With summer and summer apparel coming, many people will take to their bathroom scales to see what havoc winter hath wrought. Of course, people like to look trim for cosmetic reasons, but NEWS FLASH: being overweight is far more importantly associated with increased morbidity (illness, disease) and mortality (death).

To put an individuals weight into better perspective, we doctors often measure a body mass index (BMI), which is body weight in kilograms divided by the square of a persons height in meters. A normal BMI is considered to be 18.5 to 24.9; 25.0 to 29.9 is overweight; 30.0 to 34.9 is obese, and anything higher than that is really obese.

BMI is not a perfect measurement because it cant tell the difference between lean body mass (muscle) and fat, i.e., a kilogram is a kilogram is a kilogram. But if you graph body mass index and mortality, the result looks like a half-pipe in a snowboarding competition: mortality rises sharply as weight rises, until we get flung into the afterlife attempting a tricky half-cab quadruple backflip.

In 2013, a study came out that seemed to shred this half-pipe BMI/mortality graph. It appeared that people with BMIs in the overweight range were actually healthier than those in the normal range, and that those in the mildest obese category did just as well as those with a normal BMI.

You dont have to drink beer to get this 'beer belly,' and this kind of fat seems to be far more unhealthy than the fat deposited just beneath the skin.

For public health officials, this was the equivalent of a study showing that light smokers were healthier than non-smokers. What!?! The results didnt make sense, and it didnt take long for experts to point out potential reasons why: smoking bucks the trend by lowering BMI but increasing mortality; and unintentional weight loss is typically a sign of ill health. Indeed, mortality rises for those with low BMIs.

A new study that came out earlier this month in Annals of Internal Medicine tried to clarify whether the BMI/mortality curve is indeed a clean half-pipe, or as the 2013 study suggested, one with a few moguls in it.

Researchers looked at data from three studies that followed over 200,000 nurses and doctors for 16 years. They used the participants maximum BMI over the entire study period, and for most of them, that was their most recent BMI. (Yes, we get bigger as we go.) But for some people, this was not the case they had once been obese, a BMI of 32 perhaps, but had now fallen into the normal range with a BMI of 24.

That should be good news, but since most weight loss is unintentional and an indicator of looming or active disease, this was actually ominous: disease was pushing these people into the normal BMI category and skewing the mortality data. When taking this into account, the BMI mortality graph looked like the predictable half pipe: being overweight was modestly unhealthy, and being obese was very unhealthy a dangerous Backside Triple Cork 1620.

An accompanying editorial by Jean-Pierre Desprs, a Canadian expert on cardiometabolic risk factors, put this latest research into a sharper clinical perspective.

Desprs reemphasizes that body mass index is imperfect because it cannot tell the difference between lean body mass and fat, or where the fat is. And thats important because to humans, fat is like real estate: location matters.

So-called visceral fat is fat deposited in normally lean tissues such as the liver, heart or skeletal muscle, and perhaps most prominently in the drapery of tissue called the omentum that surrounds the intestines. You dont have to drink beer to get this beer belly, also called central obesity, and this kind of fat seems to be far more unhealthy than the fat deposited just beneath the skin.

Although being in the overweight category (a BMI of 25 to 29.9) only modestly increases mortality risk, the editorial points out that the overweight category also has the largest individual variation in both body composition and body fat distribution. Overweight people with central obesity, perhaps best measured by a waist-to-hip ratio, had more than modest risk. Conversely, those with excess weight, but no beer belly, were at less than modest risk.

In a 2015 paper in The Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Desprs argues that weight loss should not be the sole target. He pointed out that weight loss studies using calorie deprivation alone have shown few cardiovascular benefits, while studies that emphasized good nutrition (not just limiting calories, but offering healthier calories) showed improved outcomes.

He also noted the fat and fit phenomenon, where people who are abdominally obese but still very active have a markedly lower risk of heart disease than inactive individuals.

Desprs suggests six simple public health messages that might be more nuanced and helpful than the drop the weight, BMI-centric mantra.

One suggests placing less emphasis on calorie restriction and more on nutritional quality, and another suggests an improved focus on waist loss, not just weight loss.

Three of the six emphasize physical activity and fitness, and you can get some of that simply by trying to figure out where in the world you put your summer clothes.

