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"Fitness has Nothing to Do with Fatness": Teen Athletes Speak Out about Body Positivity | Morning Chalk Up

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If the older generations looked to magazines like Vogue and Cosmopolitan to see prevailing beauty standards, teens today have a guide to the model body, how to (unhealthily) achieve it, and their self-worth if they cant, in their pockets all day, with no escape. Social media. Its flooded with get-fit-quick schemes, detox teas, and photoshop, and its no secret that the perfected bodies teens see on Instagram are a major prompter for eating disorders and body image issues. And while teen CrossFitters probably arent obsessed with fashion models like their peers, the people they see as they scroll do create a high standard that can be just as destructive.

17-year-old Emma Spath knows the consequences of this new cultural touchpoint particularly well. Spath qualified for the 2018 CrossFit Games in the 14-15 division, years after setting her mind on getting to the Games when gymmate Brooke Ence earned a trip in 2015.

In the 2017 Age Group Online Qualifier, 14-year-old Spath placed 36 worldwide, just 16 spots out of the Games. So when the 2018 Open and AGOQ rolled around, she came out with a vengeance and ambition that seemed to surprise even her.

Spath recalled deleting social media, advising her friends not to talk to her, and avoiding the leaderboard in order to stay focused during the weekend of the Qualifier. And in the end, it paid off. Spath placed 18 in the AGOQ in 2018, punching her ticket to Madison. After scores had been finalized the Wednesday after the AGOQ, Spath got the good news surrounded by her favorite people.

As the school year finished up and Spath looked down the barrel of a summer full of training, she took on a new challenge to up her game counting macronutrients. According to Spath, though, her motivations werent in the right place.

As her drive to be taken seriously as a Games athlete grew throughout the summer, Spath fell into a cycle of restricting and binging, resulting in a Binge Eating Disorder. For the month leading up to the Games, Spath moved to Idaho to live with her coach so she could focus on training with other competitors. As a result of the intensity of her training and restrictive eating, Spath recalls her body constantly telling her to give me food! which led her to repeatedly binge eat.

When the Games finally came around, Spath remembers being too stressed about the food she was eating, how her body looked, and what people thought of her to really take in the few days of glory she had worked for years to earn. And while Spath does remember the many happy moments from the Games, like meeting other like-minded teens that made her feel less isolated, a surprise visit from her grandparents, and the workouts, she says her anxiety about her body and food tainted the experience.

When Spath returned home from Madison though, she slowly started to recognize the toxicity of her relationship with food and began her journey of recovery. Which, over the past 20 months since the 2018 Games, has led her to become an outspoken advocate for self-love and body positivity in (and out of) the CrossFit space.

Unfortunately, Spath is joined by many other teen CrossFit athletes that are also struggling with different phases of eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and other body image issues. Spath said that because she doesnt have the typical, perfect body type that you see on social media, she used her platform to prove that fitness has nothing to do with fatness.

Andersson recalls struggling with body image issues since she was as young as eight-years-old, and always having her current daily calorie count in her head since.

When she traveled from Sweden to Madison last summer, Andersson felt different than the other athletes, and wouldnt take her shirt off, even after a tough workout. And while 16-year-old Andersson does appreciate that her goals as a Games athlete require a different body type than that of the Victorias Secret models, she does believe that some big-name Games athletes can create just as much toxicity.

In an interview with the Morning Chalk Up, Spath said she believes the toxic culture surrounding food in CrossFit is more a result of social media. But sometimes, when the two come together, it can be ever more calamitous. For example, when three-time Games athlete Sheila Barden posted an ab-pic on Instagram in 2019, people were furious.

To many teen athletes, Bardens message of eat less, go to bed hungry, burn more than you consume was heartbreaking and wrong, Spath among them. Diet-culture opponents were quick to sound off in the comments, sharing messages of disappointment for Barden and encouragement for girls going through these struggles.

But, of course, there are other girls who have been saved by CrossFit. Among them are Delia Moises and Karis Jackson, two tough 14-15 competitors placing 20th and 70th respectively in the 2020 AGOQ. Like many of their peers, theyve been competitive athletes in a variety of sports volleyball, cross country, and track and were driven by an urge to look skinnier. Both Moises and Jackson developed eating disorders, restricting their calories to extreme amounts, still never satisfied with their bodies.

Jackson was struggling just like Moises, and when she saw the 2017 CrossFit Games documentary, The Redeemed and the Dominant, she knew that was her way out. Jackson was eating as few as 600 calories a day, but when CrossFit came into her life, she slowly but surely grew with her body image and eating habits.

