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A University of Vermont study found that online weight-loss buddies help you keep the weight off. The researchers followed volunteers for 18 months. Those assigned to an Internet-based weight maintenance program sustained their weight loss better than those who met face-to-face in a support group. These are 50 easy ways to lose weight without a lick of exercise.
Sarah Dussault is a mother, a Certified Personal Trainer, Holistic Health Coach, and full-time health and wellness blogger and YouTuber. Her mission is to help young women learn how to eat clean and get fit so they can feel confident about the way they look, without depriving themselves of a social life. She shares fitness videos, healthy recipes, mom stuff, and health and fitness for pregnancy all on her blog!
If you are considering about losing a lot of weight, this is the page to visit, because this woman not only runs a very successful blog and is a successful woman herself, but through her post she will teach you how to not only lose weight, but love your body whatever the size. Her name is Emily Ho, and she describes herself as a writer, social media strategist, fashion blogger, and most importantly, body positive fitness blogger. She learns how to live a focused and healthy life, and by leading this blog she is documenting her experiences while doing so. This is a way for you to try and not focus on losing some weight, but gaining on life, as she would put it. A blog worth taking a peek at!
Meal prepping was super helpful to me. Packing lunches and making dinners that lasted more than one night were great strategies for my meals. I usually used Sunday as my day to prepare lunches for the week, and my dinners on Sunday and Wednesday. There are so many amazing meal ideas on Pinterest, and you can experiment with all of the meals you life. My Recipes for Success blog post lists a lot of my favorite food bloggers where I get several recipes. Overall, more mindfulness about when and what I was going to eat set me up to make positive choices.
I tracked everything from fat, carbs and protein. I was eating what I was suppose to and within 5 months, I dropped the remaining 10lbs. I did it, I met my goal! As of today, I am trying to maintain my weight, which in my opinion is harder then losing it. I get so afraid of putting the weight back on, since it's so easy to lose motivation. Just because you meet your goal doesn't mean you can go back to the way it was. That's when I decided I needed to make this my lifestyle. I started reading up on healthy foods, different exercises, and I kept calculating my calories. I was a true calorie counter, every bite I ate, I tracked it. If I didn't know the calories, I wouldn't eat it. I was having allot of fun. I was exercising and maintaining my weight! Then it happened. Something was brought to my attention from my friends and family, I was obsessed they told me! Obsessed with what? Eating right and exercising? It was the calorie counting! People told me I'm not enjoying life if I calculate every bite. Can I do this forever? Well, maybe,I am pretty dedicated after all, but who wants to? I have learned so much over the past couple of years, about eating, exercising and most importantly myself. I have a lot of will power and I know how to be healthy, so I should be able to do this!!!!
About: Georgina is a natural in the kitchen. She loves experimenting with new recipes, often figuring out ways to make them healthier, as well as crafting and just generally living a happy life. When she started her blog four years ago, it was for a long time only read by her mother. Now, it's a huge part of Georgina's life and features all sorts of yummy recipes, tips for finding happiness and wellness, beauty and crafts. Georgina's also a very visual person, so you'll find no shortage of photos to tell the story in an even more vibrant way.
When you exercise on the rowing machine, try this interval workout: Row for 60 seconds, note the distance on the machine, then rest 60 seconds. Repeat, only this time, row for 55 seconds and try to match or better your distance from the first time. Rest 55 seconds, then repeat, reducing the time to 50 seconds. Continue until you can't beat your original distance.
Top Quote: "I am snarky. I am cynical. I am a twin. I am overweight. I am beautiful. I am a nice girl. I am quirky. I am left handed. I am romantic. I am daring. I am a smart. I am interdependent. I am cultured. I am book smart. I am film smart. I am pop culture smart. I am not good at math. I am an English major. I am sexy. I am a clean freak. I am a perfectionist. I am just me."
In January of 2010, I was home from work, and I was flipping through the On Demand channels and I saw a circuit training workout "Boost Your Metabolism" from Jillian Micheals. I hadn't a clue who she was, but I did the workout and I thought I was going to die! I couldn't walk for 3 days and I was sore as hell. That's when I knew I was out of shape and needed to up my exercise, because walking wasn't enough anymore. At that time I also started my Getting in Shape 2010 group on Facebook. I needed a place to share healthy living, get support because I wasn't getting that at home and to learn from others.
You're only losing one or two pounds a week. Sustainable weight loss is slow and steady. "It depends on where you start — if you have quite a bit of weight to lose, you tend to lose the initial weight faster," noted Dr. Steinbaum, "but losing more than a pound a week is quite a bit. A gradual decrease in weight loss implies that your dietary changes are sustainable. If you lose weight very quickly, it means that there has been a calorie restriction or an increase in activity that is really significant, and it is really hard to sustain that." That's why so many yo-yo dieters gain the weight back. But aiming for smaller targets can add up to big changes -- and reaps more health benefits than the numbers on the scale suggest. "Even when you lose only 3% of your body weight (six pounds for a 200-pound person), your blood sugar improves; your insulin sensitivity is improved; inflammation goes down; your cholesterol goes down," said Dr. Arad. "You don't have to cut down half of your weight; even losing 3% to 5% is an excellent goal."
Coming up with successful strategies to create and stick to a weight loss eating plan or even maintaining a healthy eating pattern is the Holy Grail for many women who struggled with weight all of their lives. I know I did and now I struggle with everything else that life offers. I don't confuse eating for fuel and energy and vitality with examining my life and feeling my emotions. Dealing with both the amazing gifts and challenges of aging.
When Tufts University researchers studied the waistlines and diets of 459 people, they found that even in men of similar age and activity level, those who ate white bread frequently weighed more than those who didn't. "The calories from white bread and refined grains just seem to settle at the waistline more than calories from other foods," says Katherine Tucker, Ph.D., the study author.
