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Olivia Nevill, AKA Liv Livin Life, Shows Before-and-After Body to Prove Instagram Isn’t Reality

Here are some of her best self-love tips.

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By Leah GrothJun 23, 2024
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Olivia Nevill is sharing a message of self-love with her followers. In a new social media post, the fitness guru known as Liv Livin Life issues a reminder that things aren’t always as they seem online. “Reasons why you should NEVER believe what you see online,” she writes in the post. “The workout claiming to ‘snatch’ your waist can be edited in seconds. The nutrition plan to get the ‘body of your dreams’ may be of a body that doesn’t even EXIST. If something looks too good to be true, it probably is,” she continues, calling photo editing apps “scary” and revealing that many influencers “you may be comparing yourself to can do this within a few clicks.” She even shares an example of her own body. “But its so scary how easy it is. The app I / most influencers use for video editing has a body edit option where you can slim your waist, arms, legs, change the size of your butt, your lips, eyes, add makeup YOU name it. This used to be photos but now videos too, it’s SO hard to be able to tell what’s actually real and what’s not 🤯 So please remember, ‘often the grass is greener because the grass is fake’, not only does that mean just editing, but poses, angles, only showing a highlight reel on here 💗Which is why reminders like this are more important than EVER. You are worthy just as you are !!” What other advice does the fitness influencer and self-love advocate have for her followers? The Body Network has the lowdown.

Do This “Leg Day” Workout

Liv recently shared her “strong girl” leg day workout on Instagram. She started with RDLs, 4 sets of 10 reps. She moved onto dumbbell reverse lunges, 3 sets of 12 per leg, followed by glute focused hyperextension, 3 sets of 15 to 20 reps, leg curls (4 sets of 10) and finally, a standing calf raise superset.

No Skipping Meals

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Liv discourages disordered eating. “Many more people than you think struggle with their relationship with food & by doing this, it can almost glamourise disordered eating / cause relapse which is something we should never be glamourising or striving towards,” she wrote in a post, reminding her followers that “SKIPPING MEALS / forgetting to eat / avoiding certain foods, ISN'T SOMETHING TO BE PROUD ABOUT,” she wrote. “This is a type of comment you really shouldn’t say to someone struggling or anyone at that matter, as it can really negatively impact them more than you think! Just be mindful with what you say.”

Related: Stop Doing This 1 Mistake If You Want to Lose Weight

Drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Olivia is a coffee drinker. Her go-to drink in the fall? Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks, which she encourages drinking. “Something that I know a LOT of people will be scared to order us a pumpkin spice latte or other autumnal drink on a cafe menu so THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO GET IT!!!!” she wrote in a post. “Missing out on moments like these makes me so sad - these are the lil things that romanticise life !!!! Order it, go on a lil autumn walk, go sit on a bench with a book whilst you drink it, and realise it’s something that’s meant to bring you JOY and not FEAR!!!”

Change Up Your Meals

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Olivia says to “step away from your safe breakfast, go and buy yourself to chef up something different !!!” she wrote in a post. “It’s so easy to get into the habit of having the same thing every day but it can mean that anything else becomes a ‘fear’. So step out your comfort zone & try this challenge one morning ❤️if there’s one thing I learnt in recovery and the journey to food freedom it’s that the change had to come from YOU. so many people can tell you all these things and try to help, but you have to make the change from within to fully commit to healing and starting your recovery journey 🤍”

Related: Here Is What Happens to Your Body If You Don’t Get Your Steps In

Healthy Tropical Smoothies

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Olivia makes a healthy smoothie with almond milk, Protein Works vanilla whey protein, and Protein Works tropical super greens. “This smoothie is literally what I’m drinking every afternoon because it tastes SO SO GOOD & PACKKKS in the protein at 30g !” she wrote in a post, adding that it “contains 20 superfoods too 👀 and has helped with my digestion MASSIVELY.” Sometimes she will add in oats and bananas, to make it “more of a filling one.”

💪🔥Body Booster: Stop comparing yourself to online influencers! Remember that many people on social media use filters and apps to change the way they look.

