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Include this one superfood in your diet to keep your eyes healthy! – Times of India

Posted: December 6, 2019 at 10:41 am

While all of us try to look for foods that are good for our waistline, the heart or just boost our health, we often tend to ignore our eye health. Staying in front of the screen for long hours, being in front of bright lights, not being hydrated, simply not sleeping enough or just due to aging, we expose our precious eyes to so many risk factors every day. In all of these, we forget to take care of our vision and compromise our health.Just like the other parts of our body, our eyes too require love and care and the right nutrition. While we have all heard about the benefits of green leafy vegetables and carrots, we tell you about one superfood you must include in your diet and that is pine nuts!Dry fruits, nuts, and seeds are power-packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Pine nuts, known as 'chillgoza' seeds in hindi are considered to be supremely healthy, and in particular, a superfood for the eyes. Widely used in parts of the world, the white nuts were extensively used in the past and were found to contain medicinal healing properties. There are also other compelling reasons to munch on these seeds regularly.Pine nuts have a high concentration of Vitamin K, A and E, which, complemented by the antioxidant properties help a great deal in protecting the eyes from degeneration, delay the onset of risk factors associated with eye diseases like cataract and macular degeneration. They also come packed in rich beta-carotene, which further helps improve your eyesight. All of these benefits work by replenishing and revitalizing energy into tired eyes and improving your vision.Snacking on pinenuts every day can also supply lutein, a crucial enzyme found in our retinas which is extremely good for your vision and filter out the harmful UV light which we all need protection from. It also contains potent minerals in abundance, such as zeaxanthin which are good to nourish your skin and the hair. In fact, it is even suggested that pregnant mothers snack on pine nuts through the months to promote good health for their baby.The right way to have themApart from helping your eyesight and vision, pine nuts also carry a host of benefits and can help you ease digestion, weight loss and sugar spike up problems. Hence, it doesn't hurt to add this dietary staple to your diet. Munching on a handful of these seeds every day can be good for your overall health. You can roast them and consume, or add them to your salads, smoothies or curries.

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Labours pledge to cut rail and bus fares would provide a lifeline for the poorest – The Guardian

Posted: December 6, 2019 at 10:41 am

For anyone who thinks public transport subsidies are a sop to the middle class, allow me this one anecdote. In 1989, my mums life was revolutionised by a bus. We had no car and lived on a large estate that had a regular bus running through the middle of it, but no service reaching the dense tangle of streets and walkways away from the main road. The last few hundred yards from the terminus to our house was a struggle with shopping, a danger at night, and a death-trap in icy weather.

Then the local authority decided that transport was a right, not a luxury. For two years, while its funding lasted, a minibus called the Hoppa circled the estate every 10 minutes, dropping people at their front doors or picking them up before heading to the shops, the schools, the library, or relatives who lived on the other side of the estate.

Sometimes it was empty but just as often it was full to bursting, usually with young parents and older people, chatting and helping each other to keep their shopping trolleys upright. They knew the driver by name and sang to his radio. At least they did until it stopped. Its not an exaggeration to say that my mum became depressed when it did. That bus was more than a vehicle: it was a form of recognition, a form of care.

The idea that good transport is a right to be enjoyed by everybody, regardless of income or car ownership, has disappeared from the political agenda since buses were deregulated in the mid-1980s and the rail network privatised a decade later. Transport policy across the parties has been focused for decades on the nuts and bolts of travel: road-building, congestion and keeping Londons transport system regulated and, ergo, its economy pumped while the rest of the country suffered.

For this reason Labours manifesto commitments, founded on the principle that transport is an essential public service, are potentially as revolutionary as that Hoppa bus. Its the first time in decades that the social role of public transport has been prioritised, let alone acknowledged, by the major parties, and where the political dominance of the private car has been challenged.

The Tories have announced they will spend 28.8bn building and augmenting major roads, ignoring the fact that road-building creates more traffic rather than relieves it. Yet no sooner had Labour announced it would use that money instead to cut rail fares and season tickets by a third than a chorus of achingly sensible voices rose to point out that actually it would be subsidising middle-class commuters.

