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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. For a year-and-a-half, the fiercest competition J.R. Smith had was with his brothers not on the court, but on wheels.

It was at the start of the pandemic when the 34-year-old bought a bike, looking for a way to safely get out of the house and lose weight. Hed ride up and down Venice Boulevard. Hed ride through the Pacific Palisades. Hed ride to Manhattan Beach.

Always hungry for a contest, the Smith family tracked their biking miles on an app that they checked every day. Earl Smith Jr., J.R.s father, saw his sons Demetrius and Chris peddling along at about 12 miles a day; J.R. would hit 20 miles: After a while, Earl said, it wasnt even close.

With practice, J.R. said, he found his mind would simply settle as he rode.

It was a lot, but its funny, he said. Because once youre on a bike, and youre cruising, you dont really think about it too much until you gotta turn around and go back.

So yes, J.R. Smiths return to the NBA for the first time since November 2018 is like riding a bike.

Everyone is getting used to the strangeness of playing out the season in the Disney bubble, but returning to the structure the practices, the film sessions, the team dinners has felt easy for Smith, a 15-year veteran who has spent almost half his life in the NBA.

Even though he is the most recent Laker newcomer after signing in June, he has some of the most robust and complex handshakes with teammates that he executes at introductions before every game. He hasnt played much during the restart, only 54 minutes in five games, but that hasnt mattered as much as simply being in the league again.

When did it feel like Smith had blended into the Lakers locker room?

The first day he got here: Everybodys known him, said Danny Green, who came up in the same Northeast hoop circles as Smith. Weve all played against him for years. Hes played with most of these guys here. Theyve all known him, shown love, grew up in the same area with the guy, so first day he was himself, and he was happy and excited. And it was like, hes here, so hes just a part of the group.

By his own admission, Smiths comeback from the pits of a depressed state is a fairly remarkable one.

In his last year with the Cavaliers in the 2018-19 season, the franchise began to pivot to a rebuild after LeBron James moved on and was set to reduce his minutes. Smith pushed back. He publicly accused the franchise of tanking, after which Smith and the Cavs agreed to split, with Smith on his own away from the team while a trade could be worked out. The trade never materialized, and he was waived in July 2019, at which point he began to realize getting back in the NBA might be harder than he thought.

Smith declined to discuss the specific challenges of getting back into the league with the Southern California News Group, but he told the Inside the Green Room podcast that he believed persistent off-court rumors about his character were to blame which he and his family have said were unfair.

Smith has a reputation as an NBA wild card: His tenure with the Cavaliers included a famous anecdote of him throwing a bowl of soup at assistant coach Damon Jones, and he also was memed for a Game 1 mistake in 2018 when he allowed the game with the Warriors to go to overtime rather than taking a final shot. More seriously, in May, he was filmed in a fight with a man whom he accused of vandalizing his truck during a George Floyd protest in Los Angeles.

While Smith acknowledges these past incidents, he also wishes equal weight were given to his track record as an NBA veteran and key player on several title-contending teams.

It is what it is, honestly, he said. People are going to have that perception of me. Im convinced of it. Theres nothing I can really do to change that except just come every day and dedicate myself, and just be consistent.

But its hard to be consistent when the professional life youve known falls out from under you. Without basketball, Smith came unmoored living with his family in Warren, N.J. He stopped playing basketball, stopped watching basketball, stopped even playing basketball-themed video games. He gained weight. He became less interested in hearing from his agent, Rich Paul, if anyone wanted him because the news was increasingly grim. He got to spend a lot of time with his four daughters, but that was a silver lining as his career slowly kept drifting away.

One of the loudest voices in his corner was Earl Jr., who told his namesake son that his career wasnt over. Smith is close with his dad and listens my dad is probably right 90 percent of the time, but dont tell him that, he said and Earls message was some serious tough love.

If you aint gonna play, now you gotta find something to do, Earl said he told his son. I thought, Get your ass in shape, go to L.A. Do your thing. Go make some goddamn money for those little girls.

Smith made the difficult decision to relocate to Los Angeles, where he would have better access to training. Especially during the NBA hiatus, the combination of biking and a vegan diet made him lose 20 pounds in a show of support, Earl Jr. went vegan for a few months, too.

Without this renewed dedication, Smith said, he wouldnt have been physically ready to play when the Lakers came calling in June to swap him in for Avery Bradley.

The weight I was at, how my body would have had to respond to recovering to playing, I dont think it would have happened, he said. My body wouldnt have been able to handle it. At the end of the day, just thank God you have the opportunity to play this game again. Be thankful, be humble, and take it in stride.

Smith has undoubtedly been rusty in the restart. He said its also been difficult being away from his family again: He estimates he spends up to six hours a day on FaceTime with his daughters even the youngest at 2 years old brings the phone to her mother, eager to call Dad.

Earl Jr., like any sports father, thinks his son could benefit from a few more touches. But more importantly, he sees his J.R. fulfilled back on the job.

This is the happiest Ive seen J.R. in years the happiest Ive seen him since he won the championship, Earl Jr. said. It was depressing for a while. Every man cries for a reason, and he had a reason. But when J.R. is in something and committed to it, hes in it 110 percent.

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Long before there was ketoor Paleo, South Beach or Sirtfood, there was a diet by a cardiologist named Dr. Herman Tarnower, who told his patients in Scarsdale, NY that the number one thing they should do to get healthyand avoid a heart attackwas to lose weight. He would tell them forcefully: "You must take off that unhealthy fat and flab. Go on a good reducing diet immediately." Most doctors didn't give patients diets in those days, but he did. His diet,typed out and copied on pieces of paper and shared by his patients, their tennis partners, and anyone who wanted to slim down, became a cult classic, as people lost up to 20 pounds in 14 days on the mostly plant-based plan.

