Adele takes social media by storm with slimmer look

Adele broke her social media hiatus on Wednesday when she posted a new photo of her showing off her figure after a noticeable weight loss.

The “Hello” singer looked stunning in a black dress while standing behind a huge wreath in what appears to be just outside her house.

Adele is currently celebrating her 32nd birthday.

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Thank you for the birthday love. I hope you’re all staying safe and sane during this crazy time. I’d like to thank all of our first responders and essential workers who are keeping us safe while risking their lives! You are truly our angels ♥️ 2020 okay bye thanks x

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“Thank you for the birthday love. I hope you’re all staying safe and sane during this crazy time,” she wrote in the caption of her post.

“I’d like to thank all of our first responders and essential workers who are keeping us safe while risking their lives! You are truly our angels,” she added.

Immediately after her post, the Grammy winner became the top trending topic on Twitter Philippines.

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US 'medical tourists' seek cheap health care abroad

When Veronica Merrill decided to undergo stomach surgery for weight loss, she found two options: pay $12,000 at home in the United States, or have it done in Mexico for $4,000. 

She packed her suitcase.

Her insurance would only cover the operation if she was morbidly obese and suffering from diabetes and hypertension.

This was not the case for the 50-year-old, who weighs 210 pounds (95 kilos) but aspires to slim down to 160 -- precisely because she wants to avoid ending up with those medical conditions.

"It's sad that I have to come to another country" for the procedure, said Merrill, who drives a school bus in rural Arizona and is highly critical of the US health system -- the most expensive in the world.

"We shouldn't have to do that. That's crazy. And we're the only ones (with this system), and that is depressing."

After researching medical tourism options, she saved up the money and contacted a specialist agency to organize her trip over the border to Tijuana, where weight-loss operations and dental treatments are popular.

Others travel to the Mexican city for treatment of cardiovascular conditions or cancer, orthopedic work and fertility care, as well as to buy medications.

"If I only could have done it in the US... (but) I can't pay that much money," she told AFP. "I just want to be healthy."

No price regulation

Each year, an estimated 20 million "medical tourists" seek treatment around the world, according to Patients Beyond Borders. 

About 1.9 million of those people are Americans.

Mexico and Colombia -- which many Americans associate more with drug trafficking than health care -- are among the most popular destinations, along with Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.

They all offer lower costs and high-quality infrastructure.

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, two prominent Democratic candidates for the 2020 presidential election, have proposed universal health coverage -- an idea that Merrill considers "logical."

For now, Merrill turned to a company called Medical Tourism Corporation to organize every detail of her trip -- including her flight from Phoenix to San Diego, the driver who took her across the border and a luxury hotel.

Altogether, the tickets, hotel and surgery -- at the Oasis of Hope hospital, right by the border -- cost her $3,880. She paid in cash.

"We do the coordination... (we) have a destination manager in those cities who would help a patient with the language, the local logistics and things like that," said Deepak Datta, who founded Medical Tourism Corporation 13 years ago.

The company sends 60-70 people abroad each month to countries around the world, mainly Mexico.

"I operate on two or more foreigners every day," said surgeon Luis Cazares, who removed 80 percent of Merrill's stomach.

He said his greatest flow of patients is during the tax refund season in the United States, after April.

According to Gerald Kominski, a professor of health policy at UCLA in Los Angeles, the US does "little to regulate prices, in contrast to all other high-income nations."

"Medical tourism from a high-income nation like the US is indicative of a problem with affordability, as opposed to quality," he added.

Universal coverage

But even if "Medicare for All" were introduced as Sanders and Warren have urged, Americans likely would not stop seeking cheaper care abroad, says Medical Tourism Association CEO Jonathan Edelheit. 

After President Barack Obama's health care reforms in 2010, which required all adults to have insurance plans whether through work or the government, medical tourism by Americans expanded, he said.

Some employers whose medical costs "almost doubled since Obamacare was in place" sent staff abroad, he said, citing a company that saved $20 million in five years by sending employees for orthopedic and weight-loss operations outside the US.

Under universal care proposals, the US would likely end up with a system where, like in Canada and Europe, non-urgent procedures such as stomach operations require years on a waiting list.

"Wait times... will push people to go for medical tourism" to get treatment earlier, he predicted.

Indeed, many of the foreign patients at Oasis of Hope hospital are Canadian.

Europe is a sought-after destination for US medical tourists, though it does little to attract them, unlike emerging economies such as Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.

The United States itself receives health tourists -- its highly advanced health care system appeals to patients with massive purchasing power from Arab and Asian countries.

But that is a luxury Merrill cannot afford. 

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Why so many of us don’t lose weight when we exercise

People hoping to lose weight with exercise often wind up being their own worst enemies, according to the latest, large-scale study of workouts, weight loss and their frustrating interaction. The study, which carefully tracked how much people ate and moved after starting to exercise, found that many of them failed to lose or even gained weight while exercising, because they also reflexively changed their lives in other, subtle ways. But a few people in the study did drop pounds, and their success could have lessons for the rest of us.

In a just and cogent universe, of course, exercise would make us thin. Physical activity consumes calories, and if we burn calories without replacing them or reducing our overall energy expenditure, we enter negative energy balance. In that condition, we utilize our internal energy stores, which most of us would call our flab, and shed weight.

But human metabolisms are not always just and cogent, and multiple past studies have shown that most men and women who begin new exercise routines drop only about 30 percent or 40 percent as much weight as would be expected, given how many additional calories they are expending with exercise.

Why exercise underwhelms for weight reduction remains an open question, though. Scientists studying the issue agree that most of us compensate for the calories lost to exercise by eating more, moving less, or both. Our resting metabolic rates may also decline if we start to lose pounds. All of this shifts us back toward positive energy balance, otherwise known as weight gain.

It has not been clear, however, whether we tend primarily to overeat or under-move as compensation, and the issue matters. To avoid compensating, we need to know how we are doing it.

So, for the new study, which was published last month in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers with the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and other institutions decided to exhort a large group of inactive people into exercising and closely track how their waistlines and daily habits changed.

They began by recruiting 171 sedentary, overweight men and women ages 18 to 65, measured their weight, resting metabolic rates, typical levels of hunger, aerobic fitness and, using complex, liquid energy tracers, daily food intake and energy expenditure. With standardized psychological questionnaires, they also explored whether the volunteers felt that virtuous, healthy actions now justified less-desirable ones later.

