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Rapper and TV host Action Bronson has been making some major changes to his lifestyle while in quarantine. Last month, he told TMZ that since becoming a father, he has been taking his health much more seriously, and that meant committing to exercising and eating differently. "I've been working out like crazy," he said, revealing that he had lost a staggering 50 pounds already through a combination of healthy eating and cardio.

Bronson, whose job as the host of Viceland's F*ck That's Delicious involves a whole lot of eating, just posted a gym video to Instagram, giving fans an update on his journey including the fact that he has now lost 65 pounds to date, and is getting a lot more intense in his training, adding more resistance to his workouts.

In the video, Bronson can be seen cranking out the pushup reps (after months of practice on his balcony), as well as putting everything into a core-busting, fat-burning session on the battle ropes.

"I was on a path that leads straight to the graveyard," he wrote in the caption. "Eating for sport took its toll but it's my fault and it's on me to fix me. I owe it to myself and my family. I reached 363 pounds and I'm down to 298. Then a good friend got me to the right spot now I'm training hard. This is week one."

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Bronson's post was met with overwhelming support in the comments. "Let's go!!!" wrote retired Major League Baseball pitcher CC Sabathia, who has undergone his own fitness transformation this year. "Respect... u got this," said UFC fighter Shane Burgos, while his fellow MMA fighter Ilir Latifi said "Keep it up." "Let's go Bam Bam!!" wrote ESPN's Ariel Helwani.

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Some things should go without saying, but unfortunately, they still need to be said.

Nobody is perfect is one of those things.

I shouldnt have to say it, but here we are.

Were all flawed people. Some of us are impatient. Some of us are lazy. Some of us are rude. And some of us like pineapple on pizza.

Id like to talk about two of my imperfections and hopefully make a point that will help someone with theirs.

My first flaw is that Im fat, unnecessarily so.

To clarify, I have a weight issue due to a lack of trying. Im not one of those people who exercises, eats healthily, and just cant manage to lose weight.

Thats just not the reality of my situation.

Ive made some small changes and continue making small changes, but ultimately Id have to put more effort into weight loss to see any meaningful change. And unfortunately, I still prefer tacos to carrots.

I bring up these specific issues to bring up a point.

Should I lose some weight? Yes. Do I have the right to be fat? For sure. Does having this right mean I shouldnt try to lose weight? No. Does being fat mean Im a bad person? No. Does it mean Im out to terrorize your family with Oreos? No. Can I be a good husband, son, father, neighbor, friend and community member while still fat? 100%.

Could being fat cause problems for others? In a way, yeah. Unnecessary weight is commonly connected to a variety of health issues. An avoidable heart attack could very well place a burden on friends, family and possibly others.

Which brings me to my second flaw.

Harvard University has a set of exams that you can take online for free. Theyre called their Implicit Association Tests or IATs. These tests contain a series of questions and exercises that measure if you have an implicit preference toward one group of people or another. They test every kind of preference from race to political persuasions to disabilities to gender to sexuality.

This week, I took on that measured implicit preferences between white people (European American) and black people (African American.)

I answered the questions as best as I could and made an honest-to-God attempt to complete the exercises to the best of my abilities.

The results of my test were that I had a strong automatic preference to European Americans over African Americans.

There are five levels of preference between no preference and extreme preference, and if no preference was at the bottom then strong was fourth from the top.

I dont want to give away how the test works because I hope some of you will Google Harvard IAT and take the test for yourself, and explaining the test beforehand will make it much easier to game the results in your favor.

And I dont want to dismiss what I think the shortcomings of the test were. And I dont think anyone would claim that an easy-to-game test is the end-all-be-all to whether you have racist tendencies or not.

But Id rather focus on what it made me do.

It made me think about myself and the world view I hold.

Should I work on my racist tendencies? Yes. Do I have the right to be racist? For sure. Does having this right mean I shouldnt try to hold racist views? No. Does being racist mean Im a bad person? In some ways yes, and in some ways no. Does it mean Im out to terrorize your family with bedsheets and burning crosses? No. Can I be a good husband, son, father, neighbor, friend and community member while still having these tendencies? Most of the time, probably.