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It sounds counterintuitive, but the fat found in coconut oil can actually help your body burn fat, says certified nutritionist and naturopathic physician Bruce Fife, author of The Coconut Oil Miracle and president of the Coconut Research Center. How? The saturated fat found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil is made of different fatty acids than other oils (think seed, canola, and avocado). These medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) take another route through the digestive system and end up competing with glucose to become the body's preferred energy source, according to Dr. Fife. When cells use MCTs instead of glucose for fuel, the body's metabolism is boosted for up to 24 hours, says Dr. Fife. That means you'll burn calories even when you're sitting at your desk, driving, or watching Netflix.

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But what about all the bad things you've heard about saturated fat? While the American Heart Association has long recommended a diet low in saturated fats to prevent heart disease, an editorial published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine last April seems to have shattered the myth that saturated fats clog arteries. In fact, a 2004 study that still holds true today found that, in postmenopausal women with coronary heart disease, a "greater intake of saturated fat was associated with less progression of atherosclerosis [plaque build-up in artery walls] whereas carbohydrate and polyunsaturated fat intake were associated with greater progression."

Women who have a high total cholesterol (TC) to high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "the good cholesterol") ratioan indicator of high cardiovascular disease riskcan "replace refined carbohydrates with healthy high fat foods, such as coconut oil, to rapidly drop" that ratio, says Dr. Fife. He recommends using organic, unrefined, virgin coconut oil, which has the least amount of processing. However, if you can't stand that coconut taste or smell, opt for a refined versionbuying organic will ensure it was refined using steam, not chemicals.

Here are five ways to get started using coconut oil for weight loss:

Coconut oil satiates your hunger for longer periods of time compared to other fats. Just adding it to your breakfast, by stirring a spoonful into your coffee, for instance, "will keep you satisfied longer," says Dr. Fife. "You'll have less of a tendency want to snack between meals, and when the next meal comes around you won't be so starving you overeat."

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Introduce coconut oil to your diet by using it as a substitute for margarine, vegetable oil, and/or olive oil. Or simply eat a tablespoon at a time, increasing the amount until you feel satiated and are still losing weight without going over your calorie limit.

One way to kick-start weight loss and end yo-yo dieting is to trick your body into thinking it has enough fat already so it stops storing it. We need fat in our diets to lose excess weight and keep it off, according to Dr. Fife. Fats help build cell membranes, certain hormones, and connective tissues, among other things. Low-fat diets encourage the body to burn sugar for energy, but high-fat diets give it the energy and building materials it needs to begin building and repairing with fat instead of storing it.

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Liquid coconut oil can be added to salad dressing or homemade mayonnaise to help digestion and maximize nutrient uptake, says Fife.

When making white rice, adding a teaspoon of coconut oil to the boiling water for every half-cup of rice may reduce the number of calories your body takes in by 50 to 60 percent, according to research presented at the 2015 National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society. The trick is to let the coconut-oil water and rice simmer for 20 to 40 minutes, then refrigerate it for 12 hours.

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Astudy has concluded that our fundamental knowledge of salt is apparently totally off base and this news will make lovers of salty food quite hopeful.

According to an April 2017 study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, German scientists found that people who eat more salt are actually less thirsty than originally thought, although hungrier. They also discovered that the more salt mice consumed, the more calories they burned. In fact, these rodents needed to take in 25 percent more foodjust to maintain their weight.

Jens Titze, the lead author, has been studying this topic since 1991, when he was a medical student in Berlin, according to a report from the New York Times. This investigation eventually led to examining the effect a high-sodium diet had on crew members from a Russian space program, as well as mice.

So should salt be considered the newest weight loss food?

Its hard to say based on limited data, Randy Wexler,M.D., an associate professorof family medicine at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, tells Yahoo Beauty. We do, at times, become surprised at what we thought we knew. However, this requires more evaluation to know if this is true.

Erin Palinski-Wade, author of Belly Fat Diet for Dummies, explains to Yahoo Beauty that according to the study findings, high sodium intake triggered an increasing production of glucocorticoid hormones to break down fat and muscle. And this does require energy, so it would indicate that calorie expenditure may increase with a high sodium diet, she says. However, increased appetite was also seen with elevated sodium intakes, so I would not recommend this strategy as a form of weight loss.

As for the currently understood role sodium plays in weight, Wexler states that at its most basic level, increased sodium causes water retention, which leads to weight gain. However, in general, the body reaches a steady state or if the salt load was temporary, then the individual will go through diuresis [urinate more], and weight will usually return to baseline, he continues. As for salt stimulating weight fluctuations through other mechanisms, it is conceivable but still not possible to say.

