For 71.6% of American adults who are overweight or obese, weight loss is a healthy goal to strive for, but it is often difficult to maintain. And researchers have found that most people who lose weight regain some, or most, of that weight in two to five years. So, what is the healthiest way to lose weight and keep it off?

Insider spoke with registered dietitian Brian St. Pierre, Precision Nutrition's Director of Performance Nutrition, about how to lose weight and keep it off through diet and patience.

Of course, the amount of weight you lose and how quickly you lose it largely depends on your starting weight.

"Fat loss is often faster when first starting out and when you have more body fat to lose," St. Pierre says. Adding that "in general, research shows that making some strong initial progress out of the gate leads to increased motivation and then continued loss. However, it's not all-or-nothing. Slow and steady can win the race too."

Whether you're interested in the slow-and-steady method or you're looking to lose weight more quickly, there's a point when it becomes too much, too fast. That point is when you're losing more than 1.5% of your body weight per week, says St. Pierre.

Therefore, a comfortable, slow-and-steady, pace would be if you lost about 0.5% of your body weight per week. Whereas a more rigorous, but still reasonable, pace would be to lose 1% of your body weight.

To put that into perspective, for a 180-pound person trying to lose 40 pounds, this means if they lost:

In reality, it's unlikely that a person can lose weight so consistently, so it may take longer. That's because "the leaner one becomes, the slower the rate of loss becomes, with more frequent plateaus," says St. Pierre.

Moreover, the hormones that control your hunger, like leptin and ghrelin, will become unbalanced as you continue to lose weight, which can make you feel hungry more often.

That's why "it's also important to realize that fat loss is seldom linear. It fluctuates from day to day and week to week. The goal is to see an overall trend downward over time."

Since weight loss is not linear, tracking your progress may be tricky. Of course, one of the simplest ways to track your weight is to hop on the scale each morning.

A small 2015 study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that participants who weighed themselves daily for 6 months lost more weight than people who weighed themselves about every 5 days.

"However, if weighing yourself makes you feel anxious, or you attach your 'goodness' or 'badness' to your weight then it may be more beneficial to weigh yourself less frequently, and use other outcomes measures such as your fitness, strength, energy, how clothes fit, etc.," says St. Pierre.

Focusing on your behaviors rather than the outcomes is likely to be more effective and potentially less stressful.

St. Pierre recommends focusing on basic nutrition principles rather than a specific diet plan such as keto, Mediterranean, Paleo, vegetarian, or otherwise.

Instead, follow the basics of a healthy diet. This requires that you take a look at your diet and see what you should, and are willing, to change. Let's say, for example, your daily diet looks like this:

St. Pierre says it's important that, in order to lose weight, you should eat mostly minimally-process foods. For example, limit processed meat like bacon and eat more veggies. Or replace refined grains, like instant oatmeal, for whole grains like old fashioned oats.

A 2019 study in Cell Metabolism related to the consumption of processed foods shows that even when calories and macronutrients are presented, eating processed foods resulted in overeating and weight gain.

St. Pierre also says to incorporate more vegetables than you're probably including right now. So an updated daily diet for you may start out looking like:

You could start achieving this by identifying swaps for certain meals, like replacing a breakfast biscuit with an apple and some peanut butter, or having a side salad for lunch instead of fries.

St. Pierre says that it's important for you to eat your meals slowly until you're satisfied. He's not the first person to offer this advice.

A 2015 review, in the journal Physiology & Behavior, of 22 studies found that people who eat their meals more slowly tend to consume less calories compared to people who eat more quickly.

Another small 2008 study, published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, found that the 30 female participants consumed less and drank more water during a meal when they were instructed to eat more slowly.

Hunger is an issue when losing weight and can derail your progress if not well managed. "There will often be some level of hunger when losing weight, yes. But you should not be ravenous or constantly hungry," says St. Pierre.

When it comes to dealing with hunger, everyone is different. Finding the balance that works for you is best. And discovering new ways to cook and eat can help you manage hunger more effectively.

"Ultimately, it's about following whichever approach you enjoy and can follow most consistently," says St. Pierre.

No matter what method you choose, remember that there will be good days and bad days.

"It's not about perfection, it's about doing the best you can, wherever you are, with whatever you have," St. Pierre says "Sometimes you can crank that dial to 10, and sometimes it can only be at a 2 or 3. That's ok, any step along that dial can create meaningful change and progress. The key is to always keep it above 0!"

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Growing up as a stereotypical geeky kid who cared more about computers than sports, Ive always struggled with weight issues. For lack of motivation and proper guidance, I found it extremely hard to get into a routine that would work for me.

As it turns out, Im far from alone in struggling with better health in this ever-connected world. However, it is those same tools that can be exactly what you need to guide you and, more importantly, help you stay on the path towards better fitness.

