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I Only Ate Bananas For Three Days, and This Is What Happened

This influencer was shocked at the results.

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Health and wellness YouTube influencerGillian Berry is sharing what happened when she decided to do a fruit cleanse for three days. “Banana island, banana detox, banana diet...call it what you may, this is one cleanse I have always wanted to try after hearing Freelee the banana girl [Leanne Ratcliffe] talk about it years ago,” she says. Berry was aiming for ten days and managed exactly three before waving the white flag, but she came away with some interesting insights about her banana cleanse. Here’s what happened when she ate bananas, and nothing but bananas, for three days.

Aiming For 10 Days

Berry has done many cleanses in the past and always loved the experience. “It just has a way of giving you such mental clarity,” she says. “You feel so spiritual. Your digestion is amazing, and your sleep is amazing. Your mood is lifted, and your energy goes through the roof. I felt I was going through some hard times, and I wanted some extra mental clarity. So, this is why I chose to try out the cleanse at this time. My goal with this cleanse was to do ten days, and then if the ten days went great, I would do 30 days. So many people do 30 days, and they just say it's like the best cleanse ever.”

Why Bananas?

Bunch,Bananas,Sliced,Banana,fruit,foodShutterstock

One of the reasons Berry picked bananas for her mono-cleanse was because of the convenience. “Bananas are just super easy to always get in abundance at the grocery store,” she says. “You can buy it by the case, and they're so cheap, and it's just so easy. I'm super busy with my kids right now, and I thought this would be easy. Just grab a banana and go.”

Day One

Young cauciasian fitness woman wearing sport clothes training outdoors eating healthy banana and showing proud arm muscle.Shutterstock

Berry found day one easier than she expected. “I felt very full and very satisfied,” she says. “And this is one thing I absolutely love. What draws me to these mono-fruit cleanses is that you just feel so you can't overeat. Your body knows when it's time to stop. It doesn't want any more of that one food, and you feel satisfied and satiated in a way that you've never felt.”

Never Felt Better

Healthy,Smiling,Sports,Fitness,Slim,Woman,happy,banana,fruitShutterstock

Berry’s digestive system responded well to the cleanse. “To be honest, the first day of the cleanse, I thought, this is my favorite cleanse I have ever done,” she said. “I have never felt better in my entire life, and it could be because I hadn't done a cleanse in a while. I don't know. Usually, I feel absolutely amazing on my raw diet anyway, but I was like, wow, this is what I needed. I feel so good. I also said that I had three bowel movements. Usually, I have two to four anyway.”

RELATED:I’m 60, and These Are 25 Anti-Aging Habits I Wish I Started Doing Sooner

Mental Clarity

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Berry experienced an excellent level of mental clarity by the evening of the first day. “And then I also felt much more calm and a lot happier,” she says. “So that's one thing that I noticed the most lately. I've had a little bit of stress, and I noticed that with just the mono fruit on that day, I felt extremely calm. It was just this next-level calmness, which was incredible. And I noticed I was laughing a lot more, and my stomach and digestion felt amazing.”

Try One Day

Berry felt even that one first day was worth it. “If you're thinking about doing a cleanse and multiple days seem too much, I definitely recommend trying one day on bananas. You might be pleasantly surprised and realize you can do just one day on bananas,” she says. “And by the afternoon, you might start feeling amazing and love it. So don't be afraid to give it a shot.”

How Many Bananas?

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Berry started feeling hungry on day two. “On day one, I ate about 17 or 18 bananas, and then on day two, I ate 20 bananas,” she says. “I didn't make as many notes, but I started to become hungry, not for bananas. My body wanted other things, and I was still doing good but not amazing. Definitely, the first day was better, but I still hung in there because I know with cleanses, there can be challenging days and good days, and I thought, I'm still going to hang in here for this.”

Weight Loss On Bananas

Banana,Tree,Bunch,Growing,Ripe,Yellow,Bananas,,PlantationShutterstock

On day three, Berry did not want to eat any more bananas. “I ate about 18 or 20 bananas on day three,” she says. “I didn't do a weight loss before and after, but I could feel I probably lost about four pounds, I would guess, on those three days. Day three was kind of similar to day two. And again, my bowel movements were fine. I know some of my friends were saying, don't bananas back you up and stuff like this, but absolutely not.”

RELATED:Top 10 High Protein Foods to Burn Fat You Should Be Eating Every Day, According to a Kinesiologist

Flat Stomach, Good Sleep

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Berry slept well on the banana cleanse. “My stomach felt flat, amazing,” she says. “I slept really well, and it was hard for me to fall asleep, too. When I'm cleansing, and I'm eating fruits or green juices without any fats or anything, it's really hard for me to fall asleep at night. I feel absolutely wired, and I feel like I need a lot less sleep just because you're buzzing from the electricity.

No More Bananas!

,Cutting,Banana,Slices.,Sliced,Banana.,Banana,Slices.,Preparing,Fruit,foodShutterstock

Berry finally cracked at the end of day three. “I just felt like I could not eat one more banana,” she says. “I felt like I don't know how people do this. I respect people who can eat bananas for 30 days. I found it super easy with other fruits or if it was juice cleansing, but I literally felt like my stomach was rejecting it and did not want to eat one more banana. I decided to order a salad. It was absolutely amazing.”