The diet was high in protein, low in carbs, kept calories to a strict 1,000a day, and people who followed itfrom the half grapefruit every morning to the no alcohol every nightlostpounds fast.Testimonials famously touted sentiments like: "I've been able to stay at my teenage weight since doing the Scarsdale Diet." It took off among menand women whowanted to "stay trim" for health and wellbeing, and look and feel their best. Many of the diet's principles, such as eatas muchsalad as you likeand avoid oils, are still relevant today.

One caveat: The Beet does not recommend such a low calorie intake, and we believe losing a maximum of 2 pounds a week is healthier for long term results.

The first and most famous aspect: You eat half a grapefruit for breakfast every day, with a slice of protein bread (recipe below) and black coffee or tea. Even if you don't eat plant-based, the specifics of the diet are can fit nicely into your life now (other than the calorie count, which most RDs and doctors would agree is too little to sustaina healthy active lifestyle today).

When it waspublished in 1978,The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet, becamea runaway hit, staying at the top of the bestseller list for months,and gaining a newmorbidboost of notoriety whenDr. Tarnower was shot and killed by his jilted long-time girlfriend, Jean Harris, just two years after the book was published. The infamous crime of passion stayed onthe front pages for months, and years, as the public followed the high-profile case with ghoulish fascination since bothHarris (the headmistress of the Madeira School for girls) and Tarnowerwere well-known.

While other diets have eclipsedThe Scarsdale Diet, many of the principles Tarnower included in his book are still effective and sound science. It teaches people to do several thingsthat are similar in approach to The Beet'sThe VegStart Diet, created by an R.D., Nicole Osinga, who encourages eatinga plant-basedapproach, full of fiber and vegetables, healthy grains and filling whole foods, for healthy weight loss.There are other parallels between Scarsdale and the VegStart Diet, such as The Scarsdale Diet instructs: Eat specific foodsfor 14 days at a time; preparemeals without oil or butter or other unhealthy fat; eat as many salads or steamed vegetables as you like;eat your salads undressed (other than lemon juice), and snack between meals only on vegetables like celery and carrots (The VegStart DIet offers a plethora of healthy snacks including celery and nut butter).

Scarsdalerequired that dieters stay away from alcoholand encouraged them to onlyremain on the diet for 14 days at a time, then take two weeks to maintain on a "keep-slim" plan. The biggest difference is Scarsdale tells dieters to keep calories at 1,000 while The VegStart is closer to 1,500, which is both more sustainable and healthier for long-term weight loss since you lose weight and keep your energy up and your muscle mass intact.

But rereadingThe Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet book, the basic principles of eating to lose weight on a mostly vegetable- and fruit-laden plan made me realize that the Scarsdale Diet has much to teach us still, all these years later. Here iswhat The Scarsdale Dietespouses, and how to tailor it for a plant-based life, while losing weight healthily.

Anote of why I paid attention to the Scarsdale Diet in the first place: Growing up, Hy Tarnower (as his friends called him), was a presence in my life. He was my grandfather's best friend and when I would visit my grandparents in Westchester on weekends and see them playing cards together, drinking scotch, and enjoying an afternoon of competitivegin rummy and easy banter, I wondered at how these two men could say so little andchuckle so much, for hours. Their competitive games were low stakes but endowed serious bragging rights, and what I learned later, long after Hy's death, was that this kind of unique, brilliant individual is not easily replaced. My grandfather spent yearsmissing his best friend and it made sense to me that this man, with the deep sonorous voice, elegant presence, bald head, and dark eyes (he looked like a great hawk to me) and tall, athletic physique, was a towering figure inlife and in work. He also scared the living crap out of me.

Re-readingThe Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet, which was published the year I graduated from high school,made it clear that this is an unforgiving diet, of tough love and strict rules. The VegStart Diet is much more forgiving, embracing, doable and forgiving, and allows the dieters to eat healthy, plant-based meals, and still lose weight, but more gently and not at the same clip. But in both diets, you learn to eat to stay slim for life. Now I look back at Dr. Tarnower and think:How smart he was that he could help people change their diets to change their bodies and completely reverse their health fate, and ultimately change their lives giving them a sense of control over their weight and their wellbeing, in as little as 14 days.

Here is what his diet taught the world about weight loss and the tenets that still hold true today. One editorial note: the Scarsdale Diet is not plant-based, but it's easy to adopt it, if you want to, by switching burgers for veggie burgers and cheese for vegan cheese. Most of the food in theScarsdale Dietinvolves eating fruitlike half a grapefruit and protein bread for breakfastand vegetables, like a steamed vegetable medley for dinner. Or just do The VegStart Diet, which is both plant-based and effective. You may not lose a pound a day but you can keep off what you lose, and keep going.

So here are your secrets to success. For a full 14 day plant-based plan that's up-to-date and equally effective, try The VegStart Diet, which will help you lose weight and get healthier in just two weeks.

1. Eat exactly what is assigned. Don't substitute. This is true of both the Scarsdale Diet and the VegStart Diet, although in the Q and A section of the book he explains that you can eat more salads and vegetables if you wish.

2. Don't drink any alcoholic beverages. On VegStart dieters are allowed to have cheat days but not go crazy. Keep it in check.

3. Between meals, you eat only carrots and celery, but you may have as much as you wish.The VegStart Diet gives youseven different snacks to eat on repeat. One of them is celery and nut butter but there are several other more interesting snacks to choose from.