Palinski-Wade adds that further research may also conclude that high-sodium diets may not lead to weight gain. Yet in real-life settings, diets rich in sodium are usually this way due to an increased intake of processed foods, she explains. If you eat a diet high in sodium from fast foods, processed foods, excessive snacks, etc., you are most likely also taking in a diet rich in refined carbohydrates, saturated fats, and calories, which would cause weight gain regardless of your sodium intake.

Both experts also agree that salt regulation remains a complex issue.

For example, we know salt also causes changes in cardiac function and the pliability of blood vessels in a manner separate from water retention, which can impact cardiac function, says Wexler. Salt also plays a role in any number of body mechanisms, though it is not always clear. The bottom line is we are still learning much about salt and how it impacts the body, which can be said of many things about how the body works.

And Palinski-Wade points out that separate research suggests that some individuals are more sodium sensitive than others, which calls into question whether studies such as this current one apply to the general population or just a percentage of people.

As a nutrition professional, my ultimate goal is to have my weight loss clients focus on a nutrient-rich diet filled with vegetables, fruits, fiber, and whole grains, along with lean proteins and plant-based fats, Palinski-Wade concludes. Although sodium should be a focus, a well-rounded diet that is focused on whole foods over processed foods is, in my opinion, a more important focus.

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Weight Loss Many people welcome the idea of losing weight, but what they do not think is healthy. Weight loss is definitely a good thing; but after you change your diet to become a healthy system along with exercise, you should know that losing weight suddenly and without trying to lose it is a matter of concern. Weight loss is a symptom of a group. Various and various serious health diseases. It is necessary to diagnose the causes of loss of weights suddenly and quickly, the loss of weight loss of the person to look for the causes; because rapid and rapid weight loss is one of the most important symptoms of early detection of serious diseases, and thus one of the most important causes of treatment quickly and healing.

Weight loss occurs when the human body loses muscle mass, fluid and fat that accumulate. Regular diet helps to lose weight to a large extent, and a proportion of so-called rapid weight loss can be called a loss of about 5% of body mass within one year or Less below a special diet for this end. Causes of sudden weight loss Eating Disorders The human body is compatible with what it takes. When a diet is balanced, weight becomes more balanced and consistent with height. When you stop eating, it is normal to lose weight. This condition is very common among people with disorders. In eating, especially the case of anorexia or bulimia. Anorexia nervosa is defined as a mental disorder in which a person suffers from a severe fear of being overweight, reduces the amount of food to live on a little, and thus becomes very thin. On the other hand, neuropathic neuropathy occurs when a person persists in his singing towards food and later persists In stressful and stressful exercises to control weight gain, these disorders and fluctuations in the bodys supply of food are one of the causes of sudden weight loss. This condition must be treated quickly before it threatens life. Anorexia is a common condition among teenage girls in particular. Psychological problems Some rapid weight loss cases are attributed to mental health problems, including stress and anxiety, and in the new world where multiple forms of interpersonal relationships increase the chances of being exposed to anxiety from work-related situations and personal life problems; some people fail to get out of some situations These situations lead to anxiety and thus expose their bodies to illogical disorders such as rapid and rapid weight loss.

This is accompanied by rapid breathing, dizziness, some chest pains and possibly shortness of breath. Regardless of stress and anxiety, the causes of weight loss can be one of the consequences of a persons depression, when a person feels sad and anxious at all times and this is due to some psychological, genetic or environmental factors. Often when a person suffers from depression, he suffers from loss of appetite, and may sometimes suffer from some problems in the digestive system, which may cause loss of weight suddenly and quickly. Cancer Some life-threatening diseases can be one of the causes of sudden weight loss, such as blood, pancreas, lung, and other types. Rapid weight loss is a common symptom. Cancer tumors increase metabolism and metabolism, causing the body to burn more calories. Thermal and faster, this leads to weight loss. Chronic diarrhea Diarrhea is one of the reasons that lead to weight loss and is a result of gastrointestinal disorders. There is no such thing as low food or low blood pressure. Diarrhea can be treated with antibiotics, but people who have diarrhea for more than four years Weeks get a sharp drop in their weight. Diabetes In diabetes, the body is unable to produce enough insulin, so it will not be able to analyze glucose, and will not be enough energy to the cells of the body, leaving glucose in the bloodstream, causing the loss of weight and significantly, and this is accompanied by symptoms Others show diabetes. Apart from previous causes, weight loss can be the result of some other diseases; such as hyperthyroidism, arthritis, GERD, tuberculosis, kidney failure, lung problems, AIDS, drug abuse, Nutrition, Parkinsons disease, or bowel obstruction, and age is an important factor. Treatment of sudden weight loss The appropriate treatment depends on the diagnosis of the reasons. Therefore, the person who is losing weight should see the doctor to diagnose his condition and then find out the reasons for the problem. This is done by conducting the necessary tests to find out the causes and then treating the sudden weight loss, A balanced diet, exercise some regular exercise, and undergo a recuperation period.

