Posted: August 28, 2020 at 12:58 pm
THIS Morning viewers raged at a professor who for giving "damaging" advice about how to lose weight.
Tim Spector claimed breakfast makes you gain weight and told viewers they should fast for 14 hours and avoid healthy snacks.
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He's written a book called Why everything you know about dieting is wrong to "correct the falsehoods" that have been pushed onto people for years.
Tim told viewers: "It's important people know the truth about what we're eating and correct the myths that face us every day when we go to the supermarket.
"I love breakfast, but for many people it actually makes them put on weight.
"About half the population would probably do very well if they skipped breakfast.
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"It's been told it's the most important meal of the day for the last 100 years by breakfast manufactorers. It simply isn't true.
"If you have the same amount of food broken down into two meals, not three, most people will be better off and healthier."
It enfuriated viewers, with one asking: "STOP WITH UNHEALTHY DAMAGING PIECES ABOUT FOOD. Please. Restrictive eating = breakfast is bad should not be glorified on television. Stop it."
Another said: "Utter rubbish. Send children to school hungry? It depends WHAT you eat for breakfast (as well as other meals)."
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Someone else said: "Hi @thismorning, me again. You've currently got an apparently qualified doctor on your show saying that "half the nation could do with skipping breakfast to lose some weight".
"Do you know how dangerous this advice is? Please stop broadcasting this harmful rubbish #ThisMorning."
Tim also discussed the idea of "restrictive time eating" to "give your gut a rest".
He encouraged people not to eat for 14 hours.
"This goes against what the food companies want," said Tim.
"They want us to eat all of the time, but the scientific evidence shows the opposite it true.
"We should be compressing our eating time, so starting later and finishing earlier."
Tim went on to describe calorie counting as "the biggest oversell in history".
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"No calorie-controlled diets have ever worked long-term," he claimed.
"You can't measure it accurately.
"Calories in doesn't equal calories out. It doesn't add up."
Ruth Langsford argued that the less calories consumed will help to lose weight.
Tim added: "The idea that women only have 2,000 calories is complete nonsense. Everyone is different and unique.
"Chips have more calories than spinach, but choosing different foods because of calories is nonsense.
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"If we eat better and at the right time then we can all be much healthier and lose weight."
Tim added that there are more obese people now because of "continual snacking", adding: "You should wait, like in southern Europe, for main meals and eat those properly."
Another viewer said: "So what do you expect us to eat dust."
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One added: "If you listened to every expert on food, you just wouldnt eat anything at all because it all seems wrong/poisonous/fattening."
Someone else said: "Sorry, but this man is talking utter nonsense. Consuming too many calories lead to fat gain.
"Consuming fewer calories lead to fat loss. It is very much to do with calories in vs calories out. Yes, fat loss is that simple. #ThisMorning."
Posted: August 25, 2020 at 2:59 pm
Many weight loss diets claim that eating lower quantities can help you lose weight fast. But, this can actually lead to potential adverse health effects because you are not eating enough quantities of food that is needed to support the basic functions of your body.Unlike many other weight loss diets that deprive you of food, the volumetrics diet emphasises on eating more nutrient-dense foods while still losing weight. Yes, you've read that right- you could eat a lot and still lose weight.
The volumetrics diet is an eating plan that promotes weight loss by eating more foods that are high in fibre, water and low in calories such as fruits, vegetables and soups that will keep you feeling full. The volumetrics diet is based on a book by Dr.Barbara Rolls, a nutrition researcher at Pennsylvania State University. She co-authored the book based on her research.
In her first book, Volumetrics: Feel Full on Fewer Calories, she suggests limiting high-calorie foods and eating various nutrient-dense foods that will keep you satiated with fewer calories.
Her second book, The Volumetrics Eating Plan is a lifestyle guide and cookbook that follows the same principle - eating a lot of low calorie, nutrient-dense foods to lose weight.
The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet is another book that provides new information, recipes and additional tips and tools for readers who want to follow this diet.
The volumetrics diet works by limiting high-calorie foods and eating more nutrient-dense foods which are low in calories that will keep you feeling full for longer so that you don't have any hunger pangs often. This diet focuses on healthy eating patterns rather than restricting any foods.
You also need to exercise for 30-60 minutes every day if you are following the volumetrics diet.
In the volumetrics diet, foods are divided into four categories based on their calorie density:
Category one (very low calorie density) - This category consists of foods that are very low-density such as fruits, non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, tomato and mushroom, non-fat milk and broth-based soups.
Category two (low calorie density) - This includes eating reasonable portions of whole grains, legumes, lean protein and low-fat dairy.
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Category three (medium calorie density) - This includes eating small portion of foods like desserts, bread, cheese, ice-cream, high-fat meat, etc.
Category four (high calorie density) - In this category foods are eaten occasionally, which includes nuts, oil, butter, fried foods, cookies and candy.
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Very few research studies have shown the association of volumetrics diet with weight loss.
According to a study, low calorie density foods such as fruits and vegetables contain a lot of water which when eaten in large quantities can aid in managing weight because the water content in these foods will keep you feeling full for longer [3].
Another study published in the journal Eating Behaviours showed that eating a diet low in calorie density that includes foods such as vegetables and whole grains may help in weight management [4].
