight change from the Index 1 scale, where I can simply step on. In my case, simply stepping on the Index S2 does nothing. Once its awake, itll show the zero/empty weight:

Go ahead and step on the scale, and youll see the weight fluctuate a bit for a few seconds before deciding on a final weight.

Once it decides on that final weight, the little weight icon will turn green, indicating that weight is locked in.

At this juncture you can step off the scale, its done its thing, and will flash the initials/name of who it thinks you are, based on your weight and the historical weight data it has. If it gets it wrong, you can simply use your foot to tap left or right, which iterates through the known users on the scale. Also, if you want to discard a weigh-in, the easiest way to do that is just simply go to the ? user, and then let it vanish to nowhere. Or, you can just delete the data point afterwards on Garmin Connect (smartphone or web).

Youll notice above it shows +0.2 above my name, this means I gained +0.2lbs since the last weigh-in. The idea here being that if you wanted to do a workout (such as a long run on a hot day), you can compare the weight metric to the previous value quickly and easily. So youd weigh yourself pre-run, and then again post-run. For example, Ive found that for most 45-60min indoor trainer workouts I tend to lose about 2 pounds. Of which, the vast majority of that would of course just be water weight.

And while the goal isnt realistically to try and have 1:1 replacement of fluids during a workout (especially running), you can at least use the information to guide your hydration choices.

The saving of multiple data points per day certainly isnt new in the Garmin Index scale world, its been doing that for quite a while with the older scale, but it wouldnt show the change in weight.

What is new with the S2 scale though is this little trendline chart seen on the scale. This is basically the pice de rsistance of the Index S2 scale, showing your weight over the last 30 days, as well as progress towards a goal line (in green).

However, if youre coming from the previous Garmin Index scale, youll first have to live with a bit of disappointment: This marquee feature doesnt actually pull any of your historical Index 1 weight data in to the scale itself.

Seriously.

A connected scale that has all the data in the world, somehow doesnt pull the data in from arguably Garmins best customers (the ones who are buying yet another scale from the company). Its mind-boggling. So in my case, Ive got piles of data that would show up here and most importantly from a vanity standpoint, show up with a nice decreasing trendline over the past while. But nope.

And its easy to say Sure, itll fill in over the course of the next 30 days, and yes, it will. But thats not the point. Its entire point in life is to be a CONNECTED scale. It fails somehow at this most basic task for the most pro-Garmin customers. Yet, it pulls in the weather data just fine.

In any event, after its done showing you that trendline, itll iterate through the following metrics: Body Mass Index (BMI), Body Fat Percentage, Body Water Percentage, Skeletal Muscle Mass, Bone Mass, and Weather. Another new feature with the Index S2 scale is the ability to customize which of these metrics itll show each time you step on it. So if you dont want to see a particular metric you can disable it within the settings on the smartphone app:

Note above though that you cant have a Biggest Loser style scale and not show weight at all (just take readings).

As it iterates through each of these data points itll show an icon above to it indicating what it is, such as muscle mass below.

Or bone mass or body water percentage:

And yup, even the weather, showing the slated high/low for the day as well as the current temperature. The idea here simply being that if youre getting ready in the morning and just going in or out of the shower, this could guide your clothing choices for the day.

After all thats done, itll display your weight one final time, and then shut itself off waiting patiently for its 30 seconds of use each day.

Behind the scenes, this data is saved on Garmin Connect, and thus accessible from Garmin Connect Mobile or Garmin Connect. Theres a widget you can add to the dashboard to show your current weight. Alternatively, you can view more details in the Weight section under Health Stats

In the weight section youll see every individual weigh-in, as well as trending and even the variance of multiple weigh-ins on a single day (the little grey blobs indicated on certain days with multiple weigh-ins).

(Note: Above, I was purposefully taking a bunch of weigh-ins slightly differently to show multiple weigh-ins on a single screenshot)

You can delete weigh-ins if you want, as well as add a weight goal, which will show up on your trending charts both on the app and on the device itself:

For the weight scale itself there are a few options in the Devices menu. As noted earlier you can change the widgets, as well as invite additional users to the scale.

