When Shonda Rhimes lost 150 pounds a few years ago, she discovered that her entire life was transformed, and not necessarily in a good way.

The creator of ABC shows including "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" wrote in her Shondaland newsletter that once she shed the weight, people began treating her differently.

For the first time, she noticed that people complimented her and seemed excited to chat with her -- a shift she found more "horrifying" than the weight loss process itself.

"What the hell did they see me as before? How invisible was I to them then? How hard did they work to avoid me? What words did they use to describe me? What value did they put on my presence at a party, a lunch, a discussion?" she wrote.

She continued: "After I lost weight, I discovered that people found me valuable. Worthy of conversation. A person one could look at. A person one could compliment. A person one could admire. A person. You heard me. I discovered that NOW people saw me as a PERSON."

Rhimes, 47, spoke out about her weight loss in 2015, saying in a "Nightline" interview that she spent more than a year getting into shape and changing her diet. Today, she added, she does not enjoy discussing her transformation, which, she wrote, she only made because she found simple tasks to be physically exhausting. The conversations that revolve around her body bore her, she added, because she hated -- and still hates -- the process. However, she opened up about it in her newsletter to tee up an interview with "Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body" author Roxane Gay, which can be found in Rhimes' newsletter.

"These days, I feel like a chunky spy in a thinner world. Strangers tell fat jokes in front of me. Jokes not meant for me. But ... completely for the woman I used to be 150 pounds ago. The woman I could be again one day. The woman I will always be inside," Rhimes wrote. "Because being thinner doesnt make you a different person. It just makes you thinner."

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Swallowing a large pill with an inflatable balloon helps take up space in patients stomach which over time and with exercise and diet promotes weight loss.

Eric Wilson hopes a pill will get him get rid of what he calls his "dad bod."

He's referring to the 20-30 extra pounds he wants gone.

So today, he's swallowing a pill filled with a balloon meant to keep him feeling full, so he eats less.

"I've always kind of fallen off the bandwagon, if you will, so this is kind of more a little long term motivation for me," said Eric.

Doctor Sachin Kukreja says the entire procedure requires three balloons swallowed two weeks apart. The balloons are filled with nitrogen gas, and they stay in the stomach for six months.

"Here's the first balloon that we put in two weeks ago. And here's the second balloon that we put in today. After six months, we do an upper endoscopy where we put the patient in twilight anesthesia and drop the end of the scope, we pop the balloon and pull them out," said bariatric surgeon Dr. Sachin Kukreja.

The procedure is for someone considered moderately overweight.

Eric says he's already lost 10 pounds. He tells his friends that combined with diet and exercise, the balloons could be key to losing that dad bod."

The balloon system is not covered by insurance, costs between $6,000-$7,000 and should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise.

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Newswise Weight loss, as well as maintaining a healthy weight, is a challenge that can sometimes seem insurmountable. If you are struggling with your weight, you are not alone! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 70.7 percent of adults who are 20 years of age and older are considered to be overweight and/or obese. This is especially worrying because obesity can lead to a number of serious, and sometimes even fatal, health conditions.

Many people who are overweight or obese have tried a variety of different diets and exercise regimens, or even considered metabolic surgery. If these options are not working for you on your own, or are not right for you, there is good news! You now have the option of a medically managed, targeted, non-surgical method to help you to achieve weight loss and overall better healthmedical weight management, explains Melissa Bagloo, M.D., Director, Center for BariatricSurgery and Weight-Loss Management, The Valley Hospital.

Medical weight management combines dietary and lifestyle changes, exercise and medications that are Food and Drug Administration approved for weight loss. This is a wonderful option for individuals who do not qualify for, or are not interested in, surgical treatment for obesity. A patient may choose to see a physician, nutritionist or both depending on their preferred treatment path and individual weight and health goals.

