It was a long-awaited Thailand trip which made 25-year-old Himanshu kickstart his weight loss journey. The results not only changed his appearance but his overall life too. His transformation journey is an example that nothing can stop you if you are dedicated to your goal:Name: Himanshu Sharma

Occupation: Wedding Photographer

Age: 25Height: 6.0

City: Delhi

Highest weight recorded: 121Kgs

Duration it took me to lose weight: 10Months

The turning point: We had a Thailand trip to go to and I had planned to lose some weight before the trip. However, the transformation didnt really happen and I did not get the results I wanted in one month. I came back, started again and for six straight months, without any break, I researched on the internet and worked on my body. I am proud to admit that losing weight turned my life around.

My breakfast: Oats + Peanut Butter(Unsweetened) + Protein( Eggs or Whey)

My lunch: Mostly Protein portion(Chicken/Eggs) + Fats (Almonds or Peanuts) + Carbs (Rice /Bread)

My dinner: Fats and Protein (Paneer/Eggs), and the quantity depended on my calorie requirements. I jotted down all the needed info and ate accordingly.I also made sure that I drank 3-6 litres of water every day. Staying hydrated, especially when you workout is important.

Pre-workout meal: Something carb-loaded Oats/Bread on heavy training day (Legs/Back)

On small muscle group days (Biceps-Shoulders) I preferred MCT oil or Coffee as a pre-workout drink.

Post-workout meal: Protein Shake with peanut butter.

I indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days): I dont have any cheat days, in fact, I dont support cheat mentality. I eat what I feel like and move on. No cheat mentality= no guilt!

My workout: My workout was a complex mix of Strength Training with HIIT and frequent changes in the regime so that my body doesnt get used to it. Compound lifts along with HIIT are my favourite to boost the metabolic rate as well as it keeps you strong along with good cardiac health.

Low-calorie recipes I swear by : When you are on a dietary cut, you are allowed to have a limited number of calories. The best way to go with it is to fill 50% of your plate with protein, rest add some veggies and fats. Add carbs before or after workouts, or around the time you are most active. Avoid snacking in between.

Some of my favs are chicken breast greek salad (keep a check on the dressing sauce). Mix Vegetable Juices are low in calorie and high on fibre and multi-minerals. They keep you full!

Fitness secrets I unveiled: One can not simply think of losing weight on the spot and get abs. You cannot maintain abs all year-round and it is really unhealthy to have very low body fat for a longer time.

There is no secret to being healthy, its hard work with persistence and a goal.Patience, resilience, and staying mentally well is also more important than just building abs. A fit body takes it own time so there is no point rushing into it.

How do I stay motivated? Motivation is overrated. You got to do what you got to do. I never thought I am going to change so much. It comes slowly and you have got to keep working on it. Set your eyes on the target and keep your head down and you will see results.

How do you ensure you dont lose focus? Perseverance is the key to success. Every morning get up and realise what your goal is and do whatever helps you with your goals. Take small decisions, be obsessed with your goal. Think positive, if you want to have a dessert, have it and move on. I firmly believe that people lose their way because they go too hard on themselves.

Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? I dont count body shaming because you can't control what others say. Being overweight brings health problems. Running, breathing, body pain, bad posture, knee pain, heart health-these are some of the problems which become a part of your everyday life.

What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? I am not obsessed with any shape but 10 years down the line I would like to see myself consistently health, with better mental and muscle health.

What are the lifestyle changes you made? There are too many and still going on. Getting up on time, following a regime for everything, not just workouts.I quit smoking and drinking (by choice), I quit eating oily food and high sugar desserts. I make my own food, do my own chores but did not give up on anyone thing(food). Plus, I am more positive and grateful for what I have and ready to welcome more. Cut out the negativity and you start seeing a difference.

What was the lowest point for you? There are highs and lows, nothing such as I have two really good friends who keep me uplifted. Enjoy the journey its only making you better!

Lessons learnt from weight loss: There are so many lessons I have and would like to tell people reading my story:

- Have Goals, they will give you directions when you are lost!-Whatever happens, dont give up. Bounce back every time!

-Dont get attached to your results! Detach.-Dont wait for motivation

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HEALTH NEWS

Gift shop volunteers needed

Gift Shop volunteers are needed at Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals. This is a great way to learn about retail in health care or volunteer your time and experience in an enjoyable shop environment.

Volunteer benefits include shop discounts and a meal voucher. A variety of shift times are available including evenings and weekends. Please visit the hospitals website atbeverlyhospital.org/giving/volunteer-services for more information.

