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McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson has claimed he lost 20 lbs in weight, despite eating from the chain’s menu every day.
Don Thompson said he regularly worked out at a gym to lose the pounds but did not stop wolfing down the fast food meals whenever he could.
But his claims were met with skepticism on Twitter with some branding it the “McDiet” and asking him to “prove it”.
Last week McDonald’s unveiled its most unhealthy item ever, the Mega Potato, which is a double size portion of fries. At 1,142 calories Mega Potato is more than half the recommended daily calorie intake for a woman.
Don Thompson said he shed the weight over the course of a year by getting up early in the mornings and going to the gym.
The fast food boss insisted he still ate at McDonald’s ‘every single day’, although he did not specify what he chose from the menu.
He admitted that despite McDonald’s trying to rebrand itself as healthier, its salads make up only 2-3% of sales.
But the McDonald’s CEO claimed the company was making efforts to include more vegetables in its meals.
Don Thompson, who has been on the job for less than a year, was responding to a question about how the company is adapting amid growing concerns about obesity when he pointed out his slimmer frame.
McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson has claimed he lost 20 lbs in weight, despite eating from the chain’s menu every day
He said that he lost the weight by getting active again and noted that it’s rare to see Europeans that are “very, very heavy” because they walk a lot.
“And so I think that balance is really important to people,” he said.
“I don’t see salads as being a major growth driver in the near future,” Don Thompson told investors in New York this week, according to Bloomberg News.
It’s no wonder the salads have failed to lure health conscious diners when they are often as fat-laden as a Big Mac and boast names such as Bacon Ranch and Southwest Crispy Chicken.
In comparison to poor salad sales, the restaurant’s Dollar Menu generates 13-14% of U.S. business, he said.
However, Don Thompson claims the company isn’t giving up on selling fruit and vegetables. For instance, some of McDonald’s new McWraps have tomato, cucumber slices and shredded lettuce inside, he said.
McDonald’s first added tossed salads to its U.S. menu in 1987.
Bloomberg News reported earlier this month that it is considered ditching Caesar salads after it already got rid of Fruit & Walnut salads from its menu this year.
McDonald’s shares fell more than 2.2% to close at $98.28 on Wednesday, after the announcement. At one point they declined as much as 2.9% for the biggest intraday drop since October 19 and they continued to fall on Thursday.
The shares gained 15% this year through to Tuesday. In comparison, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 16%.
The chain announced it was axing its Fruit & Walnut salad in March after competitors Burger King Worldwide Inc and Wendy’s Co began closing the gap with McDonald’s.
McDonald’s, the world’s biggest hamburger chain for years, held a huge lead against most rivals, but some of those chains now are luring away diners with fast-changing menus featuring tempting new food.
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Rob Kardashian has been slowly and surely clawing his way back to a healthy weight after gaining over 40 pounds following the breakdown of his relationship with Rita Ora.
However, Rob Kardashian, 26, still looked chubby at a Neiman Marcus event in Las Vegas to promote his sock line, Arthur George, and admitted that he’s still got a long way to go.
“I still have to lose like 40 to 50 pounds believe it or not,” Rob Kardashian told Us Weekly at the event.
Before adding: “Six months I should be there.”
Rob Kardashian told the same magazine he weighed 235 pounds in March and was throwing himself into daily work-outs but revealed he has now recruited Lamar Odom’s trainer to help him shed.
He told the magazine: “I’m kind of doing my own thing with Lamar [Odom]’s trainer. He’s on salary since he was 19 years old, so he works for us. I’ve been spending time with him.”
Rob Kardashian also revealed his cutting out alcohol to keep down those empty calories.
Rob Kardashian weighed 235 pounds in March and was throwing himself into daily work-outs but revealed he has now recruited Lamar Odom’s trainer to help him shed
In a Kourtney & Kim Take Miami episode aired in February, Rob Kardashian blamed his weight gain on his break up with Rita Ora.
He said: “It’s crazy how this whole year, my whole relationship was only negative, all I did was gain f***ing 40 pounds and lose so much money.”
Rob Kardashian’s chubby face didn’t put off his girlie fans at the event on Saturday.
The reality star who jokily calls himself “fat boy Rob”, was joined at the Neiman Marcus footwear function by his mother Kris Jenner.
Kris Jenner, 57, proudly posed behind her only son and excitedly held up a handful of his colorful socks at the store’s display.
The Arthur George designer was famously accused of being a “jobless loser” by his sister Kim Kardashian on a 2011 episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Rob Kardashian, who topped the scales at 240 pounds, has been trying to ditch the weight he gained after his breakup with British singer Rita Ora.
“I’m trying to lose 40 [by the fourth of July],” he told People Magazine in March.
“It’s a little journey.”
Rob Kardashian reportedly exercises in the morning with his trainer and then usually joins his friends on hikes, including his former dance partner Cheryl Burke.
While Kim Kardashian has gained over 60 pounds during her seven-month pregnancy, Khloe is flaunting her own 25-pound weight loss.
Five-foot-10 Khloe Kardashian, who turns 29 next month, looked confident and powerful in her black sharp-shouldered blazer, matching vest, and skinny blue jeans as she came to visit her big sister Kim at her Beverly Hills home on Friday.
She accessorized her strong look with a gold medallion choker, a big black studded purse, and matching studded Louboutins.
The eldest Kardashian sibling, Kourtney, also came by Kim’s house on Friday, but looked far more fuss-free than Khloe, whose face was caked in makeup.
The make-up free mother-of-two rocked a casual ’70s vibe with her chambray shirt, zig-zag bell bottoms, and brown platform sandals.
The Khloé & Lamar star had fans questioning whether she was the new “Kim” on Thursday when she rocked her new sexy size 6 figure at the Hypnotiq event in Beverly Hills
Khloe Kardashian displayed her shrinking waist in a red-striped Robert Rodriguez dress and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes by Kanye West.
The weight loss came from strenuous daily workouts and strict high-protein diet.
“She wants to look perfect,” a Kardashian insider recently told In Touch.
