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40 Jennifer Aniston-Approved Diet And Fitness Habits You Should Try – Women’s Health

Posted: December 25, 2019 at 11:45 am

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Fact: Jennifer Aniston has looked jaw-droppingly fit and healthy for decades. But, TBH, shes really hit her stride these days. At 50, Jen has ridiculous abs, glowy skin, and legs even Rachel Green would die for. But while Jen works hard, she also seems to be pretty chill about her approach to health. Here are the health and wellness habits she swears by to capture that truly JA vibe.

1 Get into planking

To challenge her, Jennifers trainer Leyon Azubuike told Womens Health that he has Jen do plank flow, where she starts in a standard plank, then moves to a side plank, then moves to plank with shoulder taps, and so forth.

2Don't take your fitness too seriously

"I went from being a crazy workout girl to sort of saying, 'My body wants a little bit of a break,'" Jen told Women's Health. "So I kind of stay with more simple stuff and taking walks and not being neurotic about working out and eating right. I started to enjoy life a little bit more. The only downside to that is theres that couple extra pounds and about 4,000 pregnancy rumors, but you know, other than that, it feels great."

3Stretch your core

"We do a lot of things that stretch the core, so well do things where shes hanging on a pullup bar, then she pulls her knees up and brings them back down, Azubuike told Womens Health.

4Think outside the sit-ups

Jennifer loves doing V-ups and using an ab wheel, Azubuike told Womens Health. "Well use a sit-up to shock the body occasionally, but its not a major part of our core regimen, he said.

5Don't rush your workouts if you have the time

Jen doesnt pop in and out of the gymshe spends up to an hour and a half working out during each exercise session, Azubuike told Womens Health.

6Be flexible with your workouts

Everybody has someplace they need to be, and Jennifer is no exception. Azubuike told Womens Health that he uses a training technique called "periodization" with Jen, which adjusts things based on her schedule. "Depending on where we are in that cycle dictates the duration and intensity of Jens workout," he says.

"If I know Jen isnt filming anything, its a different phase than if I know she has something coming up tomorrow. If shes going to be walking up to receive an award, Im not going to destroy her legs in the gym the day before."

7Read up on intermittent fasting

"I do intermittent fasting, so no food in the morning," Jennifer told UK outlet Radio Times. "I noticed a big difference in going without solid food for 16 hours."

8Find time to sweat, no excuses

Sometimes Jen will work out in the middle of the night when shes shooting. "She has to respond when I say go," Azubuike told Womens Health. "If she has a shoot at 3 a.m. and we need to work out before that, lets go...we respect each other in that regard, so its a constant back and forth with mutual respect and understanding."

9Find your beast mode once in a while

Azubuike made it clear to Womens Health that he doesnt go easy on his famous client. She definitely should be commended, because when I get into go-mode, Im in go-mode, he said.

10Eat nutrient-rich foods

Azubuike told Women's Health that hes big on his clients (including Jennifer) eating nutrient-rich foods, like mix of healthy carbs, protein, leafy greens, and bright, colorful veggies.

11Get. Some. Sleep.

You wont find Jen up at the crack of dawn. She told Radio Times that she usually wakes up at 9 a.m.

12Try resistance bands

They factor big-time into Jens workouts. "We box, we jump rope, we do strength training, we do a lot of work with resistance bandswere big on resistance bands," Azubuike told Womens Health.

13Mix up your workouts

Azubuike told Womens Health that hes constantly rotating Jens workouts. Its always hard, shes consistently being challengedIm a big fan of switching things up, so the body reacts in a positive way and changes, he said.

14Try boxing

"Its the longest workout Ive actually stayed with consistently other than yoga," Jen told InStyle. Theres something about the mental aspect of boxingthe drills, your brain has to work, youre not just sitting on a bike. Its amazing.

15Don't be bullied into weight loss

According to the book, Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of Friends, author Saul Austerlitz said that Jen faced a lot of pressure over her weight and looks during her time on the show. She had to lose thirty pounds if she wanted to stay in Hollywood, he wrote.

Jen previously addressed this in the 90s. "The disgusting thing of HollywoodI wasn't getting lots of jobs 'cause I was too heavy," she told Rolling Stone in 1996, as reported by Harper's Bazaar UK. "I was like, 'What?!'"

16Make exercise a consistent habit

Making exercise a regular part of your day is clutch. Jennifer told Radio Times that she tries to do five workouts a week.

17Keep pushing through challenging exercises

Jennifer didnt love using a jump rope when Azubuike first tried her out on it because she thought it was challenging, her trainer told Womens Health. But she kept at it. "I just made her keep on doing it, and now shes great at it, he said.