Pet therapy volunteers sought

Care Dimensions, formerly Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, is seeking more volunteers with certified pet therapy dogs to provide pet therapy to hospice patients in a variety of settings throughout Greater Boston and on the North Shore.

Pet therapy dogs must be certified through a registered pet therapy organization. Volunteers will receive training and ongoing support while engaging in the rewarding experience of visiting hospice patients and their caregivers.

For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Sheryl Meehan, Director of Volunteer Services and Complementary Therapies at SMeehan@CareDimensions.org or 978-750-9321.

SUPPORT GROUPS AND OTHER PROGRAMS

Safe Place Support Group

Safe Place is a support group in Beverly dedicated to helping people who have lost a loved one, co-worker or friend to suicide that meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St..

Run by Samaritans of the Merrimack Valley, a program of Family Services of the Merrimack Valley, Safe Place provides a space to talk about your loss with others who are experiencing the same type of devastating loss. Its a place to talk, listen, cry, be silent, grieve, be understood and receive hope and understanding from other loss survivors. Safe Place is a confidential and free support group led by a trained fellow suicide loss survivor.

For additional information, contact Debbie Helms at dhelms@fsmv.org.

Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group

Spectrum Adult Day Health Programs, 600 Cummings Center, Beverly, will host an Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group from 1:30 to 3 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month.

The group will offer information and education about Alzheimers disease and related memory disorders, an increased understanding through shared experiences and mutual support from other caregivers. Free respite care available upon request. Light refreshments will be served

To RSVP for respite care or have questions, contact support leader Rachael Palmacci at 978-921-5020 or signup online at http://spectrumdayprogram.org.

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients

An eight-session educational/support program for individuals newly diagnosed with breast cancer is held at the Beverly Hospital at Danvers. This program is designed to support, guide and provide knowledge.

The free program is held at Beverly Hospital at Danvers Breast Center, Beverly Hospital at Danvers, 480 Maple St., Danvers. Sessions are held on the first and thirdMonday beginning at 7 p.m. There is no fee.

For further details on upcoming dates or to register, please contact Kimberly Willis, NP-C, Certified Patient Navigator at kwillis@nhs-healthlink.org or call 978-304-8105.

Dementia Support Group

A Dementia Support Group will be held at Twin Oaks Center on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7-8 p.m.

When you are faced with a loved one exhibiting symptoms of dementia, it can be a confusing and troubling time in your life. The group will help you understand the disease and gain knowledge about the best methods of care for your loved one.

People afflicted with cognitive impairments require additional care to keep their emotional and physical functioning strong and healthy. The centers specialized professionals connect to deliver consistent, stable care while creating an environment of warmth and understanding.

Twin Oaks Center is located at 63 Locust St., Danvers. The support group is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jennifer Tineo at 978-777-0011.

One Life recovery program

One Life, a faith-based recovery program for those struggling with life-controlling issues (hurts, hang-ups, and habits), meets every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Danvers. This program will help you find freedom from addictive and compulsive thoughts, behavior patterns such as co-dependency, pornography, chemical dependency, eating disorders, depression, emotional/physical abuse, anger, and other personal struggles. This tried and proven recovery program uses traditional methods to build recovery for those struggling with life experiences that affect our peace. The First Baptist Church of Danvers is located at 1 Water St., Danvers. Contact by phone at 978-774-8277, by email at Baptist1@verizon.net, or visit them at http://www.fbcdanvers.org.

Stroke Survivor Support Group

A free monthly Stroke Survivor Support Group held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The group meets at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St., Gloucester in the Longan Room. The free program is facilitated by a variety of professionals affiliated with the stroke program at Beverly Hospital.

Light refreshments will be available. There is no fee and preregistration is not required. For further information or questions, please call Eileen Consentino at 978-922-3000, ext. 2295.

Young Moms Pregnancy Workshop

The Healthy Pregnancy Workshop isa class specifically for teens and young women. It is a two-hour class to be attended in the first or second trimester, focusing on healthy pregnancy. There is no fee. To register or for further information, please call 978-922-3000, ext. 2720.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Beverly Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, located on the campus of Beverly Hospital. This free meeting meets in the Garden Room, located on the first floor.

Preregistration is not required, those wishing further information may call the Community Relations Department at Beverly Hospital at 978-236-1650.

Melanoma Support Group

IMPACT Melanomasponsors a support group open to all those who have been diagnosed with Melanoma. The group is facilitated by Kelli Braga, LICSW, in the Garden Conference Room, located on the first floor of the Beverly Hospital.

