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Jeanette Jenkins in Workout Gear Shares “Total Body Workout” Even Beginners Can Do At Home

Pink’s trainer shares a simple but effective workout.

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Jeanette Jenkins is working up a sweat – in her exercise clothes. In a new social media post, Pink’s personal trainer shares an at-home workout perfect for those new to exercise. “Total Body Workout!” she exclaimed in the caption of the at-home workout. All you need is a set of light weights – or even no weights at all. Here is everything you need to know about the workout, and a few other tips from the celebrity trainer.

Do 10 to 15 Reps

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Jenkins recommends 10 to 15 reps per exercise. “I’m using 10lbs Dumbbells but if these movements are new for you then I recommend 3-5lbs to start!” she adds. “You can also do it with no weights & it will still be effective!”

Here Are the Exercises

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  1. Side Lunge + Single Arm Press
  2. Squat + Overhead Shoulder Press
  3. Push-Up + Side Plank
  4. Sumo Squat + Upright Row + Medial Delts
  5. Triceps Kickbacks + Single Leg Lift
  6. Reverse Lunge Front Kick + Biceps
  7. Standing Oblique Crunch
  8. Back Row + Back Fly + Back Taps

Pay Attention to Diet

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“Whether you’re looking to burn fat or strengthen your muscles, you must pay attention to your meal plan just as much as your workout plan,” Jenkins explained during an interview with Abbott. “In general, most people don’t understand how many calories they eat in a day or how many calories they should be eating. If you are trying to burn body fat or slim down, you need to have a calorie negative at the end of the day.” The first step? Understanding “what you are eating and how many calories are in your chosen foods,” she claims. “There are 3,500 calories in one pound of fat. If you have a calorie negative of -500 a day, you can achieve a calorie negative of -3500 in a week (7 days) to help you burn off 1 pound of fat. It takes time to learn about the food you put in your body, but it’s necessary, and that knowledge you gain will remain with you for a lifetime. Also, take time to meal prep. Spending an hour at the beginning of your week planning meals will save time and calories.”

Make Sure to Hydrate

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Jenkins also emphasizes the importance of being well-hydrated before, during and after exercise. “It would be best if you started well-hydrated before you even get moving. Signs like dark urine color will tell you that you need to up your fluid intake before hitting the gym. During a workout, we activate our sweat glands to help cool down the body, which depletes our internal water levels. Dehydration occurs when fluid losses exceed fluid consumed through both foods and drinks. It can impact everything from athletic performance and muscle recovery to mood, alertness, concentration and short-term memory,” she told Abbott.

RELATED: I Dropped 15 Pounds in 2 Months with the 90-30-50 Diet

Don’t Dread Diet and Exercise

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“Lastly, don’t look at exercise and diet as something to dread,” says Jenkins. “Healthy living and moving your body are a way of life and don’t happen overnight. Most importantly, don’t forget a positive attitude. It will set you up for long-term success.” And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss This Is Exactly How to Lose Body Fat This Year.

💪🔥Body Booster: If you are new to exercise, start with light weights and work your way up to heavier ones to avoid injury.

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Jeanette Jenkins is working up a sweat – in her exercise clothes. In a new social media post, Pink’s personal trainer shares an at-home workout perfect for those new to exercise. “Total Body Workout!” she exclaimed in the caption of the at-home workout. All you need is a set of light weights – or even no weights at all. Here is everything you need to know about the workout, and a few other tips from the celebrity trainer.

Do 10 to 15 Reps

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Jenkins recommends 10 to 15 reps per exercise. “I’m using 10lbs Dumbbells but if these movements are new for you then I recommend 3-5lbs to start!” she adds. “You can also do it with no weights & it will still be effective!”