4. The only beverages allowed are regular or decaffeinated coffee, black; tea; club soda (with lemon if desired); and diet sodas.... You may drink them as often as you wish. Back in the day, we didn't realize diet sodas can drive a sweet tooth or fool the body into thinking "sweets are here!" and possibly make your system hold onto fat. While these studies are still inconclusive,The Beet believes that hydrating with water orwater with lemon if you want a tasty sip. Also if you want to add a non-dairy creamer or milk to your coffee there are now so many great plant-based selections, which were not even conceived of in 1978. Just choose one low in fat and carbs or sugar.

5. Prepare all salads without oil, mayonnaise or other rich dressings. Use only lemon and vinegar, or the vinaigrette or mustard dressing [in the book].The Beet recommends a low-oil approach to dressing, but you can of course enjoy some salad dressing if you keep it lightly dressed and not drenched in oil. Here is one we likethat includes a blueberry flavor to mix it up.

6. Eat vegetables without butter, margarine, or other fat; lemon may be used.The same principle as above: The calories in oil add up. Chef AJ, who wecover for her approach to plant-based healthy weight loss, tells her followers to use zero oil. We believe that a little avocado oil or a touch of olive oil can be used but keep it to a minimum, especially if the goal is to reverse heart disease since oils can add to cholesterol and plaque buildup in the arteries and create dangerous blockages over time. The safest bet: Lemon juice. for the many benefits of lemon, from its immune-boosting vitamin C to its digestive health help, read The Beet's runaway hit story on why you should drink lemon water in the morning. Or just add lemon juice to your veggies all day long.

7. All meat should be very lean; remove all visible fat before eating... He was onto something. Fat, from any animal, be it beef, pork, chicken, or poultry, is bad for you and increases the risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death. We now know from studies that have been published on diet habits, that the best bet is to eat NO animal products of any kind or to at least eat as many plant-foods as you can, so long as they are whole foods and the least processed you can find. (Half a grapefruit for breakfast is a perfect example.)

8. It is not necessary to eat everything listed, but don't substitute or add. Indicated combinations should be observed.Food combinations are important for a balanced diet since the amount of protein, fat and carbs you take in effect the mix of fuel and how your body burns it. The higher the carbs the more spikes in insulin, your body gets the message to store fat. The higher the protein, your body rebuilds healthy lean muscle and burns fat for fuel (in the absense of enough carbs and blood sugar to keep going). So while you may not agree with the percentages here, the point is to pay attention to your mix. The VegStart Diet followsmacros that are approximately 20 percent protein, 40 percent fat and 40 percent carbs.

Note: According to Tarnower: "The average person's food intake contains approzimately 10 to 15 percwent protein, 40 to 45 percent fat and 40 to 50 percent carbohydrates." He explains that a health diet can make "wide variations in these perfentages" but that the by doubling the protein (to 43 percent) and cutting the fat in half (to 22.5 percent) and keeping carbs to no more than 34.5 percent, you change the mix of fuel and force your body to burn more fat, the same way keto diets do but with a less extreme carb restriction.

9. Never overload your stomach. When you feel full, STOP. This is now called mindful eating, and The VegStart Diet espouses this. Turn off screens, pay attention to your food, and enjoy eating as a way to fuel up, not because you're bored, stresed and distracted. Nicole Osinga and The VegStart Diet offers 15 tips to succeed at weight loss and this is one of the most important. Eat, then stop, and go do something else like take a walk for diversion.

10. Dont' stay on the diet for moroe than 14 days. Diets are only as good as your ability to stay on them. Endless restrictions lead to cheating and gaining, and then you tell yourself diets don't work. Essentially the best diets teach you how to prepare food the healthy way so you can learn how to be healthier for life. The VegStart Diet does this, with minimal food prep in advance that allows you to reach for healthy choices when you're hungry, by making a few snacks and easy meals in advance.

The other aspect of Scarsdale that is relevant is checking your weight regularly. If you gain 4 or more pounds you go back on it for 2 weeks, to get the unwanted pounds off. We highly recommend that as well: Do the VegStart Diet. See how well you lost weight, then stay on track with the good habits you've learned. If you need to lose some weight, go back on the VegStart Diet for two weeks. You'll be surprised at how easily the weight comes off.

For more on The VegStart Diet, check out the plan, which for $9.95 gives you an e-Book and everything you need to succeed. Want tobeginlosing today? Sign up and get started!

Dr. Tarnower included his recipe for Home-Baked Protein Bread:

Ingredients

Instructions

Pour water into the mixing bowl. Sprinkle dry yeast on water and let stand until it dissolves (about 4 minutes). Mix in salt, sugar, cider vinegar. Sift thoroughly then gradually add soy and gluten flours, then whole wheat flour.

Mix slowly until dough stiffens and does not stick to sides of bowl *you may use a food processor, following machine instructions for this step). Lightly flour a board, then roll out the dough on it. Knead well (about 5 minutes) until dough feels smooth and elastic. Coat bread pan with no-stick vegetable spray. Shape the dough to fit, set it into the pan, cover with a dish towel, and set in a warm place to rise to about the top fo the bread pan (2 to 3 hours). Preheat oven to 325. Bake bread for about 1 hour or until well browned. Home-baked bread is dense than commercial so cut thin slices, then toast. Keep in refrigerator.

Courtesy ofThe Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet

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More than 30% of the adult population in Maryland is obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.

Bariatric surgery can be an option for a person who has documented weight-loss attempts that have been unsuccessful and who meets factors for body weight and body mass.

Dr. Mohammad K. Jamal of Meritus Bariatric Surgical Specialists works regularly with patients to help them choose the best weight-loss option.

There are 10 to 11 different surgical and nonsurgical options available to limit stomach size or reduce the length of the intestines, Jamal said. The most common procedures are gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and adjustable gastric banding.