The group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6-7:30 p.m. There is no fee. Preregistration is requested. To register, or for further information, please contact Kelli Braga at Beverly Hospital 978-922-3000, extension 2710, or by calling theIMPACT Melanoma at 800-557-6352.

General Cancer Support Group

The General Cancer Support Group meets at Beverly Hospital on the first Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Womens Health Building in the small conference room.

Preregistration is required by calling the Social Work Department at Beverly Hospital at 978-922-3000, ext. 2710.

Healthy Streets Outreach Program

Healthy Streets Outreach Program, a program of Health Innovation, Inc., provides HIV, Hepatitis C testing, STI testing, Narcan and overdose prevention training, referrals to substance use treatment and mental health services.

Healthy Streets Outreach Program, is located at 100 Willow St., Second Floor, Lynn. For further information, please call: 781-592-0243.

Medication review

A free 15-minute review of medications may be scheduled with a registered pharmacist at Beverly Hospital. Appointments are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. Participants are asked to bring a list of all medications, prescription and over-the-cou1nter medications, including vitamins, etc. To schedule a free and confidential appointment, please call Lahey Health Senior Care at 978-922-7018, ext. 1305.

Healthy Streets Outreach

Northeast Behavioral Health Healthy Streets Outreach Program provides rapid HIV testing, hepatitis C information, access to drug treatment, overdose prevention and Narcan training. All services, provided by NBH Healthy Streets Program, are available at various locations on the first Wednesday of the month. Please call 978-767-3913 or 781-592-0243 to reach the outreach team.

Help with hoarding issues

The North Shore Center for Hoarding & Cluttering at North Shore Elder Services is the leader in providing a support system for those who are feeling overwhelmed by the stuff in their life. Many of us periodically reach a point where we need to simplify, organize and declutter. Sometimes we cannot do it alone and need some help in meeting this challenge; thats when the North Shore Center for Hoarding & Cluttering can offer assistance.

If you or someone you know might benefit from any of the professional services NSCHC can offer, call 978-750-4540 and ask for Information Services to make a referral. There are no geographic or age restrictions for participating in any of the services.

NSCHC is located at North Shore Elder Services, 300 Rosewood Ave., Suite 200, in Danvers. For more information, please contact Marnie McDonald, LCSW at (978) 624-2207 or mmcdonald@nselder.org

Community CPR programs

Beverly Hospital is offering several American Heart Association CPR courses designed for non-medical personnel and teach the skills and techniques used in adult, infant and child CPR. This course also covers choking in adult and children, and the use of protection devices for mouth-to-mouth breathing. This course is appropriate for anyone wishing to learn lifesaving CPR skills.

The cost of the course is $50 and includes the American Heart Association Heart Saver Student Workbooks. At the completion of the course you will receive an American Heart Association Heart Saver course completion card; this card signifies that you have successfully completed the CPR program.

The classes will run from 6-9 p.m. and are subject to cancellation due to low registration. The cost of the course is $50 and includes the textbook. To register or for further information , please contact Kim Regan at 978-922-3000, ext. 3436.

Suicide Survivor Support Group

SAFE PLACE, a peer-run suicide survivor support group is held for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. The support group is sponsored by the Samaritans of Merrimack Valley of Lawrence.

Friends are welcome to attend the free support group that meets at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St., Beverly Farms on the first and third Thursday of each month, from 7-8:30 p.m. There is no fee. Preregistration is not required.

For further information, please call Debbie Helms at 978-327-6671.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Beverly Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the third Thursday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, located on the campus of Beverly Hospital. This free group meets in the Garden Room, located on the first floor.

Preregistration is not required, those wishing further information may call the Community Relations Department at Beverly Hospital 978-283-4000, ext. 585.

Grief recovery

G.R.A.S.P. Grief Recovery after a Substance Passing a support group for families or individuals who have lost a loved as a result of substance use or addiction, meets on the first Thursday of every month, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Highland Hall inside the auditorium at Salem Hospital. For more information, call 781-593-5224 or 978-354-2660 or online at http://www.grasphelp.org.

Young Moms Childbirth Preparation Series

The CYM Childbirth Preparation Series is specifically for teens and young women. This seven-week series follows the Healthy Pregnancy workshop. This series prepares young women and their support people for labor and delivery. The class meets one evening a week for seven weeks. There is no fee; preregistration is required by calling 978-922-3000, extension 2720.