18Have compassion for past relationships

Hating on exes never helped anyones mental health. Jen is friendly with both of her ex-husbands. Justin Theroux regularly slides into her Instagram comments and was even spotted at her Friendsgiving dinner this year. Ex-husband Brad Pitt was also spotted at Jens 50th birthday party, per People.

19Own your morning

When Jen wakes up, she takes a mindful approach to her day. She told Radio Times that she has a celery juice and meditates before jumping into a workout.

20Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

Jennifer has inspired her own yoga instructor, Mandy Ingber, to stay well-hydrated. Jen is definitely somebody that has encouraged me to hydrate," Ingber told ABC News. "She is a hydrator from way back in the day."

21Set aside time to pamper yourself

Jen told Australia's Now to Love that she makes time to pamper herself one day a week. "Sunday is my spa day. I usually do a little mini facial time where I just give myself a good scrub, use a mask, and then the new Aveeno hydrating facial," she said. "I leave it on overnight and when I wake up I have that dewy, glowing, twinkling skin."

22Watch your water intake before a workout

It wont end well for you. If you pound water right before your workout, youll just feel heavy and full and sluggish the entire time, Azubuike told Womens Health.

23Get a little sunbut wear sunscreen

Jennifer is all about hanging out outside, but she wears sunscreen. I still sit in the sun...you need that vitamin D for a glow and your mood, Jennifer told Vogue.

24Find a puppy love

Jennifer's adorable dog Clyde is her BFFshe even takes him to work sometimes.

25Dont let yourself get thirsty

"The common misconception about hydration is that you should wait until youre thirsty, and then drink until youre full," Azubuike told Womens Health. Instead, he said, you shouldnt even let yourself get to that point.

Being hydrated all day is important for your energy, and in turn, your workouts. Just be careful about chugging RIGHT before.

26Eat healthy fats

As far as food goes, Azubuike told Womens Health that he encourages Jennifer to reach for healthy fats. "I love avocados, coconut oil, salmon, fish oilanything thats a good form of fat is great," he said.

27Experiment with pre-workout snacks

Something like peanut butter and banana can be a good pre-workout snack, Azubuike told Womens Health, but its not for everyone. "It takes trial and error to see what works best," he said.

28Keep a fitness journal

Azubuike recommends this. "Write down how certain foods you ate make you feel during a workout," he told Womens Health. "And also journal what days you mentally werent checked in as well, and why, in case that made an impact. Maybe its because you didnt sleep well, it was rainy outside, etc."

29Pencil in recovery days

Jennifer told People that she usually takes off on Sundays to give herself a little time to recover from all the badassery she drops at the gym the rest of the week.

30Bring a good attitude to every workout

Hey, Jen does. Shes very diligent. She is ready to work out hard, every single time she hits the gym, Azubuike told People. Whether it be a 45-minute session, whether it be a two-hour session, shes always ready to go.

31Be consistent

Azubuike told People that Jen is incredibly consistent and hardworking, and that makes my job a little bit easier. Shes a very good, natural athlete.

32Mix up your yoga

Jen told People that shes big into taking a spin-yoga class several times a week, which is 25 to 30 minutes of spinning and then 30 to 40 minutes of yoga.

33Learn to crave exercise

Of course I [get bored], Jen told People. Its when I take breaks and then I get back into it, thats when its hard. But once Im back into it, I love it and I crave it.

34Switch up your cardio

I usually do a trifecta of cardio, Jen told People. Fifteen minutes on the bike, 15 on the treadmill running and then 15 on the elliptical. You have to shake it up, you know, muscle confusion.

35Work out even when you dont feel like it

Jen has learned a little trick that works for her. Bite the bullet. Just bite the bullet and do it, she told People. Think of a wonderful pasta or Mexican meal that you want to have on the weekend and dangle that in front of you like a little carrot.

36Do body weight exercises

Jennifer told People that shes big on using her own body weight for workouts. Or, if shes at the gym, shell add a little weight. Grab little five-pound weights if you have nothing else, and just move them around, she said.

37Have a go-to smoothie

Jennifer is big into a fruit-filled smoothie made with bananas, cherries, blackberries, a greens powder, a collagen peptide, a little cacao powder, chocolate stevia drops, and chocolate almond milk, she told People. You can see I like chocolate-flavored. I don't like protein taste."

38Lean into that endorphins high

You know what, there are days I go I cant and I dont want to, and I think you just have to listen to your body, Jen told Womens Healthand she'll take those days as rest days.

And then there are times when you go, 'Really? Do you really not want to?' And then if you just say, OK, Im going to get on some machine for 10 minutes, you just start to get the endorphins going. Then you feel great, and you just keep going. So sometimes you can actually override the I dont want to work out.

