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BEWARE! 5 Warning Symptoms Of Heart Attack That Appear In Your Eyes

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The study published in the British Medical Journal revealed its findings that show a link between heart diseases and a health condition known as xanthelasma (xanthelasma palpebrarum). This condition appears as a sharply demarcated yellowish deposit of fat underneath the skin, usually on or around the eyelids. These yellow formations occur in the upper or lower eyelid near the inner corner of the eye.

The connection between heart disease and xanthelasma

Both sexes, and especially after 40, can suffer from this condition. These yellow growths are the result of cholesterol deposits and indicate a higher level of cholesterol in almost half of the patients affected with this condition.

People with xanthelasma usually seek medical help because these growths are unattractive, otherwise, they are soft and painless and do not affect vision.

In fact, without considering them as a warning of a more serious condition, and despite their re-emergence after removal, people most often decide to remove these yellowish growths because their appearance is far from pleasing to the eye.

Scientific evidence

The link between heart disease and xanthelasma has been scientifically confirmed by a recent Danish research. The professor who led the team, Mr. Tibjaerg Hansen came to conclusions that will alter the way we see these seemingly harmless growths, which are ignored as irrelevant by both patients and doctors.

Women with xanthelasma have an 8% higher risk of heart attack, as opposed to those who are not affected by this phenomenon. It has been proved that women have a lower risk of heart disease than men. Moreover, researchers in this study explained that xanthelasma allows accurate prediction of heart disease in this particular group of patients.

On the other hand, it has been proven that men are more prone to heart disease. Men affected with xanthelasma are at a 12% higher risk of heart attack, and men aged 70-79 are at an even higher risk.

This research discovered that the presence of xanthelasma cases in each age group indicates an increased probability of heart disease, heart attack and death. Both men and women who have these yellow growths on their eyelids are likely to experience a heart attack, and in 10- year period, they may even be life- threatened.

The research concluded that xanthelasma, independent of other factors such as high cholesterol, obesity, smoking and high blood pressure, may indicate a severe atherosclerosis, heart attack, heart disease and death.

So, in case you notice that these yellow growths appear on your eyelids, it is highly advisable that you immediately check your cholesterol levels.

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Mind-bending optical illusion reveals if you’re always running late or looking for love

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Some change the way we see the world around us and others can reveal hidden aspects of our personalities.

This clever illusion can tell if you’re always running late or if you’re on the hunt for true love – but it all depends on what image you spot first.

The snap was shared on TikTok by Charles Meriot and shows an apple core with two faces either side of it.

But did you see the apple or the faces first?

According to Charles they both mean very different things.

It turns out, if you spotted the apple core first you’re the very definition of fun.

Not only that, but “you’re a great friend and always on an adventure, but you’re never on time.”

However, if you’re one of the people who saw the face first it “means you take relationships very seriously.”

In fact if you’re not already in love you might be actively on the hunt for your other half.

Viewers loved the clever illusion and couldn’t believe how accurate it is.

One wrote: “The apple! And yes never on time and always wanting to have fun.”

A second commented: “Yes! Literally late to everything.”

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One Month Before a Heart Attack, Your Body Will Warn You – Here are the 6 Signs

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Sadly, heart attacks are one of the most common injuries in the nation. It has been reported that your body will give warnings signs of a heart attack up to six months before it occurs. Have you experienced any of these symptoms? If so, you may need to schedule an appointment with your health care provider.

In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death. It can cause a variety of ailments that affect your heart. Some of these conditions include coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and congenital heart defects.

You can improve your heart health by improving your diet, exercising, taking iron supplements, and increasing your omega-3 fatty acid intake through food sources or supplements. Meanwhile, watch for the following warning symptoms that your body may be prone to a heart attack.

SIGNS OF A HEART ATTACK

A heart attack can occur when the flow of blood and oxygen to a section of the heart becomes blocked. The heart muscle begins to die from the lack of oxygen. If the blood flow isn’t quickly restored, that area of the heart can die. If medical intervention does not immediately occur, the entire heart can die, leading, of course, to death.

HERE ARE SIX WARNING SIGNS TO WATCH FOR IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING A HEART ATTACK.

1. EXTREME FATIGUE

One early sign of a heart attack is extreme fatigue. Of course, fatigue is a normal feeling after engaging in physical activities or experiencing a long day. However, if you are constantly feeling fatigued and tired, you may need to schedule a check-up with your doctor to monitor the health of your heart.

It is not natural to get enough sleep, eat well, and not exhaust yourself physically, but still feel exhausted.

2. SLEEP DISTURBANCES

Another warning sign of a heart attack is a disturbance in your sleep habits. Your subconscious mind may be telling you that something is wrong. You may wake frequently, need to use the bathroom frequently during the night, or experience extreme thirst during the night. If you do not have a logical explanation for these sleep disturbances, see your doctor.

3. SHORTNESS OF BREATH

Experiencing shortness of breath can be a key warning sign that you are having heart issues. When your heart does not get enough oxygen, you can feel short of breath.

4. INDIGESTION

Another early warning sign of a heart attack is indigestion. It is not normal to always have a growling stomach. However, certain spicy and irritating foods can normally cause indigestion.

5. INCREASED ANXIETY

See your physician if you experienced increased levels of anxiety that do not have a ready explanation.

6. WEAK OR HEAVY ARMS

When your heart does not receive sufficient oxygen to function, it can send impulses to you spine. When this happens, the nerves that are interconnected between your heart, spine, and arms send impulses that cause pain in your arms. If you experience numbness in your arm, you may be having a heart attack.