Helping seniors stay healthy

This winter as the rate of senior hospitalization typically reaches its highest point of the year the Home Instead Senior Care, serving Danvers and surrounding areas, has committed to reducing area hospitalizations through the launch of a new informational campaign aimed at educating families how to help aging loved ones remain healthy at home year-round.

There are many things families can do to help keep their senior loved ones out of the hospital. In fact, in a new study of nurses who work primarily with seniors, 99 percent say that the role families play in keeping seniors out of the hospital is just as important as the role of the medical community.

From monitoring their taking of prescribed medications for chronic conditions to attending doctors visits and checking in to ensure doctors instructions are followed, their role as a medical advocate is critical.

To help family members identify and act on potential warning signs, Home Instead is offering Five Ways to Prevent Senior Hospitalizations guide, developed in partnership with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger, incoming president of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.

This free resource includes information about common risk factors and the steps that families can take to help ensure a healthy lifestyle. Additional free family resources can be found at http://www.preventseniorhospitalizations.com. To obtain a copy of the guide or to learn more about how you can help keep your senior loved one out of the hospital this winter, please call 978-725-5995.

Surgical Weight Loss info sessions

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is pleased to bring Surgical Weight Loss services to Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers. While the actual surgery will be performed in Burlington, patients will now have the convenience of receiving preoperative and postoperative care close to home.

Surgical Weight Loss offers a multi-disciplinary team approach for treating obesity through a combination of surgery, behavioral health, and nutrition. This multi-disciplinary approach is the key to successful long-term weight loss and well-being.

As part of the offerings, free monthly bariatric information sessions are held at Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers. These sessions are open to patients and the community, and are facilitated by surgeons and nurse practitioners of the program.

Patients who typically qualify for surgical weight-loss include those with a body mass index greater than or equal to 40, and/or a body mass index between 35 and 39 with at least one major medical co-morbidity, such as obstructive sleep apnea or hypoventilation syndrome, diabetes or hypertension.

Free upcoming Surgical Weight Loss info sessions are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please call 978-304-8020 for further information regarding upcoming programs.

Newly Bereaved Workshop

Held 5-7 p.m. first Thursday of every month at the Bertolon Center forGrief & Healing, 78 Liberty St., Danvers.The group is for those who have lost someone within the last three months.To sign up or forinformation: 855-774-5100; grief@caredimensions.org.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group

Held 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.second Thursday each month at the Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St. Group meets once a month at the Senior Center. Come meet other grandparents like you, get support, learn helpful informationand have some fun. Walk-ins are welcome. Held in the Meeting Room.For information: 978-921-6017.

Nar-Anon Support group

Held 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salvation Army building, 93 North St., Salem. Affected by someone elses addiction? Nar-anon offers Hope. Nar-Anon is a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone elses Addiction. As a twelve-step program, Nar-Anon offers help by sharing experience, strength and hope. Meetings are open to family and friends of addicts in the North Shore area. Meetings will continue as long as they are needed by the community. There is parking in the rear of the building via Mason Street. All meetings are free, non denominational, all are invited.

Caregiver Support Group

Held 10-11:30 a.m. thesecond Tuesday of each month at the Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St.Come participate with other caregivers in confidential discussions about the difficulties and joys of caregiving for a loved one. The support of others who understand and have similar experiences can be exactly what you need. Held in the Conference Room. Sign upin advance. For information:978-921-6017.

Gloucester Stroke Club

Held 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month atAddison Gilbert Hospital, Longan Room,298 Washington St.,Gloucester.Support groups are a great way to meet each other, stroke survivors or caregivers who understand what you are going through. The club will offer members various activities such as arts and crafts, gentle exercise, and health demonstrations - such as massage, blood pressure checks and other social activities.

Peer and Recovery Support Group

Held 7-8:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month in the doctors conference room at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick St., Beverly. These support groups are for family and friends of those dealing with mental health challenges and also for peers in recovery and meet the last Wednesday of each month. For information: 617-984-0504; csadkowski@yahoo.com; namigreaternorthshore.org.

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Weight loss requires two things - consistency and a I-cant-stop-wont-stop attitude till you achieve your target weight goal. 20-year-old Abhishek Bhagwat tells us that apart from developing a positive attitude thatll help you sail through your fitness journey, you also need to realise that time is the most essential factor and you have to give yourself that. As they say, Rome wasnt built in a daymajor changes will also not happen so easily, he says.

I weighed 136 kg at the beginning of my journey. I was both a studious and foodie kid. So all I did, growing up, was - sit for long hours and study and eat with no remorse or self-control, he adds. But after a couple of years, he realised that his bad eating habits are harming his body very severely. This led him to commence on a fitness journey and get rid of all the excess body fat.