39Freeze some fruit for a snack

Jennifer told Womens Health that she loves to nosh on frozen grapes. I like the red onestheyre really easy and delicious, she said. They give you that frozen crunch. I was at a spa one time, and they gave me a little cup of frozen grapes after my mud bath soak or whatever. It was sort of like, This is genius.

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How to navigate the holidays if you have dietary restrictions or food allergies – The Mercury News

Posted: December 25, 2019 at 11:45 am

The holidays are a particularly challenging time for people with dietary restrictions. Whether they are with family, friends or coworkers, festive gatherings around food can be stress-inducing for those who have limitations to what they can eat. We can all play a role of arming ourselves with information about dietary restrictions in order to be supportive and caring.

Dietary restrictions go beyond typical concerns for healthy eating or even weight loss and affect those where the restriction is more by necessity, not choice. Common dietary restrictions include food allergies and intolerances, vegetarian and vegan diets, and medical concerns that require special diets. Even if you dont have a dietary restriction, you likely have a friend or family member who is affected.

Here are some of the most common dietary concerns.

Food Allergies

About 32 million Americans have food allergies and although over 170 foods have been reported to cause allergic reaction, there are eight allergens that are most common. These top allergens include peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy and wheat. Severity of allergic reactions can vary from headaches, rash, diarrhea and vomiting to more severe reactions like swelling of the airway and anaphylaxis, which can be fatal. The only treatment for food allergies is complete avoidance of the allergen.

Food Intolerance

Different from a food allergy, food intolerance is a digestive system response rather than an immune system response to a food. It occurs when a person is unable to properly digest or break down food. For example, intolerance to lactose, which is a sugar in milk and other dairy products, is the most common food intolerance. Food intolerance affects the digestive tract and may include nausea, stomach pain, gas, cramps, diarrhea and bloating.

Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity

People who have Celiac disease are unable to eat any foods that contain gluten. Common gluten-containing foods include wheat, barley, rye and bulgur and foods that contain ingredients derived from these grains. While those who are sensitive to gluten, but do not have Celiac disease may be able to tolerate small amounts of gluten, individuals with Celiac disease have to strictly limit even the possibility of cross-contamination of their food with gluten.

Vegetarian and Vegan Diets

While vegetarians avoid meat, chicken and usually seafood, some vegetarians consume eggs or dairy products. However, vegans do not consume any animal products. For those who avoid meat and other animal products, it is often a long-term lifestyle choice informed by beliefs around animal rights, environmental concerns, health concerns or religious and spiritual beliefs.

While vegans and vegetarians can plan meals at home that are nutritionally balanced, containing all the nutrients that they need, social gatherings that do not take into account the needs of vegetarians can be harder to navigate. People who do not eat meat benefit from having a plant-based protein option, typically made from beans, tofu, nuts and seeds along with other vegetables.

Low-Sodium Diets

While the typical American diet includes about 3,400 mg of sodium daily, most people should be taking in closer to 2,300 mg of sodium daily. People on a low-sodium diet should further reduce their salt intake to about 1,500 mg per day. Low-sodium diets are prescribed to those with high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease and heart problems among other health issues.

These are some steps you can take during the holidays to help support your loved ones with dietary restrictions:

1. Ask guests ahead of time if they have any dietary restrictions so you understand how you may accommodate their unique needs.

2. At buffet-style meals, label foods that contain allergens, animal products or gluten.

3. Dont downplay the seriousness of another persons dietary restriction.

4. Read food labels and ingredient lists to be aware of foods contents.

If you have dietary restrictions, here are some steps you can take to make holiday meals less challenging:

1. Communicate clearly to hosts about your dietary restrictions. Most people are more than willing to accommodate your needs if they are informed.

2. Offer to prepare and bring some items to share that are safe for you to consume.

3. Take the initiative to choose a restaurant or venue that is able to accommodate people with dietary restrictions.

4. Plan non-food activities like volunteering, fun outdoor sports or crafting that bring people together during the holidays without a focus of food.

LeeAnn Weintraub, a registered dietitian, providesnutritioncounseling and consulting to individuals, families and businesses. She can be reached by email atRD@halfacup.com.

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People With Restricted Diets More Likely To Feel Lonely – Doctor NDTV

Posted: December 25, 2019 at 11:45 am

Restricted diets are more likely to feel lonely when they can't share in what others are eating, researchers have found.

A recent study reveals that people with restricted diets are more likely to feel lonely

Holiday celebrations often revolve around eating, but people with restricted diets are more likely to feel lonely when they can't share in what others are eating, researchers have found.

Across seven studies and controlled experiments, the findings, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, found that food restrictions predicted loneliness among both children and adults.

"Despite being physically present with others, having a food restriction leaves people feeling left out because they are not able to take part in bonding over the meal," said study lead author Kaitlin Woolley," Assistant Professor at Cornell University in the US.