Keeping watch for these early warning signs of a heart attack could save your life. Share this information with your loved ones to protect their heart, too!

 

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Here’s Exactly How I Lost 50 Pounds Doing The Keto Diet Recipe

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You’ve probably tried to lose weight many times with little to no success. Maybe you lost some weight, but it either always came back or your program wasn’t sustainable, so you quit.

If you’re looking for a way to lose weight, especially if you need to lose 50 or more pounds, you’ve come to the right place.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my 11 years as a Holistic Nutritionist working with thousands of clients, it’s that there is A LOT of emotional and mental pain associated with weight gain, especially when you’re weight has gotten this bad.

It might even make you angry or sad thinking about it now, but I want to assure you of one thing before I get into the process:

Yes, your past decisions (or lack of action) have affected, maybe negatively, maybe REALLY negatively, your current situation.

However, your past can’t be undone, BUT your past results (where you are now) CAN (where you want to be).

You can choose to move on, leave it behind you and start focusing on your present!

It’s going to take time, but it’s far from impossible. In fact, I know you can do it.

As with pretty much every thing that’s worth it, the transformation won’t happen overnight.  It may take a year or more to lose the weight.

The good news? If you follow this article, you’ll lose weight fast and if you stay consistent, you’ll keep losing weight, and then a year will come and go and you would have lost a significant amount of weight.

And you’ll keep it off!

6 MINDSET AND MOTIVATION HACKS TO HELP YOU LOSE 50 POUNDS OR MORE

1.) LOSING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WEIGHT IS A FULL-TIME COMMITMENT

You can’t be all about your weight loss goals Monday to Friday and take the weekends off. You also have to realize that losing large amounts of weight takes time and patience. Real life is not the Biggest Loser: Healthy weight loss ranges from 0.5lbs-3lbs per week. More than that is not sustainable and often results in relapse later on (just look up the stats on how many Biggest Loser contestants gain the weight back within a year of the show!). Dedication and consistency are the name of the game!

2.) FOCUS ON PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION

As you probably know by now, major weight loss takes time, so there will never be a chunk of time long enough where you won’t have to make some hard sacrifices. Holidays, birthdays, vacations, dinners or nights out with friends – all of these things will come up while you are making your lifestyle changes. You will have to make sacrifices, and it will be hard. Remember your goals, communicate those goals with your friends and family. You can do it!

3.) BE OK WITH MAKING MISTAKES

I just want to remind you that “mistakes are proof you are trying.” Most of the questions I receive throughout the week have a common themes:

• eating something you shouldn’t have

• missing workouts

• not eating enough

• eating too many “bad” carbs

In other words, the majority of questions or problems you have when it comes to transforming your body are about the mistakes you made. Mistakes are part of the imperfect journey of weight loss, fitness, and flexible eating.

Don’t dwell on your past mistakes. Don’t regret your choice to skip a workout. Accept them and CHOOSE to make a different (better?) choice next time.

It’s pretty simple when you realize YOU get to choose your action and you get to choose how to respond to that choice/action/decision. It’s not an easy job taking responsibility for your mistakes, choosing to learn from them, and then focusing on how you’re going to make a better choice next time.

It’s not easy, BUT it’s worth it, in the end, right?

4.) EAT RIGHT, EXERCISE, AND TRANSFORM BECAUSE YOU LOVE YOUR BODY, NOT BECAUSE YOU HATE IT

If you are exercising and dieting because you hate your body, that’s a negative place to start and will result in a negative outcome. You should be building a healthier lifestyle because you love your body and want to do what’s best for it. Be sure to set goals that aren’t tied to the scale or a clothing size: Real, tangible goals like running a 5k or finally taking those dance lessons you’ve always wanted to are much more motivating and fulfilling than a number on a scale or a waist circumference.

The most important thing when trying to lose large amounts of weight is to start small and make one change at a time. Trying to make several changes all at once is overwhelming and you will most likely fall off the bandwagon early on. Adding a new healthy habit every week or two that you know you will succeed at is motivating and will make future changes easier and more natural

5.) FORGET ABOUT CALORIES, POINTS, AND SCALES

You must remember that not all calories are created equal. Five-hundred McD’s calories does not equal five-hundred whole food calories. Your body NEEDS–most of your bodies are CRAVING–real food nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants.

If you don’t supply your body with real food nutrients, it will keep asking for more, and hold on for (literally) dear life to whatever food you consume.

You think if you are eating 1,250 calories of crappy food your body is going to “help” you lose weight? No way, it ain’t gonna happen.

The reality is you need to be eating closer to 2,000 calories of AWESOME food every day, sometimes even MORE on days that require more metabolic function (excess stress, workout days, etc..)

More and more women are going on calorie RESTRICTIVE diets, and guess what is happening to more and more women just like YOU? Ya’ll are GAINING more weight!

You might lose some initially, but then it comes back with a vengeance. I have the solution for you, your weight loss and food troubles, that doesn’t involve calorie counting, obsessing about points, or checking the scale every morning (although you’ll want to because the weight will be flying off).

6.) FOLLOW A PROVEN HEALTH-FOCUSED SYSTEM

Alright, I must confess before I give you my formula for losing weight. I’m biased on my program, because they are focused on 3 things: HEALTH, metabolism, and hormones.

To me, if a program focuses on anything other than those 3 main things, you’re doomed.

The most frustrating part of working with over 10,000 people is, I’ve found most people are trying to lose weight to get healthy, when they should be focusing on getting healthy to lose weight.

That’s how I’m going to help you start a ketogenic, metabolism-focused lifestyle.