Adds Dr. Bagloo, This approach allows you to take charge of your weight and your health, but also to have the reassurance that you are losing weight safely and under the guidance of healthcare professionals. An additional benefit is that you will have the support and expertise of your provider throughout your weight-loss journey."

You may be eligible for medically managed weight loss if:

If you are eligible for medically managed weight loss, you may be started on medication for weight loss after a detailed consultation in the physicians and/or nutritionists office. During your consultation, there will be a discussion of you past medical and surgical history, past treatment for weight loss and your personal weight-loss preferences.

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In February 2016, a homeowner was seriously injured after falling from a ladder while trimming branches from a tree in Frederick, Okla.

The man was using a chain saw to trim broken limbs from the trees around his home. One of the limbs he severed fell into his ladder, knocking it over and causing the man to fall 12 feet to the ground.

The man was discovered by a neighbor, lying face down in the yard beneath the tree. The badly bent ladder and chain saw were strewn on the ground nearby.

He was taken by helicopter to OU Medical Center due to the nature of his injuries.

This story is, unfortunately, not an isolated incident says Tchukki Andersen, Board Certified Master Arborist, Certified Tree Safety Professional and staff arborist for the Tree Care Industry Association. There are many stories in the news media each year depicting the sad details of homeowners getting severely injured or killed by attempting to manage large tree limbs on their own.

Tree work, while appearing fairly straightforward and simple, is actually extremely complicated and technical. There is so much to understand about removing live or hanging tree branches, and it is not at all like cutting up firewood on the ground with a chain saw.

Qualified tree professionals are trained to look for and take special precautions against:

Trees or branches with decay, cracks or unbalanced weight

Working near overhead electrical wires and other conductors

Preventing falls from trees they are working in

Removing portions of or entire trees without causing bodily harm or property damage

Do-it-yourself homeowners have been hurt trying to cut their own trees in the following manners:

Extension Ladders

If your ladder is too short to reach the branch, do not make the mistake of setting it on something such as on overturned garbage can to get the reach you need.

Get a sturdy ladder that will reach at least 5 feet beyond the branch you lean it on.

When a large branch is cut from a tree, the loss of the weight will cause the rest of the limb to suddenly lurch up.

Many unaware homeowners have been severely injured, some fatally, when the ladder they are standing on falls out from under the branch they are cutting.

The biggest danger is taking too big or too unwieldy of a piece at one time. Cut the limb in small pieces.

Improper Tools

Are you going to borrow your brother-in-laws chain saw?

When was the last time that tool was properly sharpened or maintained?

A dull chain forces you to use too much pressure, causing you to lose control. This can lead to many problems, most of them leading to the hospital for emergency treatment of deep lacerations to your body.

Andersen notes, Use properly maintained equipment and the right size saw for the job.

Lack of knowledge

It cant be done with just one cut. This is where those lacking experience in cutting live limbs from trees get hurt almost every time.

Trees are mechanically complex organisms that need to be cut in a certain way to remove pieces of them safely.

Cutting off a large section of limb to save time will usually cause the branch to fall before the cut is finished. The cut end will often tear into the branch all the way back to the trunk.

This action can cause damage to the tree (and to you) as it swings out of control, usually onto the ladder you are standing on or the person holding the ladder.

Therefore, it is always recommended to remove a large limb in sections.

If you are at all uncertain about what could happen by attempting your own tree work, contact a qualified tree care professional.

Find a Professional

A professional arborist can assess your landscape and work with you to determine the best care for your trees.

Contact the Tree Care Industry Association, a public and professional resource on trees and arboriculture since 1938.

TCIA has more than 2,300 member tree care firms and affiliated companies who recognize stringent safety and performance standards and who are required to carry liability insurance.

TCIA also has the nations only Accreditation program that helps consumers find tree care companies that have been inspected and accredited based on: adherence to industry standards for quality and safety; maintenance of trained, professional staff; and dedication to ethics and quality in business practices. For more, visit http://www.tcia.org or http://www.treecaretips.org.

