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Wellness
fromIndependent
4 days agoKatriona O'Sullivan: 'A lot of my friends have had gastric sleeves. They're on Ozempic. They've had their face done, their arse done. If you look at the more educated woman, it's very different - it looks like wellness'
Katriona O'Sullivan discusses her experiences with body image, sexual abuse, and the impact of diet culture on her life.
#weight-loss
fromBusiness Insider
2 months agoWellness
A man lost 44lbs and learned 3 important lessons about losing fat while maintaining muscle
Extreme fasting produced rapid weight loss but caused 15 pounds of muscle loss and was unsustainable; strength training and improved nutrition support healthier weight loss.
Exercise
fromBusiness Matters
1 month agoUnderstanding Body Contouring: Tummy Tuck and Liposuction After Weight Changes
Tummy tuck and liposuction are surgical body contouring procedures that address different anatomical concerns when diet and exercise cannot correct loose skin, fat deposits, or weakened abdominal muscles after significant weight changes.
fromBustle
1 month agoTaylor Frankie Paul Reveals Why She Got Breast Augmentation Before 'Bachelorette'
I'm doing it one, to feel good about myself, but two, for The Bachelorette. Normally, if you know me, I'm not in dresses. So I just kind of want to feel good in them. The touch-up procedure took place five days before filming the Season 3 reunion, demonstrating Taylor's deliberate preparation for her new role as the show's lead.
Cancer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months agoMy 600-lb. Life' reality TV star Charity Pierce dies at 50
My 600-lb. Life reality TV star Charity Pierce has died at 50. The TLC network personality, who weighed nearly 780 lbs. before working to get healthy, had been in hospice care for several weeks before she died early Tuesday morning, according to TMZ. A fluid buildup in Pierce's lungs is believed to have contributed to her death. TMZ said she was battling lymphedema as well.
Television
fromIndependent
1 month agoRestaurant critic Katy McGuinness on taking Mounjaro: 'I've lost 20kg, my blood pressure is down and I'm able to get into clothes I haven't worn in years'
When she started taking the weight-loss drug, the writer worried about the effect it might have on her job. Here, she reflects on how her relationship with food has changed and what the rise of GPL-1s will mean for the food industry here I'd be lying if I said I wasn't concerned about how taking Mounjaro would affect my ability to do my job, which explains why I prevaricated for so long before taking the plunge.
Food & drink
Health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoA woman accidentally gained 20 pounds taking diet advice from influencers. She learned 3 lessons about sustainable weight loss.
Following fitness influencers' calorie-dense food recommendations led to unintended weight gain; sustainable nutrition habits aligned with personal goals proved more effective than restrictive dieting or excessive exercise.
Mental health
fromBusiness Matters
2 months agoThe psychological impact of diet culture: Navigating mindset for sustainable weight loss
Sustainable weight loss requires transforming mindset, challenging diet culture, embracing self-compassion and body diversity to avoid harmful behaviors and unrealistic expectations.
Medicine
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months agoHow to choose the best gastric sleeve doctor in Turkey - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Select an experienced, credentialed gastric sleeve surgeon in Turkey to ensure safe, minimally invasive bariatric surgery and durable weight-loss outcomes.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months agoWhen my college football career ended, I hit rock bottom. Losing over 100 pounds helped me get my life back on track.
When my D1 college football career ended, I didn't just lose the game. I lost my identity. Football had structured my entire life: my schedule, my body, my purpose. When that structure disappeared, I didn't know who I was anymore. I had been living what I now recognize as a lukewarm lifestyle, doing just enough to get by, but not anchored in anything solid. Without football, there was nothing left to lean on.
Mental health
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
2 months agoA 58-year-old whose job requires hours of sitting lost 75 pounds in 12 months with these simple changes
Sedentary trucking and unhealthy meals caused weight gain and imbalances; a low‑carb nutrition program plus exercise yielded a 75+ lb weight loss and better energy.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
2 months agoA weight loss doctor, who specializes in helping high performers, shares her favorite hack to eat healthy without tracking every bite
Fill half the plate with fruits and non-starchy vegetables to simplify healthy eating, increase produce intake, and reduce obsessive calorie or macronutrient tracking.
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