THE 7-STEP KETOGENIC PLAN TO LOSE 50 POUNDS OR MORE

STEP 1. SKIP THE EXERCISE MORE MENTALITY

I hope I’m not starting off on the wrong foot, because you think I’m going to try to sell you a magic “no exercise” pill.

Eventually you’ll need to start an exercise program. Exercise, while it plays a significant role in FAT LOSS, plays a minor role in WEIGHT LOSS.

If you have over 50 pounds to lose, we need to get weight off first.

A recent study done by Current Biology took 322 adults from 5 different countries through a calorie reduction weight loss program.  They split the groups between those that did exercise and those that did not.

Believe it or not, adding in exercise did not play ANY major role over calories burned or weight lost.  And for those that saw changes, they were minor at best.

When you start exercising, the first thing you’ll begin doing is walking with a mix of metabolic bodyweight exercises.

Metabolic exercise makes sure you’re boosting the right fat-burning hormones and keeping your stress/fat-storing hormones low and out of the way!

STEP 2. FOCUS ON FOOD QUALITY NOT QUANTITY

I always say, instead of suppressing your appetite, SATISFY your appetite. Too many people trying to lose weight are focusing on points, calories, and the scale.

This obviously isn’t working, because if it was, I wouldn’t have to write this article.

100% of the clients who needed to lose over 50 pounds and who weighed 200 pounds or more had hormonal problems that prevented them from losing weight or burning fat.

High cortisol, excess estrogen, low growth hormone, low thyroid, low testosterone, insulin resistance, and many others are likely making weight loss impossible.

The solution? Focus on NOURISHING your body with high quality foods, macronutrients, and hormone-healing meals.

Counting calories is not only awful, it usually doesn’t work. And if it does, the weight always comes back. Most of the time, even more stubborn than ever before.

STEP 3. GO BIG WITH YOUR WEIGHT LOSS EFFORTS

The bad news? Most people think it’s not healthy to lose weight quickly

The truth? It’s not the fact that you lose weight fast that is unhealthy, it’s HOW you go about it.

The great news? A ketogenic diet can help you lose weight quickly and in a healthy way.

According to the latest science, militant diets win out vs. standard diets. Those who lose the most weight in the first 2-4 weeks of dieting have the greatest weight loss results in the following year.

Therefore, losing weight fast will better impact you in both the short-term and the long-term. The most effective thing you can do is actually a cold turkey approach.

If you know anything about my philosophy on health and weight loss, you’ll know I HATE the short-term diets, so for me to say this is saying a lot about the importance of losing weight FAST.

Dropping weight fast will motivate you to keep going. Keep making better eating choices. Keep choosing the workout over the couch.

You NEED a win right away if you have a lot of weight to lose and I want to help you have a FAST weight loss win.

STEP 4. BALANCE YOUR MACRO-NUTRIENTS

Now that you have decided to plan your meals (good idea!), it’s about time you learn how to balance your meals for a fat-burning metabolism. Most people they just to through some protein and vegetables together and that’s all you need to lose weight.

While you probably lose weight on a protein/veggie diet, you’ll end up slowing down your metabolism AND you won’t last very long eating a boring, un-enjoyable diet.

You NEED carbs and fat to lose fat and boost your metabolism.

The trick lies in knowing which carbs and fats to include in your daily eating and which ones to exclude (most of the time) from your eating.

The best strategy for meal-balancing or macro-balancing I teach in my 3-Week Ketogenic Diet, begins with simplicity. When you keep your meals simple, you’re more likely to stick to it.

Most of the time I suggest a balanced approach to your macronutrients: carbs, proteins, and fats. However, if you’re starting from scratch I have my clients start with a Ketogenic Diet, with a focus on more fat, medium protein, and low-carb.

This form of macro-balancing stabilizes insulin and leptin, the two most important hormones for fat loss. The other thing the ketogenic diet does is switches your body from burning sugar to fat.

STEP 5. LIMIT YOUR CARBS, BE PICKY WITH YOUR PROTEIN, AND EAT MORE FAT

It’s very likely you are dealing with insulin resistance when you’re overweight. I’m almost 99% sure you have insulin resistance and I know with 100% certainty, the only way to overcome this is to do a carb detox, THEN a carb-cycle approach.

Another fact with anyone overweight is they probably aren’t eating nearly enough high-quality protein. You are probably protein deficient without even knowing it.

You might even be confused as to which fats to avoid and which ones to eat. You might think nuts, flax oil, and olive oil are the best oils.

Well you’re in for a wake up call, because if you don’t manage your carbs, increase your protein, and change up your fats, weight loss is going to be difficult for you.

Don’t worry, I’m going to make things extremely easy for you, making your weight loss seem almost effortless.

The ketosis diet involves cutting down on carbohydrates, such as rice, pasta, white bread, etc., as a low-carb diet can aid a faster weight loss process.

The ketosis diet promotes healthy fats like coconut oil, as coconut oil is rich in medium chain triglycerides, which is extremely beneficial for health.

The ketosis diet also includes protein-rich foods which can aid healthy lean muscle building (metabolically active tissue), to keep you looking fit and toned.

Getting into ketosis, isn’t as simple as lowering your carbs and increasing fat. You need a proven science-backed method for getting into ketosis.

STEP 6. HEAL YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, DETOX YOUR LIVER, AND BOOST YOUR THYROID

Optimal digestion and assimilation of food and nutrients is vital for healthy weight loss. The hormones of the digestive tract are responsible for appetite control, food digestion, nutrient absorption, and toxin removal.