An easy way to find a tree care service provider in your area is to use the Locate Your Local TCIA Member Companies program by calling 1-800-733-2622 or by doing a ZIP Code search on http://www.treecaretips.org.

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There are different types of Pilates, including mat-based workouts, which can incorporate weights, and reformer Pilates using a machine. Whichever style you choose, if weight loss is your aim you will need to take a balanced approached.

The end result isnt bulky muscles, but a streamlined look, says Robinson. You will still need to do some cardiovascular work for your heart and youll need to follow a balanced diet, but Pilates will ensure your body is toned from top-to-toe.

For those who dont want to hit a class straight away, here are seven Pilates-based exercises to try at-home from Robinsons book Pilates for Life.

Lie with your knees bent, feet hip-width apart and parallel. Have a folded towel under your head if needed. Your pelvis is level (neutral), your spine retains its natural curves. Take a few breaths, wide and full into the back and sides of your ribcage.

With the following exercises, you should use your core connection only as needed to control your alignment and movements.

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California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) is not convinced that Renan Barao can safely cut back down to 135 pounds, after the Brazilian was hospitalized a few years back trying to battle TJ Dillashaw in Sacramento.

See how that debacle unfolded here.

Instead, the former bantamweight titleholder will be required to fight Aljamain Sterling at a catchweight of 140 pounds, though a successful weight cut will open the door for future 135-pound fights in his Golden State return.

If and when that ever happens.

The last time we had to regulate Mr. Barao at 135, it didn't turn out so good," CSAC Executive Director Andy Foster told FloCombat. "Last time he was here, he didn't make the weight. I don't even know if that's an accurate statement. He didn't weigh in. That's probably a better statement. So we're going to 140, and I think that's a responsible course of action."

Barao jumped up to featherweight for a pair of fights, a loss to Jeremy Stephens followed by a win over Phillipe Nover, then felt confident enough to return to his old stomping grounds at 135 pounds.

Eventually.

Looks like the commission is making the weight cut easier for Barao, Sterling wrote on Instagram. Bantamweight, featherweight, or catchweight, it doesn't matter to me! Either way the commission isn't gonna stop me from putting this guy on his back and dropping some hellbows on his face!

UFC 214 takes place July 28 in Anaheim (see the developing fight card here).

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Twins Dillon and Cory Sasvari are identical in almost every way. Their laughs sound indistinguishable, their blood pressures match and even their pulse rates are the same. And, they both spent their entire lives overweight.

While playing football in high school kept their weight around 200 pounds, after graduation they just gained until they both weighed more than 400 pounds. They felt unhappy but didnt know what to do.

Looking at myself in the mirror ... I knew I needed to do something about it, Cory, 25, told TODAY.

Dillon, 25, also felt helpless and weighed 400 pounds at the time.

I didnt know what else to do, he told TODAY. I didnt have diabetes, but I was close to it.

That's when their grandmother, Leona Mesler, intervened.

She said Listen, you and your brother are the biggest I have ever seen you, Cory said. My family, they were concerned about my health I was always fatigued. I was depressed.

Mesler felt especially worried because the then 23-year-olds faced health problems. Both experienced high blood pressure and cholesterol. And Cory had gout that prevented him from moving some days.

Their entire lives Dillon and Cory were overweight. Finally, their grandmother intervened and urged them to lose weight for their health.

Mesler urged them to do something. She mentioned gastric bypass surgery and thought maybe it could help them.

They researched it and visited a doctor at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Magee-Womens Hospital, who told the twins they needed to lose 10 percent of their body weight before surgery. After meeting with a nutritionist, they had a better understanding of how to change their diets.

The first thing they did was cut soda.

I would drink two or three liters a day, Dillon said.

Simply cutting soft drinks helped tremendously.

Pre-op the weight actually fell off really quickly, said Cory who weighed 405 pounds at the time. I just stopped eating bad foods.