They then randomly assigned some to continue their normal lives as a control, while others began supervised exercise programs. In one, people exercised three times a week on treadmills or exercise bikes until they had burned eight calories for every kilogram of their body weight, or about 700 calories a week for most of them. The other program upped the exercise to 20 calories for every kilogram of body weight, or about 1,760 calories a week.

Both routines lasted for six months. Throughout, the volunteers wore activity monitors, and the researchers periodically checked their metabolic rates, energy intake and fitness. The volunteers could eat as they chose.

Afterward, everyone returned to the lab for comprehensive remeasurements. As expected, the control group’s numbers, including their weights and resting metabolic rates, had not budged. But neither had those of most of the exercisers. A few had dropped pounds, but about two-thirds of those in the shorter-workout group and 90 percent of those in the longer-workout group had lost less weight than would have been expected.

They had compensated for their extra calorie burn.

But not by moving less, the scientists found. Almost everyone’s activity-monitor readouts had remained steady. Instead, the exercisers were eating more, other measurements and calculations showed. The extra calories were slight — about 90 additional calories each day for the some-exercise group, and 125 a day for the most-exercise set. But this noshing was sufficient to undercut weight loss.

Interestingly, the researchers also found that those exercisers who had compensated the most and lost the least weight tended to be those who had reported at the start that they thought some good health habits gave people license for other, insalubrious ones.

“In effect, they felt that it’s OK to trade behaviors,” says Timothy Church, an adjunct professor at Pennington who led the new study. “It’s the ‘if I jog now, I deserve that doughnut’ idea.”

In consequence, they lost little if any weight with exercise.

But the study produced other, more encouraging data, he says. For one thing, almost everyone’s resting metabolic rates remained unchanged; slowed metabolisms would encourage pounds to creep back. And those few exercisers who avoided an extra cookie or handful of crackers did lose weight.

“There was only a small difference, overall,” between those who compensated and those who did not, Church says. “We’re talking about barely 100 calories. That’s about four bites of most food.”

So, people hoping to lose weight with exercise should pay close attention to what they eat, he says, and skip those last four bites, no matter how tempting.


2019 New York Times News Service

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The secret to what keeps Alice Dixson 'fashionably fit'

Alice Dixson is the epitome of the modern woman -- someone who can juggle her responsibilities as an actress, without compromising her personal health and fitness.

At 47, Alice continues to rock in daring dresses and bikinis. When asked what's the best exercise for working women like herself, Alice said 20 minutes can actually go a long way.

"You find a way to work it in like before you go to work. Best time is before you shower and get ready for work, because when you get home from work in the evening, you’re gonna be too tired," she elaborates.

Alice adds that she also uses honey as sweetener instead of sugar. She also consumes more fiber than carbs, which is one of the major causes of weight gain.

"I substitute rice with vegetables and salads so instead of lots of carb-heavy food I substitute it with fiber like vegetables," she added.

Thanks to regular workouts, a healthy diet, and a dose of Kilo Off, Alice can make the most out of her beach trips this summer.

Kilo Off is a weight loss system from France with all-natural active ingredients. According to Alice, Kilo Off has been a beneficial ingredient in her fitness plan, as it serves as a "a natural appetite suppressant" that also helps her maintain good metabolism.

"Kilo Off helps me with certain cravings like if I need to lose weight for a photo shoot or I have a target of a certain weight for a fitness goal, I would take it daily and then my cravings will go away," Alice notes.

Apart from helping her lose weight, Alice says Kilo Off also helped her become "fashionably fit," keeping her in excellent shape despite her age. In fact, she testifies that Kilo Off allowed her to have a flatter tummy, curb her appetite, and lose weight -- all at the same time.

"But you always have to take Kilo Off like it’s not a miracle plan, you have to do your exercise, eat properly," Alice emphasized.

Available in four variants, Kilo Off promises to help you safely lose weight.

Choose from a wide variety of products: revitalizing powder drink, energizing capsule or a refreshing natural juice, and start your weight loss journey today.

Powder drink

Kilo Off powder drink is a flavored powder juice meant to supplement your diet and workout, and provide a 4-in-1 slimming action (burn fat, reduce cravings, drain water and toxins, keep a flat stomach). Just mix the powder in water, stir, and drink!

Capsule

Aimed at slimming you down by providing a 24-hour fat-burning effect, the capsule version is more focused on burning fat. It’s a convenient product for people on-the-go! Just pop 1- 2 capsules before lunch and dinner.


Liquid Drink Slimming

This purple, blackcurrant-flavored drink helps to burn fat and drain water, and is perfect to drink for rapid detox after excessive eating or sudden weight gain. A bottle cap-full is perfect to drink as is or mixed with water.

Liquid Drink Flat Stomach

This orange fruity drink contains fiber that aids in digestion and helps to relieve a swollen stomach. It is perfect for those with a bloated tummy and indigestion issues. A bottle cap-full is perfect to drink as is or mixed with water.

You can even mix and match products to come up with your own weight-loss program, depending on your weight loss objectives. Just remember to space out your intake during the day and take only a maximum of 2 products per treatment period.


Kilo Off is manufactured by Laboratories Vitarmonyl in France, a leading health supplements manufacturer. It is BFAD-approved, and possesses natural ingredients not used in similar weight loss supplements to ensure a healthier route to weight loss.

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How grocery lists may help lower body weight

Heading to the grocery store armed with a list may make it easier to follow a healthy diet, a study of shoppers in Pittsburgh suggests.

Researchers surveyed more than 1,300 mostly overweight and obese residents in two poor, primarily African American communities and found that shoppers who regularly made grocery lists also made higher quality food choices and had lower body weights.

"We don't know whether people who are healthier pay more attention to what they eat and pay more attention to their weight and are also people who do more planning, or if people who do more planning are more able to avoid impulse purchases and the less healthy options presented to them at the supermarket," lead study author Tamara Dubowitz said.

"We can say there is a link but we can't say what causes it," Dubowitz, a researcher at RAND Corporation in Pittsburgh, told Reuters Health.

More than one-third of U.S. adults are obese, putting them at increased risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among all adults nationwide, nearly half of African-Americans and more than 40 percent of Hispanics are obese, as are about a third of Caucasians.

While many factors can contribute to obesity, poverty and lack of quality grocery stores close to home are two important contributors, Dubowitz said.