Your digestive system is strongly related to your nervous system, which influence your endocrine system (hormones). If you treat your stomach like a garbage disposal for low-quality foods, your hormones will repay you with weight gain.

Overconsumption of inflammatory foods can lead to leaky guy syndrome, IBS, chronic diarrhea, ulcerative colitis, and more food intolerances. An inflamed “gut” makes it nearly impossible to have a flat stomach or engage the muscles consisting of your “core.”

Optimal health and weight loss are not possible without a healthy liver. The liver is the major detoxification organ and also filters most hormones. It is responsible for 75% of T3 conversion (thyroid hormone) and provides energy in the form of glycogen. It also filters excess estrogen.

When the liver is overburdened by excess stress hormones, alcohol, processed foods, artificial sweeteners, HFCS/sugar, and an overall poor quality diet, the 2 phases of detoxification are inhibited.

The thyroid gland produces three hormones: Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3) and Calcitonin. T4 and T3 are what most people think of as “thyroid hormones.” These hormones play a significant role in your metabolism and in energy regulation in the body. Thyroid hormones act on almost every kind of cell in your body to increase cellular activity or metabolism. If there is too much or too little thyroid hormone, the metabolism of your entire body is impacted.

Because the thyroid hormones T3 and T4 control cellular metabolism throughout the body, when there is not enough of them for any reason, this metabolic function slows and becomes impaired.

Since the thyroid gland regulates metabolism, there is a strong correlation between thyroid disease and weight. Weight gain is more severe in people with hypothyroidism due to an excess accumulation of salt and water; weight loss is common in people who have hyperthyroidism.

STEP 7. DRINK THESE 3 DRINKS EVERY DAY

Lemon Water – Drinking warm lemon water first thing in the morning is another great way to stimulate weight loss. It’s also a great healthy habits to add to your “get healthy” journey of transformation.

This drink provides crucial nutrients for the body and is EASY to do.  Just make sure to use a real lemon and not lemon juice from concentrate.

Simply squeeze 1/2 of a lemon into a cup of warm water in the morning.

Apple Cider Vinegar – Apple Cider Vinegar is one of the best liquids to heal your gut and protect your cells.

Drink this apple cider vinegar either in the morning or before beg for a healthy digestive and immune system.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 oz. purified water
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. raw honey (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Metabolic Coffee/Green Tea/Yerba Mate – Coffee, green tea, and yerba mate have all been shown in multiple studies to be effective at stimulating your metabolism and certain fat-burning hormones.

GREEN TEA INFUSION

INGREDIENTS:

  • Prepare a cup of green tea.
  • Add 1 Tbsp. stevia or raw honey
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Add a tablespoon of ground cinnamon.

THE YERBA MATE AND HONEY ELIXIR

Yerba Mate has the “strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea, and the euphoria of chocolate” all in one beverage.  Of the six commonly used stimulants in the world: coffee, tea, kola nut, cocoa and guarana, yerba mate triumphs as the most balanced, delivering both energy and nutrition.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup yerba mate (brewed)
  • 1 tsp. stevia or raw honey

THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 oz. of freshly brewed organic coffee
  • 1 Tbsp. grass-fed butter or refined coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp. MCT oil (I like this one)
  • pinch of cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

Add all ingredients to a blender and enjoy!

STEP 8. START YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY THE RIGHT WAY

If this article hit home for you, The 3-Week Ketogenic Dietreally is the best place to start your weight loss journey.

My clients lose an average of 10-21 pounds in 21 days and absolutely love the program! But even better than the weight loss is the feedback we get from our clients about how the program has taught them how to change their eating habits and find a diet that truly works for them in the long-term.

I have over 2,000 clients in our private support group going through the Ketogenic Diet together, and every day they are sharing experiences, results, motivation, and lots of recipes!

If you need to lose 50 pounds or more and ready to make a HUGE and PERMANENT change in your life, this is the ONLY place you should start. The program was designed in a way that it can be completed in multiple rounds if you have more weight to lose.

The strategies that I teach will help you make the necessary changes in your diet, fitness, and lifestyle and more importantly, help you maintain an enjoyable, sustainable, and flexible way of eating.

Leave a comment below if you enjoyed this article on how to lose weight if you weigh 200 lbs or more or if have any questions!

WHAT DO PEOPLE WHO’VE LOST 50 POUNDS OR MORE KNOW THAT YOU DON’T?

Does it feel like no matter what you do, weight loss is ALWAYS a struggle? Yet for others it comes easy. What do THEY know that you don’t?

What are THEY doing that you aren’t?

I’m sorry to say, it’s not the latest exercise craze, dietary supplements, magic pill, or extract that’s helping others lose weight.

It’s a sustainable program that is focused on your unique metabolism, hormones, and lifestyle. A program with YOU in mind.

When I launched the 3-Week Ketogenic Diet 1 year ago, I never thought over 3,000 people would have downloaded and used this plan. Much less have over 100 people lose over 20 pounds in 21 days.

The results keep coming in and I’m STILL shocked to see some of the transformations, but the messages NEVER get old.

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Accelerate Weight Loss Naturally with This Honey, Chia Seeds, and Lemon Infused Drink

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Are you tired of fad diets and weight loss gimmicks that promise quick results but often lead to disappointment? If so, it’s time to explore natural and effective ways to boost your metabolism and promote weight loss. And that’s where this honey, chia seeds, and lemon drink comes in – a simple and powerful solution that can help you achieve your weight loss goals while providing numerous health benefits.