And so while CrossFit is most certainly healing some young athletes as they grow up and navigate a new world of social media and body comparisons, the issues that athletes like Emma Spath have faced are prevalent and concerning.

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HIIT, yoga and live stream sessions are going to be big (Picture: Getty)

Fitness fans have had to be extremely adaptable during lockdown. No gyms, no classes, no group training the way we work out has changed drastically over the last few months.

While plenty of us are chomping at the bit to get back in the gym it also looks like we are going to be sticking to some of our new fitness habits, even when lockdown ends.

Reebokhealth experts have predicted the top fitness trends that are going to be all the rage post lockdown.

So read up and get prepared for the new normal of fitness and decide which trends youre going to jump on over the next few weeks.

Virtual workouts are perfect for getting sweat session without leaving your house great for while gyms are still closed, and also for more flexible lifestyles in the future.

Virtual workouts allow you to exercise at anytime time of the day, which is a big benefit for people who work erratic hours, or have jammed schedules.

The majority of people have adapted smoothly to virtual training, says George Pearse, Personal Trainer atFresh Fit London.

Armed with no more than a couple of dumbbells, perhaps a kettlebell and some bands, people have been enjoying new ways of training outside of the big lifts.

Were all going to need to take good care of our mental health as we emerge into our new normal, and yoga is fantastic for that.

Yoga has long been renowned for its health benefits, increasing flexibility, strength and tone, so its no wonder it has become a staple for so many during lockdown.

Over the past few months, yoga has increased in popularity even more as people have had a massive shift in their working patterns and with more people working from home, comments Joe Mitton, Personal Trainer at MittFit.

People are spending an abundance of time sat behind a computer and yoga is the perfect remedy for stiffness and tech neck.

Experts believe that we will come to rely on yoga more as we start to incorporate mental wellness into our fitness regimes.

Bodyweight training and running have been peoples favoured ways of training this past seven weeks, but yoga will continue to grow in popularity as people explore new, exciting methods of moving their bodies and calming their minds, says George Pearse, Personal Trainer at Fresh Fit London.

Weve all been starved of human contact during lockdown, so it is unsurprising that we will flock to training in groups as soon as we get the chance

The lockdown has brought people together into fitness communities like never before and I think there will be a surge in people continuing with group training whether it be online or offline, says Joe Mitton Personal Trainer atMittFit.

With gyms and indoor group sessions closed, personal training and boot camps in parks will see a big boom this year, as will small private studios and virtual one-to-one sessions, adds Keith McNiven.

People have been really keen to keep training, despite the gym being out of bounds.

People have a strong need to keep moving, even if its not in the same way they were doing before.

This raises interesting questions on the other side of lockdown will people want to rush back to the gym floor?

Experts believe that the customer is going to be a bit more discerning on the other side.

Peoplewill miss the gym, but the fact that they are adjusting so well to having intense, effective workouts at home and outside will change the mindset for many, says Keith McNiven, personal trainer and founder of Zone Body Fit.

Plus, it will be a while before they feel safe in gyms again.

For gym-goers who felt apprehensive at the idea of exercising in a large group class, live, online classes are an excellent way of building confidence in a more private environment.

The rise of Instagram live sessions has seen the public exposed to a huge range of different options, says Personal Trainer George Pearse, at Fresh Fit London.

While you arent physically sweating side-by-side on the mats with other people, it doesnt mean workout together is not possible in quarantine. Even streaming by yourself, you feel as though youre working out with others.

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been revealed as the most popular fitness trend during lockdownwith a 58% global increase in online articles during lockdown.

Joe Mitton, Personal Trainer atMittFitsays; Lots of people are seeing the benefits of HIIT workouts and the ease of doing them from home combined with the abundance of great trainers offering incredible daily workouts across the world.

The soar in popularity will continue post-lockdown now that people have seen the benefit and created the habits.

Physiotherapist, Emma James reveals that there has been a sharp increase in HIIT and cardio classes online.

There will be a shift in how people exercise moving forward in a positive way, as exercising virtually helps to break down the barriers and fears that some people have about exercising in front of others.

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After a recent acquisition by a group of investors, BC-based Steve Nash Fitness World will now be rebranded to Fitness World with the intention of reopening to its clients next month.

We are pleased to announce our rebrand to Fitness World and look forward to welcoming back our members and resuming support of their fitness journeys, said CEO Chris Smith. Exercise is beneficial to all and our top priority is the comfort and safety of our team and members, which is why adherence to provincial health and safety measures is a key component of our reopening plan.