Now what about accuracy? Well, given the current world climate its a bit difficult right now to waltz in and get a fancy body fat analysis and such done. Though, I have done so in the past and recruited a bunch of people to test various devices. When I look at the Index 2 vs Index 1, the weight is almost always nearly identical such as .1lbs apart. The body fat however was pretty substantially different, usually about 2-2.5% (generally higher) with the Index 2.

I asked Garmin about this, and heres what they had to say:

For body fat and the other impedance-based metrics, theres been some under-the-hood changes including tweaks to the algorithms. The tweaks were to allow for more accuracy and more sensitivity in the measurements. There will almost certainly be some noticeable differences between readings on the original and the S2. With more sensitivity, the S2 will allow for more fluctuations and movement over time in those metrics compared to the original.

Now within the Index scales you can tweak your profiles Activity Class (seen above), which in theory improves accuracy for body fat measurements on more athletic people. Though, in my case it made no difference. Typically this would be for people closer to single-digit body fat %s. Theres been too many late night Stroopwafels for me lately for that to impact my testing.

Anyways, as I was saying if I look at impedance metrics like body fat and muscle mass, based on all the testing Ive done historically, I dont focus too much on the absolute values, and instead look more at trending. After all, the fact that one scale has me 2.5% higher than the other side by side is a great example of that. Undoubtedly Garmin would argue (perhaps correctly) that the newer technology/sensors/algorithms in the newer scales are indeed more accurate.

Ultimately though, for me, I dont put much value in these extended metrics using electro impedance like other scales (nor do I put much value in people using calipers, most folks screw that up despite having done it hundreds or thousands of times).

The main appeal of buying a Garmin Index scale over any other scale is if youre in the Garmin ecosystem. If you dont have Garmin devices, then frankly the appeal evaporates pretty quickly, and there are other scales that cost just half of the Garmin scale with basically the same features.

But within that ecosystem its pretty good. For example, your Garmin watch will automatically update your weight anytime it syncs with your phone, which, is basically 247:

So thats handy if youre focused on losing weight, rather than finding out three months later that your watch weight is still at a substantially higher value.

Moving to 3rd parties, things are super mixed. Some platforms support it, but many disappointingly do not. This isnt entirely the fault of Garmin, but its also an area they could put some effort into convincing their partners (cough, Zwift). Assuming an app is supported though, you can link it up to get weight data automatically sent to it. For example, heres TrainingPeaks:

Note though that this is a different setup than your regular Garmin workout/structured workouts sync, see below how theres both a Health Sync option for weight data, as well as another one for workouts/activity data. Ideally this would be more cohesively presented to a user upon any link-up, but its not today.

But unlike Withings or Fitbit, theres no clear landing page on all the services/partners Garmin supports here. So you kinda have to figure them out yourself. And, when theres gaps, youve gotta figure those out too.

Go here to see the original:
Garmin Index S2 Smart WiFi Connected Scale In-Depth Review - DC Rainmaker

Read More..

Colin Montgomerie Version 3.0 might be the best one yet.

Hes no longer the doughy Scottish antagonist of so many U.S. Ryder Cup nightmares.

Hes no longer the overly blunt European who seemed in contention in nearly every major only never to win one (five runner-up finishes and four other top 10s between 1994 and 2006).

Those days are long gone. Now hes the lean (!), affable (J), free-wheeling(?), viral sensation Monty. Hes at peace with being 57 and at peace with the game that has brought him so much.

Montgomerie is fresh off a solo second at the SAS Championship on PGA TOUR Champions, where only rookie Ernie Els was able to best him, and by only a stroke. And OK, maybe Monty still has a bit of that Scottish Spurrier in him.

I just saw Ernies putt on video and my God I thought was going 10 feet by! Montgomerie said Monday.

If, indeed, the South Africans putt hadnt rattled in from 40 feet for birdie, there at least would have been a playoff. And who knows from there? Montgomerie has been playing well since the PGA TOUR Champions made its return after halting play in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, with four top 25s in seven events.