But does holding a racist view affect others? It sure can. If those views make me intentionally or unintentionally prejudiced against someone or if those views blind me to the need for reforms, a racist belief will hurt people.

I thought about what the results meant and instances when I had racist ideas and thoughts.

I thought about a time where I was surprised to find out a singer I really like was black because she didnt sound like it. I thought of times in school where I heard a black peers name and thought, That was kind of weird. I thought about the first time I met a middle school friend of Chinese heritage, and the first thing I noticed was that he didnt have an accent.

Racism, like unhealthy weight gain, is an issue that exists on a spectrum. Some people are a little fat and some people are really fat. Some people are a little racist and others are really racist.

You can dress for your body type, but everyone can see how big you are. You can explain away racist actions all day long, but people still see them.

Its one thing not to realize you have a flaw. Its another thing to hide your flaws instead of actively working to fix them.

Its not enough to pretend that we dont have imperfections. Its not enough to hear criticisms and dismiss them based on a small group of rioters. Its not even enough to own our flaws.

We must own them, and take the steps to fix them.

Anything less is lip service at best and willful support of racist thoughts, words and actions at worst. And lets not forget, racism makes it impossible for some to breathe, whether its conscious racism or not.

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People who weigh themselves regularly are more successful at losing weight and keeping it off. But standing on a scale, in itself, doesnt help people to magically lose weight. Rather, standing on a bathroom scale every day may encourage some people to think about their eating and exercise habits, plan ways to lose weight, and help them resist temptation. In other words, the bathroom scale might help people self-regulate.

To find out whether this is true, we asked 24 people to record their thoughts during daily weighing for eight weeks. We found that most people didnt use self-regulation, but those who did were more likely to lose weight. This led us to wonder whether we could teach people self-regulation skills to make weighing more useful.

We developed a programme called PREVAIL that aims to guide people who want to lose weight through the process of self-regulation. Participants were instructed to weigh themselves daily and record it on an app. We developed a list of 53 weight loss actions, such as snacking only on vegetables, cutting out alcohol or walking 10,000 steps. We asked people to try out all the actions they felt were relevant to them and to use their weight change over time to learn which behaviours worked.

We asked them to do this based on their weekly weight trends, as weight can change from one day to another for reasons that arent linked to fat loss or gain. We then encouraged people to continue with the strategies that worked well for them, building their personal set of effective weight loss tools.

We tested this programme in an eight-week randomised controlled trial with 100 people. The participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Half the participants followed the PREVAIL programme and the other half were instructed to weigh themselves without further support (the control group).

People who used the PREVAIL programme lost on average 3.2kg (half a stone) more than people in the control group. The feedback we received from participants following the PREVAIL programme was overwhelmingly positive, with many saying that the programme let them take control of their weight loss and flexibly manage their weight alongside their busy lives.

We were quite surprised by the amount of weight people lost because none of the 53 weight loss strategies we had come up with were revolutionary, and each one would probably have had only a modest effect. By combining these actions and putting them into context with weight data, people were able to gain insights into how their diet and physical activity affected their weight. The process of self-regulation and experimentation allowed them to develop their own highly personalised weight loss plan.

Some people experience negative emotions when they weigh themselves. We hoped that guiding people through a process to help make use of their weight measurements would help them overcome this. Responses from the participants showed that they were indeed able to use the daily weighing positively, as constructive feedback. If something didnt work, they could move on to a different strategy rather than becoming frustrated with the lack of progress. It seemed as though our participants found a way to use their scales as a helpful tool to work towards their goals.

Our trial showed promising results for the first eight weeks, but it often takes a bit longer than that for people to reach their goal weight. Also, people may struggle to keep weight off after losing weight. We hope to test this programme in a bigger and longer trial, to see how people do in the long term.

In the meantime, with many people finding it hard to manage their weight during lockdown, our list of weight loss actions may come in handy. You can find them here.

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Finding some difficulty in losing some weight while youre on lockdown? Heres what to do and what to eat.