This drink combines the goodness of lemon, chia seeds, honey, and water, offering a potent combination of essential nutrients, antioxidants, and metabolism-boosting properties. Not only does it help enhance your metabolism, but it also aids in hydration and overall well-being. So, let’s dive into the details and learn more about how this honey, chia seeds, and lemon drink can be your new secret weapon in achieving a healthier and fitter you.

Ingredients:
To prepare this metabolism-boosting drink, you will need the following ingredients:

– Juice from 1 lemon
– 1 tablespoon chia seeds
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 ½ glasses of water

Method:
1. Start by squeezing the juice from one fresh lemon into a glass or container.
2. Add one tablespoon of chia seeds to the lemon juice.
3. Next, include one tablespoon of honey to the mixture.
4. Pour 1 ½ glasses of water into the mixture.

5. Stir the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined.

Health Benefits:

1. Metabolism Boost: Lemons are rich in vitamin C, which helps in boosting metabolism and aids in the breakdown of fat. Chia seeds contain fiber and protein, which help increase metabolism and promote a feeling of fullness. Honey is known to help improve metabolism, making this drink an excellent choice for weight loss.

2. Hydration: Water is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism and facilitating weight loss. By adding this drink to your routine, you ensure proper hydration while reaping the benefits of the other ingredients.

3. Nutrient Powerhouse: Lemon provides an abundant supply of vitamin C, antioxidants, and electrolytes. Chia seeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and minerals like calcium and magnesium. Honey contains antioxidants and provides natural sweetness without the drawbacks of refined sugar.

Incorporating the Drink into Your Routine:
To make the most of this metabolism-boosting drink, consider the following tips:

1. Start your day with a glass of this drink on an empty stomach to kick-start your metabolism.
2. Consume the drink between meals as a healthy and refreshing snack.
3. Stay consistent and make it a part of your daily routine to maximize the benefits.

Conclusion:
With its powerful combination of lemon, chia seeds, honey, and water, this natural drink is a wonderful addition to your weight loss journey. Not only does it help boost your metabolism, but it also provides hydration and essential nutrients to support overall well-being. Remember, while this drink can aid in weight loss, it’s important to maintain a balanced diet and engage in regular physical activity for optimal results. Cheers to a healthier, fitter you!

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How to Safely Lose 24 to 32 Pounds in 28 Days

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Losing weight is a common goal for many people, but it can be challenging to know where to start. However, if you’re looking to lose 24 to 32 pounds in just 28 days, it’s important to note that this goal is both aggressive and potentially unsafe. Rapid weight loss can be harmful to your health, so it’s essential to consult with a healthcare professional before embarking on any extreme weight loss plan.

That said, if you’re committed to this goal and have consulted with a healthcare professional, here are some tips on how to lose 24 to 32 pounds in 28 days:

  1. Increase your water intake: Drinking water is essential for weight loss. Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water per day. Drinking water helps to flush out toxins from your body and keeps you feeling full, which can help you eat less.

    Cut out processed foods: Processed foods are often high in calories, unhealthy fats, and sugar. Instead, focus on eating whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats.

  2. Reduce your carbohydrate intake: Carbohydrates are essential for energy, but consuming too many carbohydrates can lead to weight gain. Try reducing your carbohydrate intake to around 50 grams per day, focusing on complex carbohydrates like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
  3. Increase your protein intake: Protein is essential for weight loss as it helps to build muscle and keeps you feeling full. Try to eat lean protein sources like chicken, turkey, fish, and beans with every meal.
  4. Increase your physical activity: Regular exercise is essential for weight loss. Aim to get at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, focusing on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and strength training exercises.
  5. Track your progress: Keep track of your weight loss progress by weighing yourself regularly and taking measurements. This will help you stay motivated and adjust your diet and exercise plan as needed.
  6. Get enough sleep: Getting enough sleep is essential for weight loss as it helps to regulate hormones that control appetite and metabolism. Aim to get at least seven hours of sleep per night.

In conclusion, losing 24 to 32 pounds in 28 days is a challenging and potentially unsafe goal. It’s essential to consult with a healthcare professional before embarking on any extreme weight loss plan. However, if you’re committed to this goal, increasing your water intake, cutting out processed foods, reducing your carbohydrate intake, increasing your protein intake, increasing your physical activity, tracking your progress, and getting enough sleep can help you achieve your weight loss goals. Remember to take care of yourself and prioritize your health throughout the process.

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How I lost 35 pounds in 6 months without going on a diet

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Losing weight is, in theory, simple. But that doesn’t make it easy.

The vast majority of people, and women in particular, are always trying, or at the very least wishing, to lose some weight, no matter how much, for health or aesthetic reasons.

If it were as easy as it appears on paper — that is, take in less energy than you’re burning — the multibillion-dollar diet industry wouldn’t exist.

Whether it’s a reality-TV star peddling a bikini blitz workout DVD, an influencer plugging laxative teas, or a tabloid claiming to have come up with a diet plan that will see you losing 10 pounds in a week, supposed quick fixes are everywhere, because we all love the idea of putting in minimal effort and getting results fast.

But the truth is, none of these things work. There is no shortcut, and anything that results in rapid weight loss won’t be healthy or sustainable. You didn’t gain 10 pounds in a week, so how could you possibly lose it that quickly?

Over the past five months, I’ve lost nearly 35 pounds, or over 15 kilos.

Like many, my weight has fluctuated over my adult life, but at the end of 2018 I was the biggest and heaviest I’d ever been. I felt sluggish, hated shopping, and barely fit into any of my clothes (smocks were life), but I don’t think I realized quite how much weight I’d gained until I had a body scan at the end of November.