As per another study, consumption of foods with low calorie density has been linked to an increase in weight loss in obese people [5].
Another study showed that overweight and obese women who consumed low calorie density foods increased feelings of fullness and decreased hunger, which contributed to losing weight [6].
Nutritional foods that are low in calories are high in fibre and other essential nutrients which will provide your body with essential vitamins and minerals and may prevent nutritional deficiencies. As mentioned earlier, along with healthy eating the diet also encourages physical activity which can help boost your weight loss efforts [7].
Also, when you are following the volumetrics diet, you have to limit the consumption of processed foods as they are high in calories and they lack essential nutrients. And studies have shown that eating processed foods can increase the risk of obesity, heart disease and several other health problems [8] [9].
However, there are few drawbacks to the volumetrics diet as well. It requires a lot of time and energy when it comes to planning and preparing meals at home and calculating your meals calorie density as suggested in the book. People with a busy lifestyle may find it difficult to follow this diet.
Also, this diet restricts foods high in healthy fats such as nuts and oils. These foods contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which are beneficial for your body [10] [11].
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The volumetrics diet can work for people who are looking for long term sustainable weight loss plan. Also, this diet doesn't restrict any foods; it suggests eating high calorie foods in smaller portions, so it can be considered a good option for people who are trying to lose weight. However, before you start following this weight loss diet, it is recommended to consult your doctor first.
Fresh fruits like apples, oranges, bananas, peaches, berries and pears. Fresh non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, tomato, carrot and kale. Broth-based soups like chicken soup, vegetable soup and lentil soup. Non-fat dairy products. Black coffee Unsweetened tea Foods that can be eaten in moderation are whole grains, legumes, starchy veggies and lean protein.
High-fat meat Refined carbohydrates like white rice, white bread and white pasta Full-fat dairy products Nuts Oils Processed foods
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Common FAQs
Q. When was the volumetrics diet created?
A. Dr. Barbara Rolls, a nutrition researcher at Pennsylvania State University developed the volumetrics diet based on her research. She co-authored the first book Volumetrics: Feel Full on Fewer Calories, which was published in 2000.
Q. What can you eat on the volumetrics diet?
A. Apples, oranges, bananas, peaches, berries, pears, broccoli, tomato, carrot, kale, chicken soup, vegetable soup and lentil soup.
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Posted: May 26, 2020 at 5:45 pm
Last month, Katie Maloney-Schwartz revealed that she "lost a little over 20 pounds"with help from a nutritionist who shared "a wealth of knowledge on what kind of foods to be eating." Now, as the Vanderpump Rules star is detailing the exact daily meal plan she follows, she is making it clear that her new food choices are far from a temporary diet.
"I think dieting is not sustainable and its very short term and just sets you up for failure," Katie explained to HollywoodLife."So, now I just feel like I just know how to like eat for my body and metabolism."
For Katie, that means starting her day with eggs whipped up by her husband,Tom Schwartz.I usually make her a partial egg white omelet with avocado and feta cheese, a little hot sauce," Tom said."Its these little things, I feel like they add up. We dont do top and bottom bun or top and bottom bread.
Some, some healthy fats in there as well," Katie continued. "Some greens, probably.Then Ill have some tea or coffee."
Becauseshe's "not a huge snacker," eating between meals didn't initially come easily for Katie. "That was the hardest part of it all," she said."Just training myself to eat more frequently than I normally would."
Now, "for snacks its always fruits or a little bite of nuts and cheese or something," Katie told HollywoodLife.Theres fruits like apples, or a little bit of banana. Because even though those are carbs themselves, I like those. My favorites are berries. And then some little handful of some nuts or some nut butter. I always use some nut butters."
When it's time for lunch, Katie turns to the place she describedas"where the Kardashians get their salads," Health Nut in Woodland Hills."Ive fallen in love with that place," she said. "They have these massive giant protein salads with roasted chicken, sunflower seeds and cucumbers and carrots and lettuce and tomatoes and they have this really nice house dressing they put on it.
For dinner, Katie explained,the couple will "make chicken with green beans or broccoli, or something just nice and easy on the side.
While Katie said she and Tom are pretty disciplined eaters," staying home amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has presented some challenges. "I will say, during quarantine, it is especially hard to just not let loose and just completely fall apart and eat a whole pizza and then order some spicy chicken," Katie explained. "And listen, some days we do fall apart. But overall, it's well balanced and we eat healthy."
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Posted: May 22, 2020 at 11:46 pm
ADELE is keeping up her "seven stone" weight loss as she heads for a workout in Los Angeles.
The 32-year-old shocked the world when she unveiled her incredible new look earlier this month.
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Fans have been desperate to find out how she's achieved the dramatic body transformation, but it's clear she's sticking to a healthy lifestyle as she was seen driving to do some exercise.
She's said to have also got help from a celebrity chef and fitness trainer suggested by pals Lady Gaga and Cameron Diaz.
Harley Pasternak - who is based in LA - has looked after a host of A-list clients including Ariana Grande and Megan Fox.
He currently stars on Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian on E! and recommends a 35-minute strength training session five times a week.
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It's believed superstar singer Adele hired the trainer and went on to overhaul her diet and dropped to just 1,000 calories a day.