I followed a simple yet effective philosophy to lose weight (he lost 44 kg and trimmed from 136 kg to 92 kg), I deem it my 5 gems for weight loss plan. Let me breakdown these gems as tips for you below.

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Quit sugar and consume moderate and complex carbohydrates

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Stay in a Caloric Deficit

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I firmly believe that if you follow these 5 gems consistently youll lose weight and get in shape!

He also lists his weekly workout routine to help you curate one for yourself.

My exercise regime was/is intense and dynamic. However, this is what a weekly breakdown of my weight loss workout routine included:

- 3 days of basketball, this included training, drills and games

- 3 days at the gym - 20 mins of cardio (HIIT treadmill) and 50 mins of weight training. In weight training, one must focus on more compound movements while wanting to lose weight rather than isolated ones. Squats, Deadlifts, Military Presses, Assisted Dips, Pull Ups and Bench Press are extremely effective exercises.

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My only advice to someone who is committed to losing weight is: trust the process! There are going to be days where you feel like nothing is happening despite all your hard work youve put in. On these days - just close your eyes and see your goal in your mind, it will help you keep going!

Disclaimer: The fitness journey, diet and workout routines shared by the respondents are purely for inspirational purposes and in no way intend to propagate a specific body type. Please consult an authorised medical professional before following any specific diet or workout routine mentioned above.

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From 1999-2000, an estimated 30.5% of Americans were obese. By 2017-2018, that number had risen to 42.5%, costing those who are obese roughly $1,429 more in healthcare expenses than people of a normal weight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Since obesity is on the rise and related to so many negative health effects, it's important that doctors can easily define obesity in order to help patients take control of their health.

"We want to come up with a universal way of defining obesity, because different cultures define it differently," says Mir Ali, MD, bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center. "So the thing we have that isn't the most accurate, but at least it's a common reference point, is the body mass index (BMI)."

BMI is the most standard way for doctors and patients to determine if someone is overweight or obese. It's calculated with a formula that takes into account your height and weight and there are many online BMI calculators you can use to easily calculate your own BMI. Here's what you need to know about BMI, it's role in determining obesity, and why it's not always the best tool.

The three tiers of obesity

According to the CDC, a BMI of 25.0 to 29.9 is considered overweight, and a BMI of 30 or above is obese. Additionally, there are three subcategories, or classes, of obesity based on BMI. According to the CDC, Class 1 is a BMI of 30 to 35, Class 2 is a BMI of 35 to 40, and Class 3 is a BMI of 40 or higher.

"Someone with a BMI of 40 has a two to three times greater risk of developing obesity related diseases [than someone with a healthy BMI]," says Ali, adding that these classes are also important to help doctors decide what kind of treatment is necessary.

If you have a BMI greater than 40, then you could qualify for bariatric surgery. Whereas, if you have a BMI between 30 and 40 and have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise, your doctor may prescribe a diet pill to aid weight loss.

However, BMI is not a be all end all to measure obesity. For example, a high BMI doesn't always mean obesity. "The BMI calculation doesn't take into account anybody's body composition, and that can affect how healthy they are. A 300-pound bodybuilder with 5% body fat [may be] healthy, but if you plug him into the BMI formula, he [will] come out obese," says Ali.

Other ways to measure obesity

Aside from BMI, there are a few other more accurate ways to measure obesity and the risk of obesity-related disease:

While this one is very accurate, Ali says it isn't readily available to the general public, and it's expensive. The test usually isn't offered at typical X-Ray/imaging centers, and most people don't actually require this precise level of accuracy to make treatment choices.

Obesity and fitness

Being obese does not automatically mean you are unhealthy. The importance of exercise in obese people has been extensively researched.

For example, a study published in BMC Obesity in 2018, showed that somebody who is severely obese but very active can be as healthy as someone who is moderately obese and does not exercise very much. Additionally, a 2017 study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology concluded that obese people who regularly worked out had less risk of cardiovascular disease than obese people who were inactive.

"The less active you are as an obese person, the more likely you'll be to develop health issues," says Ali. "Activity helps keep your cardiovascular health strong, helps to reduce your risk of degenerative changes in the joints, and other health issues, so activity is important."

Fitness is so important for health because it helps prevent the build-up of visceral fat, which lies beneath the abdominal muscles surrounding vital organs like the liver, intestines, and stomach. Visceral fat is one of the biggest risk factors in obese people for developing health problems.