True, 42% of those who have made more than 50 train journeys in the last year live in a household with a combined income of 40,000 or more, while just 10% live in a household where the combined income is less than 20,000 a year. But doesnt that only prove that you have to be well-off to afford the train? How about a future in which decent public transport is something available to everyone, whenever and wherever they need it?

I use buses every day and trains several times a week. I live in Liverpool, have family in Birmingham and have used pretty much every grim privatised service on the network, including Northerns manifestly unfit Pacer trains. Believe it or not, labourers, airport service workers and nurses use trains to get to work. You find this out if you get a train at 5.30am.

Most trains between Liverpool and Birmingham are now standing-room only, since London Northwestern was allowed to extend the service to London without being required to add more carriages. These four-coach trains now carry northern soldiers returning to regiments down south, cabin crew going to Heathrow, welders from Aintree who can only get work in the Midlands. Im sure theyd love to hear how cheaper rail fares only benefit middle-class people.

Taking into account Januarys proposed above-inflation fare increases, Labour states that rail fares will have risen by an average of 40% across the country since the Tories entered power in 2010. Bus fares outside London rose by 71% between 2005 and 2018, to an average of 2.40 per trip. Theres a somewhat empty satisfaction to be gained from crowing at Labour cutting fares when its clear they are too high across the board: 2.40 for a bus fare is high enough to put off many people from travelling altogether.

Meanwhile, Friends of the Earth is criticising the three main parties for failing to cut car use by making it more expensive to drive, and this is where green campaigners, never mind the Greens themselves, reveal a willingness to prioritise fast transition over just transition. Theres nothing progressive about making people pay extortionate amounts to get around just because theyre using the wrong kind of transport.

It cant be made more expensive to drive before public transport is improved: for many people living in peripheral and rural areas it remains far cheaper and more convenient to drive than to take the few, ridiculously expensive, buses that exist. Driving takes up a disproportionate amount of the budget for people on low incomes: when those in poverty lose their cars, many risk losing their jobs, their contact with family members, and their ability to buy decent food. In other words, their ability to meet basic needs.

As always, mobility is fundamentally about class. Without decent public transport, millions of people drive when they cant really afford to run a car. And when car ownership is out of reach, too many people are cut off from the everyday realities of modern life: that you have to go beyond your immediate neighbourhood for work, social contact and a diet that does not rely on takeaways. Decent buses and trains, accessible to all, are not an option they are a necessity.

Lynsey Hanley is a writer and the author of Estates: an Intimate History and Respectable: Crossing the Class Divide

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Nutrition for running: the perfect post-run protein smoothie – Evening Standard

Posted: December 6, 2019 at 10:41 am

Over halfway through my 10K training programme,and it finally happened.

I actively started to look forward to going for a run. Not in the same way that I look forward to a child-free night and a glass of wine with a friend, but I no longer saw my runs as a hurdle to get over, yet another task to cross off the endless to-do list that is single parenthood. And the more I enjoyed this added part of my weekly routine, the more I noticed the running impacting other areas of my life. As well as falling asleep more easily and waking up less tired, I also started making changes to my diet.

I never used to think too much about how what I ate affected any exercise I might (or more likely might not) undertake, but the ever-looming race date encouraged me to take an every little helps approach to training, and this included ensuring that what I included and excluded from my meals was helping, rather than hindering my progress.

I am a pescatarian and I eat a mostly plant-based diet at home (with an allowance for eggs and cheese-related slips once in a while) so I wanted to make sure that the lack of animal proteins in my diet wasnt having a negative impact on my running. To make sure I was getting everything I needed, I spoke to nutritionist Kim Pearson, who ran me through the most common nutrients lacking in a vegan diet, so that I could ensure I was getting enough.

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If you're following a vegan diet there's a higher likelihood of certain nutritional deficiencies. Kim told me. Iodine, Omega 3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Iron are all on the list, so if you think you could be lacking in any of these you should consider supplementing.