Dubowitz and colleagues surveyed a population with 80 percent of participants reporting household income of less than $20,000 a year. Just 33 percent were employed. They lived in what's known as a food desert, an area with limited access to healthy foods.

Just under one third of the participants said they “always” shopped with a grocery list, while another 17 percent did so often and 26 percent did so occasionally.

People who used grocery lists all the time were more likely to be female and older, less likely to be employed, and more likely to be trying to eat fewer calories.

After controlling for these factors, the researchers found that dietary quality remained significantly higher among participants who always shopped with a list.

The study team also weighed participants and measured their heights to calculate body mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy weight, 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight and 30 or above is obese.

Using a shopping list was also associated with having a BMI about one point lower compared to people who didn’t use lists. That amounts to a weight difference of about five pounds for somebody whose height is 5' 5" (1.65 meters).

The researchers acknowledge in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior that the study isn't designed to show shopping lists cause people to be healthier, only that there is a link between the two.

They are also following residents over a longer period of time to see if the opening of a new grocery store in the community changes people's dietary habits or makes a dent in obesity rates, Dubowitz said.

"Shoppers don't have control over the availability of healthy produce or their pricing; those problems will require structural interventions to fix them such as attracting grocery stores to move into food deserts," Dr. Ichiro Kawachi, chair of social and behavioral sciences at Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, said by email.

Given the lack of groceries and other structural problems encountered by the study participants, the findings "suggest that there are things that people can do for themselves" to pursue healthy eating habits, said Kawachi, who wasn't involved in the study.

It's possible that some things people did to eat healthier food and maintain a lower weight had nothing to do with shopping lists, said Dr. Jason Block, associate director of the obesity prevention program in the department of population medicine at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.

He noted that the modest one-point difference in BMI linked to grocery lists makes it more likely that some other behavior not measured in the study may have explained the change.

"It's quite likely that using a list is a behavior linked to other healthful behaviors," Block, who wasn't involved in the study, said by email.

Still, it points to the power of advance planning to help improve impulse control, Kawachi said.

"The typical supermarket these days is carefully engineered so that they are constantly tempting customers to make impulse purchases and unwise food choices (e.g. placing candies at the checkout)," Kawachi said. "Having a plan and sticking to it is a good start to pre-committing yourself to a healthy purchase pattern."

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How Sharon Cuneta lost over 40 pounds

MANILA – Sharon Cuneta revealed she lost more than 40 pounds since she started dieting because she wanted to look her best when she makes her TV comeback.

Cuneta, however, said in a press conference on Monday that she is still trying to lose some more weight to achieve her "bold star" figure.

“You cannot believe how big I became. I had no work. Siguro I lost a little over 40 pounds from the beginning but I have several more to go bago ko ma-fulfill 'yung pagiging bold star ko,” she said in jest. “So much happened so parang just when you think it’s over, meron na namang bago.”

Admitting that she is not fond of going to the gym, Cuneta said it is hard for her to lose weight.

“I am still trying to lose 15 more pounds and to try to exercise. Honestly, I am not fond of exercising. My favorite lang is the treadmill. I’m a multi-tasker. By doing the treadmill, I can watch a show and hindi ako nagwa-waste ng time. Not that exercising is a waste of time pero 'yung hitting two birds with one stone,” she explained.

Cuneta said she also watches what she eats.

In an open letter to her fans in August last year, Cuneta thanked those who expressed their support after she bared her frustrations, including problems with her weight.

"Besides my size, I have long been back to being 'me,' maybe a different me, but a stronger, kinder, more considerate and more appreciative, maybe even a little wiser me than before. And definitely a lot more grateful," Cuneta wrote in the post.

"I think I have stayed fat because my size has been overshadowed and overpowered by my personal happiness. And it's true that that just may be one of the best things I can take away from this -- because that can only mean that I have had my priorities straight! I have a wonderful family that is not just intact but loving, and when all the temporary brightness fades around me, I know that they are the ones who will still be there, even if everyone else leaves. Around here, right now, I am a happy wife and mommy. And THESE, my friends, are what have helped to keep me real. And made me very, very happy and fulfilled," Cuneta added.

Cuneta, who hosted the first season of "The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition" before she left ABS-CBN, also further opened up about being fat.

"I just do not like being big and fat because of the demands of this industry I move around in. And also, I have always enjoyed wearing my kind of clothes (too basic and plain, maybe a bit boring for TV! But pretty, pretty clothes, as far as I'm concerned), and I obviously cannot wear them because they don't make them in my present size. I like being at my ideal weight because I have had to face health issues and I don't ever want to go through anything like that again (and you don't know all of it!)," she said.

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How Julia Montes lost weight

MANILA - Actress Julia Montes admitted that she once tried crash dieting to lose weight. However, she has since realized that the key to a fit and healthy body is to eat the right food.

Appearing on "Kris TV" on Thursday, Montes even said she doesn't even work out.

"Siguro nag-work sa akin kasi hindi ko na siya kina-crash diet. Then hindi na napi-pressure 'yung body ko na 'naku kailangan bawas' or minsan kakain, din babawi, hindi kakain, then babawi. May ganoong factor before," Montes said.

"Ngayon nagra-rice ako at nagluluto ako. Ang tambayan ko na nga eh kitchen," says Montes, who is now into baking.

Montes said that as an actress she was affected by comments about her weight, especially since she has chubby cheeks.

"Siguro natatakot 'yung ibang kasama ko na baka daw magpakagutom na ako. Kasi before umaabot ako sa point na ang daming humuhusga sa cheeks ko, sa katawan ko, then sabi ko hindi ko talaga matatanggal 'yung hilig ko po talaga sa food," said Montes, who is hoping to take culinary studies someday.

Montes is now promoting her film "Halik Sa Hangin," which is already showing in cinemas nationwide.

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Sharon denies endorsing weight loss pills

MANILA – Actress Sharon Cuneta cried foul on social media after a number of online advertisements for weight loss supplements used her name and image without her consent.

In a series of Facebook posts, Cuneta denied that she endorses weight loss pills, saying she has never used such products.

The mother of actress KC Concepcion went on to say that she has only been on a “doctor-supervised diet.”

She then urged her fans and followers to not believe in these ads which, she noted, also featured other local celebrities.




In an open letter posted on Facebook last year, Cuneta opened up about her problems with weight, noting “the demands of this industry I move around in.”