For example, in one experiment, assigning unrestricted individuals to experience a food restriction increased reported feelings of loneliness. That suggests such feelings are not driven by non-food issues or limited to picky eaters.

"We can strip that away and show that assigning someone to a restriction or not can have implications for their feeling of inclusion in the group meal," she said.

According to the researchers, further evidence came from a survey of observers of the Jewish holiday of Passover.

When reminded during the holiday of the leavened foods they couldn't enjoy with others, participants' loneliness increased.

Further evidence came from a survey of observers of the Jewish holiday of Passover. When reminded during the holiday of the leavened foods they couldn't enjoy with others, participants' loneliness increased.

Yet, within their own similarly restricted group, they felt a stronger bond. But when restricted from sharing in the meal, people suffer "food worries," said the researcher.

They fret about what they can eat and how others might judge them for not fitting in.

Those worries generated a degree of loneliness comparable to that reported by unmarried or low-income adults, and stronger than that experienced by school children who were not native English speakers, according to the research.

Compared with non-restricted individuals, having a restriction increased reported loneliness by 19 per cent. People felt lonelier regardless of how severe their restriction was, or whether their restriction was imposed or voluntary.

To date, Woolley said, children have been the primary focus of research on the effects of food restrictions.

A nationally representative survey she analysed from the Centers for Disease Control did not track the issue among adults.

But increasingly, Woolley said, food restrictions are being carried into adulthood, or adults are choosing restricted diets such as gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan for health or ethical reasons.

"Up to 30 per cent of all participants in the research deal with restrictions, Woolley said.

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How to live longer: Adding this drink to your diet could increase your life expectancy – Express

Posted: December 25, 2019 at 11:45 am

Life longevity may seem beyond ones control, but many healthy habits may lead a person to reaching a ripe, old age. These include drinking coffee or tea, exercising, getting enough sleep and limiting alcohol intake. Taken together, these habits can boost a persons health and put them on the path to a long life. There is another healthy habit one should try and incorporate into their diet which is backed by science and promoted by health advocates. What is it?

Apple cider vinegar is the most popular type of vinegar in the natural health community.

It is claimed to lead to all sorts of benefits, many of which are supported by science.

Some of the benefits of apple cider vinegar include aiding in weight loss, reducing cholesterol, lowering blood sugar levels and improving symptoms of diabetes.

Adding apple cider vinegar into your diet could also help boost life longevity.

READ MORE: How to live longer: Best diet to increase life expectancy - foods to eat and avoid

Apple cider vinegar is made in a two-stop process, related to how alcohol is made. First the apples are crushed to yeast, which ferment the sugars and turns them into alcohol.

Secondly, bacteria is added to the alcohol solution, which further ferment the alcohol and turn it into acetic acid, the main active compound in vinegar.

Organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar also contains mother which are strands of proteins, enzymes and friendly bacteria that give the produce its murky appearance.

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Some people believe that the mother is responsible for most of the health benefits, although there are currently no studies to support this.

Apple cider vinegar only contains about three calories per tablespoon, which is very low.

There are not many vitamins or minerals in it, but it does contain a small amount of potassium.

How can apple cider vinegar help to increase life expectancy?

Several risk factors of heart disease can be improved by apple vinegar consumption.

In a study with the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, the dietary acetic acid in apple cider vinegar was analysed on animals.

The study found that consuming apple cider vinegar could help to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, along with several other heart disease risk factors.

Some health experts believe that apple cider vinegar contains anti-cancer effects. In another study, the effects of apple cider vinegar on cancer cells was analysed.

The study concluded that the vinegar can kill cancer cells and shrunk tumours. However, all of the studies were done in isolated class in test tubes, or rats, which proves nothing about what happens in a living, breathing human.

Apple cider vinegar is not a miracle or a cure-all product, however, the vinegar does clearly have some important health benefits and could aid in living a longer and healthier life.

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Vegan diet carries risk of permanent numbness in hands and feet – The Irish Times

Posted: December 25, 2019 at 11:45 am

A vegan diet is generally healthy, low in cholesterol and protective of heart disease, but its followers must take vitamin B12 supplements or risk a condition that causes permanent numbness in their hands and feet, experts say.

Most people get their vitamin B12 from milk, but the plant-based substitutes do not have high enough levels to protect adults and children from peripheral neuropathy, which is irreversible.

Young festival-goers on a vegan diet may be at particular risk. Kids these days inhale laughing gas, said Tom Sanders, professor emeritus of nutrition and dietetics at Kings College London. That can actively cause vitamin D deficiency. There is a danger of young people going vegan, not having B12 and it could tip the balance to them getting a serious neuropathy.

It could easily be remedied by the manufacturers of plant-based milks, he said. Levels should be higher in plant milks than they are at the moment. If they were three times higher, there wouldnt be a problem.