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There are so many benefits that come with exercise and healthy eating, and not all revolve around changing your body shape.

It is also a great way to improve your mental health.

Over the past four weeks I have embarked on this #2stone in #10weeks challenge, I have been training four or five days a week and sticking fairly rigidly to a healthy diet of natural foods.

I have lost almost a stone in weight and my clothes are starting to fit better.

But while the physical benefits of this challenge have been encouraging, I have also noticed my mood and overall well-being have improved.

There have been subtle changes over the past four weeks, but I have more energy to get about my daily life without too much stress.

I wake up feeling fresh in the morning and I have more energy to play with my two kids Hannah and Alex around the house and at the park.

I even joined my wife on a 5k run at the weekend, whereas before this challenge my Sundays were generally spent nursing a hangover and feeling 'the fear' of another Monday morning approaching.

Dare I say it, but I am less irritable and impatient, although my wife may disagree.

You have probably heard that expression that 'you are what you eat' and that 'food is fuel'. And as clichd as it sounds, it is true.

If you consume large quantities of junk food and processed meals, you will understandably feel lethargic and rundown.

And not just in body, but in mind.

Last week was Mental Health Awareness week, and it was great to see so many people get behind the wonderful initiative, including so many of our own sports people including boxers Conrad Cummings and Steven Ward.

The theme was 'Surviving or Thriving?', with one of the questions being why so many of us are 'not thriving'.

I can only speak for myself, but I know that I didn't do myself any favours with the lifestyle I was leading.

Poor nutrition and alcohol were contributing to my lethargy and overall mood. I realised the positive changes during this challenge after I started eating healthy food ditched the beer.

As for the challenge itself, we are now four weeks down and the weight continues to fall.

I dropped another 2lbs this week, which means I have lost a total of 13lbs 1/4oz.

The next target is to break past that 13st barrier.

STAYING MOBILE

It's important to work in mobility exercises into your routine.

That doesn't mean just stretching, it's also a good idea to foam roll or get sports massage to loosen out tight tissues that will give you a better range of movement and allow to to train a lot more efficiently.

HOW TO AVOID PLATEAUS!

'Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results' - Albert Einstein.

This week we progressed on Gareth's session by adding weight to his exercises, we are looking for some sort of progression in every session.

Our body is a complex machine and quickly adapts to a training stimulus if you keep doing the same thing over and over again in training.

After a while you won't be getting the same benefits you did when you started the routine.

There are many variables we can change to keep the body guessing and keep progress going.

Volume: The amount of reps you do in a session .

Load: The amount of weight you move in a session.

Intensity: The amount of rest you take between sets.

Density: The amount of reps you do in a given time frame.

Frequency: The amount of times per week we train .

Here's an example of how you can change your training up to avoid plateaus.

Let's say I start by having Gareth bench press 60kg for 5 sets of 10 reps, resting 90 seconds between sets. The total volume of the session is 50 reps and the total load is 3000kg.

Now, if I change the workout and have Gareth bench press 70kg for 10 sets of 5 reps, resting 2 mins between sets, the total volume of the session is still 50 reps but the load is 3500kg.

Now, say I get Gareth bench pressing 80kg for 5 sets of 5 reps, resting 3 mins between sets twice per week, the total volume for the week is still 50 reps. The frequency has gone up because we are now training the lift twice per week and the load is now 4000kg.

These are just a few examples of how I change my clients' routines up to keep progress going and avoid plateaus.

Give it a go and start making some new gains.

James Higgins is a 27-year-old personal trainer from Belfast, with over seven years working in the fitness industry.

James is a former MMA fighter with 10 years' experience in martial arts and boxing. He is also the head strength and conditioning coach for Immanuel Boxing Club, an emerging professional boxing gym in Belfast which trains some of the city's top professional prospects.

Working with a wide range of clients from professional athlete's to people wanting to lose weight. James will be giving weekly fitness tips on the Belfast Live page as he guides Belfast Live sports reporter Gareth Fullerton on his quest to get 'Fit at 40' and before the summer.

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A DAD has knocked back a daily drink in order to beat the bulge, but be warned its pretty bizarre.