No Regrets

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Berry says she would definitely encourage others to try the banana cleanse. “Even though I only made it three days, I would definitely recommend other people try it,” she says. “If you're thinking about doing a cleanse, and especially if a juice cleanse feels like too much work to you, or if other fruits aren't in season, and if you feel called to do it, then definitely try it. It might work for you, and you might be one of these people who totally changed their lives by doing three weeks or a month on it.”

RELATED:20 Ways to Maximize Burning Fat While Walking

Be Prepared

Berry recommends keeping a massive amount of bananas on hand for anyone who wants to try the cleanse. “So when you're doing an amount of fruit cleanse like this, or even a juice cleanse, you want to have a lot more on hand than you think because you'll eat a lot more than you realize and just be prepared,” she says. “If you're not prepared, it's just so much easier to order, take out delivery, whatever, and start falling off the wagon and order something else.” And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 20 Superfoods for People Over 50.

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Health and wellness YouTube influencerGillian Berry is sharing what happened when she decided to do a fruit cleanse for three days. “Banana island, banana detox, banana diet...call it what you may, this is one cleanse I have always wanted to try after hearing Freelee the banana girl [Leanne Ratcliffe] talk about it years ago,” she says. Berry was aiming for ten days and managed exactly three before waving the white flag, but she came away with some interesting insights about her banana cleanse. Here’s what happened when she ate bananas, and nothing but bananas, for three days.

Aiming For 10 Days

Berry has done many cleanses in the past and always loved the experience. “It just has a way of giving you such mental clarity,” she says. “You feel so spiritual. Your digestion is amazing, and your sleep is amazing. Your mood is lifted, and your energy goes through the roof. I felt I was going through some hard times, and I wanted some extra mental clarity. So, this is why I chose to try out the cleanse at this time. My goal with this cleanse was to do ten days, and then if the ten days went great, I would do 30 days. So many people do 30 days, and they just say it's like the best cleanse ever.”

Why Bananas?

Bunch,Bananas,Sliced,Banana,fruit,foodShutterstock

One of the reasons Berry picked bananas for her mono-cleanse was because of the convenience. “Bananas are just super easy to always get in abundance at the grocery store,” she says. “You can buy it by the case, and they're so cheap, and it's just so easy. I'm super busy with my kids right now, and I thought this would be easy. Just grab a banana and go.”

Day One

Young cauciasian fitness woman wearing sport clothes training outdoors eating healthy banana and showing proud arm muscle.Shutterstock

Berry found day one easier than she expected. “I felt very full and very satisfied,” she says. “And this is one thing I absolutely love. What draws me to these mono-fruit cleanses is that you just feel so you can't overeat. Your body knows when it's time to stop. It doesn't want any more of that one food, and you feel satisfied and satiated in a way that you've never felt.”

Never Felt Better

Healthy,Smiling,Sports,Fitness,Slim,Woman,happy,banana,fruitShutterstock

Berry’s digestive system responded well to the cleanse. “To be honest, the first day of the cleanse, I thought, this is my favorite cleanse I have ever done,” she said. “I have never felt better in my entire life, and it could be because I hadn't done a cleanse in a while. I don't know. Usually, I feel absolutely amazing on my raw diet anyway, but I was like, wow, this is what I needed. I feel so good. I also said that I had three bowel movements. Usually, I have two to four anyway.”

RELATED:I’m 60, and These Are 25 Anti-Aging Habits I Wish I Started Doing Sooner

Mental Clarity

Fresh bananas on wooden backgroundShutterstock

Berry experienced an excellent level of mental clarity by the evening of the first day. “And then I also felt much more calm and a lot happier,” she says. “So that's one thing that I noticed the most lately. I've had a little bit of stress, and I noticed that with just the mono fruit on that day, I felt extremely calm. It was just this next-level calmness, which was incredible. And I noticed I was laughing a lot more, and my stomach and digestion felt amazing.”

Try One Day

Berry felt even that one first day was worth it. “If you're thinking about doing a cleanse and multiple days seem too much, I definitely recommend trying one day on bananas. You might be pleasantly surprised and realize you can do just one day on bananas,” she says. “And by the afternoon, you might start feeling amazing and love it. So don't be afraid to give it a shot.”

How Many Bananas?

Yellow,Bananas,Stacked,grocery,store,fruitShutterstock

Berry started feeling hungry on day two. “On day one, I ate about 17 or 18 bananas, and then on day two, I ate 20 bananas,” she says. “I didn't make as many notes, but I started to become hungry, not for bananas. My body wanted other things, and I was still doing good but not amazing. Definitely, the first day was better, but I still hung in there because I know with cleanses, there can be challenging days and good days, and I thought, I'm still going to hang in here for this.”