The actress, who hosted the first season of “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition” before leaving ABS-CBN in 2011, said she would like to be fit again.

Last year, actress Ruffa Gutierrez was featured in a series of ads about African diet pills, which turned out to be a hoax.

“Do not believe fake, paid advertisements saying that I lost weight due to African diet pills. It’s a lie!” Gutierrez said in a statement on her official website at the time.

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This belt can help you lose weight

LAS VEGAS - Wearable tech can sometimes cut right to the chase: that's the case with "Belty," a smart belt unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show which aims to help people lose weight.

With its embedded sensors, the belt will vibrate when it determines you have eaten too much, and also send a signal when you are sedentary for too long.

The belt also loosens when its wearer sits and tightens on standing, simply sensing body movements.

The prototype device from French-based startup Emiota has garnered considerable attention in the tech and general news media and notched one of the CES Innovation awards at this year's giant Las Vegas tech show.

"If you are sitting at your desk too long, it will vibrate and tell you to get up and take a walk," says Emiota's Carine Coulm

The belt connects to a smartphone app which acts as a fitness "coach," she added.

The belt, expected to be ready for consumers later this year, has been designed initially only for men, in part because the sensors require a thick belt that is more suited to males.

But the startup is working on a female version as well.

"If it is sleeker and thinner it may be interesting for women," said Emiota's Johan Gobba.

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Ruffa taking African diet pills? Belo reacts

MANILA - Belo Medical Group clarified on Monday that a Facebook post alleging that its endorser, actress Ruffa Gutierrez, has been fired after revealing her supposed slimming regimen is a hoax.

The sponsored post from a certain FitFirst Magazine has been circulating since last week and appears to link to an article about Gutierrez's supposed statement.

The link uses a photo composite of Gutierrez in a file "TV Patrol" interview and Belo Medical Group founder Dr. Vicki Belo, with the title: "Ruffa Gutierrez FIRED By Vicki Belo After She Revealed The Truth Behind Her WElGHTLOSS".

The post quotes Gutierrez as saying, pertaining to her weight loss regimen: "I am sick of lying to everyone about this. People ask me about this all the time!"

The hoax alleges that Gutierrez has admitted using so-called African Diet Pills, and that her treatments at Belo had little to do with her weight loss.


A screengrab of the viral Facebook post linking to Ruffa Gutierrez's supposed weight loss regimen






However, in a statement on her official website, Gutierrez said: "Do not believe fake, paid advertisements saying that I lost weight due to African diet pills. It's a LIE!"

The 40-year-old actress explained that she has been availing of different services of Belo Medical Group, in addition to eating healthy and exercising in order to lose weight.

In a statement given to ABS-CBN News, Belo Medical Group similarly belied the viral post and warned the public to "check the accuracy and legitimacy of certain advertisements promoting beauty and slimming products that are claiming to be effective and used by both local and international celebrities."

The company explained that several false advertisements using images of Belo endorsers as well as Dr. Belo have been brought to its attention in the past months.

Referring to the viral advertisement showing Gutierrez, and the allegation that the actress has been fired as one of its endorsers, it added: "Belo Medical Group denounces such malicious news. Ruffa is still our endorser and that she regularly visits our clinics for her beauty and slimming procedures."

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Diet and exercise may help maintain weight loss

NEW YORK - Programs focused on both diet and exercise may help people who have lost weight keep the pounds from creeping back on, according to a new analysis of past studies.

Orlistat, an obesity drug, may also be effective when taken at higher doses, researchers found.

More than one third of US adults are obese, and obesity raises the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer. Losing weight - and keeping it off - can reduce those risks.

“Long term weight loss through changes in eating and physical activity is possible, even in adults who have already acquired obesity related illness, and effective weight loss programs are now available,” researchers led by Stephan Dombrowski of Newcastle University in the UK write.

They pooled data from 45 studies that included a total of 7,788 adults who had lost at least 5% of their body weight. The studies looked at people’s ability to keep the weight off for a minimum of one year.

Forty-two of the studies included an initial phase meant to produce weight loss. The participants in those studies lost an average of about 24 pounds.

The studies all looked at medication or lifestyle changes such as diet, physical activity and meal replacements, either alone or in combination, to help with weight loss maintenance.

The researchers found that people participating in programs that combined diet and exercise gained back 3.4 fewer pounds after one year compared to people receiving no extra help with weight maintenance or standard treatment only.

They also found that combining Orlistat with behavioral changes resulted in 4 fewer pounds regained after one year compared to participants who took a drug-free placebo.

Orlistat appeared to be more effective at larger doses, according to results published in the British medical journal BMJ. But the drug also came with gastrointestinal side effects.

Lori Rosenthal said the findings echo previous research and that it was “interesting” that the authors included data from so many studies.

Rosenthal is a dietician at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York. She was not involved in the new review.

“I think it’s great that they covered so many different studies but there’s also so much variety and the long-term research isn’t there, you know - going beyond 24 months,” she told Reuters Health.

Still, “We know that interventions like diet and physical activity are really important in preventing weight regain after losing,” she said.

Rosenthal noted that participants who had dropped out of the programs were not always included in the findings, and that could affect the review’s results.

“Weight management is hard,” she said. “People have to realize that it’s not just the losing it - it’s for life, and if you don’t like what you’re doing, if it doesn’t work for you, you’re not going to stick with it.”

Support during the weight management phase is important, Rosenthal added. There are support groups and dietitians who can give people tricks and tools to help make it easier, she said.

She offered some advice for people who have lost weight and are moving into a maintenance phase.

“It’s really important to remember that weight management is a mind and a stomach game,” she said. “You have to feel good about what you’re having.”

“Really make sure you find foods you like - that you’re choosing foods not because you’re on a diet but because you like them,” Rosenthal said. “You have to like them more than the other things you were eating before.”

Rosenthal said that if people don’t like the new foods they eat or their new routine, they will be more likely to go right back to old habits.

She said being mindful and chewing slowly also allows people to enjoy their food and eat less.

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How to lose weight without gaining debt

MANILA, Philippines - For some people, losing the pounds can also mean piling on debt, as they get gym memberships, buy workout clothes and weight-loss body treatments.

If you are like a majority of Filipinos, you are likely overspending just to shed those pounds.