Montgomerie said he had taken ill in March just as the pandemic started, and he lost seven pounds.

That kind of gave me a kick-start, and I thought, OK, lets keep going, Montgomerie said. Then after 1,000 calories a day and some exercise, Ive lost 40.

Ive felt good about it. Sometimes it doesnt help the golf, but Ive hit a lot of balls and got the swing back. Sometimes you lose rhythm and timing when you lose weight and all the swing goes. But theres more important things than golf. Theres your health. Being overweight doesnt help you, especially if you get the virus. And no doctor will tell you losing weight will hurt you.

More important things than golf? Who are you, Monty 3.0?

He spent the time off holed up at his home in Sunningdale, England, where he said the virus was taken very seriously. He said none of the golf courses near him was open. He bought a practice net and put it in his garden. That was a first.

It turns out the weight loss has been great for him. Not only does he look fitter than he ever has, but his swing coach, Kevin Craggs at IMG Academy in Florida, believes Montgomerie actually has gained swing speed.

Monty wasnt so sure.

I suppose a lot of people lose swing speed when they lose weight, Montgomerie said. Bryson DeChambeau was putting on weight to gain swing speed. Both cant be right. But I havent lost any. Thats task No. 1.

Two other keys to resurgent Montgomerie, who tied for third at the Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS Championship in August. His putter has been hot, and his mental outlook has stayed bright despite the pandemic.

Montgomerie ranks ninth on PGA TOUR Champions in putting average. He always has been above average with the flat stick, but only one other time in his seven years since turning 50 has he ranked in the top 10 in putting.

Im just trying to hole out, Montgomerie said. I had no three-putts last week on very quick, grainy greens. I was proud of that. You cant afford to make many mistakes on the green in three rounds. I have putted better since weve returned. If Im in the top 10 in putting I hit fairways, and generally my irons are Ok. If I can putt I know I can compete or rather contend. If I dont putt well Im down the list, but thats the same for most people. If you putt well you have half a chance.

Im just trying to be I am trying to be a little more positive. Ive been a little bit tentative. My game I should be used to it 56 years in, but my game was based on four rounds of not making many mistakes. Out here on Champions, you have to go out and go at it quickly. Sometimes I havent given myself a chance. Im lagging too many and its not good around here. You have to score 67 most days or youre not in the hunt.

Thinking positively and firing at pins instead of griping and aiming at the middle of the green? Who are you, Monty 3.0?

Wise and wistful in his late 50s, thats who.

When I was younger I would come over here for the TPCs and U.S. Opens and hopefully score around par, which was OK, Montgomerie said. Now Im on PGA TOUR Champions and pars -- God! -- youre not anywhere near contention. Its the same thing. You have to give yourself a chance to be more positive. Finishing second and third recently has been great. You dont get much from finishing 25th every week. Youve gotta contend, not just compete.

And then you get the mental side attached to. You have to think right.

Renewed and recharged, Montgomerie stopped short of saying he believed hed win again. He has seven PGA TOUR Champions titles to his credit; the 2019 Invesco QQQ Championship was his last.

His recent play has given him a surge of confidence. Hes looking forward to the few events remaining in 2020 and the loaded schedule in 2021. But while his game has changed for the better, so has the landscape.

Its getting harder all the time out here, Montgomerie said. Theres only one guy who really has improved or stayed the same and thats (Bernhard) Langer. Everyone else goes down a bit. Furyk, Els, Langer, Vijay, its getting harder and you add Mickelson, hes playing this week. Theres a helluva tough 10, youve got to be honest. McCarron if he gets his game back, Jerry Kelly, Kevin Sutherland. And the guys that no one had heard of, the likes of Scott Parel, Doug Barron, Brett Quigley, God, they can all play. Its good competition. Its great competition.

Which bring us to viral sensation Colin Montgomerie. At the SAS, the Scot was asked to take part in the #DreamsChallenge, which he wasnt aware of until watching the original video. But he figured, why not?

More:
Montgomerie playing well, healthy and going viral online - pgatour.com

Read More..