Gastric sleeve surgery permanently reduces the size of the stomach. It promotes weight loss by limiting food intake and lessening the sensation of hunger. During this procedure, the surgeon removes approximately 80% of the stomach, leaving only a small tube or sleeve to serve as the new stomach pouch.

Gastric bypass surgery is considered a combined restrictive and malabsorptive procedure, where a small pouch is created by stapling and dividing the stomach. This limits the food intake and reduces the calorie absorption, so that weight loss can occur.

Gastric banding involves placing an inflatable band around the top of the stomach and is quick, reversible and adjustable. The size of the stomach is decreased, reducing food intake. The surgery leads to a person feeling fuller with less food, which can result in significant weight loss.

Which procedure is best for each patient really depends on the medical conditions the patient has, Jamal said. He and the team at Meritus Bariatric Surgical Specialists work with patients to select the procedure that will most likely help them achieve weight loss and health goals, while minimizing risk.

Preparing for surgery

Bariatric surgery is a major procedure that requires preparation from the patient in order to improve long-term weight loss and the overall success of the operation.

The preparation for any type of bariatric surgery is similar, Jamal said. Patients are required to undergo counseling, control portion sizes and reduce carbohydrates and overall calorie content once they enroll in the appropriate program.

In 2020, the da Vinci XI technology was added as an option for bariatric surgical patients at Meritus Medical Center. It helps minimize post-operative pain, provides better cosmetic results and reduces hospital stays.

Insurance is another important consideration. Before paying large amounts of out-of-pocket expenses, a good first step is to consult with insurance providers to determine coverage and eligibility for bariatric surgery.

Long-term lifestyle changes

While useful, bariatric surgery does not magically cure all. Pre- and post-surgery, patients will need to make long-term lifestyle changes, especially in the areas of diet and exercise.

Finding post-surgery weight loss success also depends on drastic lifestyle changes, such as smaller food and drink portions, improved nutrition and regular exercise, Jamal said. Regular follow-up visits with your surgeon, nutrition counseling and support groups can help patients stay on track.

A healthier life post-surgery

For the past 40-50 years, the bariatric surgical procedures have facilitated longer, healthier lives.

Jamal hopes those who would benefit from bariatric surgery dont wait until theyve developed difficult health issues as a result of obesity, before making the decision to consider surgery.

If your primary care doctor considers you to be a good candidate, have it done now before avoidable medical issues arise, he said.

Meritus Health, at 11116 Medical Campus Road east of Hagerstown, is the largest health system in Washington County. For more information about programs and services, go to MeritusHealth.com.

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ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Preliminary studies have surfaced that being overweight or obese have been shown to increase the severity and rate of mortality in individuals with COVID-19. New York Bariatric Group started seeing an influx of patients seeking out options to get to a healthier weight following the COVID outbreak. The options available at New York Bariatric Group for rapid and successful long-term weight loss is a solution for obesity and provides a viable option for those seeking to reduce the health risks associated with contracting COVID-19.

Obese patients are more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19, more likely to be admitted to the ICU, intubated and progress into higher mortality rates. COVID-19 hospitalization shows the strongest association with obesity patients having direct effect on pulmonary function with decreased lung volume and weaker respiratory muscles. Obesity also shows a pro-inflammatory response to COVID-19, resulting in more severe immune response to the disease. Obesity is associated with diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease, all of which increases the risk of developing pneumonia.

Medical professionals are predicting a persistance of the COVID-19 pandemic through the fall or perhaps even a second wave. Given the uncertain trajectory of COVID, the need to lose weight takes on greater urgency. At New York Bariatric Group, we have developed a rapid, one day workup that allows patients to complete all required clearances in one day. This compressed workup allows patients to have their weight loss surgery as soon as 4 weeks from the initial consultation.

New York Bariatric Group combats obesity with a number of different surgical and non-surgical weight loss options. The weight loss option utilized on patients is tailored to an individual's medical history. Consultation with a bariatric surgeon will determine which procedure is ideal for the desired weight loss.

New York Bariatric Group New York Bariatric Group is widely known as the preeminent bariatric practice in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The NYBG team of fifteen of the industry's top bariatric surgeons has performed over 18,000 successful procedures, a number which is growing each day. Utilizing technology, talent, and experience, they form an elite institution for the treatment of obesity.

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Along with higher levels of resistance to insulin, which have also been spotted in the sleep-deprived, changes in levels of cortisol can lead to weight loss becoming much more difficult for those who dont sleep properly.

We are not saying that the weight will drop off if you get an extra hours sleep but I would expect to see changes within weeks rather than months.

Sleep reduces leptin levels which is a hormone working to manage appetite. Leptin reduces hunger making it easier for you to consume less food.

Dr Mosley explains: Researchers at the University of Chicago monitored hormonal levels and appetite in a group of 11 subjects during two 6-day periods. During the first six days, the volunteers received four hours of sleep during the night; during the second six days, they were allowed to sleep for twelve hours.

Dr Michael Mosley says As anyone who has tried to lose weight will testify, fighting a losing battle against your own willpower can be a dispiriting experience. Too often, diets leave people weighing even more than they did to begin with, as they struggle with constant hunger, cravings and loss of energy.

There is a better way. By getting enough sleep, your body will re-set its hormones to make better food choices. And this is just the start: with a high-fresh, low-carb diet, intermittent fasting, and exercise tailored specifically for the needs of those who want to lose weight, you can completely re-set your appetite.

You wont want to eat unhealthy food, and the weight that you lose wont come back.

Dr Michael Mosley is the journalist and qualified doctor who invented The Fast 800 diet, based on cutting your calorie intake to just 800 a day to help you lose weight.