I used the power of my Android phone to drop 55lbs (~25kgs), get into better shape and start running trails and marathons. If I can do it, so can you!

Now, your goals might vary. Be it a few extra pounds gained over the holidays or the choice to lead a healthier lifestyle, losing weight is not easy even on a good day. In fact, it is extremely common to get disheartened with the lack of progress or direction. Additionally, what worked for me might not for you, and it is always a good idea to seek professional advice. Remember, everyones bodies are different!

The guide below should serve well as baseline suggestions for how you can create a structured regime to lose weight and achieve better health using your Android phone.

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As a foodie, I quickly came to realize just how many calories my favorite treats have. No matter how much exercise you put in, diet is far and away the biggest factor in a weight loss journey. Called a calorie-deficit diet, your daily caloric intake needs to be lower than what you burn. Sounds simple? Youll be surprised by just how quickly those calories add up.

Calorie counting is fine, but apps that give you a nutrient breakdown can be much more helpful.

Keeping a tab on your daily dietary intake has multiple benefits. Of course, you can see how many calories you are taking in, and with the integrations with fitness trackers and apps, you can readily see if you are burning off enough. More than that though, it is the nutrient breakdown that comes across as more handy.

While there are many apps that claim to assist with calorie counting, a few might be better for your part of the world. I found MyFitnessPal to be among the best. The app has been around forever and doesnt quite have the best interface, but it does the job and has a robust food database. I also tried outHealthifyMe which is another option but the constant reminders to upgrade to premium plans and the lack of integration with complementary services was off-putting.

MyFitnessPal is pretty self-explanatory as far as apps go. During the onboarding process, you will need to enter your age, height, and weight. You can then set yourself a weight goal, as well as how much weight you are aiming to lose every week.

It is easy to get too optimistic, but I would highly recommend sticking to a goal that you can realistically meet. You dont want to get disheartened do you? Keeping a track of your food intake can show you exactly how many calories you are consuming, as well as an overview of the nutrients so that you can optimize your dietary habits.

MyFitnessPal not cutting it for you? From apps that just track your daily intake to others that can recommend customized diets, check out our list of the 10 best diet and nutrition apps for Android to find one that might be your jam.

In addition to eating healthier, hydration is another aspect that most of us forget or give up on. The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine recommends a daily water intake of 3.7 liters for an adult male.

Im not proud of the fact that Im particularly bad at keeping myself hydrated. If it werent for the constant reminders, I would likely go days without grabbing a sip of water. No, coffee is not a substitute.

Listen, I get it. It is easy to get caught up in work and activities to the point where you drink water only when you are thirsty. However, water not only helps keep you full but also helps your metabolism and assists in dropping weight faster.

Ive found myself using the Hydro app to keep a log of my daily water intake. It also provides handy reminders if I go too long without drinking a tall glass of water. The apps interface is a bit basic, and if you want something that can track your coffee and tea intake as well, Water Time might be another alternative. You can check out our list of the best water reminder apps for Android to take a look at more options.

Also read: How to get into shape with your fitness tracker in just 7 minutes a day

Of course, a diet can take you only that far. It is imperative that you put in the effort to burn more calories than you consume. Workouts come in many shapes and forms, be it outdoor running or hitting the weights at the gym. I needed help in coming up with a scientific plan for running better, and so it was time to turn to apps on my phone to help me plan a defined fitness routine.

Now, Ive never been much of an athlete and achieving my goal of running a 10K was not going to be easy. Referring to our list of the best weight loss apps, I stumbled upon the Couch to 5K app.

The app presents you with an expertly designed plan for interval training and structured schedules to help you achieve your goals. Not only did the app work for me, but it also helped me get on track to run and complete marathons and trail runs. Hows that for an endorsement!

The first few days were certainly not easy. Finding the motivation to get up and go out for a run can be particularly hard. However, I observed that notifications from the app and the gamification aspect of earning ticks for completed workouts were a good incentive for me to step out every day.

If you are using a fitness tracker, it is probably best to use the accompanying app to keep a track of your outdoor runs. As a Fitbit Ionic user, Ive been using the accompanying app to send over my data to Strava for more granular analysis of my workout data. If you dont have a fitness tracker, you can strap in your phone in an armband and track your workouts using a range of fitness apps just as well.

Over time, I discovered that the Strava app provided a bit more granular data about my heart rate and pacing for my runs. Fitbit integrates reasonably well with Strava to upload data to the service.

If you are coming over from another fitness tracker that doesnt, the SyncMyTracks app is a great resource to bring over all your data from some of the most popular fitness services. In my case, I had a lot of historical data from Google Fit and a range of other trackers Id tried out.

In case you are in the market for a new fitness tracker, weve got an up-to-date list of the best fitness trackers to consider. Also check out our list of the best GPS running watches if youre more into running.

But what if you need help with planning a workout?