In the just-released family photo promoting the upcoming season of KUWTK, Khloe Kardashian is seated next to her husband Lamar Odom
“She’s always felt like the ugly sister. Now that she sees she can be hot and pretty, that’s not enough. She wants to be the hottest and prettiest no matter what.”
Meanwhile Khloe Kardashian came to the defense of Kim constantly on the attack from fat-shaming critics.
“I totally understand how she feels,” Khloe Kardashian told E! Online on Thursday.
“One day, she was at my house just complaining…not complaining but just saying how hurt she is and she says, <<I can’t control it, I’m pregnant, I’m growing a baby, what do they want me to do?>>
“And I just commend Kim for being so strong and she’s so beautiful and I think it’s wrong that anyone would criticize anyone for their weight, but then especially a pregnant person. And I just wanted her to know when she left my house how much I love her.”
In the just-released family photo promoting the upcoming season of KUWTK, Khloe Kardashian is seated next to her husband Lamar Odom and Kourtney is seated next to her partner Scott Disick – but Kanye West is notably missing.
The expecting 32-year-old cut a somewhat lonely figure in the family portrait shot by the clan’s very own snapper Nick Saglimbeni.
While Kanye West appeared in several episodes of Kourtney And Kim Take Miami, he reportedly refused to take part in the family’s main hit reality show.
Khloe Kardashian has been trying to have a baby with Lamar, who’s the 33-year-old forward for the Los Angeles Clippers, ever since their 2009 wedding.
But the only childless Kardashian seems content with her substantial weight loss at the moment.
“People assume I’m desperate for a baby. And yes, I would love to have a baby,” Khloe Kardashian told Redbook.
“But I’m 28, and I’ve been married three and a half years. I love my life, but it doesn’t feel incomplete right now.”
Khloe Kardaashian is stepmother to Lamar Odom’s children with his ex-girlfriend Liza Morales – 14-year-old daughter Destiny and 11-year-old son Lamar Jr.
The eighth season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians is set to premiere June 2 on E!
New research shows that spring cleaning can burn off even more calories than running a marathon.
Houseproud homeowners typically burn up 3,655 calories each year just by cleaning and tidying their homes in time for the summer.
That’s about the same as 30 large glasses of white wine or 20 chocolate eclairs – or a little more than one marathon run.
Over a lifetime this amounts to almost a quarter of a million calories or 783 bacon sandwiches.
The study was carried out with a group of home owners who were asked to monitor the amount of time they spent spring cleaning and the tasks carried out.
Popular tasks included dusting and vacuuming, emptying and cleaning cupboards, scrubbing floors, cleaning windows and moving furniture.
Cleaning cupboards burnt the most calories with those taking part spending on average four hours on this task alone, using up 952 calories. This involved emptying, cleaning out and repacking the cupboards.
Dusting was the least strenuous task burning off just 170 calories per hour. Those being monitored spent two hours doing this gentle task.
The average spring clean took the home owners 16 hours and 20 minutes spread over four days.
At 3,655 calories it was well ahead of a marathon run which typically burns between 2,500 and 3,500 calories depending on the runner’s height, weight and build.
One woman who took part said: “I’m surprised at how many calories I use just by giving the house a thorough clean. There is a lot of stretching and lifting involved so great for the upper body, and walking up and down the stairs and the ladder to get into the loft are great for my legs.
New research shows that spring cleaning can burn off even more calories than running a marathon
“I’m almost tempted to clean up more often now I know how beneficial it is!”
Another added: “I often ache after spring cleaning – now I know why! It is incredibly rewarding to see the house de-cluttered and gleaming, even better when I know I can indulge in a few of my favorite treats without feeling guilty afterwards.”
A spokesperson for PromotionalCodes.org.uk, who conducted the study said: “Housework is a great way to exercise and knowing how many calories it burns makes it much less of a chore. After all, as well as a lovely clean house, we’re also toning, firming and making ourselves much fitter.
“There are lots of time saving devices now which means our spring clean takes less time than it did years ago. But regardless of the help we have, we’re still stretching, lifting, walking and bending – all great for getting our hearts pumping and body working hard.”
Vacuuming (1 hour) 238 calories
Dusting (2 hours) 340 calories (170calories/hour)
Emptying, cleaning, repacking cupboards (4 hours) 952 calories (238 calories/hour)
Scrubbing the floor (1 hour) 258 calories
Climbing up and down loft (20 mins) 181 calories (544calories/hour)
Turning mattresses and making beds (1 hour) 136 calories
Moving heavy furniture (2 hours) 476 calories (238calories/hour)
Cleaning windows (3 hours) 612 calories (204calories/hour)
Cleaning external doors (1 hour) 204 calories
Deep clean bathrooms (1hour) 258 calories
Total: 3,655 calories
Christina Aguilera looked almost magically slimmer in a picture she Tweeted from the set of her new music video on Wednesday.
Christina Aguilera, 32, was wearing what could’ve been a control garment on her lower body but she still had an enviably small waist.
She has taken a break from her tenure as a judge on The Voice to work on her music, and also to work towards a healthier shape.
Clearly the 5ft 2 singer has been hitting the gym, and she’s said to be working with personal trainer Tee Sorge.
Christina Aguilera recently showed off a slimmer figure on a shopping trip with boyfriend Matthew Rutler.
It seems re-teaming up with Tee Sorge is definitely working for the star.
Christina Aguilera looked almost magically slimmer in a picture she Tweeted from the set of her new music video
And she’s soon to return to her twice weekly appearances on the top talent show as it’s been reported that Christina Aguilera is headed back to her old job.
She’s going to replace Shakira after just one season.
Despite looking svelte Christina Aguilera has spoken out saying she loves that after years of being stick thin that she now has curves.
Last year Christina Aguilera said she was totally unconcerned about the way her clothes advertise her assets.
The singer said: “Actually, the challenge I’ve always had is being too thin, so I love that now I have a booty, and obviously I love showing my cleavage.
“Hey, if you can work it and you can own it, that confidence is going to shine through.”
Christina Aguilera left The Voice last year to promote her album Lotus, which came out in November to disappointing sales.
Cee Lo Green, who was part of the original line up with Adam Levine and Blake Shelton, also took a break at the same time as Christina Aguilera.