Yes whey: the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that high-protein shakes are a vital part of a weight loss plan, so don't hold back – especially at breakfast. According to research from the University of Bath, eat 700 calories before 11am and you'll have better blood sugar levels than those who skipped the most important meal of the day. It's the best excuse you'll have of sticking with a morning fry-up and avoiding a costly Starbucks lunch.
Some of us no longer have the strong joints we had as teenagers. Jogging is out of the question and walking doesn't cut it. The good news is elliptical trainers provide an intense, low impact cardio workout. In fact, a 145-lb. person can burn about 300 calories in 30 minutes on an elliptical trainer. That's about as many calories as running burns, but without the joint wear-and-tear.
About: Britni's been blogging for years, but only in the past couple did she start on a journey to lose weight in a unique way — by working towards getting her personal training certification (and blogging, of course!). She's a hardcore lover of food and fitness, and she's also dedicated to making sure other young mothers like herself are given the tools they need to shed pounds and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
And they say you can't eat like a pig and slim down. Scientists at Kyoto University found bacon is a great source of the hormone coenzyme Q1, which spikes up your metabolism when combined with a brisk walk. And here's the best bit: the study showed eating six rashers of bacon an hour before your stroll to the office will double the fat burn. There's no need to ration your rashers.
Well done Jennifer. Inspirational. I also know from personal experience how hard it is to lose weight. It takes discipline to push through no matter what you're feeling. For me it was getting up at 5:00 a.m. every morning (Mon – Fri) to exercise but when I saw some photos of me while my wife and I were on holiday, that was all the motivation I needed to become laser focused to change. I followed a lifestyle challenge which pretty much is what you describe above. It does seem counter intuitive to eat more doesn't it. Of course it's what you eat more of that you need to watch 🙂
I made my way around the interwebs with my friend Google and found The Retired Dieter, a blog devoted to IF and is extremely informative and informative. From there Eat, Stop, Eat and The Fast 5 (both e-books) presented themselves, followed by Martin Berkhan at Lean Gains, Getting Stronger and Fitness Black Book – more great blogs all containing scads of helpful info on Intermittent Fasting.
Overall, great article! Especially the emphasis on self acceptance, which is often lost in weight loss plans playing on false notions "transformation" and "finding the new you," while subliminally encouraging body-shaming along the way. I do have a question about the very last sentence of the article though. You specify that these things work "for average adults who do not have contributing medical or psychological issues," but what about those who do have such issues?
Also, my perspective of what a meal was evolved. I grew up thinking every meal needed to be a plate with a meat, veggies or fruit, carbs, grains, and dessert; and that just isn't accurate at all. I learned that it is totally acceptable to make meals like a bowl with veggies and protein. Or breakfast could include a big bowl of oatmeal with almond butter, greek yogurt, granola, and fruit. I incorporated a ton of fresh produce and didn't let myself buy junk food from the store. It's not always about eating less of everything either, it's less of some foods but more of others.
About: Annamarie's weight loss story is nothing to sneeze at. She lost a staggering 180 pounds, and she did it all naturally, by eating right and exercising. These days, Annamarie's in two modes: maintain her healthy weight and lifestyle...and share her personal tips and victories along the way. She's the kind of blog you'll want to follow if you want to tap into the day-by-day challenges (and empowerment) of a young woman who made it happen...and wants you to as well.
I currently track macronutrients (macros) to monitor my daily food intake which means that I try to stick to a set amount of carbs, fat and protein each day. I have been eating around 1600-1700 calories, 180g carbs, 50g fat, 150g protein and I aim to burn 500+ calories a day – meaning that I'm in a calorie deficit. My exercise routine is based on 5 weight training sessions per week, daily walks to reach my steps and 3-4 short cardio sessions a week (e.g. 15-20 minutes of interval sprints on treadmill 30 seconds sprint 30 second rest at the side). Find out more about macros including how to set your own by clicking here.
About: Brand new to the blogging world, Ayla's story is a familiar one. She started out her journey at about 200 pounds and tried tons of different things to lose weight — pills, dieting, the gym, you name it — none of which seemed to work. Finally, Ayla gave it one last go using Insanity workouts and overhauling her diet, and, what do you know, it worked. Ayla lost 63 pounds, and now dedicates her time and energy to sharing tips and tricks that worked for her with others. Her blog has easy-to-follow, quick-hit guides and ideas for losing weight quickly and effectively.
About: Alicia is no stranger to blogging. She's had a few in the last decade, including "Girls Just Wanna Be Healthy," where she shared her struggles and triumphs as she sought to drop from 190 to 159. But she just recently launched her new blog, where Alicia has morphed from someone who spent her entire life being embarrassed and ashamed of her body into a confident young woman ready to share herself — and maybe help a few others along the way.
Biz is a healthy recipe developer and creator of the blog, My Bizzy Kitchen. For years, she struggled to maintain a healthy weight after working a desk job for close to ten years. When the time came to get serious about her health, she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and has since been learning to navigate her weight loss while being an insulin dependent diabetic. She shares her weight loss journey and her healthy, diabetes-friendly recipes, as well as a healthy dose of humor, on her blog.
I hate the word diet! To me, a diet gives the impression of a short term fix, possibly before a holiday or other occasion when people want to feel good before going away. While a quick-fix diet may provide you with a quick weight loss in a short amount of time, it's likely that all the weight lost will be gained very easily and very quickly. A diet also has a negative stigma attached to it, for example I often hear people say 'I can't have that I'm on a diet', or 'I have to eat salad because I'm on a diet' restriction or banning of your favourite foods can lead to a relapse and binge eating. My advice is eat healthy, get active, drink water and enjoy your favourite treats in moderation – again going back to the 80/20 view – so eat your veggies and protein but if you want a cookie, have it!