Cardio fitness is excellent and plays a big role in dropping weight (if that is your goal), but I also wanted to work on strength training. The Play Store is chock full of apps that claim to be great workout companions. In fact, weve already weeded out the chaff and curated a list of the best workout apps on Android.

Which app works out best for you will ultimately depend on what you are hoping to achieve. For example, the 8Fit app would be best suited for someone who is just starting out with working out and needs a bit of hand-holding with guided workouts.

On the other hand, if you already know your way around the gym and need an app to keep logs, or to help you optimize your workout, Ive found JEFIT to be an excellent option to plan out your workout schedule. It can help you find fresh exercises, as well as guide you on the correct technique to use with gym equipment for a more effective workout.

I ended up using a combination of both to help me find my groove at the gym. Eventually, though, I ended up crafting my own routine based on my learnings from the app.

Theres no magic pill to make you lose weight or get healthier. No matter how much weight you wish to lose, this is a journey that takes anywhere from weeks to months and still does not really end. If you have a natural tendency to gain a few pounds, you will know that keeping the weight off is just as hard as losing it the first time around.

In my case, between my fitness tracker and the various apps that I was using, I found MyFitnessPal to be the best place to integrate all that data. The best part? The app pulls in workout data and calorie burn from connected apps and gives you a clearer picture of how your diet and exercise is affecting your fitness goals.

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Another option that is built into Android phones is the Google Fit app. Im not a fan of the interface and it doesnt offer too much data, but the app integrates with most popular fitness trackers and services to give you a quick glance of your daily fitness statistics. The interface centers around activity rings and provides a gist of your daily activities and sleep cycles. Compared to more full-featured apps, I found Google Fit to be unintuitive and light on information. However, if you are just looking for the essentials, the app is free and likely pre-loaded on your phone. Certainly doesnt hurt to give it a try.

Your phone is a powerful tool to help you lose weight

Getting healthier is hard work, but it doesnt have to be a pain. Between the granular data and guided workout patterns that your Android phone, accompanying apps provide, it is possible to take out a lot of the effort and guesswork needed to devise an effective strategy for weight loss.

Unlike a gym, you dont need to lock yourself into an expensive trainer either. In fact, almost all the apps mentioned here include free trials that will let you try and settle on what works best for you.

It took me six months of concerted effort to drop weight, but the journey certainly didnt stop there.

Ive since kept up a regimen of running three to four miles most days of the week. Between a job that doesnt require me to walk around much and my general proclivity towards unhealthy eating, Ive also kept up with logging my food intake on MyFitnessPal as well as keeping track of my fitness levels using the Fitbit and Strava apps.

A bigger realization for me, though, was the fact that used in a proper manner, your phone can be an indispensable tool in your fitness journey. Using a combination of apps, I was able to design, track and stick to a fitness plan that was perfectly suited to me.

It took out the hassle of working with trainers or getting disheartened with not getting results. The data was right there in my hands to see, and it motivated me to stick at it.

Your fitness is in your hands and it is incredible to see just how powerful a tool your phone can be to help you along the way. Got any favorite fitness apps? Let us know in the comments section!

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Since childhood we have heard our parents saying, "Eat breakfastlike a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper." A healthy breakfast is a must; it not only helps kick start our day, but also helps keep up a healthy lifestyle. When we talk about healthy lifestyle, one of the first things we mean is weight management. Losing weight and keeping it under control has several health benefits, including better regulation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels, increased stamina, and better heart health et al.

One of the biggest issues a person faces in the morning is time constraint. Amidst the hustle-bustle of life, people tend to skip their breakfast or eat greasy foods and drink sugary beverages for breakfast or consume highly caffeinated drinks. These common mistakes are extremely destructive when it comes to weight loss. Hence we bring you a solution to this problem.

Health Practitioner and Nutritionist Shilpa Arora ND shares three recipes which contain ingredients that supply energy to the body and promote weight loss.

Ingredients:

Steamed peas- 1 cup

Paneer- 500gm

Garlic- 2/3 cloves

Besan- 1 tablespoon

Olive Oil/Ghee- 1 tablespoon

Salt- as per taste

Preparation:

Mash the matar, paneer and garlic.

Add besan and salt to bind.

Make small patties and fry.

These patties are loaded with essential nutrients and packed with proteins, which give a healthy and tasty start to your day.

Method:

Place 2 tablespoon of sproutsin the bottom of a bowl, followed by 2 tablespoon of pomegranate.

Place finely chopped cucumberon the next layer, followed by yellow bell pepper.

Put another layer of pomegranate.

Finally, garnish with walnuts and peanuts;

Add lemon and salt when you eat.

Enjoy this super bowl for super healthy heart and skin.

Ingredients:

Hung Curd/Greek Yogurt- 1 cup

Pomegranate- 2 tablespoon

Pumpkin seeds- 1 tablespoon

Apple- Half (chopped)

Walnut- 3 halves

Method:

Add curd in a bowl.