In a release, Fitness World said it will look to honour all existing service agreements with members, including pre-paid memberships and personal training services. In addition, current members whose memberships have been frozen due to COVID-19 will be able to extend their freeze during the month of July if they choose.

The new ownership team understands there are many questions that remain unanswered and we look forward to welcoming people back into the clubs as quickly and safely as possible as we work through COVID-19 reopening protocols, said Smith. There will be health and safety procedures in place when we reopen that are all in line with BC safety standards, as keeping everyone safe and healthy will be a foremost priority.

The company said it has also pledged to donate equipment from closed locations to communities in need, with the goal of supporting widespread access to high-quality fitness equipment that supports exercise and an active lifestyle. The company will also offer remote training and support sessions with topics ranging from using fitness equipment safely to achieving individual fitness goals. Organizations interested in receiving donations can contact the company via email.

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Shilpa Shetty Kundra has always been an advocate of good health and yoga, long before the trend of being fit overtook Bollywood. The actor is always posting content about healthy living on her Instagram, Twitter and YouTube social media profiles. She took to her Instagram feed to give all her fans some Monday motivation and jolt everyone into action. Posting a picture of herself after a workout, dressed in black leggings and sports bra, the actor, reality judge host and healthy chef wrote about the importance of health, Time is a luxury for me. On days when Im engulfed with work, responsibilities, duties, travels and trying to be the best mother, wife, professional... with so much happening simultaneously, it sometimes leaves me scrounging for time.

She added, While I try to motivate people to focus on their health, tending to my own health and fitness becomes tough sometimes (believe it or not). It aint as easy as it seems...So, Ive been making the best of this precious time to focus on my health... because health is wealth. Investing in yourself is the best investment youll ever make... itll reap benefits to last you a lifetime, quite literally! So, choose to make time and take good care of yourself. Swasth Raho, Mast Raho.

The 45-year-old showed off her toned abs, her hair in a pony tail, her semi sheer and patterned leggings and pink coloured sports shoes completed her gym look.

Shilpa also posted several posts for International Day of Yoga 2020, and even conducted a live session.

Shilpa has even gotten together with nutritionist Luke Coutinho to share the importance of nutrition through their joint book The Magic Immunity Pill Lifestyle, and whats even better is that the book is free for all. Shilpa wrote on her Instagram, In the midst of all that is happening in the world, when my dear friend and celebrated nutritionist Luke Coutinho said he wanted to write a book that would benefit the society at large, I was game! But, what sealed the deal was that we both wanted to give this out as a FREE e-book to everyone.

Shilpa went on to write about the importance of good sleep, health and nutrition, Its foundation was set on the most important topics we have been hearing about amid this pandemic the importance of quality sleep, a balanced nutrition, getting adequate exercise, and emotional wellness - the four pillars of building a healthy and robust immunity. With Lukes expertise and my life experiences, were bringing to you, all possible remedies to stay strong and healthy in these times..... We hope to make a difference and give back to the society with a gratitude-filled heart. Swasth raho, mast raho!

Shilpa also thanked Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, for agreeing to unveil the cover of the e-Book. The book will be available for download from July 1, 2020.

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Tell us about your experience in the last few months during the peak of COVID-19 in Hong Kong.

From having to adapt to a stay-at-home order for two weeks due to travelling overseas, to then having to close our gym temporarily, its been interesting to say the least! It was a blessing for my training, as I got more time to sleep, eat, work, train, repeat! Although, adjusting to working online was tough, coming from a business where face-to-face interaction is everything. I missed the sense of community at Coastal Fitness.

Time away from the gym made you more resourceful and resulted in the creation of the Earned Aqua Bag, how did that come about?

While there are many exercises you can do with just your bodyweight and household items, people still craved the resistance and load normally found in a dumbbell or barbell and plates. With theAqua Bag, we've created something that weighs 37kg, and is also easy to carry around, set up, train with, then pack back down. There are different ways to use the Aqua Bag, different squatting, pressing and rowing variations. Its designed to be used anywhere: parks, beaches, at home, at the gym and even on holiday. I'm looking forward to taking mine to the beach next time I'm in Bali!

With Hong Kong currently well into recovery before many parts of the world, what does that mean for you as a competitive athlete?