Weight Loss On Bananas

Banana,Tree,Bunch,Growing,Ripe,Yellow,Bananas,,PlantationShutterstock

On day three, Berry did not want to eat any more bananas. “I ate about 18 or 20 bananas on day three,” she says. “I didn't do a weight loss before and after, but I could feel I probably lost about four pounds, I would guess, on those three days. Day three was kind of similar to day two. And again, my bowel movements were fine. I know some of my friends were saying, don't bananas back you up and stuff like this, but absolutely not.”

RELATED:Top 10 High Protein Foods to Burn Fat You Should Be Eating Every Day, According to a Kinesiologist

Flat Stomach, Good Sleep

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Berry slept well on the banana cleanse. “My stomach felt flat, amazing,” she says. “I slept really well, and it was hard for me to fall asleep, too. When I'm cleansing, and I'm eating fruits or green juices without any fats or anything, it's really hard for me to fall asleep at night. I feel absolutely wired, and I feel like I need a lot less sleep just because you're buzzing from the electricity.

No More Bananas!

,Cutting,Banana,Slices.,Sliced,Banana.,Banana,Slices.,Preparing,Fruit,foodShutterstock

Berry finally cracked at the end of day three. “I just felt like I could not eat one more banana,” she says. “I felt like I don't know how people do this. I respect people who can eat bananas for 30 days. I found it super easy with other fruits or if it was juice cleansing, but I literally felt like my stomach was rejecting it and did not want to eat one more banana. I decided to order a salad. It was absolutely amazing.”

No Regrets

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Berry says she would definitely encourage others to try the banana cleanse. “Even though I only made it three days, I would definitely recommend other people try it,” she says. “If you're thinking about doing a cleanse, and especially if a juice cleanse feels like too much work to you, or if other fruits aren't in season, and if you feel called to do it, then definitely try it. It might work for you, and you might be one of these people who totally changed their lives by doing three weeks or a month on it.”

RELATED:20 Ways to Maximize Burning Fat While Walking

Be Prepared

Berry recommends keeping a massive amount of bananas on hand for anyone who wants to try the cleanse. “So when you're doing an amount of fruit cleanse like this, or even a juice cleanse, you want to have a lot more on hand than you think because you'll eat a lot more than you realize and just be prepared,” she says. “If you're not prepared, it's just so much easier to order, take out delivery, whatever, and start falling off the wagon and order something else.” And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 20 Superfoods for People Over 50.

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I Lost 100 Pounds in a Year and I Didn't Give up a Single Thing That I Like

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Losing weight doesn't have to mean giving up everything you love. Just ask Ana, who goes by @thecertifiedhypegirl on TikTok. She's a weight loss coach who shed almost 100 pounds in a year without sacrificing her favorite foods or lifestyle. Now, she's sharing her secrets with the world.

Ana's journey wasn't about crash diets or extreme workouts. Instead, she found simple, doable ways to change her habits and relationship with food. Her approach is all about making small changes that add up to big results over time.

"I finally lost all the weight because I stuck with something. I found something that I could do that made sense in my life," Ana says in one of her videos. So, are you ready to transform your body and life without giving up the things you love? Let's dive into Ana's weight loss secrets and learn how you can put them into action today.

I Drank a Ton of Water

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"The first thing I want you to do is drink a … ton of water," Ana says in the video. "Now, I'm not just talking a glass. I'm talking a lot of water, like so much water that you're peeing all day long. Use your bathroom in the morning, get on the scale, and see how much you weigh. Drink half of that in ounces of water. A lot of water."

I Ate What I Love (But Mostly Veggies)

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Ana emphasizes the importance of eating foods you enjoy but with a focus on vegetables. "You need to eat a lot of foods of what you love that are essentially really low in calories," she says. "Get out that recipe book, get onto Google, and do whatever you need to do to find recipes for vegetables that you love. The more vegetables, the more water, the more weight loss."

I Tracked What I Ate

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"Along with the water and along with the vegetables, you need to track what is going into your body so that your mind can be aware of what your body is consuming," Ana advises. "Start writing that … down because it's not enough to say, oh, well, I'll remember what I had. No, you won't."

I Weighed Myself Daily

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"You're going to wanna weigh yourself every single morning," Ana says. "You wanna see what happened yesterday? You want to see if it worked or if it didn't. And make tweaks as the days go on."

I Built Small, Sustainable Habits

In another video, Ana emphasizes the importance of consistency and building small habits. "I finally lost all the weight because I stuck with something. I found something that I could do that made sense in my life," she says. "You have to choose one thing every single week that you're gonna commit to and do it over and over and over again."

I Focused on Nutrition, Not Just Exercise

"Working out should be extra. It is what accelerates the process, but it's not what actually gets you the results," Ana explains. "It's really in your food. What I would suggest is start small with your food, start by tweaking things in the kitchen so that you can enjoy the foods that you're eating, but also see the results that you want."

RELATED: I Lost 30 Pounds While Eating These High-Protein Foods

I Got Creative with Low-Carb Meals

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Ana shares one of her favorite low-carb lunch recipes in a video. "I'm currently on a mission to get rid of some baby weight. I'm also looking for the best recipes to have for lunch that don't involve making a sandwich with bread, but rather with bell peppers," she says.