I’d put on 11 pounds, or 5 kilos, since I’d last weighed myself the previous July, and seeing the number on the scale was the wake-up call I needed.

There’s nothing wrong with gaining weight if you’re healthy, but I wasn’t, and my weight gain was a reflection of the fact that I wasn’t looking after myself.

The weight had crept up over the years, as it so often does. I will always love to eat and drink, but as a 20-something living in London, I’d lost all concept of moderation or balance, regularly binge-drinking and overeating.

My diet wasn’t necessarily unhealthy, and I was very active, but I was simply consuming far too much, frequently eating to the point of pain.

I had an unhealthy relationship with food and my body, and that’s what I decided I would consciously work on come the new year — might as well capitalize on the “new year, new me” vibe, after all.

Losing weight wasn’t my main incentive, but it was part of the overall lifestyle switch I’ve successfully made. And that’s what’s made this time different to every other time I’ve lost a few pounds.

It was time to start putting myself, my health, and my happiness first. No restrictive plans, no strict rules, no thinking of myself as being on a diet, but rather approaching it as a journey toward creating a healthier, happier, sustainable lifestyle.

As a lifestyle journalist with a focus on health, food, wellness, and fitness, I was already well informed about how to live a healthy lifestyle. But there’s still so much I’ve learned this year, from how to train to how to deal with saboteurs (both separate articles entirely).

But perhaps the most important changes I’ve made have been regarding my diet. So here are seven lessons I’ve learned about how to eat to lose weight sustainably.

1. Cutting out foods just results in bingeing.

Cutting bread, sugar, or anything else you enjoy out of your diet is not a good idea as you’ll only end up bingeing on it. Do you want to cut those delicious foods out forever? Didn’t think so.

While you may think you “can’t do” moderation (stopping after a few squares of chocolate and not eating the whole bar), you can if you stop demonizing the food. There’s no such thing as “good” and “bad” foods, although, yes, there are more and less nutrient-dense foods.

For me, it’s also helped to think of foods in terms of macros — are they a source of protein, carbs, or fats? So a bar of chocolate is a carb, just like a banana or oats, and they can all be part of a healthy diet.

If you love doughnuts, you don’t have to give them up forever to lose weight, and this can make them easier to resist when your colleague brings in a box of Krispy Kremes — you know what they taste like, you’ll eat doughnuts at a later point in your life, you don’t need to eat one just because they’re there. But at the same time, if you really want a doughnut, just eat one and enjoy it!

If you feel like you’re punishing yourself, it’s never going to work.

2. Working out won’t result in fat loss if you don’t also address your diet.

Before I changed my lifestyle, I already worked out four to five times a week, doing a mixture of weight-lifting, dance classes, and netball. I was also active in my day-to-day life, walking at least 14,000 steps a day. But I was still overweight.

The past six months have shown me how much truth there is in the adage, “You can’t out-train a bad diet.” Or, more specifically, a diet that simply involves consuming too much.

Working out is great for you in so many ways, and it certainly helps the fat-loss process (more on that another time), but if you think exercise alone is going to see your weight dropping off, you may be disappointed.

3. Upping your protein intake will help a lot.

It’s a complete myth that eating for fitness means plain chicken and broccoli with a protein shake on the side for every meal, but it’s true that keeping your protein intake up is important.

In fact, studies have shown that following a high-protein diet can help maintain muscle and boost metabolism, keep you feeling full when trying to lose weight, and reduce hunger.

“Eating a sufficient amount of protein when you’re losing weight is paramount in order to preserve lean muscle mass,” specialist registered dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine told INSIDER.

“Eating around 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight,” she said, “alongside resistance exercise, helps to maintain both muscle strength and metabolic rate” — the rate at which your body burns calories. “The digestion of protein also requires more calories in comparison to carbs and fat, and help to keep you feeling full too.”

I haven’t been counting macros, but I have been trying to eat at least 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of my bodyweight every day, and it hasn’t been even remotely painful, as there are lots of delicious ways to get your protein in (Greek yogurt, I’m looking at you).

4. Don’t fear fats — they’ll satisfy and keep you full.

We’re often told to eat complex carbs like whole-grain pasta and brown bread for slow-release energy and to keep us full between meals, but if you don’t ensure each meal has some fat too, you won’t be satiated and will be craving something else shortly after.

What’s more, eating fats are essential to our overall health.

“All macronutrients — carbs, protein, and fats — should be included as a part of a healthy and balanced diet, with some proteins and fats being essential to eat as without them our bodily simply couldn’t function. Essential amino acids as well as fatty acids need to be eaten as they cannot be made within the body,” Ludlam-Raine said.

“Fats in particular are essential in the diet as they help with hormonal function, vitamin absorption — A, D, E, K — and help to keep our hearts and blood vessels healthy.

“The predominant type of fat in our diet should be unsaturated, which is found in vegetables such as olive oil, rapeseed oil, avocados, nuts, and seeds, as well as oily fish.”

5. Cutting down on booze will make a huge difference.

While I’ve never had a drinking problem, London is a city that revolves around booze, so if you’re a sociable person you can find yourself drinking a lot just by being out and about. That was my life for a long time.

I did “Dry January” — going sober for the first month of the year — and felt so much better that I’ve drastically cut down my drinking since, and I have no doubt it’s helped me lose weight, not just because alcohol is so incredibly high in calories but because you always tend to eat more energy-dense foods both while drinking and the next day when you’re feeling somewhat worse for wear.