MYXfitness, the smarter, simpler home-fitness solution, announces MYX Media, a new hub for original content.

MYX's member research shows content variety outside of structured workouts is becoming an important factor in what people crave as they tackle fitness at home. While on-demand, one-on-one coaching is essential, catching up on the news, virtually exploring an exotic locale or discovering motivational content, might be what the day calls for. MYX Media provides members those options and more, while still integrating heart-rate data as a powerful measure and motivator.

"Adding MYX Media to our one-on-one coaching and customized heart-rate training, further positions MYX as the most personalized experience in at-home fitness," says Heberto Calves, President of MYXfitness. "The fitness-tech industry at large seems disproportionately focused on the competitive, 'workout to win' consumer. The MYX content and experience speak to the 58% of the market that identifies as 'workout for life'. These consumers are looking for real results for real life and have asked for options, beyond coaching content, to stay motivated and engaged. MYX Media provides those options and redefines what people should expect from the at-home fitness experience."

At launch, MYX Media will include:

MYX Media features (Newsy, Mat Chats, Coach Diaries, Scenic Rides) go live October 27, 2020. For interviews, access to content or demos please contact [emailprotected].

About MYXfitness

MYXfitness delivers a smarter simpler way for all people to make fitness part of their daily lives. The brand's cornerstone products,The MYXand The MYX Plus, offer professional-quality equipment at an affordable price, hundreds of on-demand classes, combined with expert coaching on a digital platform, designed to improve endurance, strength, mobility and flexibility. Using science-backed methods, MYXfitness utilizes proprietary heart rate technology and cross-training, brought to life through positive coaching, to deliver lasting results. For more information visit http://www.myxfitness.com or follow MYXfitness onFacebookand Instagram.

About Newsy

Newsy is the leading cross-platform television news network that provides straightforward, opinion-free news to inform and engage by delivering the top stories across every platform. Its content is available on pay TV, on connected TV platforms including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Google Chromecast as well as over the top services including YouTube TV, Sling TV, Pluto TV, Xumo, Samsung TV+ and Vizio WatchFree. Newsy is also available via its mobile apps and atnewsy.com. Newsy is a wholly owned subsidiary of The E.W. Scripps Company.

SOURCE MYXfitness

Follow this link:
MYXfitness Is The First At-Home Fitness Brand to Integrate National News, Plus a Full Suite of Revolutionary Content On Its Platform - PRNewswire

Read More..

The pandemic has resulted in lifestyle changes for many. In addition, the focus on health has all of us thinking more about how we take care of ourselves. We thought this would be a good time to survey our CPA Practice Advisor committee and find out what they are doing to stay in healthy and in good shape. If you're looking for a way to get started with fitness tracking, an alternative to the gym, or just some good tips on staying healthy, these suggestions will give you just the advice you need.

Michael Barton, partner at Petrow Kane Leemhuis, told us, "Ive been using my Fitbit app more than ever since the pandemic started. From food intake to water consumed. Its also useful how it tracks my sleep. All of that info is useful during a stressful time!"

Stacy Kildal, owner, Kildal Services, uses MapMyRide, "to track my 100+ [bicycle] miles per week and now that the weather is getting too cold to ride my fav routes, I'll be using my Cycleops Trainer and the Streaks Workout app."

Melisa Galasso, CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions and director, audit professional practices group, at Cherry Bekaert, said, "I use the Beachbody on Demand app. It gives me options for various exercises that can be done anywhere. I can choose between cardio, weight training, running so I never get bored. I also can also choose based on what I have available where I'm at. It's especiallygreat for travel so I can keep my routine. It's been great during COVID. Plus it tracks progress which is very encouraging!"

Scott Hoppe, principal at Why Blu, recommends Strava, and so does Kevin Bong, co-founder at AuditFile. "Strava is an appfor tracking exercise which incorporates social networking features," said Bong. "It is mostly used for tracking and sharing runs, bike rides, hikes, and walks using GPS data." (Yours truly also uses Strava!)