Rebecca Cox is training for a 10K run (Rebecca Cox)

Since I still include fish and eggs in my diet, Kim recommended including at least one weekly portion of fatty fish, and a protein-rich breakfast such as eggs and avocado to power my training runs. But the biggest change to my diet since I started running? The introduction of a protein smoothie.

I used to think these were just for mirror-posing-weight-lifting-gym-going-musclemen, but my NutriBullet has never seen more action. Kim ran me through the basics of building the perfect protein smoothie, and I now have one after every run or gym session. Not only does the protein help aid muscle growth and recovery, the other ingredients I throw in are packed with beneficial nutrients to help keep me strong and healthy (essential for parenting, let alone race training).

The perfect post-run smoothie should contain sources of protein, healthy fats, vegetables, fruit, and a liquid like a nut milk or coconut water, says Kim. Protein is key for athletes for aiding muscle repair and recovery. When it comes to protein powders, keep in mind that the more natural the better, so opt for those with a short ingredient list. Rice, pea and hemp protein are all good options for vegans.

Rebecca shares the recipe for her post-run protein smoothie (Rebecca Cox)

My Perfect Post-Run Protein Smoothie Recipe

1 Scoop of Protein Powder (I use Sunwarrior Organic Vanilla)

Coconut Water (a slug)

Coconut Milk (a slug)

Spinach (a handful)

Kale (a handful)

Frozen blueberries

Peanut Butter (1 teaspoon)

Mixed seeds (sprinkling)

Chia seeds (sprinkling)

As well as a post-run smoothie, I always try to aid my post-run recovery with a good stretch and I throw some magnesium bath salts into my evening bath to help aching muscles. I also try to include anti-inflammatory foods in my diet such as ginger, turmeric and garlic (I make a lot of curries).

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With the race date looming, I finally feel like Im getting the hang of this running lark, and it feels like the pros are starting to outweigh the cons. Just like sleep training a toddler, its all about routine, and when it comes to running, that means a manageable training programme and looking after your body correctly. And as for the peanut-butter kale protein smoothie: dont knock it until youve tried it.

Rebecca will be writing about her fitness journey for the Evening Standard. Follow her progress here.

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So you ate too muchhere’s how to reframe your thinking – Ladders

Posted: December 6, 2019 at 10:41 am

Weve all been there: doing super well with our workout routine, eating super clean and healthy, and then the holidays roll around, and you feel like you ate so much mac n cheese, you could literally die. You had the best of intentions. You told yourself you were going to fill up on salad and green beans and turkey. (Okay, so maybe you were a bit unrealistic). That didnt happen, because food is delicious. If youre like a lot of people, you might be feeling a whole lot of emotions, and probably not a lot of them are positive. I dont need to tell you that beating yourself up over not being perfect is counterproductive but Ill tell you anyway. Dont worry, Im here to help.

When all is said and done (and eaten), you probably came to one of two different conclusions, right? One, you sayf*ck it, you already messed up, might as well give up. Two, you own up to your sh*t, recover, and get back on track. If you picked one, then we need to switch your whole mindset. How are you ever going to reach your goals (in fitness and life in general) if, for every one mistake you make, you give up and make another four or five? One bad meal or one bad day doesnt have to set you back for a week or more. So take a deep breath, stop beating yourself up, and take a look at my best tips to helping you get back on track.

I already touched on this a little, but first and foremost, realize that youre human and no one on Earth has ever stuck to a diet or lifestyle change perfectly. Diets are not designed for perfect execution, but thats a whole different topic of discussion that I could talk about forever. Bottom line, if you went harder at Thanksgiving than you had initially intended, forgive your mistake and dust yourself off.Its just a speed bump, you didnt crash and burn.Youll be okay.

Instead of focusing on all the negative feelings, focus on the upside. Did you have a great time with your friends and family? Did you enjoy the food? Did you avoid getting into an argument with Uncle Paul by making sure your mouth was full with mashed potatoes at all times? Regret nothing. The more you focus on the negative, the more youll stress yourself out, which will raise your cortisol levels and cause you to further demonize food. If you follow my school of thought, then you know we dont demonize fooddoing so will just make youwant more of the bad foodsyou have deemed off-limits, and in the long run, sabotage your own goals and happiness.