“Everybody can’t coach for life because when you have people with current recording in the game, this is not their job,” he said when he left, but Christina Aguilera – who regularly stole the show with her razor-sharp observations – is obviously missing her calling.
Mo’Nique has shed 80 pounds since starting performing her exhausting workouts.
Mo’Nique, 45, said she now weighs 218 pounds after “tipping 300” when she starred in the 1999 sitcom The Parkers, adding: “My goal is between 190 and 200.”
The actress also said: “I am the best Mo’Nique I’ve ever been in my life right now, and I still have a ways to go. But I feel amazing.”
Mo’Nique has shed 80 pounds since starting performing her exhausting workouts
Mo’Nique has been documenting her daily workouts in pictures on Twitter, and writing inspirational messages in hopes that others will join her.
On Wednesday the actress tweeted: “We can always get a quick fix. However what will be the long term effects. Do it naturally, benefits . . . PRICELESS.”
The star mixes up her workouts, with weights, running, yoga, and basketball just some of the activities she pursues.
Mo’Nique also tells her fans she takes a minimum of 10,000 steps and does 50 sit-ups in a single day.
In a radio interview the actress revealed it was her husband Sidney Hicks who encouraged her to change her ways
Mo’Nique said: “It made me say [to myself], <<OK sis, you got these babies. The twins [Jonathan and David] are 7, [stepson] Michael’s 9, Shalon’s 22>>.
“And I want to meet their babies. So, I said, <<Let me stop being selfish, and eating everything>>. And I ate everything . . . I was a food junkie.”
Researchers have found that a certain type of bacteria that live in the gut have been used to reverse obesity and Type-2 diabetes in animal studies.
Research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, showed that a broth containing a single species of bacteria could dramatically alter the health of obese mice.
It is thought to change the gut lining and the way food is absorbed.
Similar tests now need to take place in people to see if the same bacteria can be used to shed the pounds.
The human body is teeming with bacteria – the tiny organisms outnumber human cells in the body 10 to one.
And there is growing evidence that this collection of bacteria or “microbiome” affects health.
Studies have shown differences between the types and numbers of bacteria in the guts of lean and obese people.
Researchers have found that a certain type of bacteria that live in the gut have been used to reverse obesity and Type-2 diabetes in animal studies
Meanwhile gastric bypass operations have been shown to change the balance of bacteria in the gut.
Researchers at the Catholic University of Louvain, in Belgium, worked with a single species of bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila. It normally makes up 3-5% of gut bacteria, but its levels fall in obesity.
Mice on a high fat diet – which led them to put on two to three times more fat than normal, lean, mice – were fed the bacteria.
The mice remained bigger than their lean cousins, but had lost around half of their extra weight despite no other changes to their diet.
They also had lower levels of insulin resistance, a key symptom of Type-2 diabetes.
Prof. Patrice Cani, from the Catholic University of Louvain, said: “Of course it is an improvement, we did not completely reverse the obesity, but it is a very strong decrease in the fat mass.
“It is the first demonstration that there is a direct link between one specific species and improving metabolism.”
Adding the bacteria increased the thickness of the gut’s mucus barrier, which stops some material passing from the gut to the blood. It also changed the chemical signals coming from the digestive system – which led to changes in the way fat was processed elsewhere in the body.
Similar results were achieved by adding a type of fiber to diets which led to an increase in the levels of Akkermansia muciniphila.
Prof. Patrice Cani said it was “surprising” that just one species, out of the thousands in the gut, could have such an effect.
He said this was a “first step” towards “eventually using these bacteria as prevention or treatment of obesity and Type-2 diabetes” and that some form of bacteria-based therapy would be used “in the near future”.
Chaz Bono has lost 60 lbs after announcing his intention to drop 50 lbs in weight in November.
After his announcement, Chaz Bono showed off a slimmer physique in February on an episode of The Doctors with Dr. Travis Stork.
Chaz Bono started off weighing 250lbs.
He appeared to be keeping the weight off in a recent photo with his famous mother Cher.
Meanwhile new reports claim the two are barely speaking because Cher has had a hard time dealing with Chaz’s dramatic transformation from her shy, pigtailed girl to a muscular man.
Cher Chaz Bono, who was born daughter Chastity, have agreed to a take a “personal time-out”.
Chaz Bono has lost 60 lbs after announcing his intention to drop 50 lbs in weight in November
“Cher loves Chaz to death, but she stopped talking to him because they just don’t see eye to eye on the very public way he’s continued to deal with his transformation,” a source told RadarOnline.
“She’s really at peace with the transgendered aspect it’s just that she still sees Chaz as her little girl and the dramatic physical changes are really hard on her.”
Cher even joked that Chaz was reminding her too much of her late husband Sonny Bono and their stormy romance.
Chaz is said to have agreed to the break.
There were no signs of friction between Chaz Bono and Cher in a photo that Chaz tweeted on April 7 showing them smiling side-by-side.
The simple tweet read: “Here is a recent photo of my mom and I.”
Cher and Sonny Bono starred in the popular mid-1970s show The Sonny & Cher Show on CBS and young daughter Chastity, now Chaz, made frequent appearances.
Giuliana Rancic appears to have lost even more weight sparking concern at the E! 2013 Upfront event held at the Manhattan Center in New York on Monday.
Giuliana Rancic, 38, chose a slinky black dress which did little to hide her shrinking frame and sinewy limbs.
When the Fashion Police host turned to the side to pose for cameras, her waist looked miniscule.
Giuliana Rancic appears to have lost even more weight sparking concern at the E! 2013 Upfront event held at the Manhattan Center in New York (Photo Startraks)
Giuliana Rancic paired the long-sleeved frock with matching patent court shoes, a statement white necklace and lots of vampish red lipstick.
It is certainly not the first time Giuliana Rancic’s thin figure has caused worry and she famously was involved in a “skinny war” with LeAnn Rimes back in 2011.
Giuliana Rancic was also forced to defend reports that her infertility was caused from her being skinny.
Her fellow Fashion Police host Kelly Osbourne was also in attendance, dressed in a matronly navy dress with white ruffled collar.