Internet claims that vegans do not need extra B12 were not evidence-based, he said. Im concerned that many people think it is a myth, said Sanders. Gorillas eat a vegan diet, but B12 is produced in the colon and they probably dont wash their hands, he said, so end up ingesting it. The Jains in India eat a vegan diet, but, he said, all the Jain doctors I know have B12 injections.

Studies have shown that B12 levels in vegans are about a third of what is needed. Other aspects of the vegan diet are healthy but, said Sanders, B12 is the one thing we are concerned about. There is particular worry about children. In one case, a baby who was breastfed by a mother who was B12 deficient ended up with neuropathy.

Sanders and Tim Key, professor of epidemiology and deputy director of the Cancer Epidemiology unit at Oxford University, have both researched the health of those who eat a vegan diet for many years. Key is himself a vegan and takes vitamin B12 tablets regularly.

Key said there was limited data available. The Epic study based at Oxford follows about 2,000 people. Together with a study in California, there is data on about 10,000 people in total. Its not enough. We dont have precise estimates of long term health in vegans, said Key.

But what they have been able to observe so far is that people eating vegan diets tend not to be overweight if anything, some are very thin and may have problems in older age when weight loss becomes an issue. They have low rates of type 2 diabetes and diverticular disease of the colon. They have low cholesterol and low rates of heart disease and they may have lower cancer rates.

However, bone fractures are about 30 per cent higher as a result of lower bone density. That might have something to do with calcium and possibly even B12, said Key. They may also have higher rates of hemorrhagic stroke.

A vegan diet that is high in fruit and vegetables and pulses is likely to be healthy, but vegans can still overdo the biscuits, confectionery, cakes, chips and beer, said the scientists, and some meat substitutes, such as vegan sausages, are high in salt.

So far, there is no evidence that vegans live longer. There is no significant difference in total mortality between vegans and meat eaters, said Key. Guardian

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Decade-End Special: Top Diet Trends That Gained Momentum In The Past Decade – NDTV News

Posted: December 25, 2019 at 11:44 am

Decade-end diet trends: Intermittent fasting is one of the most trendiest diets at the moment

Dieting has become synonymous with fad diets. Following a diet has become similar to fashion, with trends changing every year. Practitioners across the globe keep coming up with something 'new' every now and then; mostly promising to help you shed weight magically. Most of the fad diets promise quick weight loss (often without any emphasis on lifestyle changes and regular exercises) but have more to their flipside. Also, mostly these are not sustainable. Thanks to the internet, the fad diet trends easily go viral very quickly. Let's that a look at some of the diet trends of the last decade.

These diets involve consuming only juices of fruits and vegetables and claim to detoxify the body. These diets are typically very low in protein and can lead to temporary weight loss in the form of muscle loss. These are not sustainable and are accompanied by increased risk of infections and diarrhoea. Also, these diets are not suitable for certain conditions like diabetes, kidney diseases, pregnancy etc.

Juice cleanse or juice detox diets gained popularity the past decadePhoto Credit: iStock

Also read:Full Body Detox: Try These 2 Simple, Inexpensive And Easy Ways To Naturally Detox Your Body

This high-protein, low-carb diet is a favourite with weight watchers as it produces easy weight loss in a lot of people; also the protein keeps you satiated. Atkins diet is not new; it dates back to the 1960s. Most fad diets quickly lose popularity but Atkins seems to remain popular. It can produce side effects like headache, dizziness, constipation due to low carbohydrate content. It is also not suitable for certain conditions like kidney stones, kidney disorders etc. Usually such diets are predominantly animal food based and high in cholesterol.

A paleo diet is a cavemen's diet, typically consists of lean meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, food in ancient times collected by hunting & gathering. Though it helps cut out processed food, it also omits important food groups like beans, legumes and grains.

This diet has caught the fancy of many weight watchers. People have started believing that going gluten free is the one-stop solution to all their health problems. My take is you must avoid gluten only if you genuinely are sensitive or allergic to gluten. One of the side effects of going gluten free can be constipation since such diets are typically low in fibre. Though, if well planned, gluten free diets can be balanced and nutritious.

Many opted for gluten-free diet for weight lossPhoto Credit: iStock

Also read:Should You Try Gluten-Free Diet Or Not?

Vegan diet can be considered extreme simply because these exclude a number of food groups, some of which are actually healthy. A vegan diet excludes any food items which come from animal sources like dairy, eggs, poultry, fish, and meats. It includes fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds and grains all of which are healthy but still doesn't exclude some highly processed foods items. Also, vegans run a risk of nutritional deficiencies as these diets are typically low in Vitamin B12 & Vitamin D.