I Drank Water Before Meals

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"Before every single meal I want you to have a glass of water, 16 ounces before every single meal," Ana advises. "The reason why is because water will actually fill you up and have you eating less essentially when you're having your meals."

I Stopped Eating 4 Hours Before Bed

Ana recommends, "Stop eating at least four hours before you go to sleep. If you go to bed at 10 pm, you wanna be finished your meal at 6. This is one of the biggest reasons I see such a drop because I actually love my body, have time to digest before I go to sleep and chill for the night."

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I Gave Myself Time

"You need to give yourself a year," Ana says. "I know that sounds like a long time, but you need to give yourself time, right? Like it took you all this time to put on this weight, it is not going to disappear overnight."

I Started My Day with Water

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"Every single morning when I woke up, I had 32 ounces of water," Ana shares. "I worked up to it. I didn't just all of a sudden started drinking 32 ounces of water. I worked up to it."

I Changed My Mindset About Weekends

"When I started to change my brain around what the weekend meant for me and just looked at it as an extension to my week, that's what really helped," Ana explains. "I stopped thinking about Friday as the day where I was good all week and then just enjoy whatever I wanted on the weekend."

I Managed Late-Night Cravings

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To combat late-night snacking, Ana developed a strategy. "Every time I would sit down at night, I would have my water next to me," she says. "When that craving started to creep in, I would tell myself: if you really want it, you can have it tomorrow."

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I Replaced Scrolling with Productive Habits

"Anytime I caught myself scrolling on my phone, I would stop and go do something that would contribute to my goal," Ana shares. "I went from 235 pounds to 147 pounds, and each action brought me closer and closer to my goal." And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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I Lost 45 Pounds and Got Rid of Stomach Fat by Cutting Out These 6 Foods

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Katie Dunlop, a fitness influencer and certified personal trainer, transformed her body and her life by shedding 45 pounds and getting rid of stubborn stomach fat. In a recent YouTube video, Katie shared the key dietary changes that helped her reach her goals. She revealed that her weight loss success wasn’t just about exercise; it involved being more mindful of her food choices and cutting out certain items that were sneaking extra calories and sugar into her daily routine.

Through consistency, dedication, and small, sustainable changes, Katie not only achieved her weight loss goals but also became an inspiration to thousands of others. By cutting out these six specific foods, which she once thought were healthy or harmless, Katie finally saw the results she wanted. Here's a look at the six foods she eliminated and how these small shifts made a big difference.

I Ditched Sugary Coffee Creamers

"I was a huge international delight girl, and this is not just to hate on this brand; it's just that it was my brand. I did international delight, French vanilla coffee creamer in my coffee every day," she says in the video. "So that was an excess of 20 to 25 grams of sugar first thing in the morning before 7:00 AM. I'm like, let's just get a little cup of sugar in here, and 24 grams of sugar is the daily recommended amount of added sugar."

I Cut Out Fiber and Protein Bars

"So I used to eat fiber bars or protein bars every single day. I would use them as meal replacements, thinking that they were healthy, but that wasn't the case," she says in the video.

"The problem with most of these bars is they have so many unnecessary added ingredients. So ideally, I try to keep my bars to 10 grams of protein or more, six grams of sugar or less, and it's hard to find any bars that have that, that also don't have just a bunch of chemicals in the ingredient list or fake sugars and stuff."

I Stopped My Nightly Frozen Yogurt Habit

"In college, we had a yogurt land down the street from us, and this is when frozen yogurt was it. And so we went a couple of times, and then we just kept going and kept going. We ended up going almost every single night we could walk to it," she says in the video.

"Well, in a small, like a cup serving of most of those frozen yogurts, they have 25 grams of sugar. And then on top of it, I felt like it was a gateway drug. I don't know how to describe it. Then you're like, oh, a little gram cracker, a little granola, that's healthy. Oh, a little coconut spread. You just start adding and adding, and all of a sudden, you have 500 extra calories a day that I didn't need."

I Gave Up the Special K Diet

"Does anyone remember the Special K diet? Anyone? Am I dating myself? Okay, so you know the Special K cereal, the brand cereal, they've removed all of this from their website. I went digging, I could find nothing. It was a real thing though," she says in the video.

"It was basically the idea that you were to swap two meals a day with Special K cereal, and they claim that you could lose six pounds and a pant size in two weeks."

RELATED:I Lost 70 Pounds and Beat Binge Eating With These 6 Steps

I Stopped Snacking on Veggie Chips

"I was duped into thinking that veggie chips were so much healthier than potato chips or the hint of lime toss. I was obsessed with it. They were veggies, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong. It took me so long to realize that they were not at all healthier," she says in the video.

"The whole process that they have to go through in order to make them into chips basically just takes most of the nutrients out of them. And you are left with just a vegetable-colored shaped potato chip."

I Stopped Eating After 9 PM

"I had to stop eating after 9:00 PM, and let's just say there's not a magical time. So don't think, oh my gosh, 9:00 PM said I stopped eating at seven. This is not a problem for me. It may still be 9:00 PM, which was my time," she says in the video.