Several interviews with women who tried to lose weight last year, showed they overspent on the following items:

Gym memberships - P2,500 to P5,000 a month

Some specialty gyms in Makati may even cost up to P10,000 a month.The tragedy is that only 2 out of 10 women who sign up for gym membership actually use them.

Slimming treatments - between P10,000 to P40,000

Most big gyms offer slimming treatments. Staff will keep on selling them to you and if you don't resist, you may find yourself spending up to P40,000 on some treatments.

But most of these "treatments" don't really work and may even be harmful since these are shortcuts. Exercise is harder and takes longer. But you need to exercise to strengthen your organs, build bone density and healthier muscles.

Gym clothes and shoes - P5,000 to P15,000

Exercise shoes also protect your body from high-impact exercise. Visit any shoe store and you'll get a lost in the different kinds of shoes you can buy - from cross-fit to running to other sports.

Women and men easily lose themselves in the habit of buying nice work-out clothes even if they don't actually exercise.

Health drinks and accessories - P5,000 to P12,000

Whether its a protein drink or a bracelet that's supposed to give you balance, these drinks and accessories are not cheap. Look at the fine print of these products and you'll notice there are no direct claims that these actually work.

Here are some tips to get into shape without ruining your budget:

1. Go for a simple routine you can commit to.

It's no use getting a gym membership if you don't use it at all. Find a routine you can stick with, like jogging or using a stationary bike inside your house.

2. Find exercise videos you can do at home.
Exercise videos are cheap and easy to follow. You can also ask your friends to come over and exercise with you.

3. Figure out whether you're the type who needs a personal trainer.

Getting a personal trainer may cost a little more but it is worth it to see results.

Losing weight can be done with the right perspective and strategy.

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Anne on staying fit: I'm struggling, too

MANILA - Actress Anne Curtis admitted that just like everyone else, she struggles to maintain a fit and healthy body.

In an Instagram post, Curtis said she has not been able to work out and stick to her meal plan because of her busy schedule.

The actress is currently taping for her upcoming series, ABS-CBN's remake of "Dyesebel."




"Finally got to do insanity again. Although, 3 days of not working out & shooting till the wee hours of the morning makes a BIG difference. Loss definitions already because I've had to veer away from sticking to my meal plan because I need the energy for the long nights. Grrrr," she wrote.

Saying that staying fit requires a lot of effort, Curtis encouraged her Instagram followers to have a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly.

"My little lower belly is back! That's why it's very important, if you can, eat healthy and sleep well... So you have the time and energy to stick to your fitness plan! I feel so guilty for cheating. Told you guys, I'm struggling too!!!! C'mon c'mon! We can do this!," she wrote.

Aside from "Dyesebel," Curtis is also co-hosting the ABS-CBN noontime program "It's Showtime."

The actress recently announced a new project with actor John Lloyd Cruz where she will help the latter in losing weight.

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10 New Year's resolutions and how to make them work

MANILA – It’s that time again when people start making resolutions for the New Year. But how many of these are maintained and fulfilled?

Here are ten of the most common New Year’s resolutions and how you can make them work.

Resolution #1: I will lose weight.

How to make it work: Be more specific. How much weight do you want to lose? What is your time frame for reaching these goals? The more specific you are, the more likely you will be able to reach them. More importantly, make sure that you have a specific diet plan to fulfill this resolution. Here’s an example: “I will only eat half a cup of rice per meal and more vegetables.” The next thing you know, you are already two sizes smaller.

Click here for some safe weight loss tips.

Resolution #2: I will go to the gym.

How to make it work: Feeling guilty during the holiday binge, some people tend to sign up for gym memberships only to end up wasting them. If you have never stepped foot in a gym for the past six months, chances are it won’t change this coming year. There are plenty of ways to exercise outside the gym, from trying a sport to following fitness videos. If you don’t have time for both, you can start with this resolution: “I will take the stairs at work or when I’m out and about.” That will definitely burn some calories.

Click here for some exercise tips to kick start your day.

Resolution #3: I will save more money.

How to make it work: It’s easy to say this at the start of the year, but not when you are faced with a beautiful pair of shoes, or while you are hanging out at your favorite coffee shop. Skip the items you don’t need and watch your savings grow. Here’s a resolution that you can make: “I will drink coffee at home instead of buying that expensive latte.”

Read finance guru Suze Orman’s take on “latte expenses” here.

Resolution #4: I will never be late again.

How to make it work: This resolution requires breaking a habit by replacing it with another one. Make concrete steps -- sync your watches and clocks to follow the Philippine standard time. Sleep early. Set your alarm an hour earlier than you intend to wake up, and make this resolution: “I will stop hitting the snooze button.”

Resolution #5: I will keep my house clean and organized.

How to make it work: If you have always been disorganized, chances are you will have a hard time fulfilling this resolution. Start small by telling yourself: “I will organize my closet this Saturday.” Continue by cleaning other parts of your room until you finish the entire house.

Resolution #6: I will stop smoking.

How to make it work: Going cold turkey is not the most effective way for most people who want to stop smoking. Take baby steps instead – if you usually smoke two packs of cigarettes a day, reduce it by half. Here’s an example: “I will only smoke one pack of cigarettes a day.” After a few weeks, take it a step further by cutting the number of cigarettes you smoke daily to half a pack. The next thing you know, you won’t even miss it.

Resolution #7: I will spend less time on Facebook, Twitter, etc.

How to make it work: This is another tricky resolution to make, especially if you already have the habit of checking your social media pages throughout the day. Try this resolution instead: “I will not check my Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts when I’m outside the house, unless it’s really important.” If this is too much for you, start with keeping your phone during meals. Less screen time will help you cultivate and maintain relationships with the people around you.

Resolution #8: I will be more concerned about the environment.

How to make it work: You don’t have to be a vegetarian to express your concern for Mother Earth. All you need is to change a few habits, from turning off lights and appliances that are not in use to using recycled items. Here’s another example to help you get started: “I will bring my own water bottle to work or school.”

Click here for more eco-friendly tips.

Resolution #9: I will start dating other people.

How to make it work: You cannot just decide to go out and date the first person you meet. It is not only dangerous – it will also make you look desperate. Make this resolution instead: “I will go out and make an effort to meet new people.” Making yourself more “visible” will boost your chances of finding a long-term partner. If it doesn’t work out, you still end up having more friends.

Resolution #10: I will spend more time with my family.