These diets considered to be a quick way to lose weight, have many short term and long term side effects. Short term side effects include excessive thirst, frequent urination, confusion, anxiety, tachycardia, shakiness, headaches and constipation. The long term side effects include higher cholesterol levels, kidney stones, increased risk of bone fractures and stunted growth in children.

This is one of the trendiest diets at the moment but not without its share of side effects. The starvation in the morning can eventually slow down metabolism, the long gaps can create an acidic environment which makes the body susceptible to many health problems. You may also feel lethargic, irritable, dehydrated and blood glucose levels can drop too. Though there are lots of people including some famous ones who swear by it and are raving about the transformation it has brought into their lives, yet it doesn't suit everyone.

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Also read: 10 Tips To Make Intermittent Fasting Work For You

To sum it up, no fad diet can beat the benefits of our traditional balanced meals which have been curated to provide balanced and adequate nutrition. Not all fad diets need be written off completely. Some of them can be used carefully on a short-term or long-term basis but remember, 'one size doesn't fit all. It's extremely important to listen to your body and be guided by biological cues. Diet plans need to be individualised to meet each individual's needs.

(Pooja Malhotra is a nutritionist based in Delhi)

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Dad Motivated To Lose Weight After Feeling Disappointed On A Hiking Trip With Kids – Moms

Posted: December 25, 2019 at 11:44 am

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Ouch! Pain management for your pets | Off The Leash – Rutland Herald

Posted: December 25, 2019 at 11:44 am

I am throwing out articles about euthanasia, and now pain in December? What kind of holiday spirit is this? The truth is that talking about pain warms my heart for one reason I can do a lot to help it. Pain is sorely (see what I did there?) underdiagnosed in our pets because they arent whiny enough. I cant even count the number of times Ive heard that a pet is limping, but not painful. If your pet is limping it is BECAUSE they are painful.

Often during a physical exam, I will find an area of a pet that is painful which owners were not even aware of. However, when we talk about changes at home, owners have noticed things that may actually be related to pain. Reluctance to jump or go on walks, snapping in certain situations and other changes can be due to pain. The important thing to know is that if your pet is limping at any point, that is due to pain. I promise. Once we figure out a treatment plan that works, we can return pets to comfort and people are always surprised at how lively and happy they are.

I am not telling you this to sell you drugs or because the pharmaceutical companies bought me yachts. Plenty of you arent my clients and I dont even have a kayak. I am telling you this because I know what chronic pain feels like, and I know how much it can affect your daily life. If you have ever had an ongoing injury or chronic pain, you know that it isnt an occasional thing, it touches many aspects of life.

If your animal has a severe and acute injury (like a broken leg), you will certainly know that they are hurt. However, there are many types of pain that dont show up as quickly. Think of a sore knee that you dont think to see a doctor about, but you find that you are taking aspirin every day. Our animals do not have the benefit of knowing how much pain is too much, and often will try to hide the pain completely until it is severe. They will literally just limp through things. A lot of this is leftover instinct to survive, and cats are especially adept at keeping their pain a secret.

As our pets age, they also get osteoarthritis. It is estimated that about 20% of pets start developing arthritis, and it may begin as early as one year of age! Extremely active lifestyles (such as frisbee, agility or intense fetch), injuries and the natural conformation of your pet can all hasten this. Back pain is extremely common and does not lead to limping in the same way that a hurt leg can, so can be harder for owners to detect.

Pain in cats commonly presents as not wanting to go to the litter box, constipation, and less jumping up to high places. As back pain progresses, posturing to go to the bathroom becomes painful, so many cats try to go less (which can also lead to eating and drinking less). They may also associate this pain with the litter box, since that is when they feel it the most, and start avoiding the litter box completely. Youll notice this for sure.

Pain in dogs is also commonly very slow to catch the owners attention. Dogs will accommodate their lifestyle much in the way that people do, so you may not notice a sudden change. However, chronic pain does take a serious toll on our pets. I will see dogs limping that owners dont think to have any pain, because they still want to walk or play. I still snowboard, but it doesnt mean it doesnt increase my pain. However, this is a choice I make, while our pets dont get those choices. It is our job to look out for their best interest, which may not mean cutting out fetch, but finding ways to make it hurt less.

When we do find pain on a physical exam that is limiting a pet, there are options to improve their lifestyle. For dogs, there are many types of medications that help ease the pain. There are also treatments like acupuncture and cold laser for all types of animals that can help pain with less of an effect on organs. Losing weight and improving gentle activity can be very beneficial as well.

One of the most common things that we hear after finding and treating pain in pets is that they return to doing things the owners forgot about! Our pets can be so good at adapting their lifestyles that we may not even notice they stopped doing activities they once loved.