Mindfulness matters. "If you slow down and stop just mindless eating, you often realize you don't need to eat as much as you thought you did; you're already full," said Dr. Steinbaum." Part of this is watching portion sizes, which have ballooned in restaurants over the past 40 years, leading adults to consume an average of 300 more calories per day now than they did in 1985. Did you know that one serving of bread is actually just one slice? Or one serving of pasta or rice is just half a cup? And a serving of cheese is only two ounces, or the size of a domino? You're probably eating much more than you realized. "There have been multiple studies that see keeping a food journal is effective," said Dr. Steinbaum. "When you start paying attention, you can really see what you're doing."
You already know that a perfect diet doesn't exist, but many of us still can't resist the urge to kick ourselves when we indulge, eat too much, or get thrown off course from restrictive diets. The problem: This only makes it more difficult, stressful, and downright impossible to lose weight. So rather than beating yourself up for eating foods you think you shouldn't, let it go. Treating yourself to about 200 calories worth of deliciousness each day — something that feels indulgent to you — can help you stay on track for the long-haul, so allow yourself to eat, breathe, and indulge. Food should be joyful, not agonizing!
If you follow food trends, you might think you have to fall in love with cauliflower and kale to reap all the rewards that veggies offer, but that isn't the case. Be it broccoli, sweet potatoes, carrots, red peppers, cabbage, spinach, or any other vegetable, the idea is to eat a variety of them and find plenty of ways to enjoy their goodness. So if you just can't stomach steamed Brussels sprouts, try them roasted, or give sautéed Brussels sprouts a try. If raw zucchini isn't your thing, see if you like it spiralized into noodles or grilled on a grill pan.
In high school, my body didn't seem to go through many changes. As far as exercise goes, I stuck with track and field and figure skating. I never exercised outside of whatever practice I was going to during the week. As far as nutrition goes, I had a lot of the same habits as middle school but developed quite a few new unhealthy habits. Once I could drive and spend late nights with friends, my nutrition was crap. I remember stopping at QT (the best gas station in existence) on the way to every shift to work and getting a drink and snack or candy. I remember meeting friends late at night at whatever fast food joint. I remember ice cream multiple days of week in the summer, snacking after school before dinner, and snacking again before bed. One positive choice I made as a high schooler was when I vowed never to eat fast food meat again (I had to read the book "Fast Food Nation" in an English class and was disgusted about the fast food meat industry and have never missed it since). As far as body image goes, again, I remember feeling overweight and embarrassed, but also being muscular because of figure skating. Again, like middle school, really solid and supportive friends surrounded me so I never felt isolated or disliked because of my weight. However, I would say in middle and high school I never felt confident in my body or loved the way I felt or looked.
Suzi is the blogger you'd definitely like to follow! Remember her motto, because it will do you a lot of good. Healthy is never about being perfect. She is a self employed fitness instructor, absolutely loves her family, zumba, tea, cupcakes, books, cats and yoga. What she truly believes in is that there is absolutely no one meal plan that will work for everybody. Also, there is not just one type of exercise which can fit for all, so this is why she is open for variations. What is her basic belief is that all people are different and they respond in a very different manner to exercise, as well as different types of foods. So, this is why she allows herself a cupcake or two between all of her healthy meals and fun recipes. The main goal of her blog is to encourage people to listen to their bodies and go with their gut when it comes to foods and workout.
Weight loss occurs when the body is expending more energy in work and metabolism than it is absorbing from food or other nutrients. It will then use stored reserves from fat or muscle, gradually leading to weight loss. For athletes seeking to improve performance or to meet required weight classification for participation in a sport, it is not uncommon to seek additional weight loss even if they are already at their ideal body weight. Others may be driven to lose weight to achieve an appearance they consider more attractive. However, being underweight is associated with health risks such as difficulty fighting off infection, osteoporosis, decreased muscle strength, trouble regulating body temperature and even increased risk of death.[3]
Meghann is the creator of this blog, and she has had her share with her story. She has never been nor considered herself as a fat person, because as a child and in her teenage years, she has always led an active life. But, upon graduating from college and finding a desk job, she realized that as time passed, she was more and more ashamed of her appearance. So, even if she has never been a fan of the scale, she had to get on one, and when she discovered that she was 20 pounds more than she had expected, she draw the line. Things absolutely had to change for her from that moment on. So, what she started is gaining information and learning about the experience from other people who put themselves on a diet because of weight troubles,and the blogs she read were an excellent guidance to her. This is why she herself turned to blogging. A little further down the road she reached her goal and has documented her every move since then. So, if you are seeking for a blogger that will understand your struggles, this is the site you'd like to visit!
I'm newer to your blog, and all of your pictures screamed to me "effortlessly thin chick", so imagine my open-mouthed surprise with your post today. At risk of sounding weird, i love your blog and you even more for having been so transparent! Weight is something i've struggled with my whole life, and in the last 8 years, i've also been dealing with an underactive thyroid. Some of the blogs i read have such beautifully thin bloggers pitching things like s'mores, and i think to myself, yeah right. So thanks. Thanks for being so real and relatable! Honesty is the best policy, and you will have helped so many for just laying it all out there truthfully. For many, if not most, it's a struggle. God bless you!
About: Bailey is a grad student studying to get her degree to become a registered dietitian. As she goes, she's working to establish herself as a go-to source for people online to learn how to create SMART goals, learn about food traps, get fitness tips and more – and it's totally working. Bailey intermixes her professional posts with a bit of her own musings, making for a very personalized experience that combines getting to know the author with getting to know yourself, and how to achieve your goals.