A slew of other E! stars were in attendance, including Chelsea Handler, Ryan Lochte, Kevin Jonas and, of course, the Kardashians.
Snooki shows off her sleek new look and posts a triple image of herself on Twitter after she managed to lose 40 lbs since giving birth last August.
Jersey Shore star spent some time stitching the striking photographs together, featuring herself in a lumberjack shirt, black vest, leggings and boots.
Snooki, 25, looks back to her best after giving birth to her first child Lorenzo with fiancé Jionni LaValle.
Snooki shows off her sleek new look and posts a triple image of herself on Twitter after she managed to lose 40 lbs since giving birth last August
She said the latter had teased her about her look, saying: “Jionni called me a cowgirl.”
Snooki later posted an image of herself with a frozen dinner on her leg, saying: “Icing battle wounds from the gym.”
But Snooki, real name Nicole Polizzi, has not only been boasting about herself on the social networking website. She also gave her fans a thrilling update on her boy’s progress yesterday.
The reality star said: “My son’s officially crawling! Yay.”
Last weekend Snooki showed off her fabulous new figure in a metallic dress split to the thigh at the MTV Movie Awards.
Lisa Rennison, a mother who shrunk from a size 18 to a size 6 in just six months by dramatically changing her lifestyle, has developed such a passion for keep-fit that she has become a fitness instructor.
Lisa Rennison, 40, from Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, has kept 6 stone (84 lbs) off for 12 years by dedicating herself to a strict diet and gruelling exercise regime.
She now teaches ab-toning, spin, body combat, circuit training and body conditioning classes at three different gyms near her home.
Lisa Rennison cycles to and from work (a total of one hour every day, 70 miles per week) and runs two back-to-back hour-long classes at the gym, five or six days a week.
Lisa Rennison shrunk from a size 18 to a size 6 in just six months by dramatically changing her lifestyle
Her fab ab exercises:
- Cycle crunches: Lie on your back with your legs in the air and spin them around while you roll side to side. It works on your obliques and your legs
- Sit-up crunches: Lie on your back and lift your legs and your upper body – if you use weights too it’s even better
- Full sit-ups: Lie down, bend your legs and keep them on the floor, and lift your whole upper body.
- Jack Knife: Lying down and pulling your legs and arms up simultaneously.
- V-Sit: Raise your legs straight in front of you and lift your upper body to meet them.
- Russian Twists: Sit down, hold a ball, and turn your upper body from side to side with your feet on the ground
- The Plank: Hold your body up, flat, in the air, on your elbows
- Scissors: Lie on your back with your legs off the floor and scissor them.
Her current diet:
Breakfast: I always eat the same breakfast, a bowl of oats mixed with water and chopped fruit like strawberries, blueberries and bananas, plus two tablespoons of fat-free yoghurt and decaff tea
Snack: I drink lots of water, and if I have to snack I eat fruit, especially bananas which are good for energy, or apples celery and carrots which make you feel full
Lunch: A wholemeal pitta or roll with Quorn – I don’t eat a lot of meat – plus spices like chillies which speed up metabolism. I always eat loads of salad, vegetables and fruit, especially beetroot and chickpeas, plus a tiny bit of extra extra light mayonnaise or yoghurt
Dinner: Quorn meatballs with my own tomato sauce and vegetables. I also have wholewheat pasta – I don’t eat any white food. For dessert I’ll eat fruit.
Special treat: If I’m in the mood for something sweet I mix cocoa powder with yoghurt to make it really chocolatey and delicious.
Khloe Kardashian has revealed the secrets behind her 20 lb weight loss.
The reality star slimmer figure owes it in part to heart-pumping, foot-stomping boxing sessions.
Khloe Kardashian, 28, who has taken to wearing a series of skintight outfits lately, showed off her newly svelte figure on Thursday as she headed to an organic juice cafe in Los Angeles.
She said the sport keeps her motivated and prevents her from throwing in the towel on exercise.
“Well, I love to box,” Khloe Kardashian told OK! magazine.
Khloe Kardashian revealed her 20 lb weight loss owes it in part to heart-pumping, foot-stomping boxing sessions
“I’ve always boxed. I just love it. I’m good at it. I get the circuit really well.
“Like when they yell out numbers I’m really fast and good with it and it keeps me really entertained
“I don’t get bored and you shed weight when you do it.”
Khloe Kardashian’s motivator is world-famous trainer-to-the-stars Gunnar Peterson.
“I’ve been working out with Gunnar but I’ve been doing like a lot,” she said.
“I switch it up because I get really bored. So I do either Pilates or I go to Equinox gym and I make sure I do cardio, if I don’t do anything.
“But I love Gunnar for like my circuit training.”
Khloe Kardashian also turned to her older sister Kourtney – who has children Mason, 3, and Penelope, 9 months, with partner Scott Disick – for advice after seeing how quickly she has shed her pregnancy weight, according to Us Weekly.
Snooki showed off her 42 lb weight loss the WWE Superstars for Sandy Relief at Cipriani in New York City on Thursday night.
Snooki, 25, gave birth to baby Lorenzo six months ago and is no surprise that she is eager to take every opportunity she can to show off her shrinking frame.
The Jersey Shore star sported a short black mini dress, bright gold belt and strappy heels for the New York event.
Snooki’s slimmed down legs and thinner face was clear to see as she posed on the red carpet with her long dark hair dipped in purple dye at the ends.
An oversized gold envelope style clutch bag and a chunky necklace completed her look.
Snooki showed off her 42 lb weight loss the WWE Superstars for Sandy Relief at Cipriani in New York City
Snooki, real name Nicole Polizzi, was reunited with fellow Jersey Shore castmates Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola.
Joined by the star’s fiancé Jionni Lavalle, the trio spent some of the party catching up together and Snooki posted a photograph of the quartet on her Twitter page.
“With my love bugs @mtvronnie @samxoswthrt @jlavalle5,” Snooki wrote alongside the snap.
The stars have a vested interest in raising money for the hurricane’s relief effort, with much of their beloved Jersey Shore affected by last year’s storm.
The party was hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs and marked part of WrestleMania week, with proceeds benefitting The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund, both of which continue to provide assistance in the wake of the storm.