It has also been rumoured she followed the Sirtfood diet, which would include three green juices and one meal a day for three days a week and then 1,200 calories a day for four days a week.
After Adele floored fans with her incredible transformation, many were furious at those complimenting her slimmer figure claiming it was "fat-phobic".
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Her former UK trainer Pete Geracimo defended the pop star on Instagram, writing: "As Adele's former London-based personal trainer, it's disheartening to read negative commentary and fat-phobic accusations questioning the genuineness of her amazing weight loss.
"In my personal experience of working with her through many highs and lows, she always marched to the beat of her own drum on her own terms.
"When Adele and I started our journey together, it was never about getting super skinny. It was about getting her healthy. Especially post pregnancy and post surgery.
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Adele - who now lives in Los Angeles - split from her husband Simon Konecki in April 2019.
Pete added the singer has gone through "tough personal changes" that have inspired her dramatic weight loss.
" It's only natural that with change comes a new sense of self and wanting to be your best possible version," he said.
"She embraced better eating habits and committed to her fitness and 'is sweating!' I could not be prouder or happier for her!
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Posted: May 19, 2020 at 12:42 pm
Experts urge complete re-evaluation of current measures to secure, detect and resolve identity fraud
The 2020 Identity Fraud Report, released by Javelin Strategy & Research, reveals financial institutions methods to identify and respond to fraud are no match for criminals high-tech schemes to hijack consumer accounts. Fraud losses grew 15 percent in 2019 to $16.9 billion even as instances of fraud fell from 14.4 million in 2018 to 13 million in 2019, which resulted in consumers facing $3.5 million in out-of-pocket costs last year as criminals shifted their focus from card fraud to opening and taking over accounts.
"These findings should be a wake-up call for financial institutions, the payments industry, businesses and consumers across America," said Krista Tedder, Head of Fraud with Javelin Strategy & Research. "The data is proof of what weve long known the full weight of identity fraud lies not only in counterfeit credit cards and magnetic stripes but in full account takeover and new account fraud. Now its time to elevate our understanding of what security, detection and resolution really mean."
The study found account takeovers identity theft where a criminal gains unauthorized access to an online account belonging to somebody else are trending at the highest loss rate, up a staggering 72 percent over prior year. This is due in large part to technological advancements that have made it easier for criminals to manipulate and socially engineer information, while making it harder to detect account takeovers without additional security infrastructure. And criminals work quickly 40 percent of all fraudulent activity associated with an account takeover occurs within a day.
"Weve learned that scammers are very shrewd and adept at capitalizing on current events and new platforms, including peer-to-peer payment apps," said Kathy Stokes, AARP Director of Fraud Prevention Programs. "Using these payment apps for anything other than sending money to someone you know presents significant fraud risk for both consumers and financial institutions."
"Every day, millions of Americans exchange their personal information for convenience," said Jason Park, Chief Growth Officer, Allstate Identity Protection. "When you download an app, open an online account, or enter your email address, your digital footprint grows. The more data you share, the more likely it is that a criminal can access your personal information and use it for fraudulent purposes. Thats why its so important to know who has your data and whether its been exposed."
The study also found that peer-to-peer payments (P2P) fraud is skyrocketing. Financial institutions have found that P2P systems, which allow one person to send payments to another person, have seen a 733 percent increase in fraud between 2016 and 2019.
"As fraudsters grow ever more sophisticated, its critical that the tools used to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, such as account takeovers, become more sophisticated as well," said Jim Johnson, Head of Financial Institutions Payments at FIS. "At FIS, we continue to invest in mobile offerings, cyber intelligence solutions and other advanced technologies that give financial institutions and their consumers the real-time intelligence they need to stay a step ahead of the criminals and protect their personal information and account data."
Pushing consumers from static passwords to safer authentication methods ranks among the studys expert recommendations for financial service providers, merchants and other technology companies. The data suggest that consumers are open to making this change but lack the motivation.
The latest findings point to the need for a marked shift in how financial service providers, merchants and technology companies fight the ever-evolving battle against fraud. Because criminals are adapting to new technologies faster than consumers will adopt technology to reduce their risk, the financial services industry bears the burden of driving the changes, such as increasing usage of two-factor and biometric authentication and promoting tokenized digital wallets in order to reduce the crippling impact of fraud on the American public.
The annual Identity Fraud Report is a comprehensive analysis of identity fraud trends, independently produced by Javelin Strategy & Research. The lead sponsors of this study are AARP, the nations largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older; Allstate Identity Protection from Allstate, the nations largest publicly held personal lines insurer; and FIS, a global financial services technology provider. The study is in its seventeenth consecutive year and is the nations longest-running study of identity fraud, with 85,000 consumers surveyed since 2003.
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Javelin Strategy & Research, a business unit of Escalent, helps its clients make informed decisions in a digital financial world. It provides strategic insights for financial institutions, government, payments companies, merchants, fintechs and technology providers. Javelins independent insights result from a rigorous research process that assesses consumers, businesses, providers, and the transactions ecosystem. It conducts in-depth primary research studies to pinpoint dynamic risks and opportunities in digital banking, payments, fraud & security, and lending. For more information, visit https://www.javelinstrategy.com. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Escalent is a top human behavior and analytics firm specializing in industries facing disruption and business transformation. Escalent acquired Javelin Strategy & Research in December 2019. As catalysts of progress for more than 40 years, Escalent tells stories that transform data and insight into a profound understanding of what drives human beings. And it helps businesses turn those drivers into actions that build brands, enhance customer experiences and inspire product innovation. Visit escalent.co to see how it is helping shape the brands that are reshaping the world.