How to make it work: This may be hard for career-oriented people to fulfill. Free up some time to spend with your family by making this concrete resolution: “I will have dinner at home with my family every Sunday.” This will lessen the chances of you working overtime or accidentally scheduling a night out with friends.

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Health, weight loss tips from Erwan Heussaff

MANILA – Most people know Erwan Heussaff for three things – for being the boyfriend of Kapamilya star Anne Curtis, for being the brother of actress Solenn Heussaff, and for his food blog, The Fat Kid Inside.

His popular food blog is named such as a reminder of his past – Heussaff used to weigh 240 pounds due to a sedentary lifestyle and eating a lot of processed food.

Through discipline and healthy eating, he was able to lose 90 pounds and went on to become a heartthrob in his own right.

So how did he do it?

In an attempt to answer the question in five minutes, Heussaff recently uploaded a clip showing some of his tips on how to lose weight in a fast, safe and enjoyable way.

The video, simply titled “Get Healthy in Five Minutes,” tells viewers what types of food to eat and what to avoid, with Heussaff addressing common misconceptions related to dieting and exercise.




“Weight is lost through the kitchen, and then through sports,” Heussaff said in the clip, adding, “A balanced meal for me is a cup of broccoli, a tablespoon of olive oil, 200 grams of cooked chicken, one cup of salad and one banana.”

Addressing crash dieters, Heussaff discouraged skipping meals, saying the body needs to “get used to digesting food.”

He also urged those who want to lose weight to get rid of products with ingredients “you can’t pronounce,” as well as anything deep-fried.

“Try cooking most of your meals. Prepare your own snacks. Portioning is so important. Keep a food diary. Don’t skip meals. Have one cheat meal a week where you eat anything you want. Chew your food,” he said.

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No profits for companies chasing obesity business

KALUNDBORG, Denmark - Steam rises from pipes at a giant industrial complex on the edge of the Baltic Sea whose success is a testament to the world's diabetes and obesity epidemic.

Novo Nordisk's Kalundborg factory, 100 km west of Copenhagen, makes half the planet's insulin for diabetics, putting it on a list of global sites the United States sees as vital to its interests, according to a WikiLeaks cable in 2010.

Soaring diabetes rates, driven by increasing obesity, have fuelled profits at the Danish company for two decades.

But now the company wants to tackle obesity head on by launching a treatment specifically to help patients lose weight.

It would seem to be a no-brainer. Obesity rates suggest a booming market. Yet it is proving surprisingly difficult for both drugmakers and food companies to develop businesses directly addressing the problem.

In a global economic downturn, modestly effective weight-loss drugs and special diet foods are turning out to be a tough sell when a cheaper alternative is to eat less - or do nothing.

The first new prescription diet drugs to hit the U.S. market in more than a decade, from Vivus and Arena Pharmaceuticals, have registered disappointing sales and food companies' diet lines are struggling.

Switzerland's Nestle has all but given up on the diet business, agreeing to sell the bulk of its Jenny Craig weight-loss unit last week to U.S. private equity firm North Castle Partners.

And as Unilever reviews its portfolio of underperforming food assets, analysts say its Slim-Fast brand is one that could come up for sale. Bernstein Research estimates Slim-Fast had 2012 sales of 300 million euros ($402 million), 34 percent lower than when Unilever agreed to buy it in 2000 for $2.3 billion.

"The need for the services is increasing, unfortunately, but there are a lot of companies that have not done well," said Jon Canarick of North Castle, which also bought the firm behind the Atkins diet from its post-bankruptcy lenders in 2007. "I credit most of that to a combination of the economy and the influx of competition."

Weak economies have curbed demand for pricey, specialist dieting schemes just as competition has exploded from a host of electronic apps that count calories for free - and securing insurance reimbursement has been an uphill fight for new drugs that cost around $160-$200 a month in the United States.

BURDEN OF DISEASE

Obesity prevalence has increased by more than 40 percent across the OECD industrialised countries and half of U.S. adults are now forecast to be obese by 2030 unless Americans change their ways.

The condition is a major risk factor for heart disease, certain cancers and diabetes, with the latter alone expected to kill more than 5 million people this year.

Lars Sorensen, Novo Nordisk's veteran chief executive, hopes the clear medical need will help his firm's move into obesity, although he acknowledges it will not be easy.

"It is going to be challenging. We need to convince employers and insurers in the United States, which is the biggest market, that this is a problem that can be addressed," he said in an interview.

"It's been very disappointing in terms of pharmaceutical interventions up to now, but I see that changing."

Certainly, the medical community is taking more notice.

The American Medical Association classified obesity as a disease for the first time this year, while new guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association back more aggressive therapy.

Binge eating disorder, a related problem, has also entered the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the reference book for psychiatry, opening a new opportunity for a drug from Shire.

Europe, however, is lagging behind in recognising obesity and approving new drugs, according to Euan Woodward, executive director of the European Association for the Study of Obesity.

"The U.S. is way ahead. We haven't had the same discussion in Europe yet," he said.

Yet U.S.-approved diet drugs like Vivus' Qsymia and Arena's Belviq are being held back by cost and the modest weight loss they can offer, with safety problems linked to earlier products also making doctors cautious.

The popular fen-phen drug combination was taken off the market in 1997 for causing heart damage, while Sanofi's Acomplia was withdrawn in Europe in 2008 after being linked to suicidal thoughts - it never won U.S. approval - and Abbott's Meridia was pulled in 2010 on heart worries.

As a result, global sales of obesity drugs have halved in the last five years, and even though they are expected to climb again they will remain dwarfed by therapies to treat diabetes, as rates of type 2 disease - the kind linked to obesity - soar.

Consensus analysts forecasts suggest obesity drug sales may grow from $300 million to $3.8 billion by 2018, while the diabetes market, worth some $37 billion at present, will reach more than $57 billion, according to Thomson Reuters Pharma.

Novo Nordisk hopes a high dose of its injectable medicine liraglutide - the active ingredient in its diabetes treatment Victoza - will take pharmacological interventions to a new level, by mimicking the action of a natural hormone.

So far, though, clinical trials have underwhelmed analysts and Matthias Tschoep, head of the Institute for Diabetes and Obesity at the Helmholtz Zentrum in Munich, believes a truly effective medicine will need to combine the effects of multiple hormones to achieve reductions in body weight beyond the 5-10 percent seen with current drugs. That could be a long haul.