Snooki recently appeared on the Dr. Oz TV show where she encouraged dieters to stick to their weight loss plans.
“If I can lose 42 lbs. after giving birth six months [ago], I mean, anybody could do it,” she told the show.
“You just need the dedication, and you need to want to have your body back.”
Snooki reached 109 lbs in January this year after gaining more than 40 during her pregnancy.
June Shannon showed off her slimmer figure and her revamped blonde hairdo on a stroll with daughter Honey Boo Boo in New York.
It seems that June Shannon doesn’t want to admit her ongoing makeover was intentional.
“No, I have not felt no pressure to change,” Mama June told the Huffington Post.
“I was blond about six years ago and I wanted to go back blond, so I went back blond and I loved it.
“I have lost 115 pounds, but that’s because I’m on the go. We love fried food, but I lost that weight because I’m more active doing things.”
June Shannon showed off her slimmer figure and her revamped blonde hairdo on a stroll with daughter Honey Boo Boo in New York
Certainly a walk through Manhattan will provide some healthy exercise, but while June Shannon was content with just walking, Honey Boo Boo was all about a hot dog.
Honey Boo Boo demolished one of New York’s finest as her mother looked on.
The reality star wore a bright pink tutu and matching hooded top with her name written in curly style on the top left hand corner.
Her look was completed with some white gladiator sandals with a cork wedge
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is one of many of the American broadcasters shows to screen in the UK when it launches next month.
The TLC channel will begin to broadcast to the UK on April 30th.
An “intelligent” microchip which can suppress appetite has been designed by a group of British scientists.
Animal trials of the electronic implant are about to begin and its makers say it could provide a more effective alternative to weight-loss surgery.
The chip is attached to the vagus nerve which plays a role in appetite as well as a host of other functions within the body.
Human trials of the implant could begin within three years, say its makers.
The work is being led by Prof. Chris Toumazou and Prof. Sir Stephen Bloom of Imperial College London.
Animal trials of the electronic implant are about to begin and its makers say it could provide a more effective alternative to weight-loss surgery
It involves an “intelligent implantable modulator”, just a few millimetres across, which is attached using cuff electrodes to the vagus nerve within the peritoneal cavity found in the abdomen.
The chip and cuffs are designed to read and process electrical and chemical signatures of appetite within the nerve. The chip can then act upon these readings and send electrical signals to the brain reducing or stopping the urge to eat.
The researchers say identifying chemicals rather than electrical impulses will make for a more selective, precise instrument.
The project has just received over 7 million euros ($9 million) in funding from the European Research Council.
A similar device designed by the Imperial team has already been developed to reduce epileptic seizures by targeting the same vagus nerve.
“This is a really small microchip and on this chip we’ve got the intelligence which can actually model the neural signals responsible for appetite control,” Prof. Chris Toumazou said.
“And as a result of monitoring these signals we can stimulate the brain to counter whatever we monitor.
“It will be control of appetite rather than saying don’t eat completely. So maybe instead of eating fast you’ll eat a lot slower.”
Prof. Chris Toumazou said initial laboratory trials had already demonstrated proof of concept.
Prof. Stephen Bloom, who heads Imperial’s diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism division, said the chip could provide an alternative to “gross surgery”.
Researchers have found that weight loss after gastric band surgery may be partly caused by changes to micro-organisms that live in the gut.
A study in mice has shown that surgery causes different types of bacteria to colonize the gut.
Transferring samples of those bacteria into healthy mice caused them to rapidly lose weight without surgery.
However, the Harvard University researchers said they could not yet explain the mechanism behind their results.
Researchers have found that weight loss after gastric band surgery may be partly caused by changes to micro-organisms that live in the gut
There are differences in the bacteria in the stomachs and intestines of obese people compared with those who are of a normal weight.
And in people who have had gastric bypass operations to help them lose weight, the types of microbes that are found in the gut change.
In the latest study, researchers compared three groups of obese mice on a high-calorie diet.
- One group was given a gastric bypass
- One was given a sham operation, and the high-calorie diet continued
- One was given the same fake operation but then fed a low-calorie diet to promote weight loss
A week later the mice who had undergone the real obesity surgery had different bacteria in their guts, with an increase in types usually seen in lean individuals and a drop in types associated with obesity.
Three weeks after surgery they had lost about 30% of their bodyweight, the researchers reported in Science Translational Medicine.
There was little change in micro-organisms present in the mice who had had sham operations, even though the group on the low-calorie diet lost just as much weight as the mice who had had the bypass surgery.
Researchers then transferred samples from the guts of the three groups of mice into other germ-free mice.
Those who received bacteria from the bypass mice, lost a significant amount of weight in two weeks but the others saw no change.
It is not yet clear how the microbes influence weight loss, but one theory is that they have an impact on metabolism.
“We need to learn a good deal more about the mechanism by which a microbial population changed by gastric bypass exerts its effects,” said study author Dr. Lee Kaplan, an associate professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
“The ability to achieve even some of these effects without surgery would give us an entirely new way to treat the critical problem of obesity, one that could help patients unable or unwilling to have surgery.”
Co-author Peter Turnbaugh added: “It may not be that we will have a magic pill that will work for everyone who’s slightly overweight.
“But if we can, at a minimum, provide some alternative to gastric bypass surgery that produces similar effects, it would be a major advance.”
Tori Spelling appears to have been on a drastic slim-down just weeks after denying claims of marital trouble.
The former Beverly Hills 90210 star was pictured out in her Beverly Hills stomping ground looking suddenly trim.
Tori Spelling, 39, gave birth to her fourth child, Finn, seven months ago.
And while she initially appeared to be taking her time in losing the baby weight, Tori Spelling has now miraculously slender again.
Tori Spelling was pictured out in her Beverly Hills stomping ground looking suddenly trim
The actress was recently forced to deny hurtful tabloid claims her marriage to Dean McDermott was on the brink of collapse.
According to the Star, Dean Mcdermott, 46, had been taunting Tori spelling about her weight, while she also had trust issues and feared he was being unfaithful.