About AARP
AARP is the nations largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With nearly 38 million members and offices in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and advocate for what matters most to families with a focus on health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit http://www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.
About Allstate Identity Protection
Allstate Identity Protection, formerly InfoArmor, is the nations leader in employee identity protection. We joined the Allstate Corporation family of companies in 2018, and together have 100 years of combined experience protecting what people care about most. In addition to servicing more than 3 million employees across 3,000+ clients, including around a third of the Fortune 500, we aim to bring peace of mind to all Americans via our direct-to-consumer product and channel partnership program.
About FIS
FIS is a leading provider of technology solutions for merchants, banks and capital markets firms globally. Our over 55,000 people are dedicated to advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests by applying our scale, deep expertise and data-driven insights. We help our clients use technology in innovative ways to solve business-critical challenges and deliver superior experiences for their customers. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS is a Fortune 500 company and is a member of Standard & Poors 500 Index.
To learn more, visit http://www.fisglobal.com. Follow FIS on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter (@FISGlobal).
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Posted: May 15, 2020 at 6:44 pm
Global Weight Loss Drinks Industry
Market Overview
Obesity and overweight trouble people due to the excessive fat accumulation that may impair the health of an individual. The weight loss is the result of exercise and the intake of weight loss drinks. These drinks affect the health and energy levels throughout the day in a positive manner and also contribute to the weight loss at the same time. Some effective weight loss drinks are green tea, detox water, lemon water with chia seeds, protein shakes, drinks containing ginger, and carbonated water.
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COVID-19 can affect the global economy in three main ways: by directly affecting production and demand, by creating supply chain and market disruption, and by its financial impact on firms and financial markets. The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought effects on many aspects, like flight cancellations; travel bans and quarantines; restaurants closed; all indoor events restricted; over forty countries state of emergency declared; massive slowing of the supply chain; stock market volatility; falling business confidence, growing panic among the population, and uncertainty about future.
Consumers these days are becoming more aware and conscious of their dietary intake and the willingness to reduce the consumption of unhealthy food and drinks. These changes in the lifestyles of an individual are leading to the popularity of weight loss drinks. There has been an increase in physical inactivity due to the nature of any form of works, changing modes of transportation and increasing urbanization that is making people more obese and overweight. This energy imbalance among the population is increasing the consumption of weight loss drinks on a large scale.
The global weight loss drinks market report analyses the market value and volume at the regional, global and company levels. The global weight loss market is expected to rise at a faster rate in the forecast period of 2019-2025. The report also presents the market size of the weight loss drinks market based on the historical data and the upcoming future prospects. According to the WHO, in 2016, more than 1.8 billion adults aged 18 years and older were overweight and the worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016.
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Market Segmentation
The continuing rates of obesity and overweight, coupled with low unemployment and higher incomes are boosting the global weight loss drinks market. Hence, on the basis of market segmentation by type, the market can be split into Meal Replacement and Diet Management. A meal replacement is quite popular these days. It includes a drink, bar, soup, etc. that is intended as a substitute for a solid food meal, which has a controlled and balanced rate of nutrients and calories. It also includes health shakes. It is also popular among bodybuilders, not made for weight loss but to save food preparation time when eating 5 to 6 meals per day. And based on the market segmentation by application, the global market for weight loss drinks can be categorized into Online and Offline.
Regional Overview
Regions like Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, and regions like Japan, China and India are among the key players in the global weight loss drinks market. This report analyses the production, consumption, import, and export of the product and also provides an analysis of the manufacturing sites, capacity production, ex-factory price, and revenue in the global weight loss drinks market. The key companies are introducing innovative, and local flavours of weight loss drinks to attract more consumers in the regional market. The stakeholders in the product market are streamlining the market plans and strategies to improve awareness about the benefits of the consumption of weight loss drinks.
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Disruptive Enterprises LLC, a company that focuses on advancing health and wellness with its brands KetoLogic and FBOMB, has teamed up with an entrepreneur, broadcaster, philanthropist and world-class athlete, Tim Tebow, who will help make the ketogenic diet more accessible and convenient for consumers by endorsing the KETO 30 Challenge.
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Posted: May 14, 2020 at 9:44 pm
SINGER Adele is keeping up with her intense exercise regime during lockdown as she was seen driving herself to the gym in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old shocked fans as she unveiled her incredible new look on Instagram last week.
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Dressed in black for the sweat sesh, Adele went make-up free and wore her hair up in a bun as she sat behind the wheel of her Range Rover.
Her new figure is reportedly down to overhauling her diet and dropping to just 1,000 calorie a day.
Speaking to The Sunday Mirror, a source close to the star revealed how she also got help from specialists, including Los Angeles-based trainer Harley Pasternak whose A-list clients have included Ariana Grande, Megan Fox and Lady Gaga.