Lose a Stone in 21 Days with Michael Mosley is on Channel 4 at 9pm every Wednesday.

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Amanda Rose, like so many others, had been let down by the weight-loss methods she had tried. Facing a delay in her planned bariatric surgery, she decided to try something new: eating like a bear.

The Delano native who now lives in California Hot Springs has built a social media following with her diet and will now reach a wider audience with her appearance in the new issue of the weekly magazine Woman's World.

In the cover article, she discusses how her plan, which combines principles of keto diet and intermittent fasting, got its unusual moniker.

She told Woman's World, I live in Californias bear country. I know bears feast and hibernate, and as they hibernate, their bodies are fueled by fat. Id tell people I was eating like a bear.

Of course the cornerstone of her diet is not something you'd imagine a bear consuming in the wild. The "ridiculously big salad," or RBS, was what Rose turned to in 2017 when she was looking to lose weight.

At 280 pounds, Rose looked into gastric sleeve surgery to lose weight.

"I was clamoring to get the surgery in spring 2017 but I wasn't able to get in and approved in time," Rose said.

The doctor's schedule and her planned family trip to Wyoming to view the total solar eclipse meant surgery would have to wait six months, which she decided to use to her advantage.

She said, "In that period of time I decided I needed to dial in on the diet. ... I was going to prove to myself that I did everything I could do. I thought about all the diets I had done in the past."

Considering going for low carb and high fiber, she considered a meal that met her needs and was filling. Having heard of success with intermittent fasting, she incorporated that as well, although being a self-described "extreme person," she opted to reduce that eating window to one hour.

"I made a giant salad and it filled me up like it was Thanksgiving. I lost a half a pound a day."

The salad was based in greens, with options including cabbage, iceberg or romaine (Rose said her typical salad consists of two romaine hearts), and 8 ounces of protein (eggs, chicken, fish or meat). Vegetables and other low-carb toppings like nuts, cheese, avocado and bacon are also OK, and it's all topped with homemade dressing. Focused on consuming healthier fats, Rose adjusted mayo-based dressing recipes by substituting Greek yogurt.

With a Ph.D. in political science, Rose said her experience with negotiation theory may have helped her with her weight-loss efforts.

"It's mastering the internal negotiation, when you're facing the doughnut versus the long-term goal."

By January 2018, Rose was down 90 pounds, just 10 pounds from the projected weight loss expected with surgery.

BUILDING THE BEAR COMMUNITY

Family members noticed the change as did some of her fellow Delano High alumni (Class of 1987) when she posted she now weighed less than when she was in school.

Rose shared her journey on social media, including a video, and when others found her online, she started the "Eat Like a Bear!" Facebook group in July 2018. Although there are men in the group, Rose said it's about 95 percent women with 80 percent age 45 and older.

"You would be amazed at the photos and the gray hair. If people ever wonder if you can do it, I had a woman who was 83 and got down to her high school weight."

Although Rose still sticks with that one salad a day, she said others have adapted the method to their own lives (her husband, Sander, eats two meals within a five-hour window and has lost 30 pounds). The key is establishing the intermittent fasting and sticking to low-carb/keto meals.

"I never intended to start a weight-loss platform," she said. "It was all these years of just struggling. Being a weight-loss guru is one of the stupidest things on the planet."

Rose is very supportive of her online community, including her century cases, people who have, like her, lost more than 100 pounds with the method.

And those success stories are what she says got the attention of a freelance writer who pitched the story to Woman's World.

"When I had my interview that was one of the things I really zeroed in on," Rose said of the cases of significant weight loss. "Then we had 30 people who lost 100 pounds. We have 50 now. By early 2021, were going to hit 100."

When she found out she might be a contender for the cover, Rose was excited to prepare for the photo shoot with Jennifer Williams-Cordova of Willis & Williams Design. Photos were shot at her home in California Hot Springs.

Rose was given a style guide with suggested colors to wear. Finding a highlighter-yellow-colored shirt, she realized she might need some support to look her best.

"I looked all busty. When you've lost weight you don't like to look that way. I headed to The Bra Shoppe in Bakersfield. I didn't realize it had reduced hours with COVID. Luckily (owner) Elizabeth (Sotelo) was in there and she had sympathy for me and she did this quick minimizer fitting."

With her website and Facebook community and a new book, Half My Size with The Ridiculously Big Salad," on the way, Rose is excited for people to continue their weight-loss journey.

"They find their own framework. The locus of control of their weight loss is themselves. ... People learn the solution is themselves. It's phenomenal."

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The expert explains how bodies are quite happy to be in ketosis. It is perfectly safe but it is recommended to be medically supervised while following the diet.

She says: Ketones make you feel less hungry, for reasons that are not entirely understood, so when you get into ketosis, most people feel well and do not have the same cravings for food. You can follow a keto diet plan by eating normal foods which are high in fat like red meat, cheese, cream and butter.

Poor nutrition

However there are serious downsides to the keto diet. Dr Lee says: Nutritionists do not regard the keto diet as a healthy dietOn the keto diet, you only eat small quantities of fruit and vegetables. This is not good for your health because these foods are a major source of antioxidants

Antioxidants are specialist molecules which have a very important role in your body to counteract oxidative stress this is the mechanism in our bodies which underlies the development of many serious diseases such as diabetes, dementia, heart disease, and cancer. We should all be eating more antioxidants not less.

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On the keto diet, you eat large quantities of fat, such as fats found in red meat and full-fat dairy products. However, these are saturated fats and trans fats, which have been shown to increase your risk of atherosclerosis - the main cause heart disease and strokes.

For many years, nutritionists have recommended eating less saturated fats and more unsaturated fats which are plant-based fats, such as olive oil. Many high-fat meat products are ready-made, processed foods which contain high levels of salt and additives, also bad news for health.