If you are obese or think you may be obese, it's important to keep active and eat healthily to avoid the complications that can be caused by obesity. Speak to your doctor or an obesity specialist to get on the right track.

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Komatsu has unveiled the new WA900?8 wheeled loader. Designed for maximum operating comfort, the machine offers many customer advantages and is said to offer not only the highest productivity of any wheeled loader in its class, but also up to 17% higher fuel efficiency.

With a 116tonne operating weight, the WA900?8 allows for 23.2tonne rated load capacity in a standard boom configuration and for 20.5tonne rated load capacity in high lift boom configuration.

Jo Monsieur, group manager for Large Machines at Komatsu Europe, said: Komatsu designed the WA900?8 wheeled loader with one major goal in mind: to provide customers with an ultimate tool to let them safely and comfortably achieve lowest cost?per?tonne production.

Not only does this new machine include an efficient engine and offer the highest rated load, but its new and super comfortable cabin is the largest ever on a Komatsu wheeled loader.

The WA900?8 meets the latest EU Stage V emission regulations with its Komatsu?designed, developed and manufactured engine and aftertreatment systems.

Komatsu says the models customers will be competitive in tenders and keep the machine working for years thanks to its two diesel particulate filters, two variable geometry turbos, a heavy-duty and cooled exhaust gas recirculation system, new engine control modules, a closed crankcase ventilation system, and lack of AdBlue requirement.

As standard, Komatsu offers up to 14.5m buckets that have a redesigned spill guard, increased radius and floor angle and provide better penetration and higher fill factors to boost productivity and income. Their ultra?strong teeth and enlarged sweeper wings increase uptime and reduce tyre damage, reducing maintenance costs.

A standard high-accuracy payload meter enables work productivity and efficiency to be tracked within 1.5% accuracy, helping avoid dump truck overloads.

The WA900-8s modulation clutch system gives operators precise control of rim pull, for fast work equipment speeds and a smooth approach for truck loading. Its variable traction control system optimises rim pull on all ground conditions, minimising tyre slippage and lowers maintenance costs.

SmartLoader Logic, Komatsus fully automatic on-board engine control, is said to yield precise torque for each work phase, based on the application. By automatically switching between Economy and Power modes it considerably reduces fuel usage, with no loss of productivity.

The new generation WA900?8 wheeled loaders hydraulics are improved with a CLSS hydraulic system that delivers power on demand via the variable displacement piston pumps. It keeps the hydraulic oil cool and increases both work speed and fuel economy. Fuel savings are further realised through the machines auto idle shutdown system and by ECO guidance tips on the in? cab monitor.

Combined with the comprehensive Komatsu CARE support package, the WA900?8 is said to offer competitive customer value.

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It was themost popular weight loss search term in 2019 and traces its roots back to an ancient ritual.Intermittentfasting is seeing a resurgence in its popularity and is now one of the most effective methods of weight loss and improving ones health.

What isintermittent fasting?

It is a pattern of eating where you alternate between periods of eating and fasting. It is not to be confused with a diet, since it doesnt specify which foods to eat but rather when to eat them.

Three methods ofintermittentfasting are alternate-day fasting, periodic fasting, and daily time-restricted feeding.

These are some popular methods of doing this:

The twice-a-week method 5:2

You cap your calories at 500-600 for two non-consecutive days a week. During the other five days of the week, you maintain a healthy and normal diet.

Alternate day fasting

Involves modified fasting every other day. For example, limit your calories on fasting days to 500 (or lesser) and on non-fasting days, opt for your regular, healthy diet.

Time-restricted eating

One sets fasting and eating windows in this method. For example, if you follow the16/8 method, youfast for 16 hours in between meals and can eat for only eight hours of the day. You also skip breakfast in this one. Similarly, there is also a14/10 method.

Since most people already fast while they sleep, this method is popular.

24-hour fasting

Also called theeat, stop, eat method, it involves fasting completely for a full 24 hours. Often times, its only done once or twice a week.

Benefits ofintermittentfasting

There is nothing new about the benefits of fasting, which has beenpractised throughout human history. However, this habit was disregarded because of its religious connections.

Now many people are now re-discovering this dietary intervention and have reported benefits like weight loss,lowering insulin, increasing growth hormone levels and cellular repair, all of which have been backed by studies and research.

Recently, researchers from the University of Sydney also discovered howintermittentfasting influences key metabolic pathways in the liver.