Unfortunately with COVID still causing havoc around the world, my CrossFit games season has come to a premature end. That being said, every cloud has a silver lining. While Im upset about being unable to showcase my hard work over the past 12 months, I'm also grateful that Im able to work on my craft even more. I'm looking forward to getting back out on the competition floor, wherever and whenever that may be.

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Despite what some Instagram memes may tell you, reaching your fitness goals is easier said than doneespecially if you dont have a game plan for achieving them. While most of us have a vague idea of what we want from our workouts, like more energy or improved heart health, it can sometimes be hard to translate the vision to a tangible exercise plan. But as it turns out, a technique from the business world is one of the best ways to sharpen your intentions and get the most out of your workouts: setting SMART goals.

According to career education platform Mind Tools, the acronym SMART can help you clarify your ideas, focus your efforts, use your time and resources productively, and increase your chances of achieving what you want in life. But whatare SMART goals, you ask?The acronym SMART has several slightly different meanings, depending on the source. But in a 2002 paper, management professor Robert S. Rubin said its most commonly interpreted as the following: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. When you apply each of those criteria to your workout goals, youre better able to nail down exactly what you want to get out of your sweat sessions.

Lets take my goal, for example. I want to work out at least 6 days a week in order to increase my energy, decrease stress and anxiety, and get stronger by doing a combination of HIIT, Pilates, and hiking. While I could just say that and hope for the best, heres what it looks like when I break it down SMART-style:

Instead of setting a general goal to simply work out more (something Ive had many times!), taking the time to clarify everything and set a check-in date gives me a better chance of reaching my goal. Research shows that one of the main reasons why people dont achieve their goals is that theyre not specific (or challenging!) enough and theres no planning involved. Its also important to have a whysomething that fuels you to achieve your goal. After breaking down my workout goal with SMART, I can see that I have all of the above.

When you create SMART goals and really dig into them step-by-step, youll have a clearer vision of how to make it happen and therefore be better able to see it through. Now, please excuse me because its time to lace up my sneakers and get to work. I have a goal to reach, after all.

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Rebel Wilson in on a weight loss spree. She has been following a diet and exercise plan carved out by her trainer.

At the start of 2020, Rebel Wilson who is best known for her movies such as Pitch Perfect, Isn't It Romantic and Cats among others shared with her followers that 2020 will be Year of Health for her. The Aussie actress wants to slim down to 75 kgs i.e. 165 pounds by the end of 2020 and her recent pictures prove that she is successfully marching down the road of weight loss. She has been following a grueling diet and exercise regime to achieve her weight loss goals. For the unversed, dietitian, and exercise physiologist Kate Save told Daily Mail Australia that she believes Rebel has lost up to 18 kgs already.

Rebel in an Instagram post said, "Ill be honest with you guys - with my 'Year of Health' mission Im trying to get to 75kgs and career-wise am trying to get one of my movies into production before the end of the year! Both of these things are requiring a daily effort and theres constant setbacks - but Im working hard x". Even though there is a global coronavirus pandemic, she is making sure to work on her weight loss regime. She had said, "I had to go out to the park and lie on the dirt doing my sit-ups.

Her fitness routine

For the unversed, she has been training under fitness trainer Jono Castano Acero. She gets one day off from her intense training week. And her working out sessions involves, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), mobility, weights and resistance. She also does weight exercises, squats, and lunges and then finishes off with ab exercises. In one of the videos, we can see her brutal stair run up the steps in front of Sydney's iconic Opera House. The pictures and videos prove that she is a fan of circuit training.

Even during her rest days, she makes sure to be fit by getting at least 10,000 steps every day. The Pitch Perfect actress also works on her core with a standing bandit trunk rotation and dead bugs with a medicine ball. Her trainer says these are effective, safe, and a great way to strengthen and stabilize your core, spine, and back muscles.

Her diet:

Speaking of her diet, she has completely changed it and has ditched junk food and sugar for healthier meals and snacks. Reportedly, instead of focusing on calorie counting, she focuses on her fibre intake. For the unversed, fibre is very important in weight loss as it prevents cravings, controls your blood sugar and makes you feel fuller for longer.

In an interview with Today Extra, she revealed, that for her it is more about working on my mind. She suffers from emotional eating a lot and the stresses of her job. She added, "I'm determined. So I am trying to lose a lot of my body fat and become a healthier person. It is not so much about a number." She also revealed that she was happy that the gyms finally reopened in Australia because she is ready to pump iron.

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My 600-lb Life is a reality television series that follows morbidly obese individuals, weighing around 600 pounds, as they decide to take charge of their lives with the help of Iranian-American Houston-based surgeon, Younan Nowzaradan AKA Dr. Now. Over eight seasons, it has showcased transformation journeys of several patients, wherein they work towards losing weight to achieve a healthy body goal.