Sprinkle pomegranate and apple.

Garnish with nuts and seeds.

So, instead of skipping the first meal of the day, now on prepare your breakfast quickly and have it on the way to your work.

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Weight loss can be a hard affair than you think. A lot of factors influence how quickly you will lose weight and your metabolism is one of them. One of the simplest ways to keep the metabolism on run is through engaging in any kind of physical activity. Performing intense exercises helps us to burn more calories and shed unwanted body fat.

One of the other ways to speed up the calorie-burning process and that is by eating the right food. Here are some foods that can speed up ones metabolism when trying to shed kilos.

Capsaicin in your diet may help to raise your metabolism by increasing the number of calories you burn. About 20 researches suggest that capsaicin can help our body to burn 50 extra calories per day. Capsaicin is an active component found in hot peppers and chilis that gives them their spicy taste.

Black coffee can be very beneficial in weight loss. Some studies suggest that caffeine can increase the metabolic rate by up to 11 per cent. Drinking 270 mg of caffeine daily can help us burn an extra 100 calories daily. It may also help to boost your workout performance.

Apple Cider Vinegar can daily keep you fuller between your meals and can immensely cut down our belly fat. Animal studies have also suggested that ACV increases the amount of fat burned for energy. Adding 1 teaspoon of AVC in half glass of water and drinking it every day. If its taken alongside a concoction with a high-carb meal, you will eat about 200-275 fewer calories for the rest of the day.

Protein intake is not only necessary for building muscle mass but even essential for burning calories. Protein-packed food items like fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, nuts and seeds, can boost your metabolism for a few hours. Consuming protein-rich food also keeps you fuller for a longer time helps one when overeats.

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Cancer is a deadly illness that happens attributable to uncontrolled progress of cells within the physique. Hereditary or environmental threat will not be tame however by incorporating a number of measures into your life-style, you possibly can keep away from most cancers.

AIIMS physician Omar Afroz says that there isnt any certain approach to forestall most cancers, however you possibly can undertake many measures to scale back its threat. For this, nutritious diet and wholesome weight are crucial. Many varieties of illnesses, dangers and issues are additionally related to weight problems.

If the fats cells within the physique begin growing, then the respiratory (respiratory course of) begins slowing down. With this, the extent of metabolism begins altering, insulin will increase quickly, the steadiness of hormones begins to get tousled and attributable to all these causes, your threat of most cancers will increase manifold.

->So together with taking these wholesome meals in your life-style, train repeatedly. According to a examine by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 13 varieties of cancers have been present in 60 individuals examined.

Stay away from smoking as its a cancer-causing issue. Chemicals current in cigarette smoke go all through the blood stream of man and might have an effect on the entire physique. Therefore, smoking may cause many varieties of most cancers. So will probably be essential to eliminate it.

If utilizing plastic in your each day life is like inviting most cancers. Chemicals utilized in plastics are the rationale behind this. So change this behavior first.

If you need to keep away from most cancers, eat theseSpeaking of Dr. Lakshmidatta Shukla, Brokli is taken into account one of the best ways to keep away from most cancers. Eating broccoli produces protecting enzymes within the physique. One of those enzymes is sulforaphane which reduces the chance of the illness by excluding the cells chargeable for most cancers.

Tomato is likely one of the weight loss plan to combat most cancers. This lycopene is an antioxidant that helps in combating most cancers. It will increase the flexibility to combat in opposition to illnesses. Ginger's antioxidant properties inhibit the expansion of most cancers cells. Ginger may forestall the onset of cervical most cancers, colorectal, lung, breast, pores and skin and pancreatic most cancers.

Garlic could be of nice use to scale back the chance of varied cancers. It has elements that decelerate the expansion of most cancers cells. Green leafy greens assist defend in opposition to lung, mouth, colorect, abdomen most cancers. Lootin current in spinach performs an essential character.

Green tea helps defend in opposition to prostate and breast most cancers. Blue Barry is useful in stopping liver, breast and pores and skin most cancers. It is stuffed with phytonutrients and antioxidants. Pomegranate reduces the chance of breast, pores and skin, liver and prostate most cancers. It incorporates quantity of antioxidants. Polyphenols current in it assist accountable for cells. Extracts in grapes and its seeds have antioxidant resveratrol which supplies anti-cancer advantages.

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Cancer is a deadly illness that happens as a consequence of uncontrolled progress of cells within the physique. Hereditary or environmental threat will not be tame however by incorporating a number of measures into your way of life, youll be able to keep away from most cancers.

AIIMS physician Omar Afroz says that there isnt any positive method to forestall most cancers, however youll be able to undertake many measures to scale back its threat. For this, nutritious diet and wholesome weight are crucial. Many forms of ailments, dangers and issues are additionally related to weight problems.