I'm not telling you that it's easy, but it really is pretty simple. In an age where people don't even have to go outside to grill a steak, it's tempting to spend a few dollars on a quick fix. Human anatomy hasn't changed much throughout history, however. If you adopt your grandparents' work ethic and apply it to your every day life, you will achieve your greatest results.
"When going out for fast food, I used to get the large-size value meal. Now, I satisfy a craving by ordering just one item: a small order of fries or a six-piece box of chicken nuggets. So far, I've shaved off 16 pounds in seven weeks, and I'm on track to being thinner than my high school self for my 10-year reunion later this year." —Miranda Jarrell, Birmingham, AL
Your weight loss story is soo interesting. I also lost some wieght 4 years ago with UN diet , but as u said it was much harder to maintain this weight then loosing it. Now I need to start again some diet and I found this Keto diet. I think its interesting , but anyway wish me luck.. 🙂 And if someone is interested in KETO diet I found this amazing guide that can be helpful to u too. U can check it out on this link :http://bit.ly/2sekQmx
Prioritise lean protein like beef, turkey, eggs, fish, chicken, and tofu. In a study published in the International Journal of Obesity, participants were either assigned a 12 per cent or 25 per cent protein diet. While the first group lost 11 pounds on average, the high-protein participants shedded around 20 pounds and ditched twice as much belly fat as the low-protein subjects.
It's pretty common for men to pack some extra poundage around their midsection. In fact, the average man is about 24lbs heavier today than men in 1960, according to stats from The State of Obesity—and the figures are rising. We've seen slimmer days, but don't think this is a grim sentence, dooming you to eternal chubbiness. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of ways for you to burn belly fat—fast.
Lisa began Workout Mommy in 2007. Back then, she was a busy mom of two who found out that continuing her pre-motherhood commitment to health and fitness wasn't as easy as she thought it would be. Now a single mother of four, she admits it's even hard to find the time to commit to fitness. She writes her blog to inspire others to make that time, and holds herself accountable for finding it as well. Visit the blog.
Social conditions such as poverty, social isolation and inability to get or prepare preferred foods can cause unintentional weight loss, and this may be particularly common in older people.[43] Nutrient intake can also be affected by culture, family and belief systems.[28] Ill-fitting dentures and other dental or oral health problems can also affect adequacy of nutrition.[28]
I am not as much in favor of 'forgiving' as you mention. Let's be honest about realizing that if you want good health, stop giving in to the miriad of food temptations. I am in my 70's and hear all the time from my contemporaries that they think keeping to a good eating regime is only necessary if one has a 'health problem'. The most valuable asset we all have the potential to possess is good health.
How would you like to be taught fitness and well being by someone who is capable of teaching how to get in touch with your soul as well? This is quite the interesting site for you to visit, for it contains a lot of information connected to fitness and life and health coaching you may seek. The creator of this blog, Jan Graham, is an inspiring woman! The main thing you have to know about this blog is that eating healthy may be a pain in the ass, so do not expect to see a lot of inspirational quotes about healthy living. Instead, you will get the real picture of it, which is the much better version. You will get a lot of articles about fitness, health, nutrition, personal development, aging, prevention of any disease, and some other totally unrelated topics. It is an amusing site which should peak your interest and make you read it all in a heartbeat!
Instead of piling everything on one plate, bring food to the table in individual courses. For the first two courses, bring out soup or veggies such as a green salad or the most filling fruits and vegetables. By the time you get to the more calorie-dense foods, like meat and dessert, you'll be eating less or may already be full. Nothing wrong with leftovers!
All meals are important, but breakfast is what helps you start your day on the right track. The best, heartiest breakfasts are ones that will fill you up, keep you satisfied, and stave off cravings later in the day. Aim to eat anywhere between 400 and 500 calories for your morning meal, and make sure you're including a source of lean protein plus filling fat (e.g., eggs, beans, unsweetened Greek yogurt, nuts, or nut butters) and fiber (veggies, fruit, or 100% whole grains). Starting your day with a blood sugar-stabilizing blend of nutrients will help you slim down without sacrifice.
That doesn't mean you need to ditch the scale, though. Studies continue to point to the fact that monitoring your weight can be an effective strategy for losing weight and discouraging weight gain (another healthy pursuit) provided it doesn't cause any emotional distress. Just don't get married to a number on the scale or get caught up in a set number of pounds you'd like to lose. Instead, settle on how you'd like to feel. Maybe you'd like to be more energetic or perhaps you'd like to manage your health without the need for medications. You can accomplish these goals without losing much weight.
Testing your limits brings about than just bragging rights. Lifting a heavier weight for fewer reps burns nearly twice as many calories during the two hours after your workout than lifting a lighter weight for more reps, according to research published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Feel smug in the knowledge you're still torching calories in that 10am meeting.
Heather Gannoe-Hart is an avid runner, adventure seeker, Exercise Physiologist, and writer for her blog Relentless Forward Commotion. For Heather, running started as an attempt to shed some pregnancy weight after having her first baby—eventually, it turned into a passion that kick-started a new outlook on life. Relentless Forward Commotion is a place where she shares her passion for fitness, the outdoors, and the newest adventure she encounters, whether its trail running, mud runs, obstacle courses, cycling, or hiking. Her fitness journey will inspire you to step outside your comfort zone, try something new, and see the world in an entirely new way.
Don't rely on the scales – our weight fluctuates daily therefore the scales can read heavier but it's unlikely that you would have gained weight. Use other methods such as before photos to use in 4, 6 or 8 weeks time to see the changes that the scale won't show. Additionally, a pair of jeans is also a good way to measure weight loss – try to listen to your body and the way you feel rather than relying on what the scales are showing
Fitness and nutrition were my two focus areas, and I completed some sort of action for them each day. Fitness each day looked different, but it was usually an hour of busting my butt. If you're a list person, this is a tangible action that can be "checked off your list." In my opinion, nutrition is not as concrete. Again, if you're a list person, it's a little difficult because either you write things like "eat balanced, nutritious breakfast" or "don't eat sweets" or whatever. It also lasts all day long instead of one hour. This category leaves a lot of room for improvement.