It is VERY important to never, ever try to treat any type of pain in your pet without consulting your veterinarian. Many human medications are extremely toxic to pets; they cannot take Tylenol, Advil, Motrin or Aleve and others without the risk of fatal effects.

There are injuries in our pets that can be self-resolving, like a sprain. However, your veterinarian is trained to assess injuries and know when further examination is needed. A torn cruciate, broken leg, Lyme disease or ripped toenail may all cause your pet to act the same way.

The most important thing to remember about pain in animals is that even though they may not show signs, they do feel pain in the same way that we do. Chronic pain decreases our pets quality of life and makes it difficult for them to enjoy their daily activities. This is part of why subtle changes can mean big things.

Dont worry, there are many ways to treat pain to help your pet live a more comfortable life. And also dont worry, my weight loss article is coming! I just wanted to give everyone a break this week while you finish up your Christmas cookies and holiday pudding.

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Walmart saved some of its best deals for Christmas Day here are todays top 10 – BGR

Posted: December 25, 2019 at 11:44 am

Merry Christmas, everyone! You might think retailers are done offering the best deals of the season now that Christmas is here, but youve got another thing coming. Some of the nations top retailers are offering fantastic deals today, and theyre only available online since most stores around the country are closed for Christmas. Before your family arrives and chaos ensues, definitely take a few minutes to check out todays top deals. Highlights include top-rated Alexa and Google enabled Wi-Fi smart plugs with energy monitoring and USB ports for just $7.17 each with coupon code LDWIS2EA,the best-selling TP-Link Wi-Fi range extender for only $14.95 and the faster version thats twice as fast for $21.99, the return of Black Friday pricing on AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro, a surprise sale that slashes the Apple Watch Series 5 down to its lowest price ever, Echo speakers starting at only $19.99, discounted iPad tablets, Ankers newest AirPods rivals for only $49.99, aNest Thermostats for just $129, best-selling Bluetooth earbuds for $16.99, up to $50 off everyones favorite Instant Pots, big discounts on nearly 100 different Amazon devices and bundles, and so much more.

Among all the year-end sales that kicked off online today, Walmarts definitely ranks near the top. In fact, many of the deals youll find right now on Walmart are even better than the ones weve been seeing for the past week. If you want to see all the deals Walmart saved for its Christmas Day surprise, you can shop the retailers entire sale right here. Or, if you want to skip the suspense and just see the cream of the crop, youll find our picks for Walmarts top 10 best deals of the day down below.

Apple AirPods with Charging Case: $139.00 (reg. $159.00)(more AirPods deals available on Amazon)

iRobot Roomba 670 Robot Vacuum: $197.00 (reg. $329.99)(Newer Roomba 675 model available for $199 on Amazon)

Microsoft Xbox One S 1TB All Digital Edition 3 Game Bundle: $149.00 (reg. $249.00)

Sceptre 50 Class 4K Ultra HD (2160P) LED TV: $189.99 ($399.99)

Sceptre 65 Class 4K Ultra HD (2160P) HDR LED TV: $349.99 (reg. $899.99)

HP 14 Laptop, Intel Core i3-1005G1, 4GB SDRAM, 128GB SSD: $299.00 (reg. $469.00)

Instant Pot Ace 60 Cooking Blender: $44.96 (reg. $99.00)

Farberware 3.2 Quart Digital Air Fryer: $49.00 (reg. $69.00)

Oral-B 6000 SmartSeries Electric Toothbrush: $99.94 (reg. $159.97)

Braun Series 7 7865cc Mens Electric Foil Shaver: $174.94 (reg. $229.94)

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Why J.J. Watt was willing to risk further injury with a fast return – Houston Chronicle

Posted: December 25, 2019 at 11:44 am

The latest comeback of Texans defensive end J.J. Watt became official Tuesday when he returned to practice.

The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year rejoined his teammates on the practice field two months after tearing a pectoral muscle against the Raiders and undergoing surgery. The early return, months after Watt declared himself out for the season, involves an element of risk because the normal recovery time for this type of injury ranges between three to four months.

Now, Watt is preparing to be back in two weeks when the Texans host a wild-card playoff game. Through Watts prodigious work ethic and desire to return, hes back for the Texans postseason run. And theres an understanding from him that theres a small chance he could tear his pectoral again and would have to undergo another surgery to repair the damage.

To prevent that from happening, Watt is wearing a protective harness to lower the risk of injury. To Watt, the opportunity to play in the playoffs makes the grueling regimen of rehabilitation and the possibility of getting hurt again more than worth it.

Running back out of that tunnel, playing in front of those fans with my teammates and being able to do for them what Ive wanted to do since the day I got here and thats win, thats what Im trying to do, Watt said Tuesday during a press conference at NRG Stadium. Thats why after two months, Im coming back because thats what I want to accomplish. I want to win for these people.