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Olivia Nevill is sharing a message of self-love with her followers. In a new social media post, the fitness guru known as Liv Livin Life issues a reminder that things aren’t always as they seem online. “Reasons why you should NEVER believe what you see online,” she writes in the post. “The workout claiming to ‘snatch’ your waist can be edited in seconds. The nutrition plan to get the ‘body of your dreams’ may be of a body that doesn’t even EXIST. If something looks too good to be true, it probably is,” she continues, calling photo editing apps “scary” and revealing that many influencers “you may be comparing yourself to can do this within a few clicks.” She even shares an example of her own body. “But its so scary how easy it is. The app I / most influencers use for video editing has a body edit option where you can slim your waist, arms, legs, change the size of your butt, your lips, eyes, add makeup YOU name it. This used to be photos but now videos too, it’s SO hard to be able to tell what’s actually real and what’s not 🤯 So please remember, ‘often the grass is greener because the grass is fake’, not only does that mean just editing, but poses, angles, only showing a highlight reel on here 💗Which is why reminders like this are more important than EVER. You are worthy just as you are !!” What other advice does the fitness influencer and self-love advocate have for her followers? The Body Network has the lowdown.

Do This “Leg Day” Workout

Liv recently shared her “strong girl” leg day workout on Instagram. She started with RDLs, 4 sets of 10 reps. She moved onto dumbbell reverse lunges, 3 sets of 12 per leg, followed by glute focused hyperextension, 3 sets of 15 to 20 reps, leg curls (4 sets of 10) and finally, a standing calf raise superset.

No Skipping Meals

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Liv discourages disordered eating. “Many more people than you think struggle with their relationship with food & by doing this, it can almost glamourise disordered eating / cause relapse which is something we should never be glamourising or striving towards,” she wrote in a post, reminding her followers that “SKIPPING MEALS / forgetting to eat / avoiding certain foods, ISN'T SOMETHING TO BE PROUD ABOUT,” she wrote. “This is a type of comment you really shouldn’t say to someone struggling or anyone at that matter, as it can really negatively impact them more than you think! Just be mindful with what you say.”

Related: Stop Doing This 1 Mistake If You Want to Lose Weight

Drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Olivia is a coffee drinker. Her go-to drink in the fall? Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks, which she encourages drinking. “Something that I know a LOT of people will be scared to order us a pumpkin spice latte or other autumnal drink on a cafe menu so THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO GET IT!!!!” she wrote in a post. “Missing out on moments like these makes me so sad - these are the lil things that romanticise life !!!! Order it, go on a lil autumn walk, go sit on a bench with a book whilst you drink it, and realise it’s something that’s meant to bring you JOY and not FEAR!!!”

Change Up Your Meals

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Olivia says to “step away from your safe breakfast, go and buy yourself to chef up something different !!!” she wrote in a post. “It’s so easy to get into the habit of having the same thing every day but it can mean that anything else becomes a ‘fear’. So step out your comfort zone & try this challenge one morning ❤️if there’s one thing I learnt in recovery and the journey to food freedom it’s that the change had to come from YOU. so many people can tell you all these things and try to help, but you have to make the change from within to fully commit to healing and starting your recovery journey 🤍”

Related: Here Is What Happens to Your Body If You Don’t Get Your Steps In

Healthy Tropical Smoothies

Mixed berry smoothie garnished with fresh fruit and mintShutterstock

Olivia makes a healthy smoothie with almond milk, Protein Works vanilla whey protein, and Protein Works tropical super greens. “This smoothie is literally what I’m drinking every afternoon because it tastes SO SO GOOD & PACKKKS in the protein at 30g !” she wrote in a post, adding that it “contains 20 superfoods too 👀 and has helped with my digestion MASSIVELY.” Sometimes she will add in oats and bananas, to make it “more of a filling one.”

💪🔥Body Booster: Stop comparing yourself to online influencers! Remember that many people on social media use filters and apps to change the way they look.

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Lindsay Lohan Flaunts Washboard Abs: Here’s Her “Little Secret” to Looking Great at 38

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Lindsay Lohan is showing off her washboard abs in the latest issue of Flaunt magazine. In a new post shared by the star, she looks ab fab in a white tank top and low-slung jeans – but that’s not all people are talking about. The star of the Netflix hit Our Little Secret has experienced a recent glow-up, looking younger than she did a decade ago. Here is everything you need to know about the diet, workout, and wellness routine responsible for her ageless beauty, body, and overall happiness.