Lindsay, a registered dietitian and new mom, has a passion for nutrition and healthy living. She shares that passion on The Lean Green Bean. She provides healthy recipes, nutrition information, tips for new moms, and workout advice. Her focus is on balance: She's all about helping you live a healthy lifestyle without feeling like you're giving anything up. Visit the blog.
Weight loss occurs when the body is expending more energy in work and metabolism than it is absorbing from food or other nutrients. It will then use stored reserves from fat or muscle, gradually leading to weight loss. For athletes seeking to improve performance or to meet required weight classification for participation in a sport, it is not uncommon to seek additional weight loss even if they are already at their ideal body weight. Others may be driven to lose weight to achieve an appearance they consider more attractive. However, being underweight is associated with health risks such as difficulty fighting off infection, osteoporosis, decreased muscle strength, trouble regulating body temperature and even increased risk of death.[3]
I found your story very inspiring! I am 57 years young and about 70 lbs overweight. I have been on some kind of a diet for most of my life. I would love to find a quick fix ,but I know it does not exist. With that being said, I love what you said about the help available to us from God, I never considered the spiritual component to weight loss. Thank you for sharing your story, I will be looking forward to your tips in my email.
It's pretty common for men to pack some extra poundage around their midsection. In fact, the average man is about 24lbs heavier today than men in 1960, according to stats from The State of Obesity—and the figures are rising. We've seen slimmer days, but don't think this is a grim sentence, dooming you to eternal chubbiness. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of ways for you to burn belly fat—fast.
About: Shae is a Wichita native, and, as she puts it, she is "not skinny." But she's blogging about fitness and healthy eating anyway, with a few (ok, a lot) of complaints. Her blog features an impressive combination of her quirky, laugh-out-loud style and visually stimulating photos that tell the story or show the recipes as well as the writing itself does. Once you start reading, strap in. Because you're not going to want to stop.
Thanks for sharing the article Monique. Obesity and more body fat can make people weak and accustomed to several diseases. Diet is the single most important thing when losing weight along with regular exercise and sipping green tea. Love the idea about self-monitoring though. This is something many people totally ignore. Stuffing down whatever is served on the plate is an unhealthy way of eating. While losing weight people should make sure they are receiving enough nutrition.
"When we're lacking in sleep, our body's hormones get thrown off balance which can impact our hunger levels the next day. We all have two hormones that affect our appetite: ghrelin and leptin. When we don't get enough sleep, our ghrelin levels (the hormone that makes us feel hungry) rise, and our leptin levels (the hormone that makes us feel full) drop. This means that when we're awake, we tend to eat more but feel less satisfied. Try going to bed a little earlier than usual to avoid this imbalance and remember to remove any distractions that might prevent you from nodding off."
In the UK, up to 5% of the general population is underweight, but more than 10% of those with lung or gastrointestinal diseases and who have recently had surgery.[30] According to data in the UK using the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool ('MUST'), which incorporates unintentional weight loss, more than 10% of the population over the age of 65 is at risk of malnutrition.[30] A high proportion (10-60%) of hospital patients are also at risk, along with a similar proportion in care homes.[30]
I'm glad you found me! I never heard of Nutrition Blog Network. The last 10lbs are hard, but to be honest it's even harder to keep it off. Personally I'm struggling with that now. If you working out I think 1200 calories isn't enough calories. I would add a 100 more a day to see how you do with that. The body and weight is sucj a funny thing, you just have to try different things and see what works for you!! Great job on losing 45lbs! That is so awesome!! You should be so very proud of yourself. Stop by anytime and let me know how your progress is going!
It's rare for me to be able to contribute something relevant here, but I actually have been losing weight for the last year or so and I do have something closely related to a blog about it. The thing is, It's been extremely inactive because I have no idea what to write about. The process of weight loss can be hard for a lot of people, but it's not complex in any way. I guess my blog can be an example of how to not really do it? Any tips?
About: Three years ago, Christina suffered a miscarriage, became depressed, gained weight and developed a horrible body-image problem. But that wasn't who Christina was deep down. So, she switched her diet to gluten-free and started up a website dedicated to sharing healthy, good-tasting recipes that others could use to help them lose weight and live healthy. A certified nutritionist and yoga instructor, Christina's blog has everything you need for practical tips to lose weight and hundreds of scrumptious, healthy recipes to help you along in your journey.
"When we're lacking in sleep, our body's hormones get thrown off balance which can impact our hunger levels the next day. We all have two hormones that affect our appetite: ghrelin and leptin. When we don't get enough sleep, our ghrelin levels (the hormone that makes us feel hungry) rise, and our leptin levels (the hormone that makes us feel full) drop. This means that when we're awake, we tend to eat more but feel less satisfied. Try going to bed a little earlier than usual to avoid this imbalance and remember to remove any distractions that might prevent you from nodding off."
Eat Breakfast Every Day. One habit that's common to many people who have lost weight and kept it off is eating breakfast every day. "Many people think skipping breakfast is a great way to cut calories, but they usually end up eating more throughout the day, says Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD, author of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to the New Food Pyramids. "Studies show people who eat breakfast have lower BMIs than breakfast-skippers and perform better, whether at school or in the boardroom." Try a bowl of whole-grain cereal topped with fruit and low-fat dairy for a quick and nutritious start to your day.