Okay, so instead of just not eating the next day to counteract the damage, drink a lot of water and make it a point to eat something green and crunchy like a salad (crunchy because of the lettuce, not croutons, sorry) for either lunch or dinner. The water and fiber will help move things along, literally and figuratively. Salad, soups, feel free to add whatever lean protein you want.Avoid processed foodsand try tolimit your sodium intake, because it will just make you more bloated. But, for the love of God, eat! Dont try to crash diet or deprive yourself of food or go on a juice cleansethats setting yourself up for more struggle, disappointment, and bad feelings in the long run.

If you feel so motivated, try to get a workout in. To be clear, this is not a punishment for your mistakes. Dont approach it like that, but approach it like, now that your gas tank is full, you have the resource to go the extra mile. You may find that you are able to lift heavier, run faster and go for more reps and sets. Use the extra fuel as a resource for achieving new fitness goals, but make surenot to over-exerciseto the point of injury.

Remember: As long as you dont give up, youll be okay. Keep the vibe and self-talk positive, because literally, EVERYONE on Earth goes through this. What matters is if you choose to bounce back from these setbacks. The difference between progression and regression not just in fitness, but in life, is realizing youre bigger than your mistakes.

This article originally appeared on Betches Lifestyle.

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Is spot reduction a myth or a feasible way to lose weight? – PhillyVoice.com

Posted: December 4, 2019 at 9:49 pm

We all have those stubborn parts of our body, whether the stomach, thighs or arms, where we wish we could lose some weight. But is spot reduction targeted weight loss in a specific area possible?

While certain workout techniques and fitness experts tout spot reduction as fact, the scientific evidence just isn't there to support it.

"The scientific consensus among fitness experts and researchers is that spot reduction is a myth,"Tony Carvajal, a certified L-2 Crossfit Trainer with RSP Nutrition told LIVESTRONG.COM.

So how does weight loss really work?Experts say that it comes down to burning more calories than you are consuming.

"If you cut just 200 calories a day from your diet and burned just 300 extra calories a day by exercising, you'd lose about one pound per week," Carvajal said.

Such weight loss occurs throughout your body. You can't target it to just one area.

The number of fat cells, known as adipocytes, in our body remains the same throughout our lifetime except for when we experience hormonal changes like during puberty or pregnancy,Dr. Luiza Petre, a weight loss specialist and board-certified cardiologist toldLIVESTRONG.COM.However, the size of these fat cells will change.

The reason it may seem like you lost more weight in one area of your body than another could be due to having fewer fat cells in that area, Petre said. All fat cells areaffected in the same way when you gain or lose weight.

"Compare them with bubbles that can go bigger or smaller as they need to store more or less fat," Petre said.

Exercise targeting certain areas, such as the stomach or thighs, can strengthen and tighten muscles, but they most likely will not reduce fat in that area, experts say.

The best way to lose weight is to adopt a full body workout regimen and nutrition plan. This includes a combination of aerobic exercises such as walking, jogging, swimming or cycling, and anaerobic exercises using free weights or machines for building muscle and toning.

Physical activity guidelines from the American Heart Association say that you should be getting at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise a week or 75 minutes a week of more intense aerobic exercise to maintain good health. You should also engage in anaerobic exercise at least 2 days a week.

The Cleveland Clinic advises that "before you start an exercise program or routine, a thorough medical history and evaluation are recommended so you and your doctor can identify limitations on certain exercise movements."

Make sure you also get instructions on how to perform these exercises properly and safely. If you have certain heart or orthopedic conditions, it may not be safe to do anaerobic exercises so always talk to your doctor first.

Nutrition is also important. According to Harvard Health, to lose 1 or 2 pounds a week, you should consume 500 to 1,000 calories less than your total weight-maintenance calories the number of calories you need to maintain your current weight.

For women, your calorie intake should never drop below 1,200 calories a day. For men that figure is 1,500 a day. The only exception is if your weight-loss is being supervised by your doctor.