If the fats cells within the physique begin growing, then the respiration (respiration course of) begins slowing down. With this, the extent of metabolism begins altering, insulin will increase quickly, the steadiness of hormones begins to get tousled and as a consequence of all these causes, your threat of most cancers will increase manifold.

->So together with taking these wholesome meals in your way of life, train often. According to a examine by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 13 forms of cancers had been present in 60 individuals examined.

Stay away from smoking as its a cancer-causing issue. Chemicals current in cigarette smoke go all through the blood stream of man and may have an effect on the entire physique. Therefore, smoking could cause many forms of most cancers. So will probably be necessary to do away with it.

If utilizing plastic in your each day life is like inviting most cancers. Chemicals utilized in plastics are the rationale behind this. So change this behavior first.

If you wish to keep away from most cancers, eat theseSpeaking of Dr. Lakshmidatta Shukla, Brokli is taken into account one of the best ways to keep away from most cancers. Eating broccoli produces protecting enzymes within the physique. One of those enzymes is sulforaphane which reduces the chance of the illness by excluding the cells liable for most cancers.

Tomato is without doubt one of the weight loss plan to battle most cancers. This lycopene is an antioxidant that helps in preventing most cancers. It will increase the flexibility to battle towards ailments. Ginger's antioxidant properties inhibit the expansion of most cancers cells. Ginger also can forestall the onset of cervical most cancers, colorectal, lung, breast, pores and skin and pancreatic most cancers.

Garlic will be of nice use to scale back the chance of assorted cancers. It has parts that decelerate the expansion of most cancers cells. Green leafy greens assist shield towards lung, mouth, colorect, abdomen most cancers. Lootin current in spinach performs an necessary character.

Green tea helps shield towards prostate and breast most cancers. Blue Barry is useful in stopping liver, breast and pores and skin most cancers. It is filled with phytonutrients and antioxidants. Pomegranate reduces the chance of breast, pores and skin, liver and prostate most cancers. It comprises a superb quantity of antioxidants. Polyphenols current in it assist in charge of cells. Extracts in grapes and its seeds have antioxidant resveratrol which provides anti-cancer advantages.

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The Atlanta Hawks entered Monday nights contest against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena with their backs very much against the wall.

After a damaging night in Dallas, the Hawks eventually ruled out Cam Reddish, DeAndre Hunter, DeAndre Bembry, Alex Len and Jabari Parker (the latter two have been out for a while now), leaving the Hawks very shorthanded. In response, Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce ran with a starting an untested lineup of Trae Young, Jeff Teague, Kevin Huerter, John Collins and Damian Jones.

The Celtics also entered last nights game without key personnel All-Star Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart were ruled out, but they were boosted by the return of Enes Kanter in a limited role, who did certainly provide a boost in his brief time on the court.

In the end, the Hawks ultimately fell short in their efforts, 123-115.

Trae Young led the way with 34 points while Kevin Huerter added 23 points. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum scored 28 points, Gordon Hayward added 24 points.

Lets get into this one.

The Hawks were up against it heading in but as the first half unfolded they were hanging around and were, in fact, leading for the majority of the first half.

Trae Youngs 17 first quarter points and the Hawks 62% first quarter shooting obviously help you do that and while that number cooled down in the second quarter, the Hawks still shot 54% in the first half and somehow took the lead with a ridiculous John Collins three-pointer at the buzzer:

However, the Hawks did not start the third quarter well and the Celtics reeled off a 9-2 run to not only retake the lead (one that they would not give up again) but a five-point lead, and it would not take the Celtics long to establish a double-digit lead.

While Kemba Walker missed this game, the Celtics still possessed three wing threats Gordon Hayward, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to give the Hawks trouble, especially given the absences of Reddish, Hunter and Bembry. It was those three players who combined for 28 of the Celtics 35 third quarter points, Tatum leading the way for 15 points in the third.

No matter who guarded Tatum in the third quarter, the result was the same. Its a tough matchup on any night but especially when the Hawks are missing the majority of their wing defenders.

Heading up the court, Tatum handles the ball, Damian Jones picks Tatum and Tatum pulls up and hits the three:

Faced with John Collins on this possession, Tatum sizes Collins up and hits him with the step-back:

Working in the post, Tatum puts Treveon Graham to work and drains the turnaround fadeaway jumper:

Some of their guys got going. Tatum was a handful, said Pierce postgame. ... they were going to play their guys and their guys really got going. Im talking about Hayward, Brown and Tatum in that third quarter. To really just create the separation, and once they had the separation we were basically playing catch up from a six-to-eight-point game most of the way...

Tatum would continue to make shots in the fourth quarter but the Hawks found a lineup that brought them close, trimming that double-digit deficit Jeff Teague, Kevin Huerter, Evan Turner, John Collins and Damian Jones.

