Tag: weight loss

You might think you’ve seen it all when it comes to apple cider vinegar. And that’s fair enough, considering it appears on Instagram in everything from simple salad dressings to influencers’ “fat-burning” elixirs. But these days, the substance is taking yet another form: apple cider vinegar gummies. Think of it as your daily multi-gummy reimagined

My name is Melissa Gardner (@getfitwithmeliss). I am 25 years old and live in Utah, where I work as a full-time registered behavior tech, and I also am a certified personal trainer and online coach. After dealing with postpartum anxiety, I discovered Andy Frisella’s 75 Hard mental toughness program and lost 20 pounds. In total,

My name is Yashica Chesterfield (@imjustshica), and I’m 38 years old. I live in Nashville, Tennessee, and I am a benefits specialist. After years of yo-yo dieting, I tried 16:8 intermittent fasting and began walking for weight loss. I had always struggled with weight issues, even as a kid. I had tried every diet trend

My name is Dionna Thompson (@so_damthicknbad), and I am 28 years old. I live in Atlanta, Georgia, and I am a certified personal trainer. My weight went up and down pretty much all my life, and I remember gaining weight in middle school. In high school, however, I lost a lot of weight and was

A 2.4-mg weekly injection of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide led to a clinically meaningful 5% loss in weight for roughly two thirds of patients with both overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes, researchers report. These findings from the Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People With Obesity 2 (STEP 2) trial, one of four phase

A drug approved for diabetes has now been shown to also help patients with diabetes lose on average 10 percent of their body weight, UT Southwestern reports in a landmark international study. Semaglutide, an injectable medication taken once a week, offers a nonsurgical way to reduce weight and treat obesity. It could help the more

Demi Lovato is "full of peace, serenity, joy, and love" as she celebrates her body. On Monday, the "What Other People Say" singer, 28, opened up about her eating disorder recovery in an Instagram post, sharing that she "accidentally lost weight" after changing her outlook about diet and exercise. "I don't count calories anymore I

My name is Kimberly Parham (@kimberly.s.parham), and I am 37 years old. I live in Virginia, and I am a virtual health and wellness coach. When I cut out alcohol, I also cut out a lot of weight gain. And after committing to sobriety, I went plant-based and did at-home Beachbody workouts, ultimately losing over

My name is Alisha Khan and I’m 29 years old. I currently live in Toronto, Canada, and work as a wellness coach. After struggling with my weight and suffering from various health issues, I decided to try the low-carb, high-fat carnivore diet and started practicing yoga. I struggled with being overweight throughout my adolescence and

Meal delivery kit services are everywhere (and for good reason!). They make whipping up breakfast, lunch and dinner so much more convenient—especially if you’re trying to lose weight. The food is delivered right to your door with pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step instructions for a healthy and balanced meal. Meal kits get you in the habit

A-TEN-TION! Listen up here, private! There’s a NEW diet in town and it’s not taking any GUFF from you or anybody else! That’s because it’s set up like a BOOTCAMP, you see. It’s going to be TOUGH! It’s going to be ROUGH! But it’s going to whip you into SHAPE so that you can get

There is no cure for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Therapy aims to reduce the symptoms to allow for normal learning and growth of the child. Basic tenets of therapy include medication and counselling. Other parts of therapy include accommodating the child in regular classrooms and providing family and community support. Types of ADHD Medication

Inflammation of the pancreas is referred to as pancreatitis. The pancreas is a flat tadpole-shaped gland located at the back of the stomach in the upper abdomen; it releases certain enzymes and hormones which help in digestion and aids in regulating sugar metabolism in the body. Pancreatitis may manifest in both severe and acute forms.

As a society, Westernized people are increasingly conscious of the types of food we consume and the effect they have on weight and health. More and more people are following diet plans to manage their weight. The ketogenic or keto diet is one commonly followed plan which shares some features with other well-known diets such

When you’re looking to lose weight, social media success stories can be a serious source of inspiration. And if you’ve seen a bunch of those features online over the years, chances are one of them may have mentioned OPTAVIA®. Followers of the weight-loss plan eat a mix of pre-made, portion-controlled food sent to their door

My name is Susana Rodriguez (@myhealth.iswealth), and I’m 29 years old. I live in Los Angeles and I’m a full-time mom. After being diagnosed with heart issues, I decided to start eating a flexible low-carb diet, practicing portion control with the Lose It! app, and walking for weight loss to lose 110 pounds. Before I

Once you decide you want to lose weight, it can be tricky to know what to do next. (Should you try keto or the DASH diet, for instance?) But no matter what kind of eating plan you follow, there’s one rule of weight loss that’s clutch: You have to create a calorie deficit, or when

My name is Gina Garibaldi (@gigigaribaldi), and I’m 27. I live in Sacramento, California, and am pursuing a nursing degree. I cut sugar and flour out of my diet, stopped snacking, and turned to Kayla Itsines’ BBG workouts on the SWEAT app to lose about 80 pounds. For as long as I can remember I

My name is Priscilla Fajardo (@priscillaslifestyle), and I’m 30 years old, from Illinois. I’m an administrative assistant. I wanted to quit turning to quick-fix weight-loss tactics (like prescription pills and fad diets), so I committed to a healthy, low-carb diet and did at-home workouts to lose over 100 pounds. I was always trying to lose

My name is Kyla (@thegalaxxygoddess), and I’m 30 years old. I’m from Saskatchewan, Canada, and I work in office administration. After realizing my weight was holding me back, I started following a keto diet and practicing intermittent fasting, and over time, lost 105 pounds. I started to put on weight fast after moving to a