She Does Pilates

LOS ANGELES - MAR 15: Lindsay Lohan at the Clarins New Product Launch Party on the Private Residence on March 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA

When describing her day to Flaunt, Lohan reveals that her mornings in Dubai, where she lives with her husband and son, involve a certain workout. “I do anything that anyone else does in their daily life. I’m up with my son in the mornings, I do breakfast with him, go to my pilates, come home for lunch, and go to the park, the same things that any normal mom would do in their daily life,” she says.

She Loves Fried Chicken

In 2020, on her podcast The Lohdown with Lindsay Lohan, she and her sister Aliana discussed their favorite snacks and fast food restaurants, playing "This or That" regarding their food favorites. When asked to choose between KFC or Popeyes, she couldn’t. However, she did cop to preferring KFC's coleslaw and chicken but mashed potatoes and gravy from Popeyes.

She Likes Starbucks Green Tea

Lohan is a tea drinker. Her choice between Starbucks and Dunkin'? The former, due to the fact that their iced green tea lemonade is her favorite.

RELATED: Coach Dropped 100 Pounds Using These 9 Daily Habits

She Snacks

LOS ANGELES, USA. March 10, 2024: Lindsay Lohan at the 30th Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Lohan loves to snack. On her podcast she revealed that one of her go-tos is wasabi peas. She is also a fan of shopping in the prepared food aisle to make healthy eating convenient.

She Maintains That “Everyone’s Getting So Thin Now,” Because of Ozempic

In an interview with Bustle, Lindsay discussed the Ozempic ear. “Everyone’s getting so thin now. I feel like everything always comes full circle again, so this is that moment, and this, too, shall pass. But it does seem like there’s pressure,” she says.

She Didn’t Pressure Herself to “Snap Back” After Childbirth

Lindsay told Bustle that she is proud of her body after having a baby and didn’t cave to the pressure to “snap back” when her son was born. “I was so attached to [Luai] that my last thought was going on a treadmill. I feel like we put so much pressure on ourselves to have to look ‘good’ so soon, but you look so beautiful [postpartum]. Give yourself time,” she said.

She Sticks to “Positive Manifestation and Baby Foods” on Social Media

Lindsay Lohan attends the Los Angeles Premiere of "Cloverfield" held at the Paramount Pictures Lot in Hollywood, California, United States on January 16, 2008.

Lindsay carefully curates what she is exposed to online, avoiding fashion for the most part. “My stuff is positive manifestations and baby foods,” she told Bustle. She likes to be surrounded by “positive people,” she added. “People, places and things I’m a big believer in, and that definitely has shaped more of who I am today.”

RELATED: Coach Reveals Why You Will Never Burn Fat Until You Get These 4 Habits Right

She Exercises for Mental Health

Lindsay focuses on the mental health aspects of working out. “People forget about that part of it and will often just focus on the physical benefits. But when you work out, you're also getting endorphins that make you feel good, you sleep better, and you don't seem to stress out as much. I also like the idea that when you work out, you're taking time for yourself. It's self-care,” she told Health.

She Runs

Having “a routine” is key when it comes to exercise, she says. “That's really important to me. I work out three or four days a week. I'm not an outdoor runner, but I love the treadmill. I'll just put my headphones on, put the treadmill on an incline, and alternate between speed walking, jogging, and sprinting,” she told Health.

She Focuses on “Balance” with Her Diet

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 05, 2019: Lindsay Lohan on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at the 2019 Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne Australia

What is her diet? “I try to focus on balance. I love cooking and looking at recipes, so that's something that helps me incorporate healthy foods. And I don't have a sweet tooth. Sometimes I do crave fast food. When I do, I'll go for a kids' meal—that's my trick. My fiancé and siblings all make fun of me for it. I really only do that once in a blue moon. Again, it's about balancing those things with lots of other healthy, nutritious options,” she told Health.

RELATED: She Has Instagram-Famous Abs and Here Is What She Eats in a Day to Achieve Them

She Meditates Daily

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 05, 2019: Lindsay Lohan on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at the 2019 Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne Australia

She also gets her zen on. “I meditate daily. Once a day, I take 10 to 15 minutes, and I do some breathing work paired with some spiritual prayers. It gives me time to focus,” she told Health. “I will actually go into the bathroom to meditate. I turn on the shower and leave it running while I do it. It may sound weird, but the sound of the water calms me—it's cozy and feels like no one can bother you.” 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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10 Ways She Found Her Happy Weight After 20 Years of Dieting

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By Christopher RobackDec 08, 2024
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At her lowest point, Linda Sun was trapped in an endless cycle of dieting, over-exercising, and self-criticism – a struggle many of us know too well. Today, with 1.3M YouTube subscribers watching her journey, she's found what she calls her "happy weight" – a place of peace with both her body and food. Her transformation offers a blueprint for anyone caught in the exhausting cycle of dieting and self-doubt.