Some gave up along the way, while some were determined enough to stick to their respective diet plans and managed to reach their goals. Although every patient who has ever been a part of the show deserves a round of applause for their efforts, heres a list of the most shocking and inspiring success stories (in no particular order) of the patients from My 600-lb Life who are now enjoying their new lease at life!

Back in 2012, Melissa D. Morris appeared on the debut season of the reality series weighing a staggering 653 lbs. Melissa and her husband Chris Morris hoped to start a family but were unable to because of her excessive weight.

The show documented how Melissa strived to lose weight and after following a strict diet and instructions, she managed to drop 447 lbs in her first run. Melissa returned for the follow-up spin-off Where Are They Now in which she explained how she continued her journey post-show and lost nearly 500 lbs in total.

Not just that, the Texas-resident is now a mother of three beautiful children Allona, Elijah, and Austin, whom she co-parents with her husband, Chris. Although Melissa has gained some weight back following the birth of her babies she is confident that she will lose it again.

When Susan Farmer appeared on the third season of the show, she weighed 607.6 lbs. From age 17, Susan began using food to escape the traumatic childhood memories inflicted upon her by her abusive father. Susan was scared for her life as she suffered from troubled breathing and walking because of which she had to take baby steps to prevent herself from falling.

Following her gastric bypass surgery, Susan fell prey to Neuropathy and had little to no sensation left in her legs. After some walking sessions in rehab, Susan rediscovered her life. She lost a total of 267 lbs. Since then, Susan hasnt looked back and continues to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Amber was 23-years-old when she made an appearance on the show, weighing 657.6 lbs. Amber has struggled with her weight since she was 5. A chronic anxiety disorder caused her to eat excessively and at the age of 16, Amber was wheelchair-bound because of her weight and couldnt enjoy her life as a normal teenager.

Fearing a premature death at 23, Amber decided it was time to turn her life around. By combining exercises, a strict diet, and a gastric bypass surgery, Amber was able to shed 267 lbs and weighed 390.5 lbs by the end of the show. She has since been taking care of her body and has now turned into an Instagram diva. Her account is packed with tons of selfies that accentuate her changed body and new-found confidence.

At the beginning of her journey, Sarah weighed 642.3 lbs. Her path to a healthy lifestyle was filled with a lot of roadblocks but she overcame it with her determination to lead a normal life and dropped 260 lbs, following Dr. Nows dietary instructions and gastrectomy.

Her weight at the end of the show was 393 lbs. However, Sarah didnt stop there, she lost even more weight after the show, and on the spin-off, she revealed her weight to be 197 lbs. Sarah is now married to Jonah Carpenter and the couple has a baby on the way.

Millas fitness journey is undoubtedly one of the most inspiring stories on the show. The Fayetteville resident came in weighing 751 lbs. She obediently followed all the steps Dr. Now asked her to and managed to lose 153 lbs, which was far away from her goal. However, Milla decided she was not returning to being bed-ridden.

Milla didnt give up and a few weight-loss surgeries, multiple skin removal surgeries and a double knee replacement later, Milla achieved her goal of 155 lbs. On the spin-off titled Where Are They Now? she revealed she has lost a total of 600 lbs, which is the aggregate weight of three or four people and is now healthier and happier than ever.

Christina was 22-years-old when she decided to consult Dr. Now for her deteriorating health issues which had not allowed her to get out of the house for over two years. She weighed 708 lbs and struggled to even get up from the bed. But Christina was hellbent on turning her life around and with the doctors help, she managed to get approved for gastric bypass surgery and lost 183 lbs.

Despite a tumultuous journey, Christina used her second lease at life and lost more weight by resorting to healthier eating options, running marathons, and working out. In 2019, Christina revealed that she has achieved her desired weight of 172 lbs.

Frankston native James Jones tipped the scale at 728 lbs when he appeared on the show. Throughout the show, James showed immense dedication to shedding the extra pounds and managed to lose more than half his weight. At the end of the show, James weighed at 376.7 lbs.

In 2019, James revealed that he didnt give in to temptations and lost more weight after the show by sticking to the right path. In totality, James has lost a staggering 511 lbs, shocking all the naysayers.

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When she started her journey in the second season, the Jonesboro resident Paula Jones weighed over 533.8 lbs. She strictly followed all the dietary regulations and workout plans designed for her by Dr. Now and dropped 160 lbs on the show. But wait, her story didnt end there. After the show, Paula continued to follow a healthy diet and hit the gym.