Few carbs

Deborah explains: Around 50 percent of our diet is typically made up of carbs, but on the keto diet, only 10 percent of your diet are carbs. You may well find it difficult to stick to such a low-carb intake.

A diet containing 10 percent carbohydrates, equates to only 20g carbs per day. This is a tiny amount, for example, there are 20 g carbs in just half a hamburger bun or one small potato! And thats it folks - for a whole 24 hours! Cutting carbs is often associated with unpleasant side effects read on and find out about keto-flu.

Keep hydrated

Deborah says: When you limit carbs, you tend to lose water, which increases your risk of dehydration. It can be laborious having to continually drink large amounts of water.

For example, on Lighter Life, you are recommended to drink at least 4L per day if you add some black tea and black coffee on top this means numerous trips to the bathroom sometimes difficult if you are at work, or travelling.

Keto-flu

The expert says: In the first few days or weeks on the diet, you may experience side effects as your body settles into ketosis. This is known as keto-hunger or keto-flu, and its pretty unpleasantSuggestions to help you get through the keto flu stage include increasing your fluid intake, increasing your salt intake, and adding in multivitamins.

Yo-yo dieting

Deborah explains: Only around 20% of people who successfully lose weight, keep it off long term. This means after a time, the weight creeps back on, and they need to try and lose weight again so-called 'yo-yo' dieting.Although some attempts at weight loss are better than none, the ultimate goal is to re-educate the mind and the body to a lifetime healthy eating pattern so you can lose weight, and then maintain a healthy weight.

The keto diet has been criticised for encouraging yo-yo dieting. Although some experts believe weight cycling may be bad for health, a recent review of the medical evidence suggests this is probably not the case. Yo-yo dieting is unlikely to be higher risk than the risk of continuing to be obese.Other downsides including low fibre, no alcohol, complicated, hair falling out and following the diet can be very expensive.

Dr Lee continues: When you decide to stop the keto diet, its not easy. You may feel incredible cravings to stuff yourself with carbs! Reintroducing carbohydrates should be done slowly.

There is also a tendency to rush and go straight back to how you were eating before the diet and put weight back on very quickly.You need to take advice, plan how to do this, and decide carefully what you are going to eat in the future.

Maintaining weight loss is difficult for everyone but only 20 percent of people who lose 10 percent of their body weight, keep the weight off for a further 12 months.

Deborah concludes: Lets face it, do you really want a diet rated so poorly by nutritionists, which is hard to follow, wrecks your social life, means filling up on fatty foods, and in truth, is no better than any other weight losing diet at helping you lose weight and keep it off?

The keto diet is not a diet for the faint-hearted. Losing weight on any diet means self-control and commitment, but to stick to the keto diet requires self-control and commitment in Herculean proportions!

There really is no quick fix about weight loss. We all live life in the fast lane and when we want it, we want it now. Many people think ketosis will be an answer to their prayers, but as we have seen, the keto diet is more of a sadistic ritual!

In fact - the best way to lose weight is just to do what my mother always told me and its simple. Do regular physical exercise, and follow a healthy, balanced diet.

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Popcorn can be a healthy, weight-loss-friendly snack (so long as it isn't saturated in butter).

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Avoiding bananas, beans and bread because of the keto diet or any other weight-loss fad you're following? If you're limiting carbs in this way, you might be taking the wrong dietary approach.

The trouble with "cutting carbs" to lose weight is that we're lumping all sources of carbohydrates into one group.

Beans and gummy bears are both carbs but are far from the same when it comes to their nutritional value. Same goes for a candy bar and a banana: Both are a source of carbohydrates but they offer up very different macro and micronutrients.

As it is, whole grains and fruit account for less than 10 percent of our diet, per a September 2019 paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

The question is, what's happening in the other 90 percent of our diet? A big chunk about 42 percent of the portion of our diet that's not devoted to whole grains and fruits is made up of low-quality carbs, such as sugary cereal and white bread. These are the sources of carbohydrates that we need to limit in our diets when it comes to our weight and overall health, not fruit and whole grains.

Here, good-for-you carbs that'll fill you up and deliver nutrients, along with carbs to avoid.

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Potatoes of all hues even white ones are a nutrient-dense source of good-for-you carbs.

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This goes for all potatoes red skinned, purple, sweet and the regular ol' white potato. Yes, that one too.

When it comes to healthy potato options, sweet potatoes often overshadow white spuds because of their rich orange color, which is an indication of their beta-carotene content. White potatoes are well, white, which we often associate with meaning a lack of nutrients, in addition to our antiquated "must avoid all white carbs" line of thinking.

But all potatoes are a source of good-for-you carbohydrates.

For starters, they're nutrient-dense. A medium potato (with skin) has just 118 calories and one gram of sugar while providing 3 grams of protein, 27 grams of carbohydrates, 2.5 grams of fiber, 20 percent of the daily value (DV) of vitamin C, 24 percent DV of vitamin B6 and 11 percent DV of folate, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

When it comes to weight loss, potatoes are unique from many other foods in that they contain resistant starch, per a February 2020 narrative review published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This specific type of fiber may decrease the number of calories we process and increase satiety, along with other health benefits. One trick is cooking and then cooling a potato, like with a potato salad. This increases the amount of resistant starch.

Oatmeal is one of the first things to go when you start following a low-carb/keto diet and this isn't just unnecessary, it can be counterproductive if you're trying to lose weight.