What’s more, drinking significantly less has definitely helped me get stronger and fitter. You don’t need to give up alcohol altogether if you want to lose weight, because if you enjoy a drink, that’s never going to be a sustainable way to live. But if you can cut down, it’ll help a lot.

6. The number on the scale means very little.

We all talk about “weight loss” and many of us have been conditioned to live and die by the scale. But, realistically, we should be aiming for “fat loss,” and the scale can’t measure that (even high-tech scales which claim to measure body fat percentages aren’t considered to be entirely reliable).

For women in particular, the number on the scale can vary wildly depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle, when you last ate, and how big or salty that meal was (salt makes your body retain water), when you last went to the bathroom, and other factors.

You also have to remember that if you’re putting on muscle, that affects your weight too.

I’ve learned to detach myself from the number on the scale, seeing it as just one measurement of data and nothing more. Whether it’s gone up or down no longer affects my day, it merely allows me to see a general trend over months.

Instead of obsessing over the scale, take progress photos every month and log your body measurements using a tape measure.

7. Overall calorie deficit is what it comes down to, but it doesn’t need to be drastic.

Despite all the fad diets we’re bombarded with wherever we look, ultimately losing weight comes down to being in an energy deficit.

But you need to make sure that isn’t too drastic.

There are two reasons for that. First, if you cut your calories too low, your body will start burning your existing muscle as well as your fat, which isn’t what you want.

Then there’s the fact that living off 1,200 calories a day and being hungry all the time is horrible and unsustainable.

“Calories are king when it comes to weight loss, but it’s not quite as simple as ‘eat as few as possible,’ as our bodies don’t like to go without and will fight back by either ramping up appetite, which could lead to a binge, or by causing you to feel lethargic, which will cause you to burn fewer calories as you do less,” Ludlam-Raine said.

“A moderate daily deficit of 300 to 600 calories (created through a reduction in calories eaten and in addition to burning more through movement) is sufficient to burn 1/2 to 1 pound of body fat a week initially.”

The only way you’ll make lasting change is if you enjoy your lifestyle while you’re losing weight. Just try to make sure you’re eating a little bit less than you were before, the pounds will come off, and you won’t hate your life in the process.

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Goodbye To The Fallen Belly! You Can Eliminate It With This Powerful Natural Remedy In Just 10 Days

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Many people are dealing with a sagging belly, especially after pregnancy or a rapid drop in weight. An unhealthy lifestyle can also contribute to a sagging belly – although it’s difficult to remove, we have a simple remedy which will fix your belly in only 10 days!

The incredible remedy will tone your abs and improve the quality of your skin, effectively resolving the problem. According to experts, the remedy can strengthen your belly muscles in only 10 days, and works great for anyone regardless of age or gender. Before going further, let’s talk about the risk excess abdominal fat brings.

According to experts and several studies, excess belly fat isn’t a simple problem and can cause numerous health problems. This type of fat has been linked to obesity, cardiovascular diseases, dementia, colon, breast and endometrial cancer, high blood pressure as well as diabetes. As you can see, besides making you look unpleasant, excess belly fat can also harm your health significantly. This is why it’s important to get rid of it as soon as you can, and you can do it with the help of the remedy we have for you below.

Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoon of ginger
  • 1 ½ tablespoon of turmeric
  • ½ a teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1 l. of water
  • A teaspoon of stevia
  • 5 tablespoons of lemon juice

 

Preparation

Leave the water to boil in a pot, then remove it from the heat and leave it to cool down for 5-10 minutes. Now, mix the ingredients in another bowl, then pour the water over them and mix well. Drink the remedy for 10 straight days and you will easily gt rid of the abdominal flab once and for all!

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This Is What Happens to Your Lungs, Brain, Kidneys, Teeth and Mood When You Drink Diet Soda

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Many people regularly drink diet soda because they think it helps them lose weight and is much safer than regular soda.

However, we are here to let you know that it is unfortunately bad for your health. Public health officials should advise people to avoid diet soda just like they do regular, sugar-sweetened soda, according to a Purdue researcher.

According to Susan E. Swithers, Ph.D., a professor of psychological sciences and behavioral neuroscientist at Purdue, we should limit our consumption of all sweeteners, even those that have no calories.

She reviewed recent studies which examined the effects of diet soda and found that 30 percent of American adults and 15 percent of American children consume artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin. She says:

“There is a lot of pressure from the public health sector to find solutions to counter the rise of obesity and chronic disease, and there is a lot of money and business at stake for the food industry as it develops and promotes these products.

Beverages are becoming political issues as government leaders and politicians seek regulation and taxing to limit their availability and consumption, but most of these measures exclude diet soft drinks because they are perceived as healthy.

When it comes to making policy decisions, it’s more important than ever that the science is considered and that the public understands what the science says in order to help them make the best health decisions.”

Apparently, artificial sweeteners confuse the body’s natural ability to manage calories based on tasting something sweet, and people consume sweet foods in excess, leading to a twice increased risk of metabolic syndromeResearch has found that diet soda leads to numerous health issues, including:

1. Type 2 Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome

The journal Diabetes Care published a 2009 study which showed that the consumption of diet soda is related to a 36 percent higher risk of metabolic syndrome and a 67 percent raised risk of type 2 diabetes.

Artificial sweeteners interfere with the gut-brain connection, leading to metabolic derangements. A team of experts at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel found that these drinks change the gut microbes by raising the risk of metabolic diseases.

They fed mice with zero-calorie sweeteners found in these drinks, such as saccharin, aspartame, and sucralose, and they developed glucose intolerance.