She Started With An Impossible Challenge

"I made the impulsive, reckless, and life-changing decision to sign up for a half marathon with zero training," Linda reveals in her post. What began as a challenge in Singapore's humid climate became a turning point. "Running changes your brain because once you run a distance you never thought you could, you actually start believing in yourself," she explains. "I'm like, if I can do 20 kilometers, I can do 30 or 40 or a hundred. I can do really hard things."

She Acknowledged The Battle Was Real

For nearly two decades, Linda struggled with disordered eating patterns and body image issues. "I've spent almost 20 years ignoring hunger cues and dieting and over-exercising and undereating and binge eating and going from one obsession to another," she shares. "I had accepted that as my life that I would forever be in this battle. My body versus me - when it needed rest, I would move; when it was hungry, I didn't eat."

RELATED: Coach Lost 10 Pounds in 6 Weeks Eating These 5 High-Protein Dinners "I Would Eat Again and Again"

She Learned About Her Body's Natural Wisdom

Linda discovered the science behind body weight regulation. "The set point theory states that our bodies have a natural body weight range where they function and feel their best," she explains. Instead of fighting against her body's intelligence, she learned to trust it. "Your body will encourage you to eat more or less food to try to keep your body within that range."

She Looked Beyond The Scale

"Healing my relationship with my body came from discovering what I valued beyond my body," Linda reflects. The journey wasn't just about food or exercise – it was about identity. "I didn't know anything about myself or what life I wanted to live because my body and food and exercise had been my entire life for as long as I could remember."

She Embraced The Learning Process

"To get to my happy weight, it took so much trial and error and experimenting and making the same mistakes," Linda admits. "It took years of not properly eating lunch to know that my body feels so much better and my hunger levels are so much more stable when I do." She emphasizes that progress isn't linear: "I had to go from undereating to overeating to find middle eating."

RELATED: Trainer Toned Her Legs at 45 by Doing These 4 Things

She Redefined Her Definition of Health

Linda's understanding of health underwent a complete transformation. "If it's miserable to maintain a body or weight, then it's not your healthy body or weight," she emphasizes. "If you can only have a certain body size by obsessively controlling your food and maintaining a rigid exercise routine or a body where you feel deprived and anxious around food, it's not the body for you."

She Designed Her Ideal Life First

"Instead of thinking what body will make me happy, I started asking myself what kind of a life makes me happiest," Linda shares. She envisioned "a life where I can spontaneously go out for dinner without stressing about fitting it into my daily calories or macros, where I say yes to ice cream without worrying about how my body might change."

She Faced The Truth About Weight Loss

"A smaller body will not fix you," Linda states firmly. "All your problems don't magically disappear. You're not more confident. You don't suddenly begin speaking kinder to yourself." She emphasizes that "self-worth is an inside job. It requires work and change from the inside, unlearning the lies diet culture has made you believe."

RELATED: Woman Added 800 Calories Daily and Lost 10 Pounds Without Exercise in 90 Days

She Created New Body Goals

Linda's approach to body goals transformed completely. "My body goals have become rooted in compassion, respect, and health," she explains. "The goals I have for my body are to eat enough, to get plenty of rest, to avoid body checking, to prioritize its comfort by wearing clothes that actually fit my body." Her focus shifted to sustainable practices that enhance quality of life rather than aesthetic goals.

She Embraced Her Whole Self

"You are your kindness and your favorite things and your funny stories and your bold opinions," Linda declares. Her new relationship with her body is beautifully summarized in her closing thoughts: "I wake up excited to move. I can run more kilometers than my mind can even make sense of. I have the energy to make friendships and have deep, meaningful conversations. I'm not afraid of food, feeling stuffed, or gaining weight. I laugh big, and my heart and my mind are at peace." 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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61-Year-Old Lisa Rinna Shares 10 Daily Habits That Keep Her Looking Half Her Age

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By Leah GrothDec 18, 2024
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Lisa Rinna is steaming up the internet with her latest sizzling hot throwback snap. The 61-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shared a provocative photo on her social media this week, eliciting a major response from her followers. “@gregswalesart you are a master I forget just how great I looked,” she captioned the photo of her flawless figure. “Flawless appeal,” commented one. “Age-defying beauty,” added another. How does the star look better than most people half her age? Here are ten things the Body Network knows about Lisa Rinna’s approach to diet and exercise.