That meant the twins cut sugary cereals, chips, pizza and other processed foods. They noshed on vegetables, fruits, lean proteins and drank lots of water.

Before the surgeries, Dillon lost 50 pounds and Cory lost 70 pounds.

Dillon had his surgery first in April 2015 and Corys took place a week later in May.

Thats how we usually do it. Everything that I do, he does, Dillon said.

Since losing weight, the Sasvari twins feel happier and enjoy playing sports again.

Throughout their weight-loss journeys, the twins supported each other.

Luckily I had a brother who went through the same thing. We always like to compete, said Dillon.

They continue their healthy eating habits and have added exercise into their lives. Both play softball, football and hockey while lifting and running at the gym.

Surgery is not a cure all. It is just a tool to help, Dillon said.

Now, Dillon weighs 225 and Cory weighs 238. While they are happy with their weight, they both agreed they wouldn't mind losing more.

I would definitely like to get around 200 flat and start building muscle after that, said Cory. Dillon agreed hed also like to reach 200.

I dont want to be as big as I used to be, he said. "I like buying smaller clothes. I dont want to buy bigger clothes or go back to my old clothes." Today, the twins no longer need medications and feel confident.

Because I lost the weight, I am more out of my shell, Dillon said. I am more social now.

They provided tips to help people interested in losing weight.

Cory knew he had to lose weight for the doctors to perform surgery. He set a goal to lose 20 pounds. Because he focused on meeting the promise he made himself, he lost much more.

Create more goals and reach those goals, he said. Stay dedicated to what you are doing. Dont lose hope even though you will reach road blocks.

Sometimes Dillon and Cory slip into a pair of fat pants and marvel at how much smaller they are. It helps them remember how exhausting it was being overweight.

The difference is amazing and makes me want to keep going, Dillon said.

Since twins Dillon and Cory lost weight, about 175 and 167 pounds, respectively, the two can fit into one pair of pajama pants that one of them wore when they weighed more than 400 pounds.

While the twins had each others backs while they lost weight, they had loads of people encouraging them, which made it easier.

If you have negative people it is going to make you quit and gain the weight back, Cory said.

For more inspirational stories, check out our My Weight-Loss Journey page.

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Are you tired of trying hard to drop some pounds? Don't worry, adding these 7 things to your diet and lifestyle can help you lose weight more easily and quickly:

1. Grape fruit

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Including grape fruit in your diet is said to help in weight loss according to a research. The fruit is a good source of Vitamin C, antioxidant and it also got an enzyme called AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) which improves body's metabolism rate.

2. Green tea

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Green tea contains copious amounts of catechins- a type of antioxidants which triggers fat burning in the body.

3. Water

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Drinking water in abundance is really good and important for you. It helps to flush out the toxins and maintain body's metabolism rate. Water is also crucial to prevent constipation and improve the bowel movement.

4. Fibrous and protein-rich food

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Make sure you have more fibrous and protein-rich food, preferably homemade, to control the amount of fat content in your daily intake. Fibrous foods like beans, lentils, cruciferous vegetables, sprouts, etc help in managing blood sugar, improve bowel movement and deplete cholesterol levels.

5. Healthy herbs

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Some herbs are known to aid weight loss, like cinnamon, dandelion, turmeric, pepper and cayenne. Including them in your diet will be of great benefit.

6. Detox every few days

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Include vegetable juices, hot water and lemon and soups made using organic vegetables in your diet to rid of toxins. Cleansing your body increases the pace of weight loss.

7. Music plays a major role while working out

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Did you know that the music you listen to while exercising plays an important role? It has been scientifically proved that working out while listening to upbeat music motivates you to work harder. Hence, select the songs in your play list wisely to lose weight more effectively.

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HOLLY Willoughby looked shocked today as she overheard Nadia Sawalha make a comment about her weight loss.

The 36-year-old telly favourite was presenting This Morning when she and co-host Phillip Schofield linked over to the Loose Women studio however the panel seemingly didnt know they were already live.