In 2016, Paula inspired a lot of people when she revealed that she has achieved the target goal of 142 lbs. In March 2020, Paula shared another update that stated that despite the shutdown of her gym, Paula hasnt stopped exercising at home. She now takes family walks and kicks balls with her grandsons to make sure she stays healthy.

Nikki weighed 649.7 lbs when she joined the show. She was dejected and depressed about her weight and desperately desired a healthy and normal life. She was even barred at family functions because of her appearance. Dr. Now weaved his magic and gave her customized diet plans, coupled with tips to stay healthy and avoid deviating from the path.

After the gastric bypass surgery, Nikki left the show weighing 443.4 lbs but she carried on the motivation and lost even more. In 2017, Nikki revealed she has lost a total of 450 pounds and is now blissfully married to the love of her life, Marc.

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The Tualatin resident has had one of the most remarkable weight loss journeys in the shows history. Brittani weighed 605 lbs when she enrolled in the program. She underwent a lot of issues from depression to anxiety but Brittani managed to lose 230 lbs and underwent surgery.

On the follow-up episode, she revealed that she has lost over 333 pounds in totality. Brittani has got her confidence back and she continues to battle physical or mental problems to lead a happy life.

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Ginger is a kitchen regular in most Indian households. It has also been used as a popular herb in traditional medicines like Ayurveda and naturopathy for curing various ailments, thanks to its antioxidants, phytochemicals and anti-inflammatory properties. Now, recent research suggests that ginger can be your best weapon for weight loss. It can also offer potential benefits against chronic disorders like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, etc, observes the study published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. This report is a review of 60 experiments carried out on cell cultures, lab animals and humans. Also Read - Want to lose weight fast? Do it the Sara Ali Khan way

The findings of this review suggest that having ginger can potentially increase calorie burn while suppressing your hunger, both essential for weight loss in obese adults. An animal study reviewed by this report finds that there has been significant weight loss in rats after they were fed with ginger. Apart from this, ginger also brought down their systemic inflammation, cholesterol and blood sugar levels while guarding them against the harmful effects of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This pungent spice can also stem the process of cellular ageing while reducing your risk of atherosclerosis, a condition characterised by fat build-up in your arteries. Also Read - Obese people struggling to manage weight amidst the pandemic: 4 easy ways to cut extra kilos

Ginger is endowed with compounds known as gingerols and shogaols. A growing body of research suggests that they stimulate certain biological activities in your body that can have an anti-obesity effect on your body. They also speed up your metabolism, a significant factor contributing to weight loss. Here is how you can add ginger to your diet. Also Read - Weight loss: Can the colour of your plate influence the numbers on your scale?

You can add ginger to your lemon juice for weight loss. Lemon juice can act as an appetite suppressant. Additionally, it can give you your daily dose of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that ups your immunity. Also, squirting a few drops of lemon to your ginger tea or drink may keep you hydrated and full for long in lesser calories. In order to maximise the weight loss benefits of this spice, have a ginger and lemon beverage twice or thrice every day.

The simplest way to have these two ingredients is to just blend ginger and apple cider vinegar (ACV) and drink. The weight loss properties of ACV, added to those of ginger will work wonders in your battle against the bulge. Moreover, the probiotic elements and antioxidant properties of apple cider vinegar will offer additional health benefits while you make efforts to lose those extra kilos.An interesting way of having these two ingredients could be adding two tablespoons of ACV to your ginger tea. However, make sure you mix it only after the tea cools off. Hot water can kill the healthy bacteria of apple cider vinegar. You can also squeeze a bit of lemon to this beverage for more benefits. Ideally, you should have this tea on an empty stomach in the morning.

While it comes to weight loss, having green tea with ginger is like having the best of both worlds. Both of them have properties that help you shed those extra kilos. One common factor between them is their capacity to boost metabolism, essential for your battle against obesity. Slice ginger into small, thin pieces and put them in your green tea while boiling. You can have this beverage twice a day.

Adding a little bit of honey and lemon juice to your ginger water will take the pungent taste off this popular Indian spice. This ginger drink will also offer immune boosting benefits while keeping you hydrated. You can add mint for garnishing. One or two ice cubes will make this drink a little more interesting. Have ginger juice once a day to suppress your hunger pangs.

Published : June 22, 2020 8:44 pm | Updated:June 23, 2020 9:40 am

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