She’s Lived in “Moderation”

“I’ve been really fortunate to get to 60 and be healthy, knock on wood,” Rinna told Cosmo in January 2024. “I keep a very moderate lifestyle. I’ve worked out since I was 16 years old. I live in moderation, even though it seems like I live very loudly and largely. I get my rest. I eat mostly healthy. I’m moderate. I don’t go crazy with anything. So there’s no silver bullet. There’s nothing that I’m super challenged with.”

She Has Good Genes

Lisa admits that genetics have played a role in her longevity. “I’ve been very lucky with my health. My body maintains itself pretty well at this age,” she added to Cosmo. “People are like, ‘How the heck do you do that?’ Genetics. I have a good base of genetics and I got lucky with that. So it’s not that hard for me. And I still look good, so that’s fun, easy, nice. I enjoy it. I present it the way I want to. And when I can’t do that anymore, I won’t.”

She’s “Aging Disgracefully”

Lisa has stopped caring about other people’s opinions. “I just don’t care about what people think about me, and that has been a tremendous gift that I have learned,” she said. “I’ve gotten to that place where at 60, I am so much more confident than I was at 30,” she continued. “I love this age because I’m freer and more confident and more passionate than I’ve ever been ... there’s this whole thing about aging gracefully, and I’m like, ‘I’m going to age disgracefully.’”

RELATED:She Lost 49 Pounds at 43 Without Dieting, Here Are 10 Foods She Buys to Keep It Off

She Is a Believer in Hormone Replacement Therapy

Lisa is a fan of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopause symptoms. “Everything you can go through, I was going through it. I couldn’t sleep, the hot flashes, everything, and I was anxious and angry and just a mess,” she said about her experience with menopause. “If I’m going to have a better life by taking [hormones], I’m going to do it. If you took my hormones away, I would kill you, probably. I really think they’re helpful in so many ways.”

She Accepts that Aging Is Inevitable

Lisa has accepted that she is getting older. “I think it is about passion. You can’t fight aging. Aging is going to happen. How do I do it so that I feel good and I’m happy? That’s what I’m looking for, and I’m still passionate, and I’m still curious about life,” she told Cosmo. “I don’t necessarily need to look like I’m 20 years old, though that’s fun if you can get it. But you know what I’m saying? It’s about how do you morph yourself into this era and still feel good, be curious, be passionate, and be happy?”

Jazzercise

Lisa has been dancing her way to a hot body since she was a teen. “I’ve had the same fitness routine since I was 16,” she told Us Weekly. “It started with Jazzercise, and I’ve been consistent about working out ever since.”

RELATED:10 Micro Habits Made Her Lose 20 Pounds While Being a “Busy Worker Mom"

Yoga

She also gets her zen on. “Yoga has been my life savior for 26 years I’ve been practicing now,” she added to Us. “It’s my consistent … you know, I do many workouts and I go through lots of different things, but I think most consistently practicing yoga has been the most helpful in keeping myself grounded and somewhat space … somewhat…”

She Follows a “Dirty Vegan” Diet

While Lisa eats some animal products, she tries to fill her plate with plant-based foods and produce. “I tend to call myself a dirty vegan," she told People. “I’m mostly plant-based—but if I do need to eat some meat, I’ll have it.”

Exercise Makes Her Feel Better

Lisa tries to focus on how exercise makes her feel, instead of just her looks. “I’m always doing something. I just do because I feel better,” Lisa told OWN. “If I feel better, I’m nicer. If I’m nicer, my life goes better.”

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She Mixes Up Workouts

"My one piece of advice though is finding more than one form of exercise that you love to do and then mixing it up," Lisa explained on her website. "One day do the Pilates, and then the next day you play tennis. Maybe you can even incorporate a Friday night salsa dancing class with your girlfriends!" 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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Alice Liveing Shows Off Fit Figure in Weekend Poolside Snaps – Here’s How She Got It 

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Alice Liveing is showing off her body – during a girl’s weekend. In a new social media post the personal trainer and influencer flaunts her amazing figure in a white bathing suit while partying with her pals at her bachelorette party. “A weekend that I’ll remember for a lifetime,” she captioned the post. How does the fitness queen stay in shape? The Body Network has all details about her lifestyle habits.