"The reason why I had to give myself a time at night to stop eating was because I would just keep going. Those cravings would hit me mentally or physically, and I didn't really know how to control them. The bottom line was I wasn't making healthy choices after 9:00 PM."

RELATED:Top 10 Leafy Greens to Burn Fat You Should Eat Every Day

The Power of Small Changes

"When I did that, those hundreds of excess calories were cut from my diet when I cut out the creamers with all the sugars and fake stuff. When I stopped eating all these fiber bars and cereals and all these little things that I thought were healthy, I actually started getting results," she says in the video.

"Yes, I was moving my body, but I wasn't doing anything crazy. You guys know I started 10 minutes a day and I moved up to, I do 30 to 45 minutes a day now. But it's those little tiny things that add up."

By making these changes and being mindful of her food choices, Katie was able to lose 45 pounds and transform her body. Her story highlights the importance of identifying and eliminating hidden sources of excess calories and sugar in our diets. And if you enjoyed this, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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I Went Sugar, Gluten, and Dairy Free for 60 Days and Here Is What Happened

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Are you considering quitting sugar, dairy, and gluten? Brandon William is a social media influencer with over 1.7 million YouTube subscribers whose “goal is to motivate people to become the best possible versions of themselves,” he writes in his bio. In a recent viral YouTube video he documents his experience of going sugar, gluten, and dairy-free for 60 days, revealing some of the benefits – and negatives – of the experiment.

His Journey Was Motivated by Skin Problems

“No dairy, no gluten, no sugar for 60 days. You might be wondering, why would you do such a thing?” he says at the start of the clip. “I've been struggling with acne and skin problems for the last four years. I've cleared it before using antibiotics, but that was only the bandaid of the problem. I know that the real cause of my skin problems is the food that I eat. I would notice after eating too much sugar, dairy, or gluten that my skin problems would flare up.”

He Decided to Give Up the Good That He Loves Most

“After researching further into it, my hypothesis seemed to be confirmed. But even though I knew the food I ate was the cause, the only issue is that it's the exact food that I love most, and I have never been able to cut it out for good. But now I'm a YouTuber, and my goal is to help motivate all of you to become the best possible versions of yourselves. I can't preach until I conquer this challenge,” he says.

The First Few Days Were “Pretty Tough,” and He Experienced Headaches

“The first few days were pretty tough,” he admits.”I ate super clean but was starting to feel one of the many side effects of this new diet. Headaches. Every time a strong craving hit, I had to fight it off mentally, which would often cause a headache that just wouldn't go away.”

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Most of the Food Was Bland, So He Ate Out A Lot

“It was especially tough to be only drinking water as I normally would drink a sweet beverage with every meal,” he added. “Considering my cooking skills aren't the best, getting creative and figuring out what to eat every day was a struggle,” he continued. “A lot of the food I ate was bland, making it very unenjoyable and that much harder to stay away from the cravings. This meant that I often had to eat out, and every single time, I had to be a pain and ask the people to make everything I ate gluten and dairy-free. Luckily, there's a large variety of dairy-free and gluten-free options when eating out. So it really helped with my cravings.”

Here Is What He Ate in a Day

“When I wasn't eating out, though, my new diet looked something like this: Eggs with gluten-free bread and avocado for breakfast, some kind of fruit as a snack. Then, chicken or steak with salad for lunch. And lastly, for dinner, a turkey sandwich with gluten-free bread,” he continued.

His Skin Improved

He reveals that one of the first things he noticed was that his skin cleared up. “Around two weeks in, I started to notice improvements in my acne, which was really exciting,” he says.

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Other Benefits Included Improved Sleep, Energy, and Overall Self-Discipline

“Some of the other benefits I was noticing from this diet were better sleep, an increase of energy, and, surprisingly, an increase in my self-discipline. And I think the reason for that comes down to this. In those areas of my life, working and exercising do not take nearly as much willpower as sticking to this new diet. So psychologically, because I'm following this diet that takes so much willpower to push through, it's making the other tasks that aren't so hard to do feel much easier. The resistance towards them feels weak, therefore making them feel easier to do,” he says.

One Con? He Couldn’t Work Out As Hard

However, it wasn't all positive. “I was starting to notice an impact on my workout. No gluten and no sugar keep me relatively low on carbs, just naturally. And I definitely feel it in every single workout. Don't feel as strong and can't do as many reps. Not only that but putting on muscle and gaining weight also became difficult. Since I had to avoid a lot of food, it made it tough to get all my calories in, and instead of building muscle, I was starting to lose weight,” he revealed.

His Skin Continued to Improve

Even after experiencing “three full weeks of stress,” his skin continued to improve. “I started out as a person who had a bunch of acne. I was constantly overeating on sweets, eating chips, and drinking sweet beverages with every single meal I ate. Now, 60 days later, my skin has almost completely cleared up, with only faint red remnants of the previous acne healing. Also, the red and itchy eczema that I had on the inside of my arm at the beginning of the challenge is now completely gone,” he attests.