What To Eat To Lose Weight While On Lockdown

Earlier this year, an unprecedented virus outbreak pushed governments from all over the world to issue a nationwide lockdown in order to help slow down the spread and keep everyone safe.

Since then, gyms have been closed and people have been asked to stay inside their homes for the time being, as well as to observe physical distancing from others.

For many people who are following fitness plans, this may sound like a disaster. Thankfully, theres still a lot you can do (and eat) while at home.

For example, you can make your grocery trips count more by choosing healthier food that is sure to help you shed a few pounds. Whats even better is that while on lockdown, people who want to lose weight dont need to follow restrictive eating plans. In fact, eating more colorful foods such as fruits and vegetables (and ESPECIALLY fruits and vegetables) can help keep your body in tip-top shape while also helping you lose weight better since most of them have fiber, which is known to help your digestion while also helping you feel fuller for longer.

Eat. Food heals, nourishes and nurtures our bodies and our minds. It brings us together, connecting us to ourselves and the world around us. Color on your plate is always a good start to eating to feel good, Jessie Pavelka, a fitness expertin the U.K., said.

As for what to do, you dont need to follow any specific routine because the general idea is to make sure that youre moving each day. You can do this by doing simple exercises in your house, such as cardio and some simple strength training.

But exercising also needs motivation, and with the free time that we have, its good to slow down and think why we are doing this then remind ourselves why we are making these healthier choices.

Its like your choice of meals; we all have a general idea on what we need to eat to be healthy, but the question is why do we make those choices? Motivation starts with awareness, Pavelka added.

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Shonda Rhimes is known for developingsome of todays most popular television showsincludingGreys Anatomy, Scandal,andHow To Get Away with Murder.Now in partnership with Netflix, Rhimes is creating a suite of programs that are sure to bring in high numbers of viewers.

The mom of three embarked on a weight-loss journey several years ago which resulted in shedding over 100 pounds. Rhimes previously shared that her interactions with people were quite different after slimming down.

In her 2015 memoir Year of Yes, Rhimes chronicles her journey of saying yes to things that she normally shied away from and how that one small word changed her life.

I sat down and said, I really need to start saying yes to the things that scare me. If I never say yes to anything, I need to start saying yes to things that I would always say no to automatically, Rhimes shared in 2015, according to Parade. I promised myself that I would do it for just a year because I thought that I wasnt going to survive. I really thought, Im going to die of shame and shock and fear.

With a focus on tackling issues with an affirmative answer, Rhimes soon realized that her health had to be a part of her new quest.

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One of the yeses was, I cant say yes to everything and not say yes to taking care of yourself and not say yes to health, the Greys Anatomy creator revealed. That came from having an epiphany. I work so hard at everything that I do. I work my butt off at work and I work hard at being a mother, why do I think losing weight would be easy?

After losing almost 150.pounds, Rhimes discussed many aspects of the process in an article for her Shondaland newsletter subscribers. While the television producer was successful in achieving her goal, she did not enjoy the experience.

I did not do it because I thought I would become beautiful like in the movies,Rhimesexplained of her slim down, according to Health.com. I did it because I could not walk up a short flight up stairs without stopping to take a break and wiping sweat from my brow There is nothing fun or interesting or great about it. I hated losing weight. I hated every single second of it.

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Following her transformation, Rhimes soon noticed she was being perceived in a whole new light by others. You know what was worse than losing weight? What was SO MUCH MORE HORRIFYING? How people treated me after I lost weight, she wrote.I mean, things gotweird. Women I barely knew gushed. Like I was holding-a-new-baby-gushed. Only there was no new baby. It was just me And men? They spoke to me. THEY SPOKE TO ME. Like stood still and had long conversations with me about things.

Rather than finding it pleasing, Rhimes was put off by the change in how she was being treated.

It was disconcerting. But even more disconcerting was that all these people suddenly felt completely comfortable talking to me about my body, she wrote. Telling me I looked pretty or that they were proud of me. After I lost weight, I discovered that people found me valuable. Worthy of conversation. A person one could look at. A person one could compliment. A person one could admire.