Intermittentfasting (IF) is currently one of the worlds most popular fitness trends. If done correctly, people using it lose weight, improve overall health (including the brain) and simplify their lifestyles. Common IF involves 16-hour fasting daily or a 24-hour fasting twice weekly. Various studies have proven that this method of fasting helps in the prevention of certain diseases such as type 2 diabetes, reduces cardiac diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and even cancers, saysDr S Manohar, director, internal medicine, Sakra World Hospital.

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Rosemary Dean started IF two years back, after her son, who was a health buff, became quite lean and built muscle through the process.

The most appealing part of this to me is that I dont have to skip any kind of food group which Im completely against. I like my rice and ghee and bacon and I didnt have to give up any of those, unlike in a normal diet, says the housewife, who is also a Thyroid patient.

Rosemary says she lost 10 kg within threemonths, without doing any extra exercise other than housework.

I did not go to the gym or go for walks but the results were amazing. And I felt a change as far as my energy levels were concerned too. I did not feel the need to sleep in the afternoon, could get upearlier in the morning, had a lot more energy and even ran a marathon for the first time, a year after I started IF.

Normally, Im not somebody whos keen on breakfast so I usually start my meal only by one oclock, which is my lunch and then around5-6 pm, I would eat another meal and that would be it. Sofasting for eight hours was very easy for me, she adds.

Caleb David, managing director, Davlekha Perez Advisory India Pvt Ltd, startedintermittentfasting tokickstart his weight loss journey and reduce his blood sugar. His friend, who is a trainer, suggested IF to him.

I have breakfast during 8 8. 30 am and dinner during the same time period at night. During the 12 hours in between,I could have two to three cups of black tea or coffee without sugar. Or I canhave a banana or an apple or one pomegranate. If I still feel hungry, I can have dried fruits like 5-6 almonds and cashews, he says.

He has just started this and says that it takes some time to get used to, especially for someone like him who is used to having three full meals a day.

When asked what can one drink during the fasting window, Rosemary says one cant have juice but lime water with salt is a good option.

Drink as much water as you want. Some people say it is okay to have buttermilk but the actual process doesnt call for that.And you can have as much black coffee, tea and green tea as you want as long as you dont add the honey or sugar to it, she explains.

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The root of weight loss is eating less calories than you burn in a day, choosing the right foods, and exercising to stay healthy.

That said, those arent the only steps you can take to optimize your weight-loss regimen. According to new research, the timing of your meals also determines the way those calories are used by the body, and eating breakfast may work in your favor if youre trying to target fat. It all comes down to the bodys circadian rhythm, which has to do with a lot more than just when you get sleepy.

Circadian rhythms are any physical, mental, or behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle, according to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. In this particular study, researchers wanted to see how a persons metabolism processes food at different points in the day and night.

They monitored the metabolisms of their subjects in whole-room respiratory chambers in two separate 56-hour sessions. In both sessions, the participants were given three meals a day, with lunch and dinner served at 12:30 p.m. and 5:54 p.m., respectively. In one of the sessions, they were given breakfast at 8:00 a.m., while the other provided them with a nutritionally equivalent meal at 10:00 p.m. instead. The overnight fast was the same for both sessions.

The researchers were surprised to find that although the total daily energy spent and nutrition was the same in both sessions, switching from breakfast to a late-night snack changed the way the body used carbohydrates and fat for fuel. When subjects ate right before going to bed, they burned less fat in a 24-hour period than when they ate breakfast and skipped the nighttime snack.

So is breakfast the most important meal of the day? We cant say for sure, but the results of this study suggest that you should opt for breakfast instead of getting your calories in right before bed.

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CNN Is breakfast still the most important meal of the day? We used to know the answer to that question, right?

And now we're not so sure.

As a registered dietitian, I always recommend starting the day with a healthy breakfast. And during the past 20 years, I've never met a nutritionist who has suggested skipping it. The morning meal can boost energy, control cravings and weight, and improve focus and performance.

When planned well, breakfast can also add important nutrients to your diet, such as protein, healthy fats and calcium, explained Cordialis Msora-Kasago, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

But popular intermittent fasting regimens often banish breakfast in an effort to improve health and lose weight. In a recent New York Times article, Mark Mattson, a neuroscientist at the National Institute on Aging and at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, explained that most people trying to lose weight should strive for 16 calorie-free hours, and that "the easiest way to do this is to stop eating by 8 p.m., skip breakfast the next morning and then eat again at noon the next day."

Mattson, who for the past 30 years has consumed all of his 2,000 calories between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m, recently told me that once your body adapts to skipping breakfast, you don't get the negative side effects of doing so.