"We need to close the gap between existing drug treatments and a gastric bypass surgery, which makes you lose 35 percent of body weight," he said. "I firmly believe that within the next 10 to 20 years, we will have very efficient drugs."

The big problem for dieters and drug designers alike is the fact that human evolution makes it very hard for people to curb their appetite and cut calorie consumption.

A predisposition to gain weight is hard-wired, with animal experiments showing that consumption of sugary food triggers the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter also linked to drug addiction.

THREATENED BY BROCCOLI, MOBILE APPS

Weight Watchers, the leading weight loss company in the United States, is finding the going increasingly tough. Revenue has been roughly flat or down during six of the last seven quarters and the outlook for the next four is even worse.

Last month, the company said that despite progress on cost-cutting, it expected full-year revenue to fall at a low double-digit percentage rate if recruitment trends failed to improve.

Weight Watchers is battling a declining membership base, growing membership at rivals, and the rise of cheap or free smartphone applications and activity monitors such as MyFitnessPal and the Jawbone UP wristband.

There are nearly 2,000 weight-loss apps now available on the iPhone, and Berlin-based market research firm research2guidance estimates that by 2015, 500 million people will be using mobile health applications which cost much less than the packaged meal plans sold by Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem and Medifast that usually cost hundreds of dollars a month in up-front purchases.

Analysts say the lion's share of the world's dieters use a "do-it-yourself" approach.

"Broccoli and lettuce are good competition for weight-loss shakes," said Imperial Capital analyst Mitchell Pinheiro. "Dieting is fickle to begin with and trends are fleeting. While the addressable market is enormous and continues to grow, how dieters choose to diet is not consistent and it's not sustainable."

Meanwhile, the retail market for meal replacement products such as Slim-Fast bars and Herbalife shakes, is estimated at $7.76 billion worldwide, according to data tracker Euromonitor, up from $5.51 billion in 2008.

In a very competitive market, Euromonitor analyst Ildiko Szalai sees the key to success as transcending the natural stigma and impermanence of dieting. She cited Kellogg's Special K cereal bars, protein shakes and diet plan, which has briskly moved in as Slim-Fast has retreated.

"They made it very successful, positioning the product as a lifestyle and not just something for six weeks so you lose weight," Szalai said. "You eat it forever."

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Is losing weight linked to gaining wealth?

MANILA, Philippines – Is there a correlation between weight loss and wealth gain?

On ANC’s “On The Money,” co-host and finance planning expert Salve Duplito said losing a little weight does nothing to wealth but those who have lost significant weight showed a significant increase in their net income, citing a study in the US.

The study, conducted by Jay Zagorsky of Ohio State University’s Center For Human Resource Research, said “individuals who lose small amounts of weight experience little change in net worth, but those who lose large amounts of weight have a dramatically improved financial position.”

Duplito, however, believes more studies are needed to find the direct correlation between biology and economics.

“This study alone does not in any way indicate that those who have weight problems are in debt or have financial trouble, and those that are thin lead perfect lives,” she said.

Despite this, Duplito said there are similarities in the process of losing weight and gaining wealth, saying both take time and taking shortcuts may bring disastrous results.

“Fad diets hurt our wealth while being greedy and getting into scams hurt our wallet. Exercise won’t make us thin in a day. Investing, at least legally, won’t make us rich in a day,” she said.

She also said “consistency counts” in trying to lose weight and in trying to build wealth.

Duplito said losing weight and gaining wealth are simple to do, but noting that “simple” and “easy” are not the same.

“It takes a lot of discipline…If you can lose weight, you can dig deep with the same discipline to control your spending and keep investing regularly,” she said.

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7 weight loss tips from Korina Sanchez

MANILA – Almost everyone has noticed Korina Sanchez’ slimmer figure, the ABS-CBN broadcast journalist said so herself, prompting her to share some of her weight loss tips.

Sanchez, who is currently on the Cohen diet, said the key to staying slim is not about deprivation, but about eating “the right kind of food” in moderation.

The “TV Patrol” anchor lost 15 pounds in a month.

“May kasamang pandaraya ‘yun. Kasi hindi ko na talaga matiis ‘pag may katapat na akong kare-kare at saka kanin at bagoong. So medyo dinadaya ko,” she said during her radio program, “Rated Korina,” on Thursday.

“Siguro kung walang pandaraya ‘yun, siguro dalawang linggo lang ang 15 pounds na ‘yan,” she added.
Since the Cohen diet may be pricey – over P50,000 for a personalized program – Sanchez shared with her listeners as much as she can when it comes to shedding unwanted pounds.

She said, however, that it is best to consult a doctor first before drastically changing eating habits.

“Magkonsulta kayo sa doktor bago niyo gawin ‘yan. Kasi ako, ‘yan ang ginawa ko, eh meron akong doktor na pinagtanungan niyan,” she said. “Kasi baka naman bigla kayong mag-altapresyon dahil ‘di kayo kumain nang tama.”

Here are her seven weight loss tips:

1. While dieting, don’t exercise

Eating less than what a person is used to may result in a feeling of tiredness or lack of energy, said Sanchez, who discouraged her listeners from exercising while on a strict diet.

“Habang nagdidiyeta, bawal ang exercise. Kasi mahirap ‘yun, baka mahilo ka at mahimatay ka,” she said.

According to Sanchez, it usually takes two weeks before the effects of a diet program can be felt, so it is best to start working out after this period.

“’Pag nawala na sa ’yo ‘yung timbang, medyo gwardiyado na ang pagkain mo, pwede ka nang mag-exercise ulit,” she said.

 For other diet plans that have been tried by local celebrities, click here.


 2. Don’t eat rice, bread or any source of carbohydrates

With exercise out of the way, dieters can now skip eating rice, bread or pasta, at least temporarily, said Sanchez, who noted that carbohydrates are the common culprit when it comes to weight gain.

“Huwag kang kumain ng kanin, huwag kang kumain ng tinapay at pasta kasi carbohydrates po ‘yan. ‘Yan po ‘yung nagiging taba sa katawan na hindi po lumalabas,” she said.

The same applies for sugar, which also includes a number of fruits, Sanchez added.

“’Wag kayong mag-aasukal. Walang kendi, walang softdrinks kung hindi zero o light. Basta, iwasan po ang asukal. Kasama po ang prutas ah. Akala niyo ang prutas, pang-diyeta? Hindi. Maraming asukal ang prutas. Pwera na lang siguro kung ‘yan ay bayabas, wala masyadong asukal,” she said.