Rhimes was stunned by the about-face from others. What the hell did they see me as before? How invisible was I to them then? she pondered. What value did they put on my presence at a party, a lunch, a discussion?

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The television producer summed up her thoughts by making a somber discovery.When I was fat, I wasnt a PERSON to these people, Rhimes wrote in her newsletter. Like I had been an Invisible Woman who suddenly materialized in front of them. Poof! There I am. Thin and ready for a chat.

In conclusion, Rhimes reminded her readers that weight is just a number on a scale rather than a window into someones true self. Being thinner doesnt make you a different person, she shared. It just makes you thinner.

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HER relationship with food was always a struggle for Eliza Burnham until WW helped her hit her goal weight.

The 28-year-old behaviour therapist used to dread her wedding day, admitting she was terrified of guests staring at her.

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But since she has gone on to lose 2st 5lb, she cant wait to show off her new figure on her big day.

Eliza, who lives in Ascot, Berks, with fianc James Gilbert, 31, a CEO, says: Ive always had a tricky relationship with food.

When I was younger I was really slim and just didnt like to eat.

I didnt realise it then but I was tired a lot of the time and grumpy.I met James in a tapas bar in 2015 and we hit it off immediately.

Within weeks we were an item and I felt happy and content for the first time in years.

I suddenly fell in love with food. I loved eating out with him, baking together, getting take-aways and the weight piled on.

I went from one extreme to the other, from undereating to overeating.

I wasnt eating the right foods that my body wanted and I think after years of not eating enough, my body just wanted more and more.

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Within a year I gained over 2st, going up to 10st 13lb, and went up to a dress size 12.

I finally had food to share with someone, and James never seemed to worry about my weight gain.

I desperately wanted to lose the weight but was clueless back then.

I tried everything the juice diet, soup diet, Slimfast and everything else in between, Id lose a bit here and a bit there but it never lasted.

We got engaged in July 2018, and Id just lost a stone on one of my diets.

And although I was thrilled, we basically used our engagement as an excuse to celebrate for around nine months, drinking and eating out, so the weight piled back on.

"As soon as we put in a date for our wedding July 2020 I knew I needed to take my weight-loss seriously.

In January 2019 I signed up to WW. I wasnt sure if it would work but I needed to try something,

From the first day, everything just fell into place with me and my food.

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I understood the points and found it so easy to follow that I actually looked forward to every meal time and for the snack as it was foods I knew just cooked differently with controlled portions.

You can basically eat what you want, as long as you add up your points.The difficulty in the past was that I wouldnt eat, or Id overeat.

But WW is all about eating and letting your body have what it wants and needs.

I lost the weight over nine months, dropping three dress sizes down to a size 6 and weighing 8st 8lb.

Its been one of the best journeys in my life, and its changed so many things for the better.

Ive fallen back in love with running, which I used to do all the time when I was younger but had to stop when I got too big.

Ive got so much more energy, Im sleeping better and Im a happier person.

I can get ready to go out and not worry if the shorts Im wearing are going to be too tight.

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People contact me via Instagram asking about my story and I love helping them get on track with their own weight-loss journeys.

I used to purposefully avoid being in photographs so there wouldnt be any pictures of me and I dreaded my wedding day, now I cant wait to walk down the aisle

Our wedding has been postponed until next year due to the lockdown but when it happens Im going to love every second.

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Rapper and TV host Action Bronson made some major life changes over the last few months.

The cookbook author and star of F*ck Thats Delicious told TMZ Live in May that having his tour canceled and becoming a dad were two major factors in the weight loss.

At that point, he said he dropped 50 pounds working out like crazy, starting a juicing regime, and cooking for his family.

I run, I do my push-ups, I do a lot of cardio work, he told TMZ. I juice a lot, drink green juice two times a day.

This past weekend, Bronson posted a video to Instagram and the rapper seems to be sticking to his weight loss goals.

Hes now down 65 pounds and got honest with fans in the post.