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Jeff Rasmussen entered the Hawaii music scene as a member of the band Pandanus Club. In 1990, he embarked on a solo and has since become a prominent songwriter & producer in Honolulu. Jeff Rasmussen has been performing music since he was a child, and has been doing so professionally over the years. He has amassed a large selection of material from virtually every genre, and his set list continues to expand every week. He has a knack for reading the crowd and playing just the right sort of music to fit the style and tastes of the listeners. Everything from easy-listening background music to upbeat, fun, and energetic music. Whatever your needs, Jeff will create a set list that's sure to provide the style you're looking for.
Music has always filled Sistah Robi's life. It is a part of her roots. Robi's multi-cultural, multi-lingual background is also reflected in her music, which ranges from soft Hawaiian rhythms to funky reggae beats, from American pop songs to Polynesian traditionals. As long as it feels good, as long as it's fun, she sings it – in her own special way.
Robi was an essential part of the incredible group of talent that appeared on the Hawaiian Style Band albums. She was the featured vocalist on the first two albums, Vanishing Treasures, from 1992, and Rhythm of the Ocean in 1994. HSB consisted of Robi, Wade Cambern, and Bryan Kessler. Also featured on HSB albums were Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, The Ka'au Crater Boys, Fiji, Martin Pahinui, and many others.

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Biohacker who injected himself with CRISPR DNA is under investigation
Biohackers are people who experiment on their own bodies outside of traditional labs.
High-profile practitioners are making biohacking into an increasingly popular lifestyle.
Josiah Zayner runs a company called the Odin out of his garage in Oakland, California.
Zayner sells biohacking supplies ranging from $20 DNA to a $1,849 do-it-yourself genetic engineering kit.
Biohacker holds a PhD in biophysics and used to work on synthetic biology at NASA.
Zayner gave himself a faecal transplant in a hotel room, tried to genetically engineer his own skin colour.
In 2017, Josiah Zayner injected himself with DNA from the gene-editing technology CRISPR.
Zayner live streamed that experiment.
Biohacker in under investigation now, facing up to three years in jail and a $10,000 fine.


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Long term review of the Fuji X-Pro1 (2019)
Long term review X-Pro1
Ah, nostalgia. The X-Pro1 is the camera that made me fall in love once again with the art of photography. I lost the flame, after shooting professionally from 16 to 20 years old. I sold most my gear before my 21st birthday and it wasn't until my 23rd that I decided to re-invest in photography. I had the Fuji X10 in the meanwhile, until someone stole it from me in the Himalayas. It's been a full five years now, and I got much to say on the art of photography. This camera went around the world and back in one piece. I sold it to get a X-Pro2, and I regret my decision. The first generation of X-Trans sensor had a special look to them.
The all-metal body of the X-Pro1 made me reach for it more than once. It made me go take walks for no other reason than it's fun to hold on to it.
Strolling down the dark alleys of the human demise, across many villages and towns, the camera was always fitting in the moment: Never too much, à la Nikon D3/D4, never too little, à la Pen-F, but just right. It was the perfect tool for the intrepid voyager, sojourner here and there on Earth at the conquest of some rare glimpses of cracks on the egg of human consciousness.
Many worlds were crossed, traveled, and departed with this X-Pro1 in hand.
I wrote a while ago that the Nikon Df was the Plato of cameras. If that's the case, then the X-Pro1 is the Joseph Chilton Pearce: it takes you to the depth of the worm at the core of the human consciousness without ever leaving you in the limbo, staying away from grey zone of the human existence where many young men loose their will to chase the perfection of being. The X-Pro1 was always the official philosopher's camera. It was the tool to lurched oneself forward into the chase of the Higher Self.
The X-Pro1 led you to a chase of The Something Else and that's why it was so great.
The kingpin of the X-Pro1 was its fantastic new sensor, something entire new on the market. Having a clean and usable ISO 6400 sensor into a small retro style body was amazing in 2012.
Fuji scored even a higher score by launching one of the world's greatest lens: The 56mm f/1.2. And they didn't stop there. The 60mm f/2.4 macro lens is phenomenal. The 35mm f/1.4 is one of my all time favourite lens. And this isn't coming from a random man that never shot with anything great in his life: I had the privileged to work using the Nikon golden trio (14-24mm, 24-70, 70-200) for years, as well as their top prime, 35mm f/1.4 AF-S G, 85mm AF-S G, 300mm f/2.8 VRI. The fuji system beat all of these, in a way.
Sadly, the original X-Pro1 was plagued with the slowest autofocus in the industry. I must have missed so many shot because of it…Yes, despite the new firmware update. But unlike the Pen-F, I never sold the X-Pro1 out of frustration. I just decided to get the X-Pro2. Yet, I miss the X-Pro1 so much. The first X-trans sensor is still a legend when it comes to colour rendition. So much so that I bought a XE1 when I was in Singapore.
Below is a comparison of my X-Pro1 vs a Nikon D800E with a 20mm f/1.4 Sigma Art. Further down in the pictures, you'll see some of my pictures taken in the Tatacoa desert in central Colombia, South America.
Pros and cons
Best colour rendition ever made (debatable)
Brilliant camera body construction
Bulletproof (can't kill the damn thing)
Sexy as ever
Tons of physical dials
Awesome rangefinder style viewfinder
Outstanding image quality
Terrible battery life
Worst autofocus ever made in a camera
Ugly EVF
Lagging menu
And so the question to answer is, should you get a second hand X-Pro1 in 2019 if you get the chance? Absolutely yes. Just like the Nikon F5, the X-Pro1 is a mythical body that will become a classic. Chances are that it will keep on going even in ten years from now. The made-in-Japan body is sturdy enough to bring to a war zone.