However, despite her hard work and being in tip top health, Adele is still said to be "self-conscious about her weight" after losing an impressive seven stone.
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A source told Heat magazine: "Adele is finding the attention very embarrassing. She admits that although she may now look the best she ever has, she still gets incredibly self-conscious about her appearance.
"She sometimes finds it hard to believe that she looks as good as people say she does.
"She says shes shocked when she looks in the mirror, but shes really enjoying buying so many new clothes."
A source close to the star said: Adele is feeling incredible at the moment and her weight loss is due to a lot of things but she is also getting tips from Harley.
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Lady Gaga told her how brilliant Harley was. And that convinced Adele to get in touch.
It was previously reported that Adele followed the Sirtfood diet, which would include three green juices and one meal a day for three days a week and then 1,200 calories a day for four days a week.
Adele - who now lives in Los Angeles - split from her husband Simon Konecki in April 2019.
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Posted: May 7, 2020 at 5:48 pm
Anne Coleman considers herself to be body positive, part of a social movement that accepts different body shapes and sizes. She takes pride in her appearance and has attended size acceptance events like the Curvy Con, an annual convention celebrating plus-size brands and individuals, and an early screening of Fattitude, a film about weight stigma.
And yet Ms. Coleman, who weighs more than 200 pounds, would like to weigh less. She doesnt want to be skinny. Just able to move around more easily.
I want to walk a certain distance without getting out of breath, said Ms. Coleman, 32, who works in attorney recruiting at a Manhattan law firm. I want to walk around New York in the summer without sweating to death. Id like to climb Machu Picchu.
Its an issue she regularly wrestles with. As someone who supports size acceptance the rights of all people to not be judged for weighing as much or as little as they want Ms. Coleman wonders: Is it OK to rail against fat discrimination but still want to lose weight? Or does that make her part of the problem? Ive had people question whether I truly love myself if I want to be thinner, she said.
Her feelings are similar to those expressed by the author Roxane Gay, who once weighed 577 pounds and has discussed her own ambivalence about weight loss. I worried that people would think I betrayed fat positivity, something I do very much believe in, even if I cant always believe in it for myself, she wrote in a 2018 essay on Medium, after admitting that she had undergone weight loss surgery. I worried that everyone who responded so generously to my memoir, Hunger, would feel betrayed. I worried I would be seen as betraying myself.
The core argument of the body positivity movement is that intentional weight loss doesnt work and, in fact, causes more harm than good. In an effort to try to attain some impossible standard of beauty, the thinking goes, people end up with lasting emotional and physical damage that sabotages any efforts to lose weight and could even cause early death.
Studies back this up: Most weight-loss efforts are ineffective in the long term and can lead to weight cycling, a risk factor for hypertension and diabetes, among other health problems. According to a 2015 report in the American Journal of Public Health, the probability of an obese person ever attaining a normal body weight is low; most people who do lose weight gain it back within five years.
And though many appreciate the work of larger-bodied celebrities like Lizzo, Chrissy Metz and Joy Nash, size discrimination is very much alive. Piers Morgan, for example, slammed Cosmopolitan UK for featuring the plus-size model Tess Holliday on its cover. Apparently were supposed to view it as a huge step forward for body positivity, he wrote on Instagram in 2018. What a load of old baloney.
Last year, on Real Time With Bill Maher, Mr. Maher said that Fat shaming doesnt need to end, it needs to make a comeback.
Fat shaming is also playing out during the global Covid-19 pandemic. Recent studies have linked obesity to an increased risk of complications from coronavirus. These findings, size activists argue, only exacerbate the vitriol they already feel, especially by the medical establishment.
Fat people have faced tremendous stigma from doctors and tend to not seek medical attention until their illnesses is more advanced, said Ragen Chastain, 43, a fat activist in Los Angeles who blogs at Dances with Fat. She said that in addition to sheltering in place to protect others, the fat people I know have been strictly observing quarantine because of a fear that we will experience weight stigma if we do need medical care.
Deb Burgard, the co-founder of Health at Every Size, an online community that promotes weight neutrality, agrees. People wouldnt try to lose weight if the world didnt conspire to make them feel so terrible about being fat, she said.
But the tension among fat-shamers and fat-accepters can be wrenching for the swath of people who are overweight and trying to figure out whether they need to strive for self-acceptance or start another diet.
I kind of feel stuck between people bashing me for having obesity and telling me I should lose weight, and the other half that says you should love yourself and that means you shouldnt lose weight, said Sarah Bramblette, 42, of Miami. Im bad for wanting to lose weight, and Im bad for not losing weight.
Ms. Bramblette, who weighs nearly 500 pounds, had gastric bypass surgery in 2003, and a second procedure in 2010. She lost about 250 pounds after the operations, but had medical complications and gained it back. Ms. Bramblette, a spokeswoman for the nonprofit Obesity Action Coalition, said she cant deny that her excess weight is hard on her body and contributes to illness.
A 2013 study from Columbia University found that obesity contributes to nearly one in every five deaths among Americans between ages 40 and 85. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention links obesity with heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
The tricky thing is that the people who advocate health at every size are sort of assuming that people who are overweight dont have any health issues, said Katie Rickel, a clinical psychologist and the chief executive of Structure House, a psychologically oriented residential weight facility in Durham, N.C. The vast majority of our folks have diagnosable health conditions that would be corrected with weight loss.