I was on a path that leads straight to the graveyard, he wrote in the caption. Eating for sport took its toll but its my fault and its on me to fix me. I owe it to myself and my family. I reached 363 pounds and Im down to 298. Then a good friend got me to the right spot now Im training hard. This is week one.

Bronson has some famous friends cheering him on in the comments section.

Lets go!!! wrote retired Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia, who has undergone his own fitness transformation this year.

Respect u got this, said UFC fighter Shane Burgos while fellow MMA fighter Ilir Latifi chimed in, Keep it up.

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Peanuts are one of the worlds most popular legumes. Theyre widely used as a healthy snack or dessert topping and are commonly found on the counter of any bar.

They come in many varieties, such as raw, roasted, boiled, salted, flavored, or plain. While peanuts are known for their high protein and fat content, you may wonder whether they can help you lose weight.

This article tells you whether peanuts are good for weight loss.

Peanuts may help you lose weight in many ways. In fact, many observational studies have shown that eating peanuts is associated with a healthy weight. Plus, they have been linked to lower rates of obesity (1, 2, 3).

Unlike other snack foods that are high in simple carbs, peanuts are rich in healthy fats, proteins, and fiber, which take longer to digest (4).

One small study in 15 participants found that adding either whole peanuts or peanut butter to breakfast led to increased fullness and more stable blood sugar levels (5).

Simple carbohydrates are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and lead to a quick spike in blood sugar followed by a rapid drop. This may cause you to feel hungry shortly after eating (6).

In contrast, peanuts are digested slowly and remain in your stomach longer. This helps you feel full and satisfied, allowing you to go longer between meals (4, 5).

Finally, peanuts require more chewing, which allows you to eat your food more slowly. As a result, this gives your body time to send fullness signals that may prevent you from overeating (4, 5).

Peanuts are rich in healthy fats known as monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).

A diet high in these fats has been linked to reduced rates of inflammation, obesity, and chronic conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes (7, 8).

Whats more, nut consumption is associated with a lower risk of long-term weight gain. Some researchers theorize that the high unsaturated fat content in nuts may improve the bodys ability to use stored fat as energy. Still, more research is needed (9).

Though peanuts are high in calories, you may not absorb all the calories they provide.

When you eat peanuts, your teeth cannot break them down into a small enough size for full digestion, meaning youre likely absorbing fewer calories while the rest is excreted through waste (10, 11, 12, 13).

In a study in 63 men, participants ate whole peanuts, peanut butter, peanut oil, or peanut flour. After comparing stool samples, those who ate whole peanuts had significantly higher amounts of fat in their stool, indicating a lower absorption of calories (13).

However, this doesnt mean you should go overboard. Overeating calorie-dense foods, such as peanuts, can still lead to a calorie surplus and ultimately hinder your weight loss efforts.

For example, a 1/4-cup (146-gram) serving of peanuts contains 207 calories. Even if only 5075% of the calories are absorbed, this is still 104155 calories (14).

Therefore, its still important to be mindful of portion sizes to prevent calories from adding up. Its best to stick to 12 handfuls per serving since theyre easy to overeat.

Research has shown that eating peanuts may help you manage your weight better. Peanuts are rich in fiber, protein, and healthy fats, which can help you feel full and prevent you from overeating.

Its always best to select unflavored peanuts that have undergone minimal processing and dont contain any added salt or other ingredients. Avoid candied peanuts, which contain a sugar coating and provide additional calories.

For extra fiber and antioxidants, enjoy peanuts with the skins on. The extra fiber can help increase fullness.

Boiled peanuts contain fewer calories than raw or roasted peanuts, with around 116 calories per 1/4 cup (146 grams), compared with 207 and 214 calories for raw and roasted peanuts, respectively (14, 15, 16).

However, boiled peanuts contain 50% less fat than raw and roasted peanuts, meaning they may not have the same filling effect. Therefore, choose the type you like the best and always be mindful of your portion sizes (14, 15, 16).

Select unshelled peanuts, as they take longer to open, which may prevent mindless eating and, ultimately, help you better manage your portion sizes and calorie intake.