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As they laughed among themselves Nadia was heard exclaiming: Holly Willoughbys disappearing!

Both presenters looked stunned by Nadias on-air remark, with Phillip shouting at them, Cue, cue! as Holly stood there speechless and looking upset.

Ruth Langsford quickly tried to cover up this morning, telling them: You caught us by surprise there. We were talking about incontinence Phil!

And as her co-host continued to joke with the Loose Women, Holly stood silently and looked clearly concerned by Nadias slip, while Nadia was seen looking nervously off set.

Holly managed to regain her composure quickly and went back to her usual self, laughing at Phillips joke, but no doubt the remark will sting after she had been subject to many online comments about her weight.

Yesterday fans asked on her social media how she had lost weight so quickly and even moaned that she was losing her Willoughboobies.

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Posting next to her recent snaps, admiring fans wrote Wish I knew how to lose that much weight so quickly, Always beautiful, Looking slender! and How is @hollywilloughby so naturally beautiful?.

But others were more forlorn about what they saw as the loss of Hollys Willoughboobies, with one leaving the cheeky comment: #WhereHaveHollysBoobsGone.

Another crestfallen fan added No more boobies :-(.

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The Debrief: Are we policing them our ourselves?

In some not so newsworthy news: presenter Holly Willoughby has lost some weight. At least, thats what the panel on Loose Women were gossiping about yesterday, unaware they were already on air. 'Holly Willoughbys disappearing!' Loose Womens Nadia Sawalha was heard exclaiming, while a shocked Holly looked on.

Social media users have also been expressing their thoughts on Hollys supposed weight loss, writing things like: Wish I knew how to lose that much weight so quickly and #WhereHaveHollysBoobsGone.

Its sadly not the first, nor the last time someone has expressed their opinion on someone elses physical appearance. When theres a noticeable change in a celebritys weight, especially when said celebrity is a woman, people talk about it.

If they lose weight, everyone wonders how and why, if they gain weight, everyone wonders if theyre pregnant or sick or depressed. The positive and negative connotations involved with this are a whole mine-field in themselves but also why is this any of our business? We saw the same thing recently when Rihanna, who has apparently gained some weight as of late, was re-nicknamed Thickanna. After the initial is she pregnant speculation most of the internet seemed happy with her new appearance - bar a sports writer who worried shed make being fat a trend and encourage all the hot girls to gain weight - UM WHAT!? (He subsequently lost his job so yes there is good in the world.)

Elsewhere on the interwebs came hundreds of thousands of heart eye emojis. Perhaps some departure from the usual reaction to famous women gaining weight but wait hold up why is this our business again? The fact that we place so much emphasis on womens appearances as important and valuable is detrimental, no matter whether that judgement is coloured as criticism or praise.

Thing is, it kind of feels like were basing our own worth, and forming our own judgements on appearance through that same sphere. Because if Rihanna gains weight it means its okay if I gain a little weight too, right? The internet seems to think so, with tweets like: "Rihanna's getting thick. I feel so much better about my thighs. You go gerl [sic] #Thickanna.

And while its important to have all sorts of definitions and examples of beauty, and we can rejoice that weve come quite some way to having broader definitions of that, perhaps what would be even better would be to not place so much emphasis and importance on outer appearance.

Its important to remember that our bodies are likely to grow and change multiple times over the course of our lives. That there are tons and tons of factors that play a role in the appearance of our bodies, lives and minds and that actually whats most important is that were living healthy, happy and fulfilling lives. The truth of that will, and often is, reflected in a healthy and happy appearance.

Because the thing is, not only is looking at pictures of someones shrinking or expanding ass and trying to judge them or ourselves accordingly a waste of time, but it actually wont get us any closer to achieving that. Ever.

The fact is, we just dont need bigger boobs (or a flatter stomach, or a bigger ass, or a more Instagram face.)

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