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How to Find the Right Nutrition Plan for Yourself – ChicagoNow

Posted: December 4, 2019 at 9:48 pm

By George Marcus, December 1, 2019 at 1:26 am

Almost everyone struggles with dieting. The yo-yo dieters is a real thing as many people find themselves trying one type of diet after another and not having any success. This leads to going back to their unhealthy ways. From Weight Watcher to Atkins to Beach Body to intermittent fasting, the list goes on and on. The question is, how do you find a nutrition plan that is really going to work for you and your needs.

When it comes to a weight loss plan, the best one for you is the one that you are going to be able to stick to. How scientifically sound a program is, how fast it works, or how many people have been on the diet before do not matter. The most important thing when trying a diet or changing your lifestyle is to ask, is this something that I will be able to do forever?

Not every diet plan is backed by science. Just because it is on the internet and there are books about it does not mean that it is a quality, healthy, and well-rounded program. When it comes to diet programs, everyone is looking for that quick fix. The program that is going to provide that magic weight loss that is fast and painless. However, these programs are typically not sustainable. Losing a bunch of weight quickly is not the best way to a healthy lifestyle.

When it comes to a sound nutrition and weight loss plan, the formula is actually fairly simple. In order to lose weight and stay healthy you simply need to take in fewer calories and move your body more. A diet that is both healthy and sustainable will include a variety of foods from each of the food groups and include exercise. There will not be any magic potions to drink and a solid and healthy nutrition plan will also include snacks and a variety of nutritious food. The diet will promote a slow and steady amount of weight loss.

When choosing the right nutrition plan for you, it is important to make sure that it matches the ways that you like to exercise and eat. A diet plan that is going to work should not leave you feeling hungry. Diets that are high in fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and soup, and include high amounts of water are often the most successful. Some of the questions you should consider when choosing a nutrition plan include:

Perhaps the most important thing is whether it matches your eating style. A plan that requires six meals each day does not work well for someone who typically struggles to eat twice. A fasting diet is great for someone who only eats during certain times of day. Remember, choosing a nutrition plan does not have to be difficult, simply make good food choices and work with your current needs.

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Top three exercises to help you slim down revealed – which burns the most calories? – Express

Posted: December 4, 2019 at 9:48 pm

To lose weight, regular exercise and a healthy diet plan are essential. Doing cardio exercises will help burn calories and give some of the best fat-burning results. What exercises burn the most calories?

The amount of calories someone burns will depend on factors such as their weight, age and metabolism.

However, some activities are sure to help all slimmers burn calories quickly.

Cardio moves can get the heart rate up and start to burn fat, Abbie Watkins, personal trainer from OriGym Centre of Excellence, told Express.co.uk.

She shared the top three exercises to help slimmers get into shape.

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High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Abbie said: High intensity interval training is a brilliant way to burn a lot of calories.

HIIT workouts can burn just as many calories as classic cardio exercises like running and swimming in a fraction of the time.

The quick energetic workouts can burn the most calories in a short amount of time.

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She said: HIIT training involves a series of different exercises, trained at a high intensity for short periods of time. Cardio exercises that double up as a full-body workout are the best for calorie-burning.

Burpees

The exercise targets the whole body and will start to burn calories quickly.

Burpees are an intense full-body exercise, theyre a brilliant cardio exercise and they also require a lot of work from your muscles this maximises their benefits for burning calories and shredding fat, Abbie said.

Burpees are a sure-fire way to improve your fitness and get in shape.

Mountain climbers

Doing mountain climbers will target the abs and get the heart rate up helping to burn fat and tone up.

Abbie explained: Mountain climbers are another killer exercise that will burn a lot of calories, especially when theyre part of a HIIT workout.

This is a really efficient exercise because it requires a lot of work from your core muscles, engages your full-body, and gets your heart racing.

Doing the exercise will target the whole body and use more energy.

Full-body exercises are really effective because they involve a lot of different muscles, Abbie told Express.co.uk.

The more muscles engaged during an exercise, the more energy youll use, and the more calories you will burn!