Accepting Herself

Alice doesn’t strive for perfection. “My brain connected success and looking a certain way. The fitness industry has changed over the past few years, but it is very hard to shake off the expectation of having to fit a particular aesthetic. I’m still learning to deal with changes in my body and there are days where I still feel really uncomfortable in my skin and find it really challenging to be on camera or to show up as myself,” she told Stylist.

Healthy Eating

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“I try and plan balanced meals of protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats. When I’m organised, I also try to prep double, so I have a ready-made lunch for the next day. I love simple recipes that only take a few minutes to make. They’re perfect for when you walk through the door and want to eat your left arm,” Alice told Women’s Health about her diet. “I don’t make any rules with my eating except eating when I’m hungry, and I tend to find I’m really hungry after my commute, for example. It’s all about finding what works for you.”

Related: 5 Ways to Suppress Your Appetite Without Taking Ozempic

Rest Day Diet

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Alice switches her diet up depending on activity. “On a rest day, I tend to stick to hunger cues. I don’t set out to eat less than training days, and sometimes I can eat more, but usually I am less hungry than when I’m working out so will eat a little less than on a day when I work out,” she told Women’s Health.

Here is what she eats on a rest day:

Breakfast: Two eggs on toasted rye bread with balsamic fried mushrooms and grilled tomatoes, and one Americano with oat milk

Snack: Apple, and one Americano with oat milk

Lunch: Grilled salmon fillet with half an avocado, toasted seeds and 150g puy lentils

Snack: 2 tbsp coconut almond butter and 200g frozen raspberries

Dinner: Warm chickpea and butternut squash salad with red onion, tomatoes, toasted seeds, feta and balsamic glaze

Dessert: Total Greek yogurt with 200g frozen blueberries, 1tbsp toasted oats and cinnamon

Training Day Diet

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“On a training day, I tend to eat more carbohydrates as I need more energy for my training. I have a bigger breakfast as I normally train in the morning and factor in a carb heavy refuel for when I finish my workout,” Alice told Women’s Health.

Here is what she eats on a training day:

Breakfast: Two eggs on two slices of rye toast with half an avocado and wilted spinach, and one Americano with oat milk

Pre-workout snack: Banana and 2tbsp coconut almond butter

Post-workout snack: 80g chunky oats, two scoops of chocolate vegan protein, 200g blueberries and a pinch of cinnamon

Snack: 75g salt and pepper tofu and a handful of carrot sticks with tomato salsa, and one Americano with oat milk

Dinner: 150g creamy pesto puy lentils, 150g roasted sweet potato, feta, red onion and tomatoes on a bed of spinach

Dessert: Total Greek yoghurt with 200g frozen blueberries, 2tbsp toasted oats and cinnamon.

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Following Body-Confident Influencers

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Alice has gained weight – and struggled with it. "Weight gain is hard," she confessed to Cosmopolitan. "I'm more than 10 kilos heavier than I was five years ago." She admits that "you don't just wake up and suddenly you're happy with yourself," but has taken steps toward her mental health. "I stopped following lots of female bodybuilders and people that were ripped, and started following people that have a much more realistic figure, and life, and things that I want to achieve. I follow Tally Rye, and Bodyposipanda - all these people have helped me to realign what I believe to be healthy and happy," she said.

💪🔥Body Booster: Plan your meals with a balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats. Make extra portions for a ready-to-go lunch the next day. Stick to quick and easy recipes.

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She Lost 40 Pounds at 61 by Reverse Dieting

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Weight loss in your 50s and 60s may seem impossible – but it’s not. According to one expert, you may even be able to shed pounds by doubling your calorie intake. Ilene Block is the founder of Silver and Strong, a coaching company that specializes in helping women over 50 get into the best shape of their lives. She lost 40 pounds at 61 (and 55 pounds altogether) by making a few simple changes to her routine. “At 61 and overweight, I went from eating 1,000 calories a day to over 2,000 in six month,s and here’s what happened,” she writes. “I lost 40 lbs!” she reveals in the post. “A reverse diet is the process of gradually increasing your calories over time to repair your metabolism. Here’s how you do it,” she says.

