It's safe to say Mama June is having a pretty good week. Her WEtv show, "Mama June: From Not to Hot," just got picked up for a second season, her 38th birthday is on Thursday, and people are paying attention to the stunning photo she shared last Thursday of herself in Little Black Dress.

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Fans have been following June Shannon's weight loss for years, ever since her first gastric sleeve procedure in 2015. Over the next two years she lost 300 pounds, and seems to have kept it off since debuting her size-four body in March.

As you may remember, Mama June went through several surgeries to start losing weight and then remove extra skin from her subsequent weight loss. She even went through a scary hospitalization due to complications from a surgery.

Now, June seems to be in a better place physically, and is proudly showing off her transformation. She previously told PEOPLE she was determined to keep the weight off. ""I can promise you I'm never going back to that size," she said. "I'm happy where I'm at."

Fans can continue to follow along with Mama June's attempts to live a healthy lifestyle and family drama next year. WEtv hasn't announced an official date for the second season, but it is slated for early 2018.

In a statement, WEtv President Marc Juris said that "After witnessing her epic transformation, it was absolutely clear that the story has just begun, and we are pleased to be continuing together on this journey."

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Janet Jackson is working hard to guarantee her upcoming tour will be "perfection," a source close to the Jackson family tells ET.

On Monday, the 51-year-old singer showed off her slim post-baby body on Twitter, sharing a pic of herself in rehearsals. Our source says Jackson's been rehearsing "almost 15, 16 hours" a day in preparation for her State of the World tour, which kicks off in Lafayette, Louisiana, on Sept. 7.

"It's a grueling schedule but she is up to the task," the source says. "She wants to blow the crowd away. She will be perfection like her brother, Michael. She's all about the showmanship."

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Clearly, Jackson is looking in shape since she gave birth to son Eissa in January.

"She has lost more than 65 pounds and has her pre-baby body back and then some," our source says. "It's possible that she could lose another 10 pounds before the start of the tour."

As for spending time back in Los Angeles after living in London, England -- where her estranged husband, Wissam Al Mana is based -- the source says Jackson is loving being closer to her family.

"She's happy to be back in the states in L.A. where she learned about music and performing with her brothers, and it was important for her to give this experience to her son," the source shares. "She wants baby Eissa to know her family."

Jackson hasn't been shy about being out and about in L.A. She and Eissa visited Kitross Kids, a children's store on Robertson Blvd., on Saturday, a second source tells ET. They played with colorful baby toys while in the store, and the source noted that the singer looked to be in incredible shape.

"Janet was in great spirits," the source says. "She was a very doting mother. She looked amazing. She's slimmed down and ready for her tour."

As for 7-month-old Eissa being on the road with Jackson, our original source says it won't be an issue.

"Eissa is an easy baby," the source says. "He'll be a great roadie!"

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Thankfully, Jackson and Al Mana appear to still be on good terms. In May, a source told ET that Al Mana sent his estranged wife a mix of over 100 roses and orchids for her birthday.

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She's one of the most notable Food Network chefs, so foodies are totally impressed by Rachael Ray's weight loss throughout the years. I mean, how can you cook for a living and somehow keep your figure in tip-top condition?!

The 48-year-old was in the best shape of her life during the early-mid 2000s, around the same time her show 30 Minute Meals was in its prime. And although she's gained a bit of her weight back today, she's still looking fabulous as ever! Watch the video below to see her weight loss progression over the years!

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Back in 2010, Rachael opened up about how recovering from vocal cord surgery at age 40 helped her to get back on track with her health. "I was on the elliptical one day and realized I was smiling. It hit me that I was actually happy to be doing this thing I had thought I hated," she said. "Exercising was helping me think better and be more focused. I wasnt losing my temper as quickly, and my mood was more even."

And while staying fit is important to Rachael, she's thankful that her husband, John Cusimano, is supportive no matter how she looks. "I always say Ill have time to be skinny when Im dead. And I think one of the reasons I got the heaviest Ive ever been (and I dont get on scales, so I cant even guess how big I actually got) was for the same reason that a lot of women fall off track," she began. "When you live with someone who loves you and supports you and tells you nice things, you dont have the awareness that you could stand to lose a few." It doesn't get more relatable than that!

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Whether you're trying to lose a little or a lot of weight, you'll find Noelle's story truly relatable and inspiring. She told POPSUGAR, "I have been obese most of my adult life. I became morbidly obese about four years ago." She realized she needed to make a change in June 2016 when she took her kids for a visit to the zoo, explaining, "they were forced to wait for me every 10 to 15 minutes due to back pain and being out of breath." She decided to face the scale, but when she stepped on it, the scale just read "error." She thought the scale needed new batteries, but Noelle recognized that in "reality I was past the weight limit." Noelle weighed in at 414 pounds and said she was basically just existing.