While most of us reach for a cup of coffee in the morning, Dave Murphy swigs a glass of his own urine before bathing in it.

For the last six years, the 54-year-old from Essex has been drinking his own wee.

The former computer programmer reckons that his urine is the elixir responsible for his astonishing 8st weight loss, youthful looks and tip-top health.

Dave who went from 20st to 12st after drinking his own wee also believes that the practice of urine therapy could be a means of solving the world food shortage and slashing people's grocery bills.

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In fact most days Dave survives on little else besides one grapefruit and two glasses of his own urine.

His only indulgence is a small portion of chips from his local chippy three times per week.

Dave, who has a 25-year-old daughter and 21-year-old son, explained: "After drinking my urine, I feel healthier and fitter than I've ever done before and I've lost 8st in weight.

"Additionally, I don't need much money to survive anymore. Because of all the wee I drink, I don't need to eat very much food at all.

"As humans, we don't actually have to consume that much. Urine can help us reduce what we need to eat - as it contains everything humans require.

"Most people think your wee is a waste product but it's not. It's actually cleaner than water."

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Back in 2012, Dave went on a urine fast for 30 days in which he consumed nothing else but his own pee.

The dad-of-two also uses his urine to moisturise his face and wash in and he maintains that wee is the ultimate anti-ageing product.

Dave continued: "Wee is a snapshot of exactly what your body needs but happens to have too much of at that particular moment.

It really wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be

"For example, if you have an infection then your urine will have the antibodies to fight it. It boosts your immune system and has even cured my life-long asthma.

"Urine therapy is not just about drinking it, you can also wash in it and moisturise with it. It's the ultimate anti-ageing skin product my lines and wrinkles have disappeared since I began using my wee as a moisturiser.

"You can even use it to alleviate aches and pain and as an eye wash or a footbath.

"Urine is a cure-for-all. If people could just change their mentality and preconceptions about this therapy, then anyone can feel the huge benefits."

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Dave began his unique practice back in May 2011 after he attending a talk about urine therapy.

At the time, Dave was clinically overweight at a whopping 20st and he suffered from poor health, including life-long asthma.

He said: "Six years ago, I was seriously overweight and very sick, taking regular steroids for my asthma.

"Having worked as a computer programmer in New York City, my diet was terrible. I would snack on chocolate all day and eat out for lunch and dinner.

"When I jokingly wandered in to a talk about urine therapy at a festival with my mates, I was truly skeptical. But by the end of the talk, my friends and I came out saying that we got to try this out.

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The very next day, Dave gave it a try by downing a glass of his own urine twice-daily. Despite his open-minded attitude now, he admits he was initially apprehensive about consuming his own wee.

Dave said: "Initially, I was a bit cowardly and squeamish about drinking my own urine.

"The idea of ingesting warm pee was off-putting so I put it in the fridge so that it was ice-cold. And for the first few weeks, I would mix it with grapefruit juice.

"But eventually, I began drinking my urine straight-up and it really wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be.

"Within a matter of minutes of consuming my first glass of pee though, I felt the benefits. I had lots of energy and my bowel movements improved.

"During the course of the following year, my weight began to drop off."

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In June 2012, Dave took his unique habit to a new extreme and decided to embark on a urine fast.

Dave - who even authored a book on the subject called The Human Body Owners Workshop Manual said: "After a year of drinking my own urine, I started feeling a lot better and my blood pressure went back to normal.

"I really witnessed the benefits so a year later, I decided to do a urine fast - consuming nothing but my own wee for a month.

"During the course of those 30 days, my asthma was cured, my energy levels increased and I lost a ton of weight. People couldn't believe the transformation.

"I realised that I could survive on just urine indefinitely and two years later, I did a 'Breatharian' experiment where I survived on nothing but water for 60 days.

"I would love to do another urine fast and be filmed the whole time it so people can see that it's real. It's a genuine solution for the world food shortage - as well as weight loss.

"Through drinking my urine, I haven't been sick or gone to a doctor in six years. The advantages are huge I have even got my mum into drinking it now."

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DAVE'S DIET BEFORE

BREAKFAST: Ham, egg and swiss on a bagel and a caramel frappucino

LUNCH: Business lunch out e.g. sushi

DINNER: Eating out at restaurants e.g. pasta, meat and rice

SNACKS: Chocolate

DAVE'S URINE DIET NOW

BREAKFAST: Glass of urine followed by a bath in his own urine

LUNCH: Grapefruit

EARLY DINNER: Glass of urine

TREAT: Chips from the chippy two to three times per wee

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