Donny Shimamoto, managing director at IntrapriseTechKnowlogies, told us, "I like using Aptive. It has a good mix of meditation, cardio, and weights-based training. It also lets you schedule our when you want to do stuff and you can choose from a variety of instructors and music depending on your mood for the day."

"I love multi-tasking hacks, so I looked for a workout app that accomplishes more than one thing very quickly," said Jackie Meyer, CEO of Meyer Tax Consulting. "I came across Splits training (freemium version) that has a daily workout, geared towards doing the splits in 30 days (fit and flexible)!"

Kristin Ingram, clinical instructor of accounting and MSAT director at University of Hartford, told us, "I'm using an app called 99 Walks. It allows you to set your personal walking goal for the month and if you meet it, they send you a bracelet with that month's theme. It's really motivating and the community is fantastic."

Caleb Jenkins, leader of client accounting services at RLJ Financial Services, said, "I havent been one to keep track of my physical exercise in the past but I recently decided to track my bicycle rides ever since I moved out on my own last month. Ive been using MapMyRide to keep track of my distance, average speed, & calories of my bicycle rides. I love the maps produced with the routes I rode which encourages me to share them with family/friends to keep me accountable to my exercise goals. There are a lot of great settings in the app to help maximize the outcomes of my rides."

Jennifer Wilson, partner and co-founder of ConvergenceCoaching, is well known around the profession for running marathons and generally making us all feel like we're coming up short in the fitness department. Here are the apps she suggests:

Garrett Wagner, CEO of C3 Evolution Group, told us, "In 2020, I try and always look for a silver lining, and the increase in remote work has left more time to get out and exercise.For me, my two main go to apps are my Nike Run Club app on my apple watch for getting out for a run and then my Garmin connect app when I want to get out for a couple hours on a relaxing bike ride to really unplug and relax."

Sandi Leyva, president of Accountant's Accelerator, provided three suggestions for us to try:

Samantha Mansfield, founder of Samantha Mansfield, LLC, uses the Apple Fitness app. "Though this is not a new app, they have added some nice new features: more workout types, ways to change your goals through the week, see a weekly summary through the week, etc. I find the challenges they give you each month helps me to mix up my workouts, and appreciate the reminders to get moving."

Joy Lutz, founder of Aligned CPA, said, "I love using the Noom app. This app offers daily mindset topics around exercise and weight loss. It helps you to think about the positives, and to stay committed to your goals. Using the app has helped me to move my body consistently."

Jacquelyn Tracy is partner at Mandel & Tracy, and chair of the AICPA Women's Initiatives Executive Committee. "My Apple watch is my first line of defense as I can track my progress throughout the day with just a glance. Plus, I love when I can see that I have closed all my rings! I am also a big fan of MyFitnessPal. The app allows me to track both my exercise and what I am eating and drinking. Many times it helps me budget my meals. When I know I am going to have a big dinner, I can plan breakfast and lunch to be something smaller or make sure I get out an move more during the day. It is very easy to use and coordinates with my Apple watch."

David Cieslak is the executive vice president and chief cloud officer at RKL eSolutions. He has two recommendations for us:

Blake Oliver, director of marketing at Jirav, told us, "The Activity app on my Apple Watch is what motivates me to get in at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. It also tracks my heart rate, even when I'm not exercising, which is how I was able to empiricallyconfirm that the first 2020 presidential election debate was unusually combative my resting heart rate jumped 67% during the last hour!"

Richard Roppa-Roberts, owner of Quasar Cowboy, starts us off with a series of kudos for the Peloton app. "The Peloton app has numerous workouts and ultimate flexibility. I don't even have a peloton, but I have recently begun using the app to find the 'perfect' workout for me. Sadly, not a single one of those workout routines involvescookies."

Nick Pasquarosa, CEO of Bookkeeper360.com, agrees: "I recently got a Peloton and love that app."