Sanchez said after two weeks, it’s okay to eat sweets and carbohydrates again, but only in moderation.

“Pwede ka namang bumalik, pero sa loob ng dalawang lingo, iwasan muna ‘yan talaga,” she said.

 Sanchez’ suggestion is contrary to what “Pinoy Biggest Loser” season 1 nutritionist Nadine Tengco said, that Filipinos need not give up rice to shed unwanted pounds.



 3. As much as possible, don’t add salt to your food

Sanchez said she has been advised to stay away from salt, and was given a daily limit of 1/3 teaspoon a day.

She noted that this is not much of a sacrifice since a number of food items, such as meat, already have salt.

“Alam mo ‘yung tapa, ipriprito mo sa konting, konting mantika, kasi may mantika nang sarili ‘yun eh. Walang timpla, masarap pa rin, ah,” she said.

4. Use your fist as a guide

So how do you know how much you need to eat each meal?

Sanchez gave this tip: use your fist.

“Kung gaano kalaki ang iyong kamao, ganoon lang kalaki ang pagkain mo. May kasamang gulay at may kasamang karne,” she said.

Sanchez recommended eating fish, chicken and beef, but not pork. “Tanggalin ang taba,” she said.

5. Eat only after five hours

Citing her own experience, Sanchez discouraged dieters from having snacks every so often, saying that meals should be properly spaced.

“Hindi ka pwedeng kumain. Five hours sa pagitan ng iyong almusal, ‘pag ikaw ay nag-almusal, kailangang bumilang ka ng limang oras bago ka magtanghalian, at limang oras ulit bago ka mag-hapunan,” she said.

To those who cannot last for five hours without food, Sanchez said: “’Pag medyo sumakit ang ulo mo, isang biskwit pwede. Tubig, pwede rin.”

6. Don’t eat after 9 p.m.
Unlike some diet programs that discourage people from eating after 6 p.m., Sanchez’ suggestion lets them have dinner or a snack until 9 p.m.

“Wala nang kakain after 9 p.m.,” said Sanchez, who once again stressed that one should consult a doctor first before making any significant change in eating habits.

7. Drink lots of water
People have always been advised to drink at least eight glasses of water. Addressing the problem of having different glass sizes, Sanchez said it is ideal to drink at least two liters of water every day.

“Kailangang uminom ka ng dalawang litrong tubig araw-araw. Kung pwede, anim,” she said. “Kasi ‘yan ang magtatanggal ng lahat ng maga mo sa katawan. ‘Yung mga asin-asin na nakadeposito sa katawan mo.”

“Kaya kailangan may baon ka talaga eh, para ‘di mo makalimutan. Kasi kahit ‘di ka nauuhaw, kailangang uminom ka,” she added.

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How celebrities lose weight

Here are six emerging fitness trends and workouts celebrities are turning to that can help you lose weight the fun way.














1. Zumba

A dance fitness program created in the ’90s by Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto “Beto” Perez, Zumba is a Latin-inspired routine that combines movements from hip-hop, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, Bollywood-esque belly dance moves, and martial arts and makes use of high energy Latin and international beats.

Zumba results in a toned body and is an effective weight loss tool. It’s done in groups, so you can expect a happier and fitter you toward the end of each session.

2. Plana Forma


Plana Forma is an interval training (a training program where each session has periods of low- and high-intensity activities) which uses the principles and techniques of Physique 57TM, an innovative workout program that combines isometric exercises and orthopedic stretches, giving lengthened and toned muscles.

Approximately 600 calories or more are burned per session.

3. Pole Dancing


Pole dancing is essentially climbing, spinning, and dancing while holding onto a steel pole. A regular class is usually divided into warm-ups, pole tricks, dancing and a cool down. Steps vary depending on the instructor.

From arms to legs, several muscle systems are working in unison while you perform acrobatic maneuvers on the pole. Expect strengthened core muscles and a well-toned physique along with improved balance and flexibility.


4. Barre3


In a nutshell, Barre3 is “ballet barre meets yoga and pilates,” with classes that combine the “grace of the ballet barre, the wisdom of yoga, and the strength of Pilates."

It’s a total body workout that mainly targets the arms, legs, butt, back body and core. Barre3 is designed to condition muscles to become long and lean; more muscles mean faster capacity to burn fat.

5. Kangoo Jumps


Kangoo Jumps is a brand name for a pair of exercise shoes that look like a cross between rollerblades and boots with springs. First developed as a recreational device for athletes recovering from leg injuries, Swiss entrepreneur Denis Naville eventually transformed the concept of these springed boots into an efficient way to exercise while hopping around and having fun in the gym.

Kangoo Jumps can be akin to high intensity cardio workouts that challenge even the toughest health buffs. If the theory of Rebound Exercise is to be believed, then every single cell of your body.

6. Anti-gravity Yoga

What a way to “defy gravity” and “fly without wings!” Also called aerial yoga, Anti-Gravity Yoga is a fun fitness routine designed by Christopher Harrison to improve overall health and physical agility. It helps release body tension and is great at building core strength.

It combines elements of dance, Pilates, and calisthenics incorporated with different yoga poses, allowing one to get in shape as the body realigns due to compression of gravity. It has become very popular worldwide, revolutionizing fitness across the US and over 40 countries worldwide.

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The newest beauty clinic on the block

Non-invasive treatments are what Vietura is all about. It just opened a few months ago, and since then, the clinic has been busy with clients who have different needs but have the same goal: to look good.

This is the clinic for those who are scared of needles but still want to look as young as they can.

Vietura offers intensive treatments such as facials, micro exfoliation, meso rejuvenation, and micro chemical peel. A wide array of eye treatments is also available, and for troubled skin, several treatments for acne scars, acne, skin pigmentation, and whitening.

Best of all, the clinic offers the natural face lift and face contouring.

They also have body-sculpting treatments; the procedure is Resonax. It’s a non-surgical technology that introduces electrode does to the body. The doses hasten the process of dissolving fat and help tighten skin.

Lipocryo is another fantastic technology. It freezes the fat cells and progressively eliminates them. The body continuously metabolizes, resulting in more breakdown of fat -- leaving you slimmer and shapelier.

Vietura Aesthetics is located at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, with telephone number (02) 551-5555.

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