Assess Your Starting Point

First, assess your starting point. The first thing to do is track current intake. “Log everything you eat for a few days to confirm you’re consuming 1,000 calories,” says Ilene. Next, establish maintenance needs. “Use a calculator or consult a coach to estimate your true maintenance calories.”

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Set Your Goals

Next, set your goals, starting with shifting your focus to building muscle. “Weight training will help ensure that the additional calories you are eating are used for muscle growth and repair rather than fat storage,” she writes. Also, accept temporary weight fluctuations. “A slight weight increase is normal and doesn’t mean fat gain. If you’re eating more, especially carbs, your body will retain a certain amount of water,” she says.

Increase Calories Gradually

Next, she recommends increasing calories gradually. “Start with +5-10% per week,” she writes. “Add 50–100 calories to your daily intake each week, focusing on nutrient-dense foods.”

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Prioritize Macronutrients

Another essential thing to do is prioritize macronutrients.

Protein: “Aim for 1g per pound of goal body weight,” she suggests.

Carbs: “Gradually increase carbs to fuel workouts and promote recovery (this should be the remainder of your calories,” she says.

Fats: “Maintain healthy fat intake (20-30% of total calories),” she adds.

Monitor Progress and Adjust

And monitor progress and make adjustments. “Track Your Metrics: Monitor your weight and measurements (chest, waist, hips, thigh), and how you feel (energy, sleep, mood),” she writes. “If no significant weight gain occurs, increase calories again the following week.”

Incorporate Resistance Training

Next comes exercise, which she recommends resistance training. “Lift heavy weights 3-5 times per week to maximize muscle growth and metabolic adaptation,” she says. Also, avoid excess cardio. “Too much cardio can counteract calorie increases by burning through them.”

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Transition to Maintenance

Now it’s time to transition to maintenance. “Once you reach 2,000 calories (or your calculated maintenance level), stay consistent (and be patient to get here). You should be experiencing improved energy and the freedom to eat more without gaining weight,” she writes.

Do a Cut to Lose Body Fat

Lastly, it’s time to do a cut to lose body fat. “After being in maintenance for several months, if you want to lose body fat, you can now do a traditional diet (where you are in a caloric deficit) and lose fat while maintaining your muscle mass,” she says. And if you enjoyed this article, don't missI’m a Nutritionist and Here Are 25 Weight Loss Truths You Need to Hear.

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Coach Lost 90 Lbs by Fixing These 10 Things

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Are you struggling to lose weight? You may be in denial about a few key truths, says an expert. Brooke Ralphs is an online fitness and nutrition coach (CPT and CNC) who helps her clients burn fat and sustainably build muscle. In a new post, she reveals a few key revelations that enabled her to lose weight finally. “I went from 225lbs to 135lbs naturally, but only after I was brutally honest with myself about these things,” she writes.

Her Actual Weight

The first truth she had to confront? “What I weighed,” she said. “Hiding from the scale wasn't helping me. I realized I could only change what I could face. So I decided to face it over and over again and detach moral value to it.”

How Much She Was Exercising

The second truth she had to face? “How much I was moving my body and willing to move my body. I had to be honest with myself that I said I worked out 5x a week but in reality it was 2. (I'd try for 5 at the beginning and couldn't do it)” she writes.

She Was Eating Her Feelings

Another truth was the reason why she was eating and that “a huge reason I gained weight was because I ate my feelings,” she said. “I had to be honest about why I turned to food and had to start expressing my feelings and work on them in a new way.”

Calories and Tracking Weren’t the Problem

“I had to be honest that calories and tracking weren't the problem and to stop demonizing it,” she continues. “It's not an enemy. Calories are just a measured energy unit and I had to stop seeing it as an enemy but a tool.”

She Had to Try New Things

Truth number five? “If I was going to go somewhere I've never gone (like get to a goal weight and stay there for good) then I had to accept that I'd have to do the thing that I've never done before. Which is stay consistent with something that I could realistically do and enjoy,” she writes.

Losing Weight Takes Time

Another truth? Losing weight doesn’t happen overnight. “Had to face reality that I didn't gain it in 2 weeks so I couldn't lose it that fast either,” she writes.