Huerter played all 12 minutes of the final quarter, scored 10 points and hits two big three-pointers, this first one from deep:

Jayson Tatum immediately responds with a three-pointer of his own to push the lead back to six points after the Hawks allow Kanter to slip away in the pick-and-roll, Kanter is found by Hayward, makes the pass to Tatum once Collins slides over and Tatum knocks down the three:

As quickly as Tatum responded, Huerter had his lined up as he uses the Jones screen, side-steps to his left and hits the three to cut the lead back to a single possession:

The Celtics would then come up empty on their next possession, giving the Hawks the chance to cut the lead to one point or tie the game with a three.

With Trae Young still on the bench, Jeff Teague handles the ball, weaves his way into position, Jones takes Brown out of the equation, and Teague gets a good look at a floater but it comes up short:

I imagine therell be those that question Why wasnt Young in the game?? but that lineup somehow, given its weirdness had found something and whatever it was was working and I think it was the correct decision to allow to roll for all it was worth. But the Hawks obviously couldnt keep Young on the bench for the whole stretch, and after that missed shot from Teague the Celtics took a timeout. Once the action returned, so did Young.

The Celtics pushed the lead back to eight points but the Hawks threatened again to come back after a layup from Collins cut the lead to four with 1:24 remaining. A missed shot from the Celtics allowed the Hawks, again, the chance to cut the lead to a single possession.

Unfortunately, Youngs pass on the drive finds air and the Celtics come away with the ball and, from there, they were able to close the game out, the final nails in the coffin coming on this make from Grant Williams as he drives past the Hawks defense to the rim:

Followed by the miss from Huerter coming out of the timeout:

This was a quick shot, but I think thats what it needed to be for the Hawks to have a chance in this one. Time was short and if the Hawks dilly-dally and miss then theres obviously no chance as the Celtics just ice from the line. But with a quick shot, if it goes in it cuts the lead to three points with around 32 seconds remaining, meaning if the Hawks got a stop (the Celtics have to play it), they could go for the tie and they still have time. It wasnt a bad shot from Huerter either, he got a good look at it.

In the end, no dice for the Hawks on a night where bodies were so low that Evan Turner featured in a game for the first time since December 28th (and played 21 minutes) and Treveon Graham played 17 minutes.

A valiant effort.

I thought our guys competed tonight, said Pierce in his opening statement. We were expecting to play a lot of zone, which we dont normally do, just to try and preserve some bodies and I thought the guys were competitive and allowed us to just play basketball. We were able to throw different combinations that we hadnt used all year: Evan Turner, Jeff and Trae, Treveon. We were just throwing bodies out there and I thought our guys did a really good job of competing and putting themselves in a position to win while we were extremely short handed, which is encouraging to see.

Costly turnovers. They did a good job of just keeping us from three-point opportunities in the second half. I think, (that half) was probably the lowest attempts for us in a half all year when we were really shooting the basketball pretty well. But they did a good job of taking that away and putting us in crowds.

Two things to talk about here after reading those quotes...

Pierce mentioned turnovers, the Hawks committed 17 on the night leading to 23 Boston points. The Celtics did their best to get involved in the fourth quarter by coughing the ball up on 10 occasions (which displeased Celtics head coach Brad Stevens) in the fourth quarter compared to the Hawks five.

The issue, however, is that four of those came from Young, who committed nine turnover in total on the night, which is too many which Young himself also owned, attributing some of those turnovers to a lack of chemistry with some of the Hawks new lineups last night.

I think its just trying to figure out how to play with this type of lineup, said Young on the Hawks different lineups. There were a lot of times when I was jumping in the air and passing expecting someone to be in the corner and it just wasnt there. Its just a different type of lineup. We havent played this way, we havent played this type of lineup. We dont necessarily have that type of chemistry where I know somebodys going to be in that corner, or somebodys going to be slashing at this time. So thats going to cause turnovers. I turned the ball over way too much tonight. Thats a big part of why we lost.

Young referenced the different lineups and this was obviously one of the bigger themes from last night how do you guys make up for the lack of players?

Thats the toughest part is just trying to figure that out, said Collins postgame. You just have to go with the flow and see which guys are giving you production, whos guarding who well enough to stay in, whether to switch or not. Just make adjustments as the game goes on.

Its super tough, added Young. Obviously, were already the youngest team in the league when everybodys healthy. But when we have two, three of our starters out and one of our main guys coming off the bench, its tough. We have to mix in some lineups, trying to make it work. Thats the NBA. Weve got to try to figure it out and figure out how to get some wins.

The other item Pierce mentioned was three-point shooting.

Having shot 10-of-21 from three in the first half, the Hawks shot just 2-of-9 from three in the second half, and didnt hit a three until the fourth quarter the two from Kevin Huerter that we looked at already.