Like potatoes, oats also contain a unique compound called beta-glucan. A growing body of research indicates that beta-glucan suppresses our appetite and increases our satiety, as reported in a paper published in Appetite in August 2018. Researchers of the study compared the effects of breakfast with beta-glucan versus one without. The group filling up on beta-glucan in the a.m. felt fuller afterwards, compared to the other non-beta-glucan group.

This one always seems to surprise. Yes, popcorn is a healthy source of carbs it's even a whole grain.

But choose wisely. A serving (about 3 cups) of air-popped popcorn has just 92 calories and 1 gram of fat while providing 19 grams of carbs and 4 grams of fiber, per the USDA. But that same size serving of movie theater popcorn has 276 calories, 25 grams of fat, 15 grams of saturated fat, 13 grams of carb and 2 grams of fiber, according to the USDA. Keep in mind, a small order of movie popcorn has 735 calories (!).

This makes (air-popped) popcorn a healthy and weight-loss-friendly snack. Women consume about 420 calories of snacks per day and men consume about 585 calories, according to the USDA. When snacking accounts for nearly 30 percent of your total intake, it pays to make it count by noshing on healthier options.

Bread has been demonized by low-carb enthusiasts but it's important to keep in mind that all bread is not created equal there's bread that is whole-grain and then there's refined. Whole grain means the entire grain is intact, ensuring you're getting all of the fiber and nutrients. A refined grain has been stripped of at least one of its three parts, usually the bran and germ, which removes some of the fiber, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats.

When you lump all grains together while cutting out carbs, you're doing yourself a disservice, especially when it comes to weight loss. Whole grains, which definitely include whole-grain bread, may give a modest boost to your metabolism, per a March 2017 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

These delicious berries are packed with fiber, an important nutrient for weight loss.

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Raspberries are loaded with fiber, which is a key nutrient when it comes to losing weight. In fact, they're one of the fruits highest in fiber with 8 grams per cup, according to the USDA. The only fruits with more are guava, avocado and passion fruit. Just think, eating one cup of raspberries provides about one-third of your entire fiber intake for the day (for women). Men need 38 grams per day.

So often when we're trying to lose weight we focus on cutting out calories or cutting out carbs but an October 2019 study published in the Journal of Nutrition found this is likely the wrong approach.

Researchers put subjects on a number of calorie-restricted diets varying in macronutrients i.e., low-fat, high protein, low-carb, high-carb, etc. After six months, they concluded that fiber intake, regardless of the macronutrient and calorie intake, was the biggest factor when it came to promoting weight loss and adhering to a calorie-restricted diet.

We need to be eating more legumes, plain and simple.

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans compared the recommended intake to what we're currently consuming as a nation and the gap is wide. We only need to consume about 1 to 2 cups per week (depending on your calorie intake), which is nominal, although most dietitians would likely argue that you could benefit from more.

When it comes to losing weight, it behooves you to add legumes to your plate. Legume eaters (those who consume a three-fourths cup per day) lost more weight than those who didn't eat legumes, regardless of whether the diets were geared towards weight loss, per a March 2016 analysis published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that reviewed the data from about 20 studies.

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Bread on its own doesn't cause weight gain. It's eating an excess of calories that leads to gaining pounds. But certain foods fill you up and satisfy you more effectively than others. Refined grains, like white bread, are not one of these foods.

While clinical trials have been inconclusive in determining the benefits of refined and whole grains when it comes to weight loss, studies that look at diets longer term, like five years, have found a correlation between greater whole grain consumption and a reduced BMI, as outlined in as outlined in a June 2019 study published in Nutrients.

2. Sugary Breakfast Cereals

A bowl of granola or other boxed breakfast cereals can easily be a sugar bomb.

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Sugary breakfast cereals aren't doing you any favors. Sure, saving the colorful sweet marshmallows to slurp up with your milk is tasty and all, but you'll likely feel hungry soon after.

We have a sugar problem in the U.S. We currently eat two to three times as much as we should, which could be trouble for our waistlines, per Johns Hopkins Medicine. And while foods like doughnuts, chocolate and soda are obvious sources of added sugars, there are others, like breakfast cereals that may go undetected. Look for cereals with less than 10 grams of sugar per serving.

No one food will make you gain weight. It's your diet as a whole that matters most. But if semolina (refined) pasta is part of your regular diet, leveling up by switching to a more nutrient-rich version will help you in the long run. Since this pasta is made from refined grains, it's processed more quickly by your body, which raises blood sugars more quickly and leaves you feeling hungry sooner.

Fortunately, while our options in the pasta aisle used to be limited, these days, we can choose from noodles made out of red lentils, chickpeas, black beans and even konjac (a starchy plant).

These whole grains and legumes are higher in fiber, which slows digestion and leaves you feeling fuller longer, and legume-based pasta specifically has more protein, the most satiating macronutrient, per a July 2016 paper published in Annual Reviews.

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Herbal detoxes are one of the most controversial health remedies.

Many natural health advocates claim that they rid the body of toxins and promote weight loss. Meanwhile, medical experts are skeptical of their purported benefits and point to the potential harm they may cause.

This article tells you all you need to know about herbal detoxes, whether they work, and any potential risks.

Herbal detoxes are usually beverages or teas containing various herbs. Despite a lack of evidence, theyre used to promote weight loss and eliminate toxins from the body.

While the durations of these detoxes vary, most are used short term, usually 314 days. Still, some detox drinks are recommended as daily support for your body on an ongoing basis.

Most herbal detox products contain natural ingredients that promise to promote weight loss and liver health, improve blood sugar levels, and remove toxins from the body.

The most popular ingredients include valerian root, licorice, cilantro, coriander, chlorella, milk thistle, dandelion root, skullcap root, rhubarb root, ginger, juniper berry, and burdock root.