So, is there an element of risk? Yes. But is the upside 100 times better? Yes. Because theres nothing I want to do more than to win with these guys in the locker room, for these fans here in Houston, because I love them and I love the game.

The Texans designated Watt to return from injured reserve and now have a 21-day window for Watt to be placed on the active roster or remain on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.

Barring a setback, the Texans are expected to place Watt on the 53-man roster in advance of their home playoff game. The Texans are currently slated to play Buffalo if they remain the fourth seed.

Yes, the plan is for the first playoff game, Watt said.

Watt tore his pectoral when he tackled Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs for a loss.

When you bench 550 pounds, that happens sometimes, said Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel, a former Texans defensive coordinator.

When the injury happened, Watt said he didnt feel any pain initially. He adjusted his shoulder pads quickly before heading to the locker room to be examined.

I knew something was wrong, but I didnt have any pain, Watt said. I think it was just such a fast thing. I knew something was wrong. I didnt know what was wrong and then I tried to play the next play and realized something was pretty wrong.

Whenever Watt is back on the field, there are scenarios where he would operate as a situational pass rusher and run-stopper. If his body can handle a full workload, then Watt will play more than originally anticipated. Thats a fluid situation, though.

Im sure its not going to be an every-play type of thing, just for the first one back, Watt said. I dont think that would be the best situation.

Over the past few years, Watt has overcome a litany of injuries. He had a herniated disc in his back in 2016 that required two surgeries and limited him to three games. He had a gruesome leg fracture in 2017 that ended his season after five games.

This injury was unique because Watt was able to move around a lot more during the rehab process.

This one is obviously a little bit different than some of my other ones, Watt said. You have the back and you have the leg, which are two massive, massive things that really affect movement. The nice thing about this surgery was that this whole time Ive been able to run.

A year ago, Watt engineered a successful, healthy return as he played every game and recorded 16 sacks and 18 tackles for loss and was named All-Pro. This return didnt seem like a real possibility at first.

When Watt was injured Oct. 27, he wrote on social media: This game can be beautiful and it can also be brutal. Absolutely gutted that I wont be able to finish the season with my guys and give the fans what they deserve.

Two months later, its a different story altogether for Watt.

Obviously, when I got hurt, I just assumed I was done, Watt said. I didnt even know that there was a possibility, and then literally a couple of days after the surgery I was feeling so good that I just started asking questions. I said, Is it remotely possible?

We left the door open for a possibility and from there doing whatever I could do and we arrived to here. I wouldnt call it a difficult decision. I get a chance to play in the playoffs with my team and go out there and try and help us win football games.

The Texans should get a major boost from Watt, who commanded the respect of the most double-team blocking attention in the NFL before his injury.

The 6-5, 288-pounder has four sacks and one forced fumble in eight games Without Watt, the Texans pass rush has languished and the defense has frequently struggled to get off the field.

Im excited to get back out there and to help in any way I can, obviously get after the passer, Watt said. Thats always my No. 1 goal is find the football, get the football, so thats what Im going to continue to do and thats what Im hoping to get back out there and help these guys do is get after the quarterback.

Watt expressed confidence that his chest will hold up. Theres been a lot of testing done in terms of measuring the strength and flexibility and imaging performed since the injury happened.

I feel very good and weve done a lot of obviously building the strength back up to where the strength needs to be, Watt said. When I discuss the element of risk, I mean theres two options: its going to hold up or its not. The reason that Im comfortable with that risk is because I know the consequences of that risk.

Its the exact same procedure, its three months recovery and were back in action. But I do feel very confident from what weve done in the weight room, to where the strength level is compared to where it was before the injury. Im very confident in the way it has reacted.

Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus, who tore his pectoral muscle in 2017 and has recorded a team-high 7 sacks this year, said Watt has been cranking out push-ups.

It hasnt exactly been cloaked in secrecy that Watt would play again this season, but it wasnt widely known even by his teammates that he would be practicing Tuesday.

Weve kept it pretty quiet because I didnt know. We didnt know for a long time, Watt said. There were a couple of them that found out from the Internet. You never want to over-promise and under-deliver.

The impact of Watts return cant be overstated. He led the entire league with 20 quarterback hits after eight games. The Wisconsin native had 43 percent of the defenses quarterback hits.

Watt has recorded 96 sacks and 23 forced fumbles in nine NFL seasons

The fans are a big part of the reason that I want to be out there and Ive worked so hard to come back, Watt said. I love these fans, I love this city and I want nothing more than to win for these people. Some days, you dont feel like doing it, some days its very tough.

What gets you through is your teammates, your family and the fans, and knowing that when you do get back on that field, youre doing it for people you care about and that you love. You want to give them something to be proud of.

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