Three-point shooting was keeping the Hawks where they were in the first half and to be effectively be without that in the second half, that obviously hurts and it was no coincidence the Hawks fell behind without that.

All things considered, the Hawks punched above their weight if you had said coming into the game that, despite the shortcomings, the Hawks would be within one/two possessions later in the fourth quarter, I think youd be happy with that. I thought they caught a break when Daniel Theis went down with an ankle injury, taking size away from the Celtics on a night the Hawks did not have it but thats just how it goes sometimes.

Kevin Huerter had an interesting game last night and its worth its own spot to talk about after this game, because theres a few things worth mentioning.

The second-year wing obviously had to play a lot bigger than normal, deployed as the small forward for the majority of this game and I thought he played well in that spot and stepped up last night. Defensively, I like Huerter and, while he doesnt have the same talents as Cam Reddish defensively, he can still be solid, and it wont be every night a trio of wings in the form of Hayward, Tatum and Brown coming at you, trying to punish you.

I wouldnt mind seeing Huerter a little more at small forward in some lineups, for those occasions where you might want to play Young with Teague/Goodwin. It might be only be for a minute or two before, say, Young checks out or whatever the case may be that slides Huerter back to shooting guard but its an option that the Hawks have, and Huerters size can make it possible hes a tall two-guard.

For his actual game last night, Huerter was instrumental in the first half, scoring 13 points but also shooting 3-of-5 from three in the first half, and they all felt like important threes too as the game was happening live.

In the end, Huerter finished with 23 points on 9-of-21 shooting (marking a career-high in attempts) and 5-of-11 from three. Huerter obviously ended up getting a lot of shots up (how often is it that someone takes more field goals attempts than Trae Young for the Hawks? Young took 20 shots for reference...) but this isnt a bad thing because when Kevin Huerter is aggressive, that usually results in good things for the Hawks.

Especially when it comes on drives, thats just an added bonus:

I love the confidence and lack of hesitation Huerter shows on this three-pointer, despite Tatum being in close proximity to him:

Huerter saw a lot of good opportunities last night there wasnt a three-pointer that I looked at and thought Oh, he cant make that. I thought most of his threes stood a good chance of going in and this couldve easily been a night where Huerter sank seven or eight threes.

In the end, he shot 5-of-11 which was good enough to push Huerters season average from behind the arc to over 40%, which is fantastic to see. Since January 1st, Huerter is shooting just under 46% from three on over six attempts a game, in addition to just under 15 points per game and 45% from the field. Throw in five boards and just under three assists a game too since the new year, and 2020 has been a positive one so far for Huerter.

It hasnt been a fantastic second stint in Atlanta so far for Jeff Teague. In fact, hes been thoroughly underwhelming for the Hawks and thats unfortunate because the Hawks could really use some stability from someone as experienced as Teague in that position.

Even last night, it was looking like another mixed bag of a game from Teague, but he would go on to push this very much so to the side behind a strong second half, scoring 14 of his 18 points in the second half.

Teague used some of his quickness a little more in this game than previously but he was mostly the beneficiary of active defense in the second half leading to scoring opportunities.

Here, Teague himself creates the steal on the inexperienced Tremont Waters and steams in for the dunk:

...Jeff was great in the passing lanes on the ball. Just getting deflections and get himself some easy opportunities... said Pierce postgame.

Again, its Waters who turns the ball over (Collins is credited for this steal) and Teague is the beneficiary, an easy opportunity for him in transition:

Evan Turner helps create the turnover on Jaylen Brown and he takes it in transition before delivering it to Teague, who angles himself for the layup:

The State Farm faithful was very much enjoying the Jeff Teague show, and Teague gave them more reason to cheer as he draws the charge on the very next possession:

Teague was obviously a huge part of that lineup that launched the comeback in the fourth quarter and he was arguably the biggest factor (along with Huerter) in that fourth quarter.

Postgame, Pierce was pleased with Teagues performance and wants to see more pace over probing.

One of the things were trying to do is get him to play downhill more where hes not probing but attacking, said Pierce of Teague. I thought he did a good job. He got himself going with some steals and deflections which got him some easy layups, and from there in the half-court, tried to carry-over that same momentum and that same attack mentality. I think his speed is tremendous, I just want him to use it a little bit more.

Vince Carter would go on to describe Teague as the biggest spark of the game as well as speaking to the difficulty of what Teague has had to go through.

Youve seen the wonderful things hes done in the playoffs and you know what he has. Its just a matter of time, said Vince Carter of Teague. Its not easy to come to a team and go from starting to playing a reserve role, limited minutes, trying to find your rhythm, wanting to play well for a new team but coming back home at the same time. All of that factors in. Its just a matter of time we knew wed see the Jeff Teague of old, his quickness on offense and defense, which we all knew he could do.