Doctors and nutritionists are grappling with the best treatment methods. But their approaches vary. At Structure House, we take the stance that its negligent to not address that and not to honor peoples real desire to get to a healthier weight, said Dr. Rickel.
Then there are anti diet nutritionists who refuse to weigh patients and dont keep scales in their offices. Instead, they tell clients, many of whom struggle with overeating or binge eating disorder, that weight loss might occur as a result of healthier eating and improved self-care, but that it shouldnt be the goal.
Dana Sturtevant, a nutrition therapist in Portland, Ore., said that she does not recommend weight loss for her clients. I tell clients You will gain weight, lose weight, or it will stay the same. Anyone who says they have a solution is lying and colluding with weight culture.
Molly Carmel, 42, understands the conflict between wanting to be thinner and wanting to rebel against cultural norms. At her heaviest, she weighed 350. She lost 170 pounds from gastric bypass surgery and bulimia, as she put it. Then she founded The Beacon Program, an eating disorder center in Manhattan.
While she does weigh clients, she doesnt let them see the number. Im not saying to get into this skinny mini body, said Ms. Carmel, author of Breaking Up With Sugar. But when youre eating in a way thats supporting a really heavy body, its arguable that thats self-love. When I weighed 325 pounds, I couldnt get into the shower. My underwear stopped fitting. That girl deserves to release weight if she wants to, culture or no culture.
In her essay, Ms. Gay put it this way: I had to face the extent of my unhappiness and how much of that unhappiness was connected to my body, she wrote. I had to accept that I could change my fat body faster than this culture will change how it views, treats and accommodates fat bodies.
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Is it time to eat yet?
By now you've probably heard ofintermittent fasting, arguably the hottest health trend of the last couple years. It's been heralded as not only a foolproof weight-loss method, but also a potential cure for things like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, poor sleep, insulin resistance, even cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Arecent study in The New England Journal of Medicinelinks fasting to "increased stress resistance, increased longevity and a decreased incidence of diseases, including cancer and obesity."
Want to learn more? And maybe try it yourself? Here's everything you need to know about intermittent fasting (which I'll also refer to as "IF"), including some of my own experiences with it.
Editors' note: You should always consult with a doctor before making changes to your diet or eating behaviors.
Most of us eat throughout the day, starting with breakfast when we wake up and perhaps ending with a dessert or snack after dinner. If you have breakfast at 7 a.m. and a final snack at 8 p.m., you're consuming food for 13 hours; that's your current "eating window." The idea behind IF is simply to shorten that window -- not necessarily to eat less (though of course that's part of it), but to eat less often.
For example, most experts agree that you can start to experience IF benefits with an eight-hour eating window, meaning a 16-hour fast. So you could have lunch at noon and still have your 8 p.m. snack (well, ideally 7:45 p.m, so you're actually done at 8). That's it. If you can stick to that, it may be enough to produce results.
But, wait: Isn't that just skipping breakfast? And haven't we heard for years that skipping breakfast actually leads to weight gain? Yes and yes. However, IF requires a "clean" fast to be effective (more on that below), and once you get accustomed to it, your appetite should correct so that you no longer overeat once your window opens.
Here's what I love about this: It costs nothing. It requires nothing: You don't have to buy books or gear or supplements or meals. You just adapt yourself to a slightly different way of eating (or "WOE") and that's it. The simplicity -- and affordability -- of IF is what drew me to it.
Read more: How to do intermittent fasting safely
No food is "off limits" with IF, you can eat whatever you want during your window.
Gin Stephens is the author of Delay, Don't Deny: Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle. Those first three words of the book are the key to what makes this WOE worthwhile: You're not denying yourself anything, you're merely delaying it. You don't have to give up, say, pizza because of the carbs or ice cream because of the sugar. You just have to wait until your window opens; then you can eat what you want to eat. No, not the entire pizza or a whole pint of ice cream; you still have to be reasonable. But there are no exclusions. And that's incredibly liberating.
Think about nearly every other diet in history: Atkins, South Beach, paleo, keto. They all require you to either cut out certain things entirely (fat, carbs, sugar) or eat an excess of something else (protein, cabbage soup). The reason these diets typically fail is they're not sustainable.
Stephens is fond of this saying: "'Diets are easy in contemplation and hard in execution. Fasting is hard in contemplation but easy in execution.' I absolutely love that quote, because it's so true," she says. "We've all started a new diet and we're all in. Then, as the days go by, the diet gets harder and harder to stick to. Intermittent fasting is the exact opposite. Instead of getting harder and harder, it gets easier and easier."
Lost amid the talk of IF's various health benefits is a very real secondary perk: saving money. When you cut your diet down to one or two meals per day, your food costs drop accordingly. It's impossible to say exactly how much you stand to save, because it depends on how often you dine out, what you buy at the grocery store and so on.
But even if your total food expenses drop by just 25%, that's ahugedifference. Suppose you typically spend, say, $100 per week on food. If you subtract the cost of seven meals per week, that might realistically lower your expense to $70. Over the course of one month, you'd save $120. Over one year, $1,440.