2. Depression

The intake of more than 4 cans of soda a day is related to a 30 percent higher risk of depression, while the consumption of 4 cups of coffee provides protective effects and reduces the risk of depression by 10 percent.

3. Compromised Lungs

These drinks raise the risk of developing asthma and COPD symptoms. According to one Australian study, 13.3 percent of surveyed participants with asthma and 15.6 percent of those with COPD consumed more than 2 cups of soda daily.

4. Kidney Damage

Experts at Harvard examined people who consumed soda drinks for more than 20 years and showed that the long-term diet soda drinking leads to a 30 percent greater reduction in kidney function.

5. Cardiovascular Disease

A study conducted at the University of Miami and Columbia University involved over 2,000 adults for 10 years and found that those who consumed these drinks had a higher risk of heart attacks and stroke, and had more chances to die due to heart diseases.

6. A Less Protected Brain

Aspartame, which is a common artificial sweetener in these drinks, has been found to damage the brain’s antioxidant defense system, so its long-term intake causes an imbalance in the antioxidant/pro-oxidant status in the brain, mostly via t the mechanism containing the glutathione-dependent system.

 

Studies have also found that this sweetener is related to:

  • Diabetes
  • Brain tumors
  • Migraines & headaches
  • Fatigue
  • Lymphoma
  • Depression
  • Chemical sensitivities
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Arthritis
  • Weight gain
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Hearing loss
  • Epilepsy
  • ADHD
  • Parkinson’s
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Short term memory loss
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Birth defects

Due to all this, you should be careful with the consumption of diet sodas, as they are far from a healthier alternative to regular sugar-sweetened soda. They actually lead to weight loss and cause various health issues, including heart diseases, metabolic damage, and obesity.

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If You’ve Ever Woken Up At Night Unable To Move, Here’s What It Means…

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Among all the peculiar feelings that one can encounter, perhaps the most bizarre one is immobility—more precisely, immobility combined with conscious awareness of one’s environment.

A peculiar and sometimes frightening phenomenon is sleep paralysis. In essence, a person suffering from sleep paralysis is unable to move any part of their body and is still conscious. It makes sense that fear would arise in those who suffer from sleep paralysis since they are unable to control their movements voluntarily.

Fortunately, this is a relatively common occurrence and does not cause any physical harm to the body. Sleep paralysis happens during one of two stages -“hypnagogic” and “hypnopompic.” Hypnagogic sleep paralysis occurs before falling asleep, while hypnopompic sleep paralysis occurs as one wakes from REM sleep.

As we fall asleep, our body becomes deeply relaxed while our minds concurrently become less aware. However, when hypnagogic sleep paralysis occurs, the mind remains aware while the body achieves an involuntary state of relaxation. The person than realizes that they’re unable to move despite their efforts, often leading to feelings of panic.

During REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, our muscles are paralyzed so that we don’t act out our dreams. When one experiences hypnopompic sleep paralysis, a certain part of the brain wakes sooner. This wakeful state does not affect the part of the brain responsible for REM paralysis, however. The result is a certain degree of wakefulness and no voluntary control over muscles.

WHO DOES THIS HAPPEN TO?

Some people are fortunate enough to experience sleep paralysis just once or twice in their life, if ever. Unfortunately, some people experience this phenomenon often – even multiple times a week. A study undertaken at Penn State University discovered that approximately 8 percent of the population has frequent issues with sleep paralysis. Individuals with mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression, are more prone to frequent episodes of sleep paralysis.

People affected by sleep apnea; people on specific types of medication, and those with an underlying sleep condition may experience more frequent episodes of sleep paralysis.

Here is the full list of risk factors, according to WebMD:

  • Lack of sleep
  • Frequent changes in sleep schedule
  • Mental conditions, such as stress or bipolar disorder
  • Sleeping on the back
  • Sleep problems such as narcolepsy or nighttime leg cramps
  • Certain types of medication, such as those with ADHD
  • Substance abuse

 

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

Under almost every circumstance, individuals that experience sleep paralysis are unable to move or speak from a few seconds to a few minutes. As mentioned, this usually occurs during the initial stages of falling asleep and almost immediately after waking up.

While sleep paralysis often requires no type of treatment, a doctor may further inquire into other areas that pertain to sleep health. Should sleep conditions linger or worsen, the medical professional may then refer to a sleep specialist.

 

WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS?

Because sleep paralysis occurs naturally, there is generally no prescribed treatment. However, if a medical professional detects an underlying condition in the process of diagnosis, a treatment regimen may be in order. Such prescribed treatments are:

  • Implementation of a sleeping schedule
  • Prescription for an anti-depressant
  • Referral to a mental health professional
  • Referral to a sleep specialist
  • Treatment of any underlying sleep disorders
  • Prescription for sleeping aids

Often times, making adequate sleep a priority while limiting unnecessary stress (especially before bedtime) will suffice as a deterrent to sleep paralysis. Because of the enigmatic nature of the condition, the effectiveness of formal and informal treatments to alleviate it is ambiguous at best.

As a rule of thumb, one episode of sleep paralysis does not usually mandate a trip to the doctor’s office. Health professionals recommend that those with rare episodes of sleep paralysis pay particular attention to their sleeping habits, as sleep deprivation almost assuredly increases the likelihood of an episode.

Other recommendations include avoiding or severely restricting alcohol/drugs, nicotine and caffeine. It’s also recommended to keep electronic devices out of the bedroom in order to establish healthy sleep patterns.

Of course, it is very possible that a sleep paralysis episode will occur regardless. If that’s the case, try and remember to stay calm and realize that it will pass.

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