Finally, although I have an XE1 now (reviewed here), I still miss the all-metal body and tactical feeling of the X-Pro1. I will try to keep my eyes upon on eBay for a good deal…
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The EU's High Representative for foreign policy, Federica Mogherini, presented the new European Union Strategy for Central Asia during the 15th EU-Central Asia Ministerial Meeting in Kyrgyz capital Bishkek on 7 July where Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Beibut Atamkulov proposed to focus on the effective use of the EU-Central Asia relations toolkit, as well as on ensuring the integrity, visualization and visibility of such cooperation.
The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and a Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan also attended the annual forum.
The Strategy, which was adopted by the Ministers of the 28 Member States of the EU on 17 June, is the result of a long and fruitful work that the EU has done with the five Central Asian countries through constant consultations," Mogherini said.
"We share this interest to strengthen our common engagement. We see, as European Union, a strong demand from our Central Asian partners for more engagement with the European Union as a reliable partner for reforms and modernisation in the region," she said. This is why our Strategy envisages the strengthening of our cooperation on this extremely broad range of sectors – from security to trade, human rights, rule of law, good governance, energy, connectivity, development," Mogherini said, adding that Brussels wants to support the countries of Central Asia in becoming first and foremost more resilient.
The Kazakh Foreign Minister welcomed the inclusion in the text of the strategy of a number of Kazakhstan's proposals for the development of private entrepreneurship, including women's enterpreneurship, small and medium-sized businesses, transport and logistics infrastructure, energy efficiency, environmental protection, climate change, rational use of water resources, education and digitalization.
"Kazakhstan notes the importance of the return of bilateral EU projects to Kazakhstan, as well as the possibility of implementing joint EU-CA programmes with third countries," Atamkulov said.
During the debate, the participants exchanged views on the key issues of the EU-CA cooperation agenda and its joint implementation.
The Kazakh delegation proposed to use the potential of the EU's mechanism Investment Facility for Central Asia (IFCA) and the capabilities of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance regional projects, as well as to conduct "virtual institutionalisation" of EU-CA cooperation in order to increase efficiency and public awareness of the political decisions taken within this format. Special attention was paid to regional security issues, including the continuation and expansion of the joint Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA) with the EU, Central Asia Drug Action Programme (CADAP) and the intensification of cooperation through Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre (CARICC).
As a result of the event, the Foreign Ministers and the EU High Representative adopted the Final communiqué EU and Central Asia: Creating a Stronger Partnership Together. The text states that the EU intends to use all available instruments to support the national efforts of the Central Asian countries, the successful integration of the region into the world trading system and the promotion of intraregional cooperation.
The parties also supported the earlier proposal of Kazakhstan and other parties to establish an EU-Central Asia Economic Forum, which will serve as a basis for establishing practical cooperation between European and Central Asian business, and welcomed the proposal of Kyrgyzstan to hold the first such forum in this country.
Kazakhstan's high award presented to Mogherini
Atamkulov also held bilateral talks with Mogherini. During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the EU, including the implementation of agreements reached during the visit of President of the European Council Donald Tusk to Nur-Sultan in May 2019.
The parties noted the importance of timely and effective implementation of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between Kazakhstan and the EU and the new EU Strategy for Central Asia, including through the formulation of joint development programmes.
"We hope the new Strategy will give a powerful impetus to our interaction and will serve as the beginning of closer and coordinated cooperation aimed at achieving concrete practical results for the benefit of each country and the region as a whole," Atamkulov said.
Kazakhstan became the first country in the Central Asian region to sign an EPCA in 2015.
Atamkulov also thanked Mogherini for her personal contribution to the development of friendly relations between Kazakhstan and the EU, and, on behalf of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, presented the Order of Dostyk (Friendship) of the 1st degree to the high-ranking European politician. Mogherini thanked the Kazakh government and the people of the republic and assured that in the future she will continue working to strengthen the mutually beneficial cooperation between the EU and Kazakhstan.


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Martens murder trial: Ex-FBI agent allegedly told co-worker he 'hated' son-in-law Jason, court hears
Murder accused and former FBI agent Thomas Michael Martens (67) allegedly told a co-worker in a US federal agency that he "hated" his Irish son-in-law, Jason Corbett (39).
A North Carolina murder trial heard legal argument today that Mr Martens allegedly told a co-worker in a special security unit of the US Department of Energy that "he hated Jason" and also had disdain for his son-in-law's Irish family.
Mr Martens and his daughter, Molly Martens Corbett (33), both deny the second degree murder of the Limerick father-of-two at Panther Creek in North Carolina on August 2 2015.
Mr Corbett died from multiple blows to his skull in the bedroom of his luxury property.
The blows were so violent and caused such damage to his skull that a pathologist couldn't make an accurate count and could only estimate that Mr Corbett suffered at least 12 blows.
Mr Martens and his daughter have argued self-defence in their Davidson County Superior Court trial.
The former FBI agent claimed that he interrupted a dispute between his daughter and his son-in-law early that morning in which Mr Corbett was allegedly attempting to strangle the young woman.
Mr Martens said he struck Mr Corbett with a baseball bat to defend both himself and his daughter.
Today, in legal argument before Judge David Lee, Assistant District Attorney Greg Brown outlined evidence the prosecution proposes to introduce from a female employee, Joanne Lowry, who worked alongside Mr Martens in the US Department of Energy to a decade.
Both were co-workers in a security unit which specialises in counter-intelligence at the federal agency.
Assistant District Attorney Alan Martin argued the proposed evidence is relevant in that it goes towards potential malice as required by the second degree murder definition.
Ms Lowry said that it was "common-knowledge" in the Oakridge unit in Tennessee that Mr Martens disliked his Irish son-in-law and his family.
"He hated Jason," Mr Brown said the co-worker will recall Mr Martens as telling her.
Ms Lowry said Mr Martens expressed his dislike for Mr Corbett in a general conversation.