That's a vacation. A down payment on a new car. And there's a bigger-picture benefit as well: You're lowering your impact on the planet. Imagine if entire populations switched to two meals a day from three. We could get by on fewer crops and animals, which in turn would reduce overall water consumption. Maybe that's a bit of pie-in-the-sky thinking, but there's truth to it.
I mention all this because after I started IF, I noticed I was spending less on food. And then I started thinking about the external benefits of less food consumption, and that made me feel even better about it. Eat less, help the planet. Win-win!
More recently, I realized it also means fewer trips to the grocery store and carry-out restaurants, meaning less chance of exposure to the coronavirus.
You might have to give up late-night snacking with IF.
There are two schools of thought with regard to how to structure your fasts. The first is fairly different from what's described above; it's commonly known as 5:2, meaning you eat normally for five days of the week and fast for two. That may work for some, but two days of virtual starvation doesn't sound very appealing.
I prefer the daily method: Fast for at least 16 hours per day. The aforementioned New England Journal of Medicine study was based on an 18:6 structure: 18-hour fast, six-hour window.
"16:8 is a great place to start," Stephens says, "but it may not be a weight-loss window for many people. That's because fat-burning ramps up between hours 18 and 24 of the fast. 19:5 was a great weight-loss sweet spot for me, and I lost at about a pound per week when doing it. With 19:5, you fast for 19 hours a day and have an eating window of five hours. Your sweet spot may be different from mine, of course. Maybe it will be 18:6 or 20:4." Experimentation is key, she adds.
Before you embark on this journey, I recommend reading CNET writer Caroline Roberts' guide to doing intermittent fasting safely.
If your eating window doesn't include breakfast, you can still drink coffee as long as it's black and unsweetened.
The most important part of the equation is not the length of the window; it's the fast itself, which much be entirely "clean," according to Stephens. That means water, coffee and tea only, with absolutely no added fat, artificial sweeteners or the like. No bone broth, no water with lemon, no flavored teas. No gum, no mints, nothing with calories, period. The goal is to deprive your body of anything that triggers insulin production, because an insulin-deprived body turns to fat stores for energy.
One of the toughest hurdles for many people is giving up cream and sugar in their coffee. I was always a sugar man; when I made the switch to black coffee, it sucked for maybe a week or so. Now I'm a convert; I actually like it better. My advice to you: Suck it up and get used to drinking it black.
Stephens can't stress enough the importance of following the clean-fast rule. "For anyone who has ever tried IF in the past but was not fasting clean, now you know why it was so hard for you. The clean fast is so much easier, I promise."
Stephens has a new book -- Fast, Feast, Repeat: The Comprehensive Guide to Delay, Don't Deny Intermittent Fasting -- coming this June, with "a deeper dive into the science" than her first book. In the meantime, she recommends two other titles: The Obesity Code, by Dr. Jason Fung, and AC: The Power of Appetite Correction, by Dr. Bert Herring.
There's also a Facebook group -- Delay, Don't Deny: Intermittent Fasting Support -- that's an offshoot of Stephens' first book. It boasts a whopping 250,000 members who ask and answer questions and share stories and encouragement. You'll also find a lot of before-and-after photos that illustrate exactly how effective IF has been for some.
But not for all. You'll also see posts along these lines: "I fasted clean for two months, ate one meal a day, and didn't lose a single pound." Others will note that it took them six months before the scale started to budge. "It takes time," Stephens says. "We didn't become overweight and unhealthy overnight, and it takes time to reverse these health conditions. Once your body has begun healing, fat loss is more likely." How long that actually takes depends on a variety of factors, including age, sex, starting weight and so on.
I started IF in August 2018. At the time I weighed around 181, which is acceptable for a 6-foot male. But I'd been 175 for years, and suddenly it seemed I couldn't control my eating. I didn't like where my belly was headed.
After about two months, during which my fasting windows varied (but averaged around 17:7), I'd lost 10 pounds. Needless to say, I was pleased with that result and became pretty evangelical about IF. My excitement stemmed from not only the weight loss, but also the total lack of hardship. This didn't feel like a diet; it felt like a smart way to live.
In fact, I discovered that I really liked having a window. When I was feeling a little hungry in the late morning? Just wait a bit longer, I told myself, your window opens soon. Then I'd busy myself with something and forget about it. And if I wanted a snack after 7 p.m.? Too bad, window's closed for the day -- but you can have it tomorrow.
I stuck with it for about 10 months, though I'll admit I got frustrated at times. For one thing, I'd been hoping to lose another 5-10 pounds, and assuming they'd come off as easily as the first 10, but the scale held firm at 171.
Meanwhile, there were times when it was much harder to manage my window, like during family vacations, when we'd all eat later than usual and breakfast was a part of the experience. Then came the holidays and various parties and family gatherings, which also presented window-related challenges. With a little planning it's possible to adjust to these things, but ultimately I just got lazy about it -- probably because I'd lost the weight I'd initially wanted to lose.
Over the summer I decided to pump the brakes. But six months later, the scale was once again showing 180. (Actually, 182 this time.) So in January, 2020, I went back to IF, and once again I'm really liking the simple discipline. I now do 18 hours on average; when I get to around 16 hours and start to feel a little tired or hungry, I hop on the elliptical or go for a run. By the time I'm done and showered and have made myself lunch, it's no trouble hitting 18 hours. Sometimes I stretch to 19 or even 20.