Though peanut butter can be a healthy option, stick with natural peanut butter that contains no added salt, processed oils, or other ingredients.

Raw, roasted, and boiled peanuts are great options as a healthy snack. Be sure to pick peanuts that are free of added salt and flavoring, and always be mindful of your portion sizes.

Peanuts are full of nutrition and make for a healthy snack.

Theyre full of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, which can aid weight management by keeping you full longer.

For best results, choose raw, roasted, or boiled peanuts free of added salt and flavoring, and be mindful of your serving size.

Peanuts are an excellent alternative to other high calorie and processed snacks to help you with your weight loss goals.

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What prompted you to start your wellness journey, was there a particular moment or realisation?

I had suffered from a slipped disc in my back and I was in a lot of pain and had an operation. I also started a new dream job whichIneeded a lot of energy for. I realised that improving my health was critical to be able to live the life I wanted for myself.

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I joined WW(formerly Weight Watchers)and found a trusted personal trainer. I was very scared about stepping foot into a gym but with the right support, it helped me slowly gain confidence.

On the WW program, every food and drink is assigned a SmartPoints value which you track against a personalised daily budget. You also get a customised list of ZeroPoint foods which you don't have to measure or track, which form the basis of a healthy eating pattern. It includes things like eggs, fish, skinless chicken breast and most fruit and veg.I began focussing on my list ofZeroPointfoods and planning my meals around those items.I ate boiled eggs, salmon and lots of tasty foods.I realised quickly that I never needed to go hungry as I haddone with different weight loss approaches in the past.

When I joined up with my personal trainer, we had to work on my basic strength post-back injury, so slowly but surely I worked up to being able to do a lunge unassisted. These were key milestones that helped me gain confidence throughout my journey. I felt good about what I was achieving.

Weight loss isnt a straight linear line. There are ups and downs. I have now stayed at the same weight for almost a year and whilst I'm committed to losing my last kilos, I realise that maintaining my weight for the first time in my life, is a huge achievement.By tracking my food into the MyWW app, I was kept accountable, as well as using my FitBit to track my activity which automatically synced into my appas FitPoints.

One of the biggestchanges that made a difference was just getting back on track at the next meal if you have a slip-up.Anotherreason the myWW program worked for me as opposed to other eating programs wasbecause it gave meflexibility to enjoy meals out with friends (and not have to skip dessert), as well as discover new recipes and enjoy home cooking. All I had to do was adjust the rest of my day to account for the meal out and ensureit fitted within mySmartPointsbudget.

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Empowered.

Still seeing myself as overweight and that has made dents in my confidence, those things dont go away overnight when you lose the weight. That is work i'll always need to work on.

Support from my husband,the WW community, my personal trainer and friends who championed my journey. My WW coach was extremely encouraging, so much so, that we are now close friends! The myWW app also has a great 'Connect'platformwhich is kind of like a Facebook,but a safe space whichallows you to instantly access motivation from other members which was a great resource on my down days or days when I thought I might fall off the bandwagon. I also set small goals along the way and treated myself when I reached them (with some me-time such as a facial).

Never, ever give up.

What are your current short and long term goals?My mother is very sick at the moment so my energy is going into taking care of her, so maintenance of my weight is the best for mein the short term. Long term, I want to lose my last kilos and increase my strength and reach some new milestones in my gym work.

Eggs for breakfast, lunch is usually leftovers from dinner the night before. Dinners are lots of vegetables, a protein like salmon, chicken tenderloins and a baked potato.I use the myWW app as a recipe bank too! There are over 5,000 recipes that give you the exact SmartPoints so are easily factored into your daily intake. My favourite recipes would have to be theMushroom, Spinach and Chickpea CurryorBurrito Bowls.

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Gym classes around 3 times a week and a 1:1 personal training once a week. I also try to do a walk each day.I sync my FitBit to my myWW app and track my FitPoints as another way to stay motivated.

Maintaining the majority of my weight loss.

Start small and start somewhere but always start today dont put it off.

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'The Eating Regime That Helped Me Lose 38kg Without Ever Feeling Hungry' - Women's Health