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott are parents to Liam, 6, Stella, 4, Hattie, 16 months, and Finn, 7 months.
Christina Aguilera showed off a significant weight loss in a little black and white dress as she arrived for NBC’s The Voice Season 4 premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on Wednesday night.
Christina Aguilera’s legs looked more toned, and she accentuated her smaller waistline by cinching the attire in around the middle with a studded black belt.
The 32 year-old singer also pared back on her usual overload of accessories, heavy make-up and fake tan, going for a more natural look.
While she still wore a thick application of bronzer on her legs, Christina Aguilera opted for neutral tones on her visage and had her long blonde hair out in a tousled wavy style.
Boosting her height with a pair of platform black stilettos, Christina Aguilera wore no other accessories.
Christina Aguilera showed off a significant weight loss in a little black and white dress at The Voice Season 4 premiere
Joining Christina Aguilera, who is taking a leave of absence from the show this season, was fellow Voice judge Blake Shelton and new judge Usher.
Blake Shelton looked handsome in a pair of blue jeans paired with a checked shirt, grey blazer and crocodile skin boots as he arrived on the arm of his glammed up wife Miranda Lambert.
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June Shannon, Honey Boo Boo’s mother, showed off her 100 lb weight-loss at the GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday night.
June Shannon, 33, arrived at the New York event wearing a figure-flattering black dress, topped with sparkling diamante jewelry.
The reality star completed the svelte and sleek red carpet look with subtle make-up, manicured nails and blonde, curly hair.
Last month, June Shannon revealed that she had lost more than 100 lbs over the past two years as a result of her hectic TV schedule.
She said that she tipped the scales at 365 lbs before she started filming her TLC series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and at the beginning of this year she weighed a lighter 263 lbs.
Detailing her weight-loss secrets June Shannon told TMZ: “With the show I’ve been more active. They have me running around and going different places… I guess it’s paying off.
“I haven’t done any surgeries… no diet pills… never went to the gym.”
June Shannon showed off her 100 lb weight-loss at the GLAAD Media Awards
June Shannon certainly hasn’t changed her eating habits.On her show Mama June is regularly seen tucking into giant plates of food, with her favorite family dish being Sketti – a saucy combination of spaghetti, ketchup and butter.
A recent episode of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo also showed how June Shannon’s Thanksgiving menu featured 15 cans of vegetables, 12 cans of cranberry sauce and a large turkey coated with a gallon of butter.
“Just like all my other recipes, butter and sugar makes everything taste better,” Mama June exclaimed as she prepared the gut-busting feast.
However, recently June Shannon has been trying to shake up her appearance.
While she had greying curls pulled back off her face in previous episodes, June Shannon appeared on screen in January with a new shoulder-length blonde hairdo.
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High-protein products are an important nutritional choice for Americans, whether they try to build muscle, or to lose weight, whether they want to have a vegan diet.
A research from Mintel, a leading global supplier of consumer, product and media intelligence, shows that introductions of foods and drinks making a high-protein claim are higher in the US than anywhere else in the world, accounting for 19% of global new product launches in 2012. India and the U.K. follow with 9% and 7% respectively.
“Americans are looking for protein to aid in satiety, weight management and to boost muscle recovery and build muscle after a workout, making protein appeal to a broad audience in a great number of usage occasions,” said Nirvana Chapman, global food Science trend analyst at Mintel.
Proteins enhance muscle growth and repair after exercise and help to improve performances.
A study conducted by American College of Sports Medicine showed that the high-protein diet improved athletes’ endurance performance slightly after intense training and reduced their stress levels. Apparently, tyrosine, an amino-acid found in protein, is a mood-booster, contributing to the increase in performance.
According to Mintel, protein use in meal-replacement and sports beverages formulations making high-protein claims had a 37% growth in the past five years.
At Maxishop you can find a large variety of high-protein supplements to help you to lose weight, and to tone your muscles, along with nutrition and hydration products, clothing and accessories. Also, you can find information on ingredients, sports nutrition, and you can pose questions to experts to make a choice of what product is right for you.
High-protein is a selection attribute for 46% of all meal-replacement users in the US and there is an upward trend towards whey protein products for weight loss.
Also, 87% of US consumers indicated satiety as an important food attribute for them when choosing products.
“A ‘Satiety Index’ (SI) is often used to measure the hunger-fighting power of certain foods. Foods with a high-SI leave people more satisfied after eating and ensure that they are likely to eat less for hours after. Protein in particular has been shown to have a positive effect on subjective satiety, with whey protein in particular having demonstrated a functional role in weight management and satiety,” said Nirvana Chapman.
Snacks represent 20% of the high protein food and drink new product launches in the US in 2012, followed by meal- replacement and other fortified drinks (17%) and spoon-able yogurt (15%). Products launched in the US with both a high-protein and vegan claim have shown a steady increase since 2008, with a 54% growth in the last five years.
Globally, the percentage of food and drink products launched with a slimming claim in the past five years that include whey protein are trending upwards, up 140% between 2008 and 2012.
“In the weight management industry, there is an upward trend towards products that combine whey protein, peptides, and calcium for weight loss. Specifically, the high-protein trend is growing worldwide, evidenced by countries with high-protein claim products being launched, as well as European examples of consumers seeking high-protein products,” said Nirvana Chapman.
Whether you want to lose weight, to tone your body, or to enhance performances, you have to be fully informed before you chose a high-protein supplement. High-protein diet works, but if it is not right for you, it can lead to allergies, constipation, kidney issues, heart problems, osteoporosis, or malnutrition. You need to drink enough water, to keep a balance in your diet (including vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers), to learn your medical condition, and obviously to know the full list of ingredients of the high-protein supplements.
A brand new get-slim-quick fix is on the market, and it’s based on the humble raspberry.
Raspberry ketones are fragrant compounds that occur naturally in raspberries and a number of other fruits.
Raspberries are normally used to give a fruity smell to cosmetics and foodstuffs but, because you only get between 1 and 4 milligrams from every kilo of fresh fruit, a synthetic version is often used to get the same result. And now these ketones are being sold online, in supplement form, as a slimming aid.