Result: After four months (almost to the day), the scale shows 171. (One piece of advice, though: Stay off the scale. Weigh yourself once a month, tops. Otherwise that thing will drive you nuts, because weight fluctuates like crazy.) In the interim, I've eaten an almost embarrassing amount of food while my window was open. I don't have a sugar monkey on my back; I have a sugar gorilla. Nevertheless: I'm thinner. And I'm going to see if I can hit 165. This lifestyle -- not diet, mind you -- is a piece of cake. Speaking of which, think I'll go have one of those.
Whether you're fed up with diets or just want to improve your overall health, intermittent fasting is absolutely worth a try. It costs nothing to do and can actually save you money. Maybe even help the planet and keep you further from germs.
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If the phrase "fiber in your diet" calls to mind images of your mom popping Metamucil tablets, we dont blame youfiber is basically the Golden Girls of the nutrient world. However, it's also an essential for weight loss.
Fiber is about as close to a magic weight loss ingredient as you can get, says Keri Gans, RD, author of The Small Change Diet. Unfortunately, most of us aren't getting enough of it, she says. Here's everything to know about fiber intake for weight loss.
The average woman should be getting 25 grams of fiber per day, according to the 2015 to 2020 Dietary Guidelines. That's the amount in seven apples, or 12 cups of broccoli, or seven and a half cups of oatmeal. But we're going to take a wild guess that you're not eating that many apples.
Getting an adequate amount of that nutrient through whole foods (not fiber supplements, more on that later) keeps you fuller longer because fiber digests much slower than simple carbs. And the more full and satisfied you feel after eating healthy, fiber-filled foods, the less tempting those cookies in the break room will be after lunch, explains Gans.
Another bonus that comes with packing fiber into your diet is that healthy, weight-loss friendly foods, like fruits, veggies, and whole grains, are already full of the stuff, says Gans. So by aiming to meet your fiber quota, rather than counting calories, you'll likely end up making better food choices overall, she says.
Fiber is an essential nutrient for health, says Katie Hake, RDN, a nutritionist at Indiana University Health. "Fiber can help to reduce cholesterol, which helps prevent heart disease. It can also help control blood sugar by slowing down the breakdown of food, particularly for those who live with diabetes," she says.
On top of that, this essential part of your diet keeps your digestive system trucking along, so you won't be bloated or constipated. (*Insert poop emoji here.*) How exactly does fiber do that? It depends on the kind you're consuming.
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There are three kinds of fiber: soluble, insoluble, and fermented. The first two aid digestion, but each type has a different role. "Soluble fiber, from oats, nuts, and seeds, acts as a broom to 'sweep' things along," says Hake. Insoluble fiber, from things like cabbage, brown rice, and some dark leafy vegetables, on the other hand, promotes bowel movement by making your stool easier to pass. "[It's] non-digestible and adds bulk to the stool, which can aid in moving things along," says Hake.
Then, there's fermentable fiber, which you can get from foods like beans and garlic. "Fermentable" means the fiber holds an ability to promote growth of good bacteria in the gut, similar to probiotics, says Hake.
Since pounding half a dozen apples at the end of your day to meet your fiber goal isn't appetizing, the best strategy is to spread your servings out across all your meals and snacks for the day, says Gans.
"All of your meals should include at least eight grams of fiber," she says. To hit the 25 grams per day goal, snack on a medium pear or a half an avocado, which have about six grams of fiber each, says Gans.
To ramp up your fiber intake at each meal, start including oatmeal, which has four grams per cup, quinoa (five grams per cup), and barley (eight grams per 1/4 cup) into your menu. To up the ante even further, get friendly with fiber-filled mix-ins like chia seeds (10 grams per ounce), and chickpeas (about nine grams per 1/4 cup). Above all, remember that fiber is your friend.
If you need more ideas of high-fiber foods you can add to your daily diet, there are plenty of other options. Here's a list of foods you can try, according to Hake.
Lentils (7.8 g of fiber per half cup): "Lentils can be a great source of protein for lentil tacos, chili, or stuffed in cooked peppers," she says.
Black beans (7.7 grams of fiber per half cup, cooked): "These make a great base for all kinds of meals and add additional fiber," she says.
It is possible to have too much fiber, especially if you're incorporating supplements into your diet or if you consume in excess of the dietary guideline limit of 25 grams a day. If you've had too much, you'll feel it. "Consuming an excess of the dietary guidelines can cause gas, bloating, discomfort, nausea, and even constipation," says Hake.
Again, the best way to avoid going overboard is to avoid fiber supplements. (Tip: It's also better to get fiber from real foods because it encourages you to eat more nutritious options, which you might not if you rely on suppsnot ideal for weight loss.)
If you're just beginning to monitor and up your fiber intake, Hake suggests increasing gradually to allow your body time to adjust and minimize symptoms. Drinking plenty of water can also help reduce any likelihood of stomach aches from upping your daily fiber.
The bottom line: Fiber is a crucial nutrient for weight loss, and the average woman needs 25 grams per day, which can be spread out across your meals and snacks.
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