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HealthYahoo Style UKMan loses almost half his body weight after being too big to go on nearly every ride at a theme park
The experience kickstarted Martin Hannis into overhauling his lifestyle by quitting booze and taking up running.
HealthYahoo Style UKFeel Good Fitness: Cardio & Upper Body Workout
George, a blogger at Fuller Figure Fuller Bust, brings you a 10 minute cardio and upper body workout.
CelebrityYahoo Style UKRebel Wilson enjoys winter hike in Austria snow after revealing 30kg weight loss
“You look amazing!”
HealthYahoo Style UKObese mum lost half her body weight after hearing she'd be more likely to die if she caught COVID-19
Emma Forrest-Leigh credits the government's daily coronavirus updates for keeping her on track with her weight loss.
HealthYahoo Style UKWoman who kicked her McDonald's habit during lockdown loses 5.5 stone
Poppy Stainsby's diet used to consist of daily takeaways and caused her weight to creep up to 18 stone.
CelebrityYahoo Style UKRebel Wilson's fans say she has an unlikely celebrity lookalike following weight loss
"Had to look twice."
HealthEat This, Not That!This One Herb Can Block Fat, New Study Says
We all know that washing down a Burger King Triple Whopper with a Diet Coke does nothing to erase the fat and calories your fast-food indulgence is packing. But what if washing it down with a nice cup of stinging nettle tea could actually neutralize the fat bomb's fat-packing effects? A recent study published in the scientific journal Nutrients appears to suggest that may be the case. And as you'll see, it actually makes a good bit of sense. Stinging nettle is a springtime flowering plant that grows abundantly all around the world, including in the U.S. Its extract is used in various dietary supplements, although there's little evidence to suggest the extract has any real benefits. The leaves, however, which are known to be rich in a number of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and carotenoids, can be used as a safe and effective diuretic, as well as to support milk production in nursing women. Now, a group of scientists out of the University of Maryland has demonstrated that those leaves could end up becoming a powerful tool in the fight against diet-induced obesity. (Related: 21 Best Healthy Cooking Hacks of All Time.)Based on their own prior research, which showed that stinging nettle extract could improve blood sugar metabolism in mice, the scientists, led by Dr. Diane N. Obanda, had reason to believe that feeding mice the leaves from the stinging nettle plant might actually prevent the mice from gaining weight—even while being fed a high-fat diet. To test their theory, Dr. Obanda's team divided 36 male mice into four cohorts:The first group of 9 was fed a low-fat diet for 12 weeksThe second group of 9 was fed a high-fat diet for 12 weeksThe third group of 9 was fed a high-fat diet that also included stinging nettle for 12 weeksThe fourth group of 9 was fed a high-fat diet for six weeks, and then for the six weeks after that had stinging nettle added to their diet. As expected, the low-fat diet resulted in significantly less weight gain and body fat accumulation than the high-fat diet. But, the addition of stinging nettle in the third group resulted in significantly less weight gain and body fat accumulation. In the fourth group, the weight gain and body fat accumulation slowed significantly after stinging nettle was incorporated into the diet. Dr. Obanda and her team were, therefore, able to conclude that stinging nettle, when consumed as an herb (as opposed to an extract), has a positive effect on metabolism (although they were not able to say precisely why; that will have to wait for further research). And because of the similarities between mice and humans in terms of anatomy, physiology, and genetics, there is reason to hope these results will carry over to human subjects. However, that too will require additional research.For now, the 40 best fat burning foods can pick up the slack. Want to stay on top of this story as it develops? Sign up for our newsletter and get all the latest health and diet news delivered straight to your inbox every day.
HealthYahoo Style UKRebel Wilson reveals 'holistic approach' is the secret to her 40lb weight loss
The actor has completely overhauled her health and fitness regime.
CelebrityYahoo Style UKRebel Wilson shows off weight loss in new pictures taken with younger sister Annachi
The actress revealed in August that she has already shed 40lbs.
HealthINSIDERThe body-shaming Chadwick Boseman experienced is a reminder to think twice before commenting on a celebrity's weight loss
Chadwick Boseman was mocked online for his weight loss related to cancer, showing how harmful online comments about weight can be.
CelebrityYahoo Style UKWhat is gastric sleeve surgery? Kelly Osbourne says the stomach operation is the ‘best thing she’s ever done’
The operation removes around 80% of the stomach.
CelebrityYahoo Lifestyle SEAYouTuber Chloe Ting defends her workout videos and hits back at bodybuilder’s accusations
Fast forward to 11 August, Ting uploaded a 17-minute video on her channel titled “Time to Talk..”, along with hashtags such as cyberbullying and defamation. The video had since been watched 1.9 million times, amassing over 142,000 likes and 1,800 dislikes.
CelebrityYahoo Style UKKelly Osbourne looks unrecognisable in selfie following 6st weight loss
The star shared a slimmed-down snap with her fans on Instagram.
HealthYahoo Style UKMum and daughter lose 11 stone between them after spurring each other on
Kelly was a size 22 and her daughter Chloe was a size 20, but both are now a trim size 10.
HealthYahoo Style UKGemma Collins reveals her desires to have a baby in her forties, talks losing weight to try to get pregnant
The reality TV star has lost three stone on the advice of doctors.
LifestyleYahoo Style UKSize 20 nursery worker, who ate McDonald's five times a week, sheds four stone in three months
She would drink over 1,000 calories in full fat coke per week.
HealthYahoo Style UKCarer whose weight reached 20st has slimmed down by as much as Adele
Amy Rowlands, who battled anorexia as a teen, vowed to get fit before turning 40.
HealthYahoo Style UKCoffee consumption linked to lower body fat in women, study shows
New research indicates that compounds in coffee may have anti-obesity properties.
CelebrityYahoo Style UKAdele's former personal trainer responds to weight loss critics
"It was never about getting super skinny. It was about getting her healthy.”
CelebrityYahoo Style UKBritney Spears says she’s lost weight from missing her boyfriend during lockdown
The singer has been quarantining separately from boyfriend, Sam Asghari.
CelebrityYahoo Style UK'I didn't feel healthy or beautiful': Kelly Brook shares two stone weight loss
She has dropped two dress sizes.
HealthYahoo Style UKEating oranges may be the key to losing weight, study finds
It can also help prevent diabetes.
HealthYahoo Style UKChanelle Hayes gets real about female hair loss with graphic image of her hair transplant
The former 'Big Brother' star says years of yo-yo dieting left her hair falling out.
HealthYahoo Style UKSkipping breakfast and snacking late at night could impact weight loss, new research suggests
The time you eat can have a big impact on the body's ability to burn calories.
HealthYahoo Style UKOlly Murs reveals incredible two-month body transformation
The singer gave fans a glimpse of his weight loss in a side-by-side snap shared to Instagram.
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