He was really the biggest spark of the game for us because not only were we getting easy baskets but he starts getting downhill, drawing attention which now gets Kevin Huerter going. It was just great to see. We did all of that without Trae on the floor which is good for us because sometimes, in my opinion, he works a little too hard to get his shot. When you have other guys who are playing well it makes the game easier for him as well.

Interesting comments from Carter make of those what you will...

At the very least, it would definitely help the Hawks if Jeff Teague is playing well. Im not sure you could expect a performance like this every night but to get anything like this from Teague would be a huge and welcome boost he was great last night in that second half.

The Hawks (13-38) are back in action on Wednesday and on the road when they square off, fittingly, against Jeff Teagues most recent team: the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are absolutely flailing losers of 12 straight games.

Should be fun.

Until next time...

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Last week, people around the world sat down at their computers and typed in the words "beer" and "virus," perhaps wondering if there was some correlation between the deadly coronavirus recently discovered in Wuhan, China, and Corona, the overpriced Mexican lager. It is important to remember at times like these that people have also gone to the moon and invented chess the rich tapestry of human life! It is also a good time to remember that this wouldn't be the first popular misconception about health. Here are some other pop health fallacies from the Wildcat editorial board:

Mikayla Kaber

Myth: Detox diets are the one-stop cure-all to the various toxins and health problems that people experience.

There is not one detox diet that is going to quickly fix all of the issues that everyone goes through. People are constantly trying to cut corners in order to be healthy when really all it takes are a few daily changes to diet and exercise. There is no quick fix to being healthy. Its about eating healthy and wholesome foods, getting enough sleep and regular exercise. Long-term changes and getting some sun every once in a while can do wonders for the body. Short-term diets are a fad that will hopefully pass. Small but meaningful changes can help people start to feel more alert and healthier. Try reducing screen time toward the end of the day or eating more fruits and vegetables with meals. Do what works for you. Take care of yourself.

Jake Toole

Myth: Cracking your knuckles can give you arthritis.

When I was in the fifth grade, I had a substitute teacher who yelled at one of my classmates for cracking his knuckles. He then continued to berate that student, telling him how unhealthy it is and that he used to pop his knuckles when he was kid and that is why he now has arthritis.

That substitute teachers speech impacted me, as I then never cracked my knuckles for fear of getting arthritis later in life. However, I later learned this statement is false.

According to WebMD, cracking ones knuckles does not cause to arthritis.

According to Harvard Health, cracking your knuckles too often could lead to a decrease in grip strength in your fingers, and there have been a few cases of injuries logged, but never in connection with arthritis.

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Amit Syal

Myth: A productive day requires a good, hefty breakfast.

Everyone has heard the adage breakfast is the most important meal of the day at least once. But how accurate is this? Recently, the craze has revolved around fasting diets, such as intermittent fasting, which involves eating all of your food during an allotted time frame and then not eating any food for the rest of the day. Studies have shown that intermittent fasting can increase insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, which affects 90-95% of Americans diagnosed with diabetes. When you skip breakfast and extend your fasting period, your body is forced to tap into your storage of fats. This causes increased fat loss and, when done regularly, can aid in weight loss and increasing insulin sensitivity. So maybe skipping breakfast isnt so bad after all.

Eric Wise

Myth: The five-second rule

When I was growing up, my neighborhood friends would follow the five-second rule with the food they mightve dropped. I was always disgusted by this, and I dont think it takes a lot of explanation to understand why that rule makes no sense. Of course food picks up junk when it hits the ground we dont need to dig up research to figure that out on our own. You might not get sick if you tested it yourself, but Id like to see you drop a sandwich in your bedroom and pick it back up for another bite.

Those who abide by the five-second rule might say it depends on the ground it drops onto or whether the food is worth it, but I believe theyre just very hungry all the time. If youre still following the five-second rule, please consider breaking it for your health and for your social standing. You dont want to be known as the person who eats food off the ground.

Amber Soland

Myth: Windex, the wonder remedy.

Im a big proponent of melding modern medicine with natural remedies, but you have to do it right. You shouldnt take ibuprofen for every ache and pain the universe thrusts on you, but you wouldnt use lavender to cure cancer.

Windex is one of those supposed wonder chemicals that can cure anything and everything, but that really isnt the case. My nana, bless her soul, used to use Windex as a cure for everything (a la My Big Fat Greek Wedding). Mosquito bites, rashes, warts you name it. Now, I wouldnt exactly call Windex a cure all, but there is a reason it holds some merit. Windex does contain rubbing alcohol and ammonium hydroxide, which dry the skin enough to reduce the itchiness of a mosquito bite, dry a poison ivy rash and could get rid of a wart with some hope and effort. Remember, though, that Windex is a glass cleaner and too much of it or the misinformed application of it can be hazardous. It should go without saying that Windex shouldnt be used to clean small wounds the same way rubbing alcohol is and it certainly doesnt fix acne.

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