Noelle began her weight-loss journey in July 2016, and after one year, she has dropped just over half her bodyweight 207 pounds! Her current weight is 204, and now she feels like she's actually living. Noelle said, "I am loving life and so grateful that I chose to love myself. I have gained so much over the last year and couldn't be happier."

So what was her secret? No surgery, pills, or "slimming" body wraps. She followed Optavia, a medically designed program, which she learned about from her cousin, a health coach for the company, who was looking for motivated individuals who wanted to get healthy. Noelle jumped at the opportunity. Because she was so successful, Noelle decided to become an Optavia coach, too, saying, "I've decided to pay it forward and become a health coach. I want others to feel as incredible as I do. I have helped a lot of people transform their lives and love being able to give back."

Her meals and snacks consist of five premade Optavia Fuelings (oatmeal, cereal, cin swirl cake, ziti marinara, protein brownie, shakes, bars, etc.) and one lean and green meal that consists of a lean protein and veggie. For exercise, during the first six months Noelle went for walks, then she slowly started incorporating lifting weights to focus on toning.

As someone who has lost half her bodyweight, Noelle's tip for others on their own weight-loss journeys is to remember "progress, not perfection." Believe you can do it and be patient it's not going to happen overnight. Making small, achievable goals is key, too. She said, "If I focused on needing to lose 200-plus pounds I would have been easily discouraged and overwhelmed. I focused on getting to 399 and then set 20-pound goals for myself." And finally, Noelle says that even though she hit four plateaus, she stuck with the program because "whether the scale is moving or not, I am improving my health every day by making the right choices and moving my body. Remember to never give up what you want most for what you want today."

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Losing weight following a pregnancy can feel like a game of "who can snap back fastest?"This leads many women to rely on overly strict diets and workout routines to lose the weight as fast as possible. The pressure can be especially strong if you're a celeb with an "on-screen weight"to maintain in order to get back to work. Well, Katherine Heigl, who recently gave birth to her third child, is taking a different path to shed the baby weight, she shares in a post on her blog, titled"Baggage, My Postpartum Weight Loss Journey."

Heigl's story is familiar: She was frustrated at how much weight she gained during her pregnancy compared to other women. (This writer felt the same.) Like many women, Heigl lost much of the weight automatically (she lost about 30 pounds within 10 days of giving birth, she shares). But she found the remaining 20 pounds she gained during her pregnancy much more stubborn.

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Heigl explains that in order to tackle the remaining weight,she had to completely change her mindset to one of moderation and balance. "The years of deprivation, counting every single calorie, completely eliminating major food groups and setting unreasonable weight goals are over," she wrote.

"None of those things ever really worked for me and only fostered an unhealthy, resentful relationship with my body, an attitude that I do not want to pass on to my daughters."

Throughout the post, Heigl describes the steps she's taking to lose the weight gradually, without being hard on herself. Step one: Planning out low-calorie meals, without being overly restrictive. She shares that she uses EatingWell to help her plan wholesome, nutritious meals and to help her determine her daily calorie intake, especially while breastfeeding. Her current go-to: overnight oats and smoothies for breakfast and simple soups for lunch. (Here, more overnight oats recipes that will change your mornings forever.) She's also been saving time on meal planning and grocery shopping time by relying on food delivery service HelloFresh to make quick and easy low-cal dinners.

In terms of her fitness regimen, Heiglshares that she's been devoting "no less than threedays a week to exercise that suits my body type, like yoga and long hikes." ("I'm not into those high-impact cardio or weight training classes," she writes.) The other crucial component for her weight-loss success? Prioritizing sleep. Heigl shares that even with a 6-month-old, she's been managing to get in an impressive eight hours a night.

Overall though, Heigl's best weight-loss advice for fellow new moms is to start the day with positive mantras about your body and to cultivate gratitude, which can make weight loss less of a painstaking process, she says. (Try this mantra.) "The difference I've found in doing the work with a loving and positive attitude versus an anxious, frustrated, and negative one is that the weight really does seem to just fall away with less struggle," she wrote.

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Heigl's philosophy could be beneficial whether or not you've just given birth. Weight loss should never be a race, and beating yourself up in the process won't do you (or your body) any favors.

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Losing weight isnt easy, especially if you have a schedule like Nathan Morrisdoes.

As a founding member of the iconic R&B music group Boyz II Men, Morrisbusy careerincludes a residency at The Mirage in Las Vegas and a new album, Under the Street Light, debuting in the fall.

So, when Morris, 46, decided to lose weight, he knew hed have to seriously commit to a healthy lifestyle to stay on track.

It just struck me one day, he tells PEOPLE. Ive tried many times but was never able to keep the weight off until realized it couldnt just be a diet. I had to commit or quit as I say.

Morris completely changed how he ate and made fitness a must.