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He Hopes His Journey Will Inspire Others

“Now, the point of this video isn't necessarily to tell you to go ahead and follow this diet. The main point that I want to get across is that through the power of consistency and patience, you can achieve anything,” he says. “It's how I got into good shape, how I built a successful YouTube channel, and now how I've cleared my acne. So, whatever issue or problem you have that you're trying to overcome or whatever goal you want to achieve, start today with consistency. And so long as you stick with it day in and day out, I promise you, you will achieve it.” And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss I’m a Nutritionist and Here Are 25 Weight Loss Truths You Need to Hear.

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6 Ways to Boost Your Fitness with Bananas, Says Nutritionist

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What is the most popular fruit in the United States? According to the International Fresh Produce Association, bananas. A 2022 survey found that 63 percent of Americans buy bananas annually, making them more popular than strawberries, grapes, and even apples. After all, bananas are inexpensive, readily available 365 days a year, and they are nutritious. Here is why you should be throwing bananas in your shopping cart every trip to the grocery store, according to Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, media dietitian and creator of BetterThanDieting.com.

Bananas Are Good for Your Health

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“Bananas are rich in potassium, and potassium plays an essential role in muscle contraction and heart rhythm,” explains Taub-Dix. Bananas might also prevent muscle cramps, she adds.

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They Offer a Boost of Energy

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“You’ll also get carbs from bananas that provide an energy boost,” she says, noting that they make a great post-workout snack. “Add a schmear of almond butter for sustained satisfaction and fullness.”

You Can Eat Them 30 to 60 Minutes Before a Workout

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Even if you don’t like to eat meals before you exercise, consider a banana for energy. “You might want to try a banana 30 to 60 minutes before you workout,” says Taub-Dix. “But they’re great any time of day.”

Eating Too Many May Cause Bloating

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You might not want to overdo it, however. “You can eat bananas every day, but just be aware that for some people, bananas can be constipating, which can cause you to feel heavy and bloated — not a very welcoming feeling when you’re ready to exercise,” she says.

Pair a Banana with Protein or Healthy Fat

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Mariana Dineen, registered dietitian and founder of Elemento Health, suggests pairing a banana with a source of protein or healthy fat, as it is an excellent way to create a more balanced nutritional profile. “This combination helps in stabilizing blood sugar levels, which can prevent spikes and crashes, and also aids in satiety,” she says.

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It Helps Slow Down the Absorption of Sugar Into Your Bloodstream

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She explains that eating a banana with a handful of nuts or a dollop of yogurt not only adds essential proteins and fats to your meal but also slows down the absorption of sugar from the banana into your bloodstream. “This results in a more gradual rise in blood sugar and energy levels, providing a sustained source of energy rather than a quick burst followed by a drop. This approach is particularly beneficial for maintaining energy levels, managing hunger, and supporting overall metabolic health.”

💪🔥Body Booster: Next time you eat a banana, try adding a little peanut butter or yogurt.

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3 Tips to Boost Your Ozempic Results

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Struggling to reach your weight loss goals despite your best efforts? You're not alone. Millions of Americans face this challenge daily, even with the newest medical options available. Dr. Jennifer McCann, board-certified in both OB/GYN and Obesity Medicine, has been helping women optimize their health for over 12 years. "I specialize in complete women's care that incorporates total wellness, including considerations in gynecology, hormonal status and weight optimization," says Dr. McCann. Read on to discover how to maximize your results with today's most talked-about weight loss treatments.

Understanding Weight Loss Injections

Before diving into strategies for success, it's important to understand what these medications actually do. "These injections include medicines like semaglutide, otherwise known as Ozempic, and tirzepatide (Mounjaro)," Dr. McCann explains in her video. While semaglutide has FDA approval for weight loss in certain individuals, Mounjaro is currently approved only for type 2 diabetes—though many patients experience significant weight reduction with both.

According to Dr. McCann, these medications work through several mechanisms: "They inhibit glucagon release which reduces hunger, decrease glucose production from the liver, delay gastric emptying, and reduce appetite." These combined effects lead to what can be substantial weight loss, particularly beneficial for people with limited mobility who struggle with exercise-based approaches.

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Who Should Consider These Treatments?

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"These medicines are not for everybody," cautions Dr. McCann. There are important contraindications to consider, including "a personal or family history of thyroid cancer or other endocrine problems or cancers." She emphasizes the importance of discussing your complete medical history with your physician before starting treatment.

Side effects can also occur. "They can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps," notes Dr. McCann. While these symptoms typically subside after a few weeks of treatment, she acknowledges they can sometimes persist longer.

Making the Most of Your Treatment

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Dr. McCann views these medications as a starting point rather than a complete solution. "What I like to tell my patients is to use these medicines to really start your lifestyle change," she says. The initial weight loss provides momentum, but maintaining results requires building healthy habits during treatment.