While some limited animal research has suggested that these ingredients have chelating properties, meaning theyre able to bind to metals, theres no evidence these ingredients detox your body (1).

Herbal detoxes have many health claims, such as ridding your body of toxins, promoting weight loss, and aiding blood sugar management. Usually, detoxes last 314 days, but theyre sometimes used on an ongoing basis.

Although herbal detoxes are a popular health trend, most of their claims are overblown and have little scientific backing.

Most detox product labels feature long lists of natural ingredients. Yet, they fail to mention which toxins will be removed from the body or provide any proof of their effectiveness.

Your body is already equipped with a natural detoxification system. Your liver, kidneys, intestines, and skin work nonstop to remove waste from your body via feces, urine, and to a minor extent, sweat (2, 3, 4, 5).

To date, no clinical studies have shown healthy individuals have a buildup of toxins in the body, nor that herbal detoxes increase your bodys ability to perform its regular duties.

Although people claim to feel better after a detox, its likely due to other healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as limiting processed food and focusing on more nutrient-dense, whole foods.

Though you may experience some weight loss, you will likely regain the weight once you stop the detox. This is because most herbal detoxes contain diuretic ingredients that cause your body to expel water through urine and feces, leading to a rapid drop in water weight (6, 7).

This type of weight cycling can lead to disordered eating thoughts and behaviors, as you may feel discouraged when you regain weight once the detox is over (7).

However, the prolonged use of herbal detoxes may lead to muscle and fat loss. Due to an increase in bowel movements, your body expels nutrients faster than its absorbing them. This is very unsafe and should be avoided (7).

Rather than relying on a detox to lose weight, opt for healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as following a balanced diet, exercising regularly, managing your stress levels, and getting enough sleep each night (8, 9).

Many herbal detox products boast a variety of claims, such as that they regulate blood sugar levels, decrease bloating and acne, and increase energy levels.

However, no research supports these claims. If you have diabetes or another medical condition, its important to speak to your healthcare provider first.

Theres no evidence that herbal detoxes rid your body of toxins or promote weight loss. Your body already has a natural detoxification system to remove waste through your urine, feces, and sweat.

Before you try an herbal detox, its important to know their potential risks.

Most herbal detoxes are not regulated and may contain ingredients that are either not listed on the package or present in significantly higher quantities than indicated. This can lead to you to overdose on certain ingredients, which may result in serious side effects or even death (10).

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken action on many herbal detox products for their false claims, content of harmful ingredients, and improper labeling (10).

Though many products claim to be natural, this does not mean theyre safe or should be taken in large amounts.

Herbal detoxes that contain diuretics can increase your risk of becoming dehydrated and experiencing low electrolyte levels, which can be life threatening (1, 11).

For example, a 67-year-old man reported nausea, trembling, and weakness after taking an herbal detox beverage containing uva ursi leaves, juniper berries, and many other ingredients for 5 days. He was treated at an intensive care unit for severely low electrolyte levels (12).

In 2017, a 60-year-old woman died from liver failure after taking a Yogi brand detox tea 3 times per day for 14 days. The tea contained 18 herbs that were believed to be responsible for the decline in her liver function (13).

In another case, a 50-year-old woman died from multiple organ failure after ingesting an herbal Epsom salt detox, resulting in manganese toxicity (14).

Whats more, regularly using herbal detoxes can lead to severe weight loss and nutrient deficiencies, as your body isnt given enough time to absorb the calories, vitamins, and minerals in your diet (1, 11).

While herbal detoxes are generally not recommended, certain at-risk populations should particularly avoid them, including:

Before trying an herbal detox, be sure to speak with your healthcare provider.

Many herbs interfere with medication clearance in the liver, potentially decreasing or increasing the effects of your medications and posing serious health risks (15, 16, 17, 18).

Due to the large variety of ingredients used in herbal detoxes, its essential that you talk to your healthcare provider before starting an herbal detox if you are taking any medications (15, 16, 17, 18).

Herbal detoxes are not regulated and may contain unsafe ingredients that can lead to serious side effects and, in rare cases, even death. If youre looking to try an herbal detox, be sure to speak with your healthcare provider first.

Herbal detoxes are popular due to their long lists of health claims, although they remain unproven.

Though it may be tempting to try an herbal detox, no evidence suggests that it will help clear toxins from your body or support long-term weight loss.

If youre looking to improve your health, youre better off adopting a healthy lifestyle, such as eating a nutritious diet and regularly exercising, rather than trying a potentially dangerous detox.

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Performing better during moderate cardio exercise can help you burn more calories which makes olive oil a great addition to your diet.

It can be used as a healthy alternative to other fats like butter and refined oils.

While it is high in calories, a small amount of oil can go a long way and it is mainly packed with healthy fats, a little like avocado.

Olive oil can be used as a salad dressing, mixed into pasta or soups, drizzled onto pizza or vegetables, or incorporated into baked goods.

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Olive oil is encouraged on the diet and those following the diet are some of the healthiest in the world.

lt has also been linked to weight loss as well as lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease.

Due to the numerous health benefits of olive oil, it is typically used in cooking, but eating it raw is even healthier.

A lot of health experts recommend eating olive oil in the morning, with just a dash of lemon juice.

Healthline says: There are 119 calories and 13.5 grams of fat in 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of olive oil. This can quickly add up on a calorie-restricted diet, so its best to incorporate olive oil in limited quantities as not to promote weight gain.

A component of olive oil can also reduce feelings of hunger, meaning it could help prevent you from overeating.

This can also support weight loss as your diet will be in a calorie deficit, meaning you will be burning more calories than you are consuming.

Healthline continues: Olive oil used as part of a plant-based diet like the Mediterranean diet may offer the greatest benefit long term.

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