Kelly Welter, partner at Serl Keepfer Welter CPAs, chimes in: "! I completely fell in love with the Peloton app about 6 weeks ago! It is $12.99 a month for unlimited classes. They have a ton of live and recorded classes at all different levels, and multiple time lengths." In addition, Welter added: "We are huge fans of the Meditation, Yoga, Cardio, and Strength classes. They even have kid friendly classes for families to do as a break from virtual learning at home. There are also Running, Biking, Walking, Stretching, Bootcamp, Outdoor Running, and Cycling classes. We do it on the iPad or from the phone. My homeschooled teens start every morning alternating between a 20 minute Yoga or Meditation class. They even have challenges for people to compete with others and themselves. It travels with me everywhere!!!!!"

Finally, Kacee Johnson, strategic advisor at CPA.com and founder of Blue Ocean Principles, weighed in on Peloton as well: "Peloton has been my life saver during the pandemic. Its not just for the bike, the app has outdoor runs, yoga, strength classes that you just cast to your TV and thousands of classes to keep you active without getting bored. I can take it anywhere with me and join different challenges based on my monthly goals."

Natasha Schamberger, CPA, CEO & president of the Kansas Society of CPAs recommends EWGs Healthy Living App: The most powerful tool that can determine your health journey is whats on your fork. However, breaking down a label to know which ingredients are ok and which to avoid can feel overwhelming. The EWGs Healthy Living App does this for you and rates food products based on nutrition, ingredient concerns and degree of processing. This app gives you more knowledge so that you can make even healthier and better choices for you and your loved ones. Eat well, live well!

========

If you would like to join the CPA Practice Advisor community and participate in surveys and requests for information, please send your name and email address to gail.perry@cpapracticeadvisor.com.

Read the original:
Apps We Love October 2020: Personal Fitness and Health - CPAPracticeAdvisor.com

Read More..

Published on October 13 2020 1:59 pmLast Updated on October 13 2020 3:01 pmWritten by Greg Sapp

Additional fitness evaluation has been agreed to in the criminal case of former Effingham resident Gary Schmitt.

The 56-year-old Schmitt is charged in Sangamon County with aggravated criminal sexual assault, two counts of aggravated battery, and a count of unlawful restraint after allegedly attacking a female at McFarland Mental Health Center in Springfield in September.

During a hearing Thursday, a hearing was scheduled for November 12 for further fitness evaluation for Schmitt.

Schmitt was found not guilty by reason of insanity after killing his father in Effingham and attacking a mother and daughter in Edgewood. He had petitioned last year to be released to a group home setting, a request that was denied by Effingham County Resident Circuit Judge Kimberly Koester. Schmitt's appeal of the judge's ruling was on file at the time of the most recent incident.

Schmitt had petitioned last year to be released to a group home setting

Read the original:
Further Fitness Evaluation Called for in Schmitt Case - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 - Effingham's News Leader

Read More..

Amy Coney Barrett is a danger to families who desperately want children. So says Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., based on an advertisement which Barrett signed back in 2006, which included the statement that we defend the right to life from fertilization to natural death. This, Duckworth suggests, disqualifies Barrett from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Duckworth, who has two daughters through IVF, told Fox News: If a fertilized egg in a person is a person, then that really has significant negative consequences for a family like mine that desperately wanted to have children.

I dont know Judge Barrett from Adam. But I do know something about infertility and the IVF industry. The IVF industry appeals to the worst instincts of American consumerism. The Catholic critique of artificial reproductive technologies is morally defensible.

Get what you want, the way you want it, when you want it. Sounds like a fine idea. Pick the one you want. Pay for it. Ignore all the others. Or just throw away anything you are tired of or dont want, or that doesnt satisfy you. Or you could turn it in for a refund. Or maybe you could buy a few extras to keep on hand just in case you want more. You can always throw them away later. Or maybe donate them to a charity.

Have it your way, is a fine advertising slogan for hamburgers. Take advantage of quantity discounts and stock up just in case, is a fine strategy for buying paper towels. But the object in question when considering artificial reproductive technologies is not an object at all, but a person. I buy the sperm or egg of a stranger. I pay someone to mix their gametes with mine. I look at the embryos. With the help of an expert with exquisite taste, I choose the ones I want. I throw away the rest. Or, maybe, I put them in cold storage, just in case I decide I want them later.