The key lies in the fact that raspberry ketones appear to boost levels of a hormone called adiponectin, which regulates metabolism. Higher levels of this hormone are associated with fewer fat stores.
Millions of Americans have become convinced of their powers to “melt” away fat after they were recommended by Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Dr. Mehmet Oz says raspberry ketones are “the number-one miracle in a bottle to burn your fat”.
So do they really work? Ann Ashworth, a spokeswoman for the British Dietetic Association, urges caution, pointing out the only published research into the effects of raspberry ketones on weight loss is small studies on mice.
“Although this sounds very exciting, this evidence cannot be transferred to humans without further clinical trials,” she says.
“We need to know if it’s safe, if there are side-effects, or if it interacts with other medicines.”
Consultant nutritionist Helen Bond agrees: “People want a quick fix, especially at this time of the year, but when it comes to weight loss, no supplement can take the place of a healthy diet and exercise.”
“It is not very glamorous but it will save you quite a few pennies along the way and will help you keep the weight off in the long term.”
Raspberry ketones appear to boost levels of a hormone called adiponectin, which regulates metabolism
What Are Raspberry Ketones?
Raspberry ketones are what actually gives a raspberry its smell. Raspberry ketones have been used as a chemical additive in perfumes and cosmetics for quite some time as a fragrance agent. Its official chemical name is 4(-4-Hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one and more commonly known as Frambinone, Oxyphenylon, Rheosmin and Rasketone. It’s sweet fruity aroma make it an attractive to use in products. Raspberry ketones are really only found in trace amounts in raspberries (less than 0.1%), which makes the natural version of the ketone too costly to use in supplements which means any raspberry ketone that is actually used in a supplement would rarely come from the actual raspberry and more-than-likely come from a product synthesized in the lab.
Synthesized raspberry ketone is really cheap – costing only a few bucks per pound. Ironically, this does not drive the price of the supplement down eventhough a large bottle contains just pennies of actual, pure raspberry ketone. This should raise a red flag as it implies that the supplement companies are raking in a huge profit by creating a cheap clone of the raspberry ketone compound.
Do Raspberry Ketones Work? And Are Raspberry Ketones Safe?
According to the May 2012 issue of The Pharmacist’s Letter, raspberry ketones are purported to help weight loss by increasing lipid metabolism. However, this has been shown in lab animals…not humans! The Pharmacists Letter also goes on to state that safety is also a concern because the higher dosages of raspberry ketones have not even been tested in humans and reports are coming in of palpitations and reduced warfarin effects in patients who were taking raspberry ketone products. The Pharmacists Letter advises all pharmacists to advise patients to steer clear of raspberry ketone supplements.
Raspberry ketones have a chemical structure similar to synephrine (which is a weight-loss drug and used as an alternative to ephedrine – which has been taken off the market due to harmful side effects). According to Wikipedia: “Many diet products such as “Stacker 2″, “Xenadrine-EFX”, etc. contain a “stack” of synephrine along with caffeine, sometimes with an NSAID. Some reports have indicated that such diet pills cause numerous harmful effects. The Mayo Clinic published a report that suggested a link between Stacker 2 pills and increased risk of ischemic stroke, increased blood pressure, and myocardial infarction (heart attack). Synephrine can also cause arrhythmias. It is similar to ephedrine and can therefore show similar symptoms.”
Synephrine can also be found in supplements such as Bitter Orange. Bitter Orange can cause high blood pressure and increased heart rate. There has been no evidence to show that Bitter Orange is any safer than ephedrine.
Due to the nature of this supplement, it does not require FDA approval nor scientific backing to support the fat-loss claims. And as stated above, all of the studies had a serious shortcoming: They involved rodents or cells in test tubes, not people! To me this is a definite deal-breaker! Many weight-loss supplements look great in the lab, but don’t actually work in the real-world – mainly due to poor nutrition and lack of exercise!
The Dr. Oz television segment featured before-and-after pictures of women who said they lost significant weight while taking raspberry ketone supplements. But Dr. Oz noted that the women had also dieted and worked out. The Dr. Oz website says that raspberry ketones work best “when paired with regular exercise and a well-balanced diet.”
In summary, I would steer clear of raspberry ketones as recommended in The Pharmacists Letter. There have been no trials done on humans to support the claims and the only way they’ve been shown to work is when paired with diet and exercise. So, if you’re considering raspberry ketones, it is probably best to start with diet and exercise first and see where that gets you – odds are you’ll lose weight and save some cash by not purchasing the next “miracle” fat burner.
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Rapper The Game has vowed to get the body he’s “always wanted” in time for Valentine’s Day and he tweeted a before/after picture Tuesday showing off his progress 30 days into his 60-day fitness regimen.
“I have lost no weight….Replaced body fat with muscle. Simple,” the Grammy-nominated 33-year-old wrote to his 1.1 million followers.
In the accompanying shirtless picture, The Game is noticeably more toned and muscular with his many tattoos on display.
His stomach tattoo, coincidentally etched with the word “Stretch”, actually refers to an old nickname because of The Game’s six-foot-four frame.
The former gang banger, born Jayceon Terrell Taylor, kept it in the family by joining his little brother BWS Byrd’s exercise program called 60 Days of Fitness.
The Game has been documenting his healthy journey on Instagram, posting snaps of himself doing a thousand push-ups and the type of meals he eats to stay trim.
Rapper The Game tweeted a before and after picture showing off his progress 30 days into his 60-day fitness regimen
“The goal was to dramatically change my eating habits to a clean diet without error as well as shed the body fat wit massive cardio/ab workouts – Running, hiking, cycling etc.,” he wrote.
“I’m happy I was able to stay focused & maintain my motivation which was fueled by you guys, so thanks!!! The next 30 days will be to build muscle in ALL areas so at the 60 day mark which is right in time for Valentine’s Day.”
The Game, a single father-of-three, continued: “I will have the body that I’ve always wanted. I appreciate the support& continuous love from my fans & those who’ve joined the @60daysoffitness team. Stay focused, I’m with you.”
The Game – a former protégé of Dr. Dre’s – released his fifth studio album Jesus Piece last month featuring Lil Wayne, Big Sean, J. Cole, Jamie Foxx, Wiz Khalifa, Tyga, and Chris Brown.