By adding in high intensity exercises into the diet plan, slimmers can burn off any extra calories.

Opting for moves that work the whole body will burn more fat and give the best results.

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John Beilein Not Flinching in Face of Latest Cavs Blowout Loss – Cavaliers Nation

Posted: December 4, 2019 at 9:48 pm

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein and his rebuilding team just suffered another embarrassing loss.

On Tuesday, the Cavs lost to the Detroit Pistons in a 127-94 blowout.

Nevertheless, Beilein continues to be determined to turn the Cavs fortunes around despite their fourth consecutive defeat, and 10th in their last 11 games.

The series of losses has dumbfounded the rookie NBA head coach, but he is not waving the white flag just yet.

I dont think you can (explain it), Beilein said. I didnt even want to explain it to the team. Our offense was not good, our defense was equally bad. Im disappointed, but not going to flinch. Well learn from it. Tomorrow well have a video session on this, well have a good strength-building session and well find ways to grow even from that very humbling loss to Detroit.

Beilein expects to find positives even from an abysmal performance from his team. He seems quite confident that the Cavs will learn from this experience.

Well find things, Beilein said. Its easy. Even in a game like this, well find things. You have to. You have to have some positive things, he said. If you just show them what theyre doing wrong, theyll keep doing it wrong. Youve got to show them what theyre doing right so theyll get better.

Being a successful college coach doesnt necessarily translate to success in the pros, but Beilein trusts that the Cavs will rack up some wins eventually.

I cant tell you when its going to happen, Beilein explained. All I know is Im not flinching. We will just keep working really hard at growing the team with every practice, with every film session, with every weight training session. Were not getting Cs, were going to get As every time we do that, thats one thing we can really control.

The players will have to reward Beileins confidence in them very quickly as the 2019-20 season is slowly slipping away. Their 5-15 record is third-worst in the Eastern Conference, with only the Atlanta Hawks (5-16) and New York Knicks (4-17) performing worse than they have so far.

The Cavs are scheduled to play the Orlando Magic on Friday. Fans will see soon enough if Beileins positivity will rub off on his players.

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Youtuber Amy Slaton to star in TLC series 1000-Lb Sisters with sister Tammy Slaton – Starcasm

Posted: December 4, 2019 at 9:48 pm

Hey yall! Its been rumored for months that YouTuber Amy Slaton was filming a reality series with TLC, and the network confirmed it earlier today by announcing that Amy will be joined by sister Tammy Slaton in a brand new show titled 1000-Lb Sisters premiering January 1!

Amy and Tammy Slaton, spunky sisters from Kentucky, have candidly shared their lives, weight struggles and larger-than-life personalities with their YouTube fans, TLCs press release begins. Now, tipping the scales at over 1000 pounds combined, TLC will follow The Slaton Sisters through their biggest endeavor yet: losing enough weight to qualify for and undergo life-changing bariatric surgery and pursue their dreams.

Here the first preview trailer for the series, which will feature six episodes in the inaugural season:

The show announcement is hugely exciting for me personally because I have been a fan of Amy (and Tammy) for years! Amy is actually the only YouTuber I have ever followed for an extended period of time, and I couldnt be happier that she will be on TLC and more people will be able to get to know her.

Just like a lot of her long-time fans, I was first exposed to Amy and Tammy through their viral Chubby Bunny Challenge video posted way back in November of 2014. The clip features the sisters stuffing as many marshmallows in their mouths as possible while repeating the term Chubby Bunny after each addition.

Heres the video, which has since amassed well over 1.7 million views:

Clearly, the success of the video had a lot to do with the Slaton Sisters weight and appearance, and the virality of the clip was largely at their expense. However, I was fascinated enough by the duo to watch additional videos on Amys channel, and I was quickly won over by her charismatic sincerity.

There was probably a year and a half there where I watched pretty much every video Amy uploaded. I can still remember laughing to myself in excitement whenever she would share another installment of What On My Nails? or perhaps a taste test video, which usually just meant Amy would eat something, then either nod or shake her head while chewing, before offering up a brief sentence or two summarizing the experience. I realize that doesnt sound interesting at all, but like so many YouTube success stories, its all about the personality and Amys personality is nothing short of endearing.