This is the assisted reproductive technology industry, including IVF, surrogacy and related technologies. Consumers of this product are sometimes called commissioning parents. The fact that people want the product is supposed to be a sufficient moral justification to allow them to have what they want.

Two points for the record: First, we must never regret the existence of a particular child, no matter how that child was conceived. Disapproval of the circumstances of a persons conception does not translate into a belief that the person so conceived is unworthy or defective. Presumably, everyone opposes rape as an immoral act. But a child conceived in rape is still a full member of the human race, fully deserving of respect, love and legal protection. Likewise, the child conceived through artificial means is fully human, fully deserving of respect, love and legal protection.

Second, do not try to dismiss my arguments with the assertion that I dont know the pain of infertility. As a matter of fact, I do. My husband and I dealt with infertility for four painful years. We can attest that it is a miserable experience. What we deny is that the depth of our misery or the intensity of our desire for a child is relevant to the question at hand.

Duckworth herself raised one of the crucial questions. Without seeming to realize the significance of her statement, she told Fox News:

In my case, with both of my girls, they looked at two or three fertilized eggs, not even embryos at this point, and said, you know, this one isnt very viable, Duckworth explained. The third discarded could result in my doctor being criminalized.

Duckworth added: If a fertilized egg in a person is a person, then that really has significant negative consequences for a family like mine that desperately wanted to have children.

What exactly is the third discarded thing? Duckworth says these zygotes are not even embryos at this point. Does she deny that the zygote is alive? How can a non-living thing be viable or not very viable? The terms zygote, embryo, and fetus describe stages of biological human development, not the development into a human person.

This is the first of the contradictions of this position. If the zygote is chosen, it is Duckworths precious child. If it is discarded, does that mean it never was anything or anyone of value?

Here is a related ethical dilemma. Suppose they dont want to discard the embryo, but they dont want to gestate her right away, either. So they freeze her. Later, they unfreeze her, gestate her, and then she becomes their precious child. What was this person during the time that she was frozen? An object? A nonperson?

Now you may think that I am causing problems here, because I referred to the frozen embryo as a person. You blurred the distinction between the zygote and the embryo and the ultimate person. If we would just all get on board with the proper terminology and proper thought process, that all these problems would go away.

But honestly, it doesnt have to be me who raises this question. What if one of the living children herself brings up these topics? Hey Mom and Dad, what about all my frozen siblings? Did you guys really kill a couple of my siblings on the very day that you chose me to live? I could have been the one that got frozen or killed. And so on.

Will you have answers for these questions? Will your answers be good enough for her? For that matter, will your answers be good enough for you and for your childs other parent as the years go by?

I have known people who have been in agony for years over their frozen children. I know an adult man whose mother revealed that she had an abortion when he was a teenager. The survivors guilt and disorientation he experienced were surreal. These questions will not all go away, just because no one is asking them right now.

Questions of this kind flow directly from the initial proposition that children are best viewed as the objects of their parents will. If the parents want the child, the child has legally recognized rights. If the parents do not want the child, they can do anything they want, at least before birth, and possibly beyond.

The most coherent alternative moral position is each child is an unrepeatable gift from a loving God. God created this particular child to reflect his goodness in some unique way. Our participation in the procreative process is to love our childs other parent and allow God to bless that love as he deems best for all of us. As parents, we accept the children God gives us and care for each of them to the best of our ability. If God does not give us children, we accept this fact with grace and move on with our lives.

As I say, I do not know Judge Amy Coney Barrett or what she believes. But I do know this: the IVF industry is indefensible. The Catholic alternative is both intellectually coherent and morally defensible. And I am not ashamed to say so.

Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., is the founder and president of The Ruth Institute. Her latest book is The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives (and how the Church was Right All Along).

Read the rest here:
Amy Coney Barretts Fitness for the Supreme Court: In Vitro Fertilization and American Consumerism - National Catholic Register

Read More..

Contact Us Today

Page 700«..1020..699700701702..710720..»

Home » Page 700