"We have a room where we do classified work," she said.
"I went into the room - the computers are side by side. Tom was by me. I asked him how his weekend was.
"He said the children were down (for the weekend)."
He said: 'You are always glad to see them come but you are always glad to see them go."
"(He said) That son-in-law - I hate him."
The statement was allegedly made two months before Mr Corbett's death.
Ms Lowry added that, at the time of Mr Corbett's marriage to Mr Martens daughter in 2011, he also expressed dislike of the Irishman and his friends.
"Jason and his friends - they were going to be at the wedding and were at the house," she said.
"He was not very fond of Jason and his rowdy friends.
"They were very rowdy in the home. Rude."
"It was common-knowledge among all the employees (in the unit) that Mr Martens had disdain and dislike for Jason Corbett and that he often acknowledged or made statements to that effect," Mr Brown added.
Both defence lawyers, David Freedman and Walter Holton, objected to the evidence on the basis it was potentially prejudicial and "double hearsay."
Earlier, a forensic DNA expert confirmed that Jason Corbett's DNA was found on a baseball bat and a garden paving brick recovered from the bedroom of his blood-soaked home where he was discovered with fatal head injuries.
His DNA was also found on the pyjamas of his second wife, Molly Martens Corbett, and the polo shirt and boxer shorts of his father-in-law, Thomas Michael Martens.
It also emerged that hair found embedded on the blood-soaked garden paving brick matched the microscopic profile of the Limerick father of two's hair samples.
The North Carolina murder trial heard from forensic DNA expert Wendell Ivory that his tests for DNA proved positive on both the Louisville Slugger Little League baseball bat and the garden paving brick recovered in Mr Corbett's bedroom in his Panther Creek home on August 2 2015.
Mr Ivory, an expert with the North Carolina State Crime laboratory, said he conducted tests on the baseball bat, the paving brick as well as items of clothing including a pyjamas, a red polo shirt and pair of boxer shorts.
The clothing was taken by Davidson County police from Thomas Martens and Molly Martens Corbett.
"There was generalised staining of the bat. There were multiple indicators present of blood on the bat," Mr Ivory said.
He said the DNA tests on the items matched the DNA sample received from Jason Corbett.
Mr Ivory said the match was 1 in 1.99 trillion chance compared to the North Carolina DNA Database for the Caucasian population.
The brick found in the blood-spattered bedroom yielded a total of 25 hairs for forensic inspection.
North Carolina State Crime Laboratory official Melanie Carson told Judge Lee and the jury of nine women and three men that 12 of the hairs recovered were, under analysis, consistent with the hair samples taken from Mr Corbett's scalp.
Five the hairs found on the brick were grey and required mitochondrial root DNA testing rather than simple microscopic analysis.
The other hairs could not be definitively identified though one strand had both similarities and differences to Molly Martens Corbett's hair sample given to Davidson County Sheriff's Department.
That single hair strand could not deliver any conclusive analysis.
Ms Carson said that hair-like material recovered from the end cap of the baseball bat could not deliver a conclusive analysis for identification purposes though one strand could have come from Jason Corbett.
The trial also heard North Carolina State Crime laboratory fingerprint expert, Adrianne Reeve, reveal that no identifying fingerprints were found on the blood-soaked Louisville Slugger baseball bat found at the scene.
Ms Reeve said fingerprint-type ridges were found in a dark red dried substance believed to have been blood.
"There were no identifying latent (hidden) print on Item 1 (baseball bat)," she said.
"(I) saw some ride detail - but there was not sufficient quantity or quality of it available," she said.
The trial, which is now in its eleventh day, continues.
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Firefighters Let House Burn Because Owner Didn't Pay $75 Fee
A homeowner in Tennessee did not pay his fire insurance—insurance to pay for the service of extinguishing a fire should his house catch fire—, so the firefighters stodo and watched as his house burned, despite his pleas to pay "whatever it takes" to extinguish the flames.
Is this story an example of the need for social goods, or a testimate to private good? Clearly, this is a showcase for market failure. It is also relates to the policies undertaken by the insurance industry to exempt people from coverage due to a pre-existing condition. In this case, the house was on fire and the requisite $75 premium had not been paid.
I'd like to understand the pricing model of the fire department. On the one hand, fire protection was offered as a subscription service, but on the other hand the property owner had offered to remunerate the department. Given the situation, the fire department could have more than covered their marginal costs, even extracting some monopoly profits in the process. This did not happen, so what was happening?


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Trainer / Assessor to deliver Certificate Courses
Health Careers International Pty Ltd
About the business and the role
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) is a quality driven, nationally Registered Training Organisation (RTO), committed to continuous improvement in the area of hHalthcare and Nursing education. We offer high quality, engaging, interactive online and blended delivery modes.
We are currently seeking;
- 2 x Part-time Trainer/Assessors for Friday & Saturday classes
to deliver Cert IV in Ageing Support to aspiring students.
Main Responsibilities include:
- Lesson planning and Course delivery
- Reviewing available resources to plan lessons
- Conducting and evaluating assessments
- Resource and assessment tool validation (as required)
- Conducting simulated & practical placement assessments
- Associated administrative tasks
Skills and experience
- Vocational competencies at least to the level of qualifications delivered
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - TAE40110 or TAE40116 (required)
- In-depth understanding of ASQA/ANMAC regulatory guidelines and standards (highly desirable)
Please note successful candidates are required to have the following checks:
- National Police Clearance (valid within the last 6 months) or willing to apply for one
- Working with Children Check or willing to apply for one
- Assessment markings are paid on top of the hourly rate
- 25% loading for Casuals
- Employee Assistant Programme available for staff and students
Please feel free to visit www.ihna.edu.au for further information about IHNA.
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