With that foundation in mind, here are Dr. McCann's top three tips for maximizing your results while on weight loss injections:

Tip 1: Eliminate All Sodas and Sugary Drinks

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The single most important dietary change? "Stop all sodas," Dr. McCann states emphatically. This includes not just carbonated soft drinks but all sugary beverages like slushes and sweetened coffee drinks.

The impact is staggering: "Drinking one can of soda can make you gain 15 pounds over one year," Dr. McCann explains. "It's virtually impossible to lose weight and keep it off if you drink soda, especially more than one can daily."

This doesn't mean giving up caffeine altogether. Dr. McCann suggests alternatives: "Coffee is a great alternative, especially either black coffee or mixed with a little bit of stevia. A sugar-free skinny latte is also a great option."

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Tip 2: Prioritize Protein with Every Meal

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When appetite suppression kicks in, making your limited calories count becomes crucial. "Make sure that when you feel like eating, you get your protein, specifically lean protein," advises Dr. McCann.

There's science behind this recommendation. "Protein is what builds your muscle, and your muscle is what burns calories," she explains. "If you don't take in enough protein, you will lose muscle and won't be able to burn as many calories."

The metabolic benefits are significant: "Protein increases your metabolism by increasing your muscle, and that lets you burn more calories," says Dr. McCann. This creates a virtuous cycle that enhances the medication's effectiveness.

Tip 3: Incorporate Consistent Exercise

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Exercise remains essential, even with powerful medications. "Exercise is very important for weight loss, for keeping the weight off, for your cardiovascular health," Dr. McCann emphasizes. She adds that it "actually is a natural remedy for anxiety because it releases cortisol."

For beginners, Dr. McCann recommends starting small: "If you're just starting out, 20 minutes four times a week through high intensity training, something like HIIT classes, will be just fine." As fitness improves, both duration and intensity can gradually increase.

Those with physical limitations shouldn't despair. "Exercise is still important, but you may need to talk to a personal trainer to see what exercises you specifically can do to help maintain your muscles," suggests Dr. McCann.

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The Long-Term Perspective

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These medications offer a valuable opportunity to reset your relationship with food and activity. "Make sure to use this weight loss boost to start your healthy living," Dr. McCann advises, "so that you can lose even more weight and be able to keep it off after you stop the injections."The habits you develop during treatment will determine your long-term success. By eliminating sugary drinks, prioritizing protein, and incorporating regular exercise now, you're building the foundation for sustainable results that last well beyond your final injection. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss20 Incredible Ozempic Success Stories of All Time.

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She Lost Over 20 Lbs with 7 Weight Lifting Tips

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Are you strength training to lose weight? If so, there are a few tweaks you can make to your routine to accelerate the weight loss process. Mahtab Ekay is a fat loss coach and social media influencer who lost over 20 pounds and helps others do the same. In a new post she shares a few of her hacks. “If you are lifting weights and your goal is to lose fat and build muscle at the same time, here are my 7 best tips to make it happen,” she writes.

Sets: Quality > Quantity

“If you have 3 sets planned for an exercise, those should be 3 working sets. This means they should be close to failure—where you can barely complete the last rep. The real growth happens in the 2-3 reps after you feel like you’re done,” she says.

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Reps: Go Heavy

When it comes to reps, go heavy. “The myth that high reps with lower weight are better for fat loss needs to go. Instead, aim for 8-12 reps with heavier weights. This rep range is ideal for hypertrophy (muscle growth) while also building strength,” she claims.

Cardio: Time it Right

How you time your cardio makes a difference. “If you want to incorporate cardio, do it after your lifting session or on rest days. Doing cardio before lifting can sap your strength and take away from your ability to give 100% in your strength training,” she says.

Rest Time: Don’t Rush It

Don’t rush your rest time. “You don’t need to keep your heart rate up during your entire workout. In fact, the opposite is true! Take 1.5-2 minutes to fully recover and lift heavier during your working sets. Quality over speed!” she says.

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Nutrition: Eat Near Maintenance

As for nutrition, eat near maintenance. “To build muscle and lose fat, I recommend eating close to maintenance calories or a slight deficit—not more than a 500-calorie deficit per day. Don’t go into a crazy deficit—it’ll make it harder to maintain your strength and muscle while losing fat,” she says.

Progressive Overload

“Even if you’re in a slight deficit, you should still aim to get stronger. Try to progressively overload your lifts by adding weight or increasing reps over time. Some lifts like the bench press might be harder to progress, but there are ways around it!” she says.

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Start with Compound Movements

Finally, start with compound movements. “Always begin your workout with compound lifts (squats, deadlifts, bench presses) because they recruit more muscle groups, and since your energy is highest at the start, you can lift heavier and perform better,” she concludes. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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She Lost 50 Lbs Walking Just 15 Minutes Every Day

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Starting an exercise routine when you're significantly overweight can feel impossible. For Nicole Collet, a weight loss coach who lost an impressive 130 pounds and kept it off for nine years, the answer wasn't complicated—it was walking for just 15 minutes every day. "When I was morbidly obese, there wasn't much I could do in the form of exercise because of my weight, but I could walk," Nicole explains. Her journey proves that sustainable weight loss doesn't require counting every step or spending hours exercising—just consistent, manageable action that anyone can follow.