Kelly Osbourne has stripped off to reveal her impeccable bikini body as she graces the cover of Cosmopolitan Body after losing 69 lbs.
Kelly Osbourne, 28, wows in the stills taken by Nicky Johnston, as she admits that she will never become self-obsessed.
Speaking to the magazine Kelly Osbourne said: “I’ll never be the kind of person who thinks, <<I’m so hot>>. I don’t want to be. But I learnt to respect and love myself – something I didn’t think I would ever be capable of.
“At the Emmys last year I had my first moment when I really felt good. I put on my dress and when I looked at myself in the mirror I cried.”
She continued: “Never in my life did I think that Zac Posen would fly in a dress for me that he could have given to any nominee. It fitted me perfectly!”
With her hair pushed to one side in loose curls, Kelly Osbourne places her hands behind her head as she clutches on to a pair of sunglasses.
Wearing a coating of deep cerise lipstick, the Fashion Police show host sports a blue and brown striped bikini top as she accessories with a lavender plastic personalized necklace.
Staring dead into the camera lens Kelly Osbourne pierces her lips as she cuts a beach ready figure.
Kelly Osbourne has stripped off to reveal her impeccable bikini body as she graces the cover of Cosmopolitan Body after losing 69 lbs
In the honest interview Kelly Osbourne revealed that her despite losing 69 lbs, her new size is not the reason for her happiness.
“People think I lost weight and that’s what made me happier. That’s not true; I had to learn to love myself first.
“Losing weight was just one benefit of putting the hard work in and sorting myself out on the inside first through therapy.”
Kelly Osbourne explaining that following therapy she finally learned to just be herself: “That was one of the scariest times of my life. I swear I’ve never felt more naked, because I had to actually be me and couldn’t mask it.”
The Changes singer told the publication that her weight loss will be permanent.
“Working out is not fun, I’m not going to lie and say it is. I sweat my arse off and I’m miserable for the hour I’m doing it but when I’m done, I feel amazing.
“There’s no quick fix and it does take a long time. It drives you mad when you see someone eating chips when you can’t have any, but it’s so worth it.”
She added: “If you want to change your body you can’t just diet; if you do that, you lose weight, then get fat. You’ve got to commit to a whole life change and teach yourself a whole new lifestyle.
“It isn’t fun, but it never will be. I don’t deny myself anything – I still eat chocolate and cake and always will. Everything in moderation.”
“When I started exercising I couldn’t even do one sit-up! By the end of the first week I could do three, and that was a big deal.
“Now I work out every day and I just don’t feel good if I miss it. It’s amazing how quickly your fitness builds, but you have to really want it,” she said.
Moving off the topic of weight, Kelly Osbourne took time to gush over her new found happiness with her boyfriend Matthew Mosshart.
In awe of her boyfriend – who is the brother of The Kills star Alison Mosshart – she said: “I have finally learnt to let somebody love and treat me the way I deserve to be and that’s a great feeling.
“The thing is, if you think you don’t deserve to be treated well, you won’t be. A lot of girls don’t believe they deserve the best and their boyfriends walk all over them. I learnt the hard way.
“But when I met Matthew everything changed and I realized I’d never been in love before.”
Anne Hathaway, who plays Fantine in the hotly anticipated Les Misérables, took the opportunity to open up about starving herself for the role in a new photo shoot.
Anne Hathaway shed 25 lbs to portray the poverty-stricken factory worker forced to turn to prostitution, and it was no easy task.
She told the new issue of The Hollywood Reporter: “I just had to stop eating all for a total of 13 days shooting.”
Anne Hathaway shed the weight in two stages: she dropped 10 lbs in three weeks before filming, and then 15 lbs during production.
But Anne Hathaway was dedicated from the start – even before she landed the role.
Anne Hathaway, who plays Fantine in the hotly anticipated Les Misérables, took the opportunity to open up about starving herself for the role in a new photo shoot
The actress said: “There was resistance because I was between their ideal ages for the parts – maybe not mature enough for Fantine but past the point where I could believably play [Fantine’s daughter] Cosette (portrayed by Amanda Seyfried).
“And I did what I do when I really want a role: I got fiery and told my agent, <<Just get me in the room>>.”
The eerie images accompanying the interview see a barefoot Anne lead her co-stars Amanda, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Eddie Redmayne and Samantha Barks.
Les Misérables hits cinemas on Christmas Day. The new issue of The Hollywood Reporter is out on December 14.
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Jared Leto has revealed his shockingly skinny frame after starving himself for a month to play the role of a HIV-positive transsexual woman in the Dallas Buyers Club.
Jared Leto has shed a drastic amount of weight for the role – much like his co-star Matthew McConaughey.
However, while Matthew McConaughey has been on a slim-down mission for six months, Jaredo Leto has transformed his physique in little over a month after only recently getting involved in the project.
Jared Leto, 40, who has waxed his body hair and eyebrows for the movie.
This week, Jared Leto told Vulture about how he has been suffering for his art, revealing he has essentially starved himself for the past month.
He said of the weight loss: “Your body goes through weird stages.
“Sometimes it’s hard to hold on to water. But for me, it’s not about the most weight I can lose, it’s more to represent the character.”
He went on: “Historically, people have done it for pursuit of self, to achieve a meditative state, so I’m hoping for that. It’s not necessarily a bad thing.”
Jared Leto has revealed his shockingly skinny frame after starving himself for a month to play the role of a HIV-positive transsexual woman in the Dallas Buyers Club
Explaining his involvement in the Jean-Marc Vallée-directed movie – which marks his return to the big screen after 2009’s Mr. Nobody – Jared Leto said: “I’m playing a transsexual woman. I didn’t get involved in the project until a few weeks ago, three and a half weeks ago.”
Jared Leto has gained and lost weight before for film roles, notably piling on the pounds for Chapter 27 back in 2006.
The actor did not give details of how much he has lost for the Dallas Buyers Club, but his co-star Matthew McConaughey recently told how he has dropped almost 40lbs to play Ron Woodroof, a real-life electrician who smuggled illegal medication after contracting the disease.
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