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Not Every Day Is Good

She also realized that she wasn’t going to win every day. “Had to be honest with myself that there will be days that don't go the way I wanted and will want to quit,” she said.

There’s No Perfect Time to Start

Next, today is a good day to get started. “Had to realize there's no perfect time to start, a perfect circumstance to workout. A perfect anything,” she said.

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It Wasn’t Always Fun

She also realized that a weight loss journey isn’t always fun. “I had to be honest that I wasn't going to like it at first. Getting out of your comfort zone isn't supposed to be pleasant,” she said.

Food Isn’t the Enemy

And finally, food isn’t the enemy. “I had to be honest that I saw food as the enemy but that I need to make food my best friend that supports me,” she said. 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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Simple Workout Plan to Build Strength at Home

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Are you over 40 and trying to lose weight? Getting in shape can be overwhelming. However, it doesn’t have to be. One personal trainer maintains that all you need to do is master five simple exercises. Caroline Idiens is a fitness influencer and personal trainer with over 25 years of professional experience helping clients achieve their fitness goals. In a new post, she reveals a few key moves to help you shape up. “5 exercises you need to do at 40+ to build strength💪🏻add weights as you progress,” she writes.

Squats

The first exercise? Squats. “Squats are a brilliant compound functional move building lower body strength and engaging the core,” she says. “You can do bodyweight squats or use weights/bands. This exercise works quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, core.”

Lunges

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Next up, another glute buster, lunges, a “functional move,” she explains. “You can do forward, reverse & lateral lunges. This exercise works glutes, hamstrings, quads. Again add weights as needed.”

Push-Ups

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Another exercise that offers a lot of bang for its buck? Push-ups, “a brilliant bodyweight exercise that build upper body strength & engage the core. Modify as needed (e.g incline push-ups against the wall or a chair),” she says. “This exercise works your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core.”

Rows

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Rows, either with body weight or actual weights, as you progress. “Rows strengthen your back, improve your posture. Great functional move. They work the back muscles as well as engaging the arms & shoulders & core for stability,” she says.

Planks

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And last but not least, planks. They are “a great exercise for building upper body & core strength,” she says. “They work your deep core muscles.”

Lift Weights

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“Strength training is vital as you age. My passion has always been strength training, and never more so than today,” Caroline previously wrote for Sheer Luxe. “Once we hit 30, our bone density and muscle mass decrease. Strength training plays a significant role in preventing this loss and we can actually build new bone by using weights. This can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis, which women are so susceptible to, especially post-menopause.”

There Are Lots of Benefits

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“Moreover, strength training gives you such a feeling of power in everyday life – it’ll help with sleep, anxiety, co-ordination and will also help you manage your weight,” she wrote, adding that it “won’t make you bulky,” despite popular misconception. “It’s a myth that using weights will make you bulky – unless you are using very heavy weights and dramatically changing your diet, this simply isn’t true. It’s also important to remember that you can’t spot reduce fat. Your body works as a whole and, whilst you can tone a particular area, working the full body consistently along with a sensible diet will make the difference.”

Science Supports Strength Training for Weight Loss

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According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills.

She Also Recommends Cardio

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“In an ideal world, combine weights with cardio,” Caroline adds. Why is it important to do both? “While you may burn more calories in a cardio workout, strength training builds muscle. The two aren’t mutually exclusive and, for a leaner, fitter body, you should combine the two. Cardio is essential for heart health and for building stamina and endurance. At the same time, when we lift weights, we build muscle, boost metabolism and reduce our risk of injury,” she says.

Diet Matters

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And, you can’t out-exercise a bad diet. “People think they can exercise, eat rubbish and still see great results,” she recently told The Daily Mail. “Sadly it doesn’t work like that. It’s about balance and moderation.” As for one main meal tip? “And protein with every meal – you need it for strength training,” she says.

Here Is What She Eats in a Day

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Caroline starts her day with tea, coffee, and a banana. Then, after her 9 am workout class, she has breakfast, usually scrambled egg and avocado on sourdough. For lunc,h she likes chicken salad. Dinner might be a teriyaki salmon noodle stir-fry. As for snacks, she might have fruit and a bit of chocolate in the afternoon. She also drinks a lot of water. And if you enjoyed this article, don't missI’m a Nutritionist and Here Are 25 Weight Loss Truths You Need to Hear.

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