But there is a way that you can have your breakfast and your fast, too.

Complicating matters in the breakfast debate is that current research on breakfast and weight control is conflicting. For example, a recent BMJ review that analyzed 13 studies on the meal concluded that "the addition of breakfast might not be a good strategy for weight loss."

The BMJ study used many small and extremely short-term studies, and was skewed toward those including a very poor quality breakfast, explained Tamara Duker Freuman, a New York City-based registered dietitian who closely follows the research literature on meal timing in terms of disease risk.

"If the intent was to settle the breakfast debate once and for all, this was not the study selection or design that was going to do it."

What's more, these findings are a stark contrast from other research, which suggests that when you front-load your calories by eating a big breakfast and a smaller dinner, you have a much better chance of shedding pounds and you are likely to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, too.

That's because eating most of our calories earlier in the day is more in sync with our bodies' circadian rhythms, which influence metabolism and decrease the risk of weight gain, compared to eating more calories later in the day. Circadian rhythms may also help explain why breakfast skipping is associated with increased risk of weight gain even among those who consume comparable amounts of calories in a day.

Indeed, a small recent study examined differences in diet-induced thermogenesis or calories expended as the result of processing and storing food among people consuming larger breakfasts and smaller dinners versus smaller breakfasts and larger dinners. What it found was consistent with these earlier findings: Participants who ate a big breakfast rather than a large dinner both with identical calories had 2.5 times greater calorie-burning benefits compared to when they swapped their meal pattern around. Blood sugar and insulin levels were diminished after breakfast compared to dinner as well.

"What we've seen from very large cohort studies conducted over years and even decades is that people who eat breakfast are more likely to have lower BMIs and a variety of better metabolic health outcomes particularly related to reduced risk of type 2 diabetes" and cardiovascular disease, Freuman said.

Just this week, a meta-analysis published in Clinical Nutrition concluded that eating breakfast regularly may promote cardiovascular health and decrease all-cause mortality while skipping the morning meal increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and death.

But this doesn't mean that every breakfast skipper is destined to gain weight or develop heart disease or type 2 diabetes, nor does it mean that a particular individual who skips breakfast and is perfectly healthy must start eating breakfast. "I think the takeaway is that if you are a breakfast skipper who struggles with blood sugar, triglycerides or cholesterol, or weight despite consuming a reasonably healthy diet it may be worth considering establishing a daily, healthy breakfast habit and pulling back a bit on the nighttime intake in tandem," Freuman said.

Following a daily fasting regimen that restricts eating during a certain time window doesn't have to mean eliminating breakfast. For example, you can stop eating at 7 p.m. and not eat again until at least 7 a.m. the next morning, and you will still get the benefits of a 12-hour fast while fueling your mind and body with important nutrients to start the day, Msora-Kasago explained.

Eating earlier will mean eating in sync with your circadian rhythms, which is favorable for weight control, and at the same time you will avoid the trap of nighttime nibbling, where calories can pile up without you even realizing it.

Should you eat or skip breakfast before exercising? Some research has revealed that you can burn more fat if you exercise on an empty stomach.

But depending on your needs, it may not be a wise decision to do so. "Some people are able to work out in the fasted state and not feel ill effects, but others may feel weak, dizzy or unable to complete their workout," Msora-Kasago said.

"I always advise my clients to eat before exercising," said Wendy Sterling, a board-certified sports dietitian. "I work with athletes, and my job is to help them gain a competitive advantage by maximizing every workout.

"Skipping breakfast could mean they might be working out on a 14-hour fast, depending on when they ate last. Performance suffers greatly, and they look sluggish and tired," said Sterling, who is the team nutritionist for the Oakland A's.

When choosing a breakfast, look for a meal that includes protein, which will promote satiety and decrease daytime snacking, Msora-Kasago said.

A healthy breakfast should also include whole grains, healthy fats, a fruit or vegetable, and a calcium-rich food or beverage. Msora-Kasago recommends a veggie egg scramble with cheese and avocado on whole-grain toast; hummus on a whole-grain bagel with tomatoes and cucumbers and low-fat milk; and oatmeal with some almonds and low-fat milk and berries.

Keep in mind, if you tend to wake up and not feel hungry, you might be eating too much during the evening. Simply cutting back on nighttime snacking may give you more of an appetite for breakfast.

Or, if you're not up for a full meal in the morning, you can also try eating smaller portions of what you would normally eat, or pick something quick and easy like a small handful of nuts with dried fruit to give your body something to get your day started, Msora-Kasago added.

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