On Sept. 26, 2016, I started my workouts weighing 249 lbs., he says. I was able to get my overall weight down to 208 lbs. in fat loss and then was able to add 10 to 12 lbs. of muscle.

Morris recently took to Instagram to show off his body transformation, posting a photo of himself onstage lifting up his shirt to reveal six-pack abs. He also shared how he reached his goal, which included removing sugar, starches, dairy and most carbs from his diet.

I cut out all carbohydrates except the good ones, says Morris, who now opts for brown rice and yams. I stick to lots of green vegetables, good proteins, lots of water and a good supply of vitamins.

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To get that toned physique, Morris says: I stopped doing cardio for hours and instead replaced it with 15 to 20 sprint intervals walk for three minutes, sprint as fast as you can for 30 seconds to one and a half minutes. I do that off and on till I reach 15 or 20 minutes.Then I do some resistance training, either with weights or with the TRX straps.

As for his fitness philosophy? I focus not on how much weight or how many reps, but more on good form and slow speed lifting to create more time under tension. Thats what makes your muscle grow strong, says the musician. As my good friend [and Boyz II Men trainer] Tony Cress says, The more time you can keep the muscle under tension, the more you get out of the workout even if its on 6 reps instead of 12.'

And his body transformationhas helped keep his energy up during performances as well.

I feel great! he says. Like anyone, there are those days that you just dont want to get up and do it, but thats when it really counts. Thats your mind trying to trick you and once you get moving, it all goes away.

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Written by Kristen Schroeder, BSN-RN, CHES, Clinical Education Coordinator in the Community Outreach Department of Holy Cross Hospital

Currently, the number of children and teens diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is increasing.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states:

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

Diabetes means you have too much sugar (or glucose) in your blood. Your body changes most of the food you eat into glucose. The glucose then travels in your blood to all of the cells in your body. In turn, your pancreas makes a hormone called insulin to help the sugar move out of your blood and into yourcells. Your cells need this sugar to provide you with energy during the day. With Type 2 diabetes, your body cannot use the insulin produced correctly. Without insulin, your cells would not receive the sugar they need to function and the glucose levels in your blood begin to rise.

Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes in Children & Teens:

Unfortunately, most of the time children and teens often have no signs or symptoms of diabetes. However, it is still important to know that the common signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes are:

If you notice any of these signs or symptoms, it is important that the child or teen see their health care provider as soon as possible.

Risk Factors for Diabetes:

Children or teens may be at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, if they:

For children and teens, the number one risk factor for developing diabetes is being overweight or obese. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in five school-aged children has obesity and this number is expected to increase over time.

Importance of Preventing or Delaying the Onset of Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Teens:

Currently, there is no cure for diabetes. Once you are diagnosed with diabetes you will always have diabetes. Having diabetes can lead to other serious health problems, such as, blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, and even the loss of your toes, feet, or legs. Diabetes progresses more quickly in children and teens than adults. Children with type 2 diabetes develop signs and symptoms of complications at a much faster rate. According to Kenneth Copeland, MD and director of the childrensprogram at the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, type 2 diabetes, when it occurs in youth, is a very, very, very rapidly progressing and serious diseasefar worse than in the more typical 50-, 60-, or 70-year old person who develops diabetes.

For children and teens that develop type 2 diabetes, complicationsincluding heart disease and kidney disease set in early. According to Dr. Silva Arslanian, MD, a pediatric endocrinologist, By the time theyre in their thirties or forties they may have their first eventmaybe a heart attack or stroke or something of the sort only time will tell. Additionally, the TODAY researchershave found that when children or teens develop diabetes, they experience a 20 to 35% decline in the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas each year, which is three to four times more than that in adults.

Therefore, it is so important to work on preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes in children and teens that are at high risk of developing it.

Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Teens:

Children and teens may be able to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes for many years by making these small changeslosing weight, eating healthy, and getting active. Losing weight may seem hard for some individuals, but with proper instruction and support it is proven to make the biggest impact in preventing type 2 diabetes.

When it comes to eating healthy, it is important to:

When it comes to getting more active, it is important to:

Children and teens should be getting at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

Author: Kristen Schroeder, BSN-RN, CHES is a Clinical Education Coordinator in the Community Outreach Department of Holy Cross Hospital. She specializes in Diabetes Prevention and Diabetes Self-Management. She is also a Trained Lifestyle Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program. She holds a BS in Health Education and a second BS in Nursing.

The Childrens Services Council of Broward County is an independent taxing authority which was established by a public referendum on September 5, 2000, and reauthorized via referendum on November 4, 2014, which, through Public Act, Chapter 2000-461 of the laws of Florida, authorized the Council to levy up to 0.5 mills of property taxes. The role of the Council is to provide the leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance childrens lives and empower them to become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care. To learn more about programs and services the Childrens Services Council funds, please call (954) 377-1000.

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