It appears as though Amy has deleted her very first What On My Nails video [NOOOOOOOO!!!!!], so here is the second installment:

Amy followed up the viral success of the Chubby Bunny Challenge video with The Power of Makeup in April of 2016. That video, which featured Amy applying makeup to just half of her face before doing a before-and-after reveal, BLEW UP and has been viewed MORE THAN 7 MILLION TIMES!

Unfortunately, Amys relatively small amount of exposure combined with her physical appearance resulted in an inevitable hater community that obsesses over everything Amy does. As Im sure you can imagine, the criticisms of Amy were beyond harsh, and they were/are constant.

But, despite all of the negativity, Amy has persevered. Shes taken more than a few breaks over the past five years, but she always comes back. As a result, her subscriber count now sits at a little more than 115,000. And now, she and Tammy have their own reality show!

Heres more about 1000-Lb Sisters from TLC:

In 1000-Lb Sisters, TLC follows younger sister Amy, age 31, who wants to start a family with her new husband but is having trouble getting pregnant due to her weight and health issues. At 32, Tammy needs help with everyday tasks and had to move in with the newlyweds after her last hospital stay. She dreams of moving out of Amys house so that she can live independently and find a love interest. But at 406 and 605 lbs. respectively, Amy and Tammy will have to lose weight before they can get approved for the surgery they hope will change their lives.

The docuseries will follow them every step of the way, from appointments with their doctor and navigating the relatable challenges of eating healthier and moving more, to finding out if they qualify for surgery and having the procedure if they do. Whether its sampling exercise equipment like thigh masters and shake weights or cutting back on unusual culinary treats they enjoy creating like dressed bananas (bananas dipped in Miracle Whip dressing and rolled in chopped peanuts), the sisters learn and laugh as they try to embrace a healthy lifestyle.

Tammys limited mobility forces her to rely on Amy more than shed like to, adding to the tension that already exists just from living under the same roof. She hasnt left home in six years except for medical attention, and the isolation has taken a toll on both of them. Longing to connect with people, the sisters created a YouTube channel where they post funny videos and document their lives. But behind all their jokes and wacky humor, the sisters know they have to get serious about weight loss or the consequences could be life-threatening.

Viewers will get a front-row seat to their emotional rollercoaster ride, from the highs and lows to challenges that alternately test the strength of their bond and bring them closer together. All of it will be captured through the lens of their big, lovable personalities and unique brand of funny in this captivating series full of heart and humor.

1000-Lb Sisters premieres Wednesday, January 1 at 10/9c on TLC.

Bye YouTubee! SUSSSCRIIIBE!

Asa Hawks is a writer and editor for Starcasm. You can contact Asa via Twitter, Facebook, or email at starcasmtips(at)yahoo.com

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Single mother who ballooned to 22st reveals how she lost HALF her body weight – Stock Daily Dish

Posted: December 4, 2019 at 9:48 pm

A single mother has revealed her incredible transformation after losing almost 11 stone, which is half her original body weight and now says she cant wait to date.

Katrina Wright, 40, from East , who has gone from a size 24 to a slim and sexy size 8, revealed: Im enjoying my new life and new me so much, I want to share it with someone.

Weighing 22st 6lb at her heaviest,Katrina underwent an incredible transformation when she lost 11 stone, now weighing just 10st 2lb, and says her confidence is now sky-high.

She admitted:Im in the best place for me to physically and mentally enter into a relationship with someone. So yes, its time for dating a little love would be nice!

Two years ago Katrina, a former sexual health and counselling referrals advisor, weighed 21st 1lb after a lifetime of trying to shed stones.

She revealed:My mum put me on my first diet at the age of eight and Ive tried almost every diet going since but nothing has worked.

I even became a runner for a while but while I raised 1,000 for the Wallace and Gromits Childrens Charity I didnt lose any weight for me and I began to thought I would never be able to do.