Forget Counting Steps, Focus on Time Instead

Nicole's initial mistake was obsessing over step counts rather than creating a sustainable habit. "I set a goal to walk 10,000 steps every single day, but I'm an all or nothing person. So I set it in stone," Nicole shares in her post. At 275 pounds with painful plantar fasciitis, this ambitious target quickly became overwhelming.

The solution was simple yet effective. "I decided to start with 15 minutes because it wasn't too low, but it wasn't too high," she says. This approach allowed her to go at her own pace, taking breaks when needed, while still maintaining consistency. By focusing on completing 15 minutes daily—regardless of distance covered—Nicole created a sustainable habit she could actually stick with.

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Invest in Proper Footwear for Success

One critical lesson Nicole learned was the importance of proper shoes. "I had a flip-flop thing. And I thought it would be a great idea with plantar fasciitis at 275 pounds to try walking in flip-flops," Nicole recalls with amusement. This uncomfortable experience left her feet so sore she didn't want to walk again.

"Wearing really good supportive shoes and investing in good quality ones like New Balance or whatever feels good on your foot is really important," Nicole emphasizes. Good footwear helped alleviate her foot pain and allowed her to gradually increase her walking time as she progressed.

Don't Fall Into the "Too Much Too Soon" Trap

Going overboard with exercise intensity was another pitfall Nicole and her husband Kyle experienced. "When we first started, we tried to do way too much, way too intense, go way too far from the house, go longer than the 15 minutes, and we would end up just exhausted and sore," Nicole explains.

Even years into their fitness journey, they sometimes make this mistake. Nicole shares, "In the last summer, Kyle and I were doing a mini cut. We just were like, hey, we're in a calorie deficit. It'd be a great idea to go for a two-hour walk in the forest." The result was extreme hunger and exhaustion that derailed their progress. Finding a moderate, sustainable pace prevents this self-sabotaging cycle.

Find Your Sweet Spot: Not Too Little, Not Too Much

The opposite problem—doing too little—can be just as detrimental. "Whenever we would go overboard, because Kyle and I are all or nothing, black-or-white thinking kind of people, we'd pull way back and then we would go from like an hour to five minutes," Nicole admits.

This all-or-nothing approach extended to their eating habits too. "We'd be like well I think we both need a large pizza each... or the opposite and we'd be like okay we ate too much yesterday so now let's only eat like egg whites and tuna," she says. Finding a sustainable middle ground—not too intense, not too easy—proved key to their long-term success.

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Combine 15 Minutes of Walking With Portion Control

Nicole's 50-pound weight loss in three months didn't come from walking alone. "I paired my walking of 15 minutes every day with portion control," she explains. This combination created the calorie deficit necessary for significant weight loss.

The dietary component is essential, according to Nicole. "It's very important that you are eating in a calorie deficit and adding some walking or exercise that you like to do as a cherry on top because the diet comes first." This balanced approach addresses both sides of the weight loss equation.

Build Consistency Before Increasing Time

Nicole's 15-minute walks gradually became easier as she lost weight. "By the end of the three months, I had lost the 50 pounds. I also had increased my stamina and I was lighter," Nicole shares. Eventually, she could walk the full 15 minutes without stopping and her plantar fasciitis improved.

Through consistent effort, Nicole and Kyle gradually built their endurance. "We went from 15 minutes to now doing 60 minutes. It took a long time, but we slowly built and that's because it's sustainable," she says. This slow-and-steady approach has helped them maintain their weight loss for nine years.

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Why 15 Minutes of Walking Works Better Than Other Exercises

After trying numerous exercise options, Nicole and Kyle found walking most effective for long-term weight management. "After everything we've tried, we have found walking to be the best for burning fat, helping us lose weight," Nicole explains.

The simplicity and accessibility of walking makes it ideal for sustainable weight loss. "Walking at a leisurely pace consistently not only helped us lose 130 pounds each but it's helped us keep the weight off for over nine years," Nicole says. This low-impact exercise allows for consistent daily activity without burnout or injury.

Make Your 15-Minute Walks Enjoyable, Not Punishing

Nicole emphasizes the importance of enjoying your weight loss journey. "Making weight loss fun, not making it a punishment, is one of those things that I realized," she shares. Choosing activities and foods you enjoy increases the likelihood of sticking with them.

As Nicole puts it, "Consistency over perfection, slow and steady wins the race. Pick something you can do for exercise and pick things you like to eat so that you can do it for life." This mindset shift transforms weight loss from a temporary diet into a sustainable lifestyle.

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The Mindset For Long-Term Success

Beyond physical changes, Nicole reminds us of the mental and emotional components of weight loss. "Remember friends that weight loss isn't just about the number on the scale. It's also about here and here—heart and mindset," Nicole encourages.Success comes from building sustainable habits that fit your life and preferences. "Fight through it. You can do it. Don't give up," Nicole advises. By focusing on consistency rather than perfection, anyone can achieve lasting weight loss results—starting with just 15 minutes of walking every day. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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