She explained: My health was suffering I was 22st 6lb at my heaviest and I had so many reasons to motivate me to lose weight

But it was a shocking incident with her son two years ago that finally forced her to face up to the fact that now was the time she had to do it.

My youngest son Brandan, now five, was three when he ran off and ran out into the road, she says. I was terrified and tried to run out to get to him, but I wasnt fast enough because of my weight.

Its a busy road but, luckily, there were no cars coming. Had there been it would have been a very different story and it shocked me.

I thought I cant look after my children like this, my weight is holding me back. And its not just affecting me anymore, its affecting my children too.

Just one month later, she took out a loan to have weight loss surgery. Katrina said:I know some people say it is cheating, but it isnt.

I have still had to re-educate myself in terms of healthy eating and portion control although I do sometimes think that if I knew before what I know now, I might have been able to do it without it.

She revealed:After researching nutrition I know a lot of my problem was hormonal, it was a constant biological battle, caused by production of ghrelin and leptin which control how hungry and satisfied a person is or isnt and the imbalance of those and blood sugars depending on the types of foods you eat, and if you have a starchy and simple carb-heavy diet.

Katrina underwent a vertical sleeve gastrectomy (also known as a gastric sleeve) which removed 80% of her stomach (including the part that produces a lot of ghrelin), creating a narrow tube.

She also made changes in her diet including changing to complex carbohydrates, leafy greens and salads to regulate and improve her gut health.

She revealed:The operation was scary because its a big deal, and yet exciting but it pushed me into educating myself.

I had to eat smaller portions and use smaller plates before I would pile food on my plate and I had big dinner plates I had to eat more mindfully, especially just after the surgery, but now too as, over time, it becomes less restrictive.

If I eat too fast or too much I feel sick or get hiccups.

The single mother added:It was hard to adjust after surgery because I was still wanting to eat the same in my head, and you get what you call buyers remorse where you wonder what in earth you have done.

But, very quickly, as you feel better, become more energised, your clothes become looser and you get used to what you are eating, you realise how good you feel and that its the best decision youve ever made.

Her bodymass index is now normal and Katrina is now weighs just 10st 2lb.

She no longer has aches and pains in her knees, hips and back which forced her to use a cane indoors, and she has more energy.

Katrina has even reversed problems like bulging blood vessels behind her eye which were discovered shortly before she had the operation, during an emergency hospital visit for a tear in her retina, and could have damaged her sight.

And Katrinas daily diet has dramatically changed. She explained: Before breakfast was toast or a sugary cereal followed by a snack of crackers and fruit; Lunch was sandwiches and crisps with a cereal bar afterwards, and dinner was meat, potatoes and vegetables and lots of it!

Then Id have a sandwich and, because that was so nice, a couple more.

She added: Then Id have pudding, perhaps cake or half a packet of biscuits or giant cookies and of course Id buy the packet of five because they were only 1!

Now breakfast is a green smoothie, fruit or home-made sugar-free granola with natural yoghurt; lunch is a salad or chicken or roasted chickpeas with salad, and dinner is chicken with salad or vegetables, or fish.

All meals are homemade and healthy, and she rarely eats processed foods.

Any snacks are high protein such as cheesecake made with a nuts and seeds base and cream cheese and raw honey topping, or a couple of Babybel cheeses.

Katrina said: I have got my health back, I can move! And now Im the mum who plays in the park and goes for walks, not the mum who sits on the couch and watches TV, and even my kids Katrina also has a son Kai, 12 have noticed that.

Having focused on my eating Im now going to concentrate on my fitness and do more exercise. Im enjoying what Im doing and Im loving my life now. The surgery has saved it!

She added: So now Im also looking to find some to share it with and, finally, I have the confidence to do that!

Breakfast: Toast or a sugary cereal, crackers and fruit

Lunch: Sandwich, crisps, a cereal bar

Dinner: Meat, potatoes and vegetables

Evening snack: One or two sandwiches, pudding and slice of cake

Breakfast: Green smoothie, fruit or homemade sugar granola with natural yoghurt

Lunch: Chicken or roasted chickpeas salad

Dinner: Chicken, fish or vegetables with salad

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