Here Are the Exercises

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  1. Side Lunge + Single Arm Press
  2. Squat + Overhead Shoulder Press
  3. Push-Up + Side Plank
  4. Sumo Squat + Upright Row + Medial Delts
  5. Triceps Kickbacks + Single Leg Lift
  6. Reverse Lunge Front Kick + Biceps
  7. Standing Oblique Crunch
  8. Back Row + Back Fly + Back Taps

Pay Attention to Diet

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“Whether you’re looking to burn fat or strengthen your muscles, you must pay attention to your meal plan just as much as your workout plan,” Jenkins explained during an interview with Abbott. “In general, most people don’t understand how many calories they eat in a day or how many calories they should be eating. If you are trying to burn body fat or slim down, you need to have a calorie negative at the end of the day.” The first step? Understanding “what you are eating and how many calories are in your chosen foods,” she claims. “There are 3,500 calories in one pound of fat. If you have a calorie negative of -500 a day, you can achieve a calorie negative of -3500 in a week (7 days) to help you burn off 1 pound of fat. It takes time to learn about the food you put in your body, but it’s necessary, and that knowledge you gain will remain with you for a lifetime. Also, take time to meal prep. Spending an hour at the beginning of your week planning meals will save time and calories.”

Make Sure to Hydrate

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Jenkins also emphasizes the importance of being well-hydrated before, during and after exercise. “It would be best if you started well-hydrated before you even get moving. Signs like dark urine color will tell you that you need to up your fluid intake before hitting the gym. During a workout, we activate our sweat glands to help cool down the body, which depletes our internal water levels. Dehydration occurs when fluid losses exceed fluid consumed through both foods and drinks. It can impact everything from athletic performance and muscle recovery to mood, alertness, concentration and short-term memory,” she told Abbott.

RELATED: I Dropped 15 Pounds in 2 Months with the 90-30-50 Diet

Don’t Dread Diet and Exercise

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“Lastly, don’t look at exercise and diet as something to dread,” says Jenkins. “Healthy living and moving your body are a way of life and don’t happen overnight. Most importantly, don’t forget a positive attitude. It will set you up for long-term success.” And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss This Is Exactly How to Lose Body Fat This Year.

💪🔥Body Booster: If you are new to exercise, start with light weights and work your way up to heavier ones to avoid injury.

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Stacey Roberts Flashes Abs And Shares Her “Lazy Day” Upper Body Workout

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Stacey Roberts is a trainer and fitness influencer with over 828,00 followers on Instagram. She regularly shares her tips and tricks on how to look and feel great, all by doing workouts that don’t involve ever having to leave your home. In a recent video, she demonstrates a “lazy day” upper body workout for those times you simply don’t feel like working out. “Yes, you get to lie down but don’t be fooled - you will build muscle with these exercises. Let’s get strong! Targeting triceps, chest, and back,” she writes in the caption. Here is the exact workout she does – and everything else you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Here Is the Workout

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Stacey recommends doing 10 to 12 reps of each exercise and repeating the circuit three times.

  1. Rotation press
  2. Pullover
  3. Skull crusher
  4. Narrow press
  5. Chest fly

Using “Equipment” Around the House

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No workout equipment, no problem, according to Roberts. She claims that “most people have items around the house that can be used to maximize [at-home workouts] and target different muscle group,” she told Headlines Over Sidelines, suggesting “chairs, stools, benches, steps, counters… there are so many things.” She says you can even use gallon jugs of water, cans of soup, or a container of laundry detergent.

Related: This Is Exactly How to Lose Body Fat This Year

Workouts Aren’t “One-Size-Fits-All”

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Roberts reminds that workouts are not one-size-fits-all. “Look for workouts that offer options and modifications so you can make it work for you,” she told Headlines Over Sidelines. “Finding ways to workout that you enjoy is key,” she says. “Something you hate will never be sustainable.”

Invest in Equipment Slowly

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While you don’t have to splurge on expensive workout equipment, Roberts does recommend investing in a few items like resistance bands and dumbbells. “As you’re able to invest in equipment, I think resistance bands are a great tool. I recommend a fabric with grips for the lower body, and latex for the upper body,” she says, adding that “you can use them [resistance bands] in a variety of ways, and they are light and compact which makes them great to travel with.” She also suggests buying a pair of dumbbells. “They can be pricey, but just add a set here and there where you can, to slowly build a collection.”

RELATED: 5 Reasons Why You’re Still Hungry After a Meal

Walking

In one of her posts, Stacey reveals that she walks daily for a good reason. “Walking is easy on the joints and offers numerous benefits both physical and mental,” she says, listing the benefit:

  • Improves cardiovascular health
  • Boosts mood and reduces stress
  • Increases energy levels
  • Can aid in weight loss
  • Strengthens muscles and bones
  • Enhances cognitive function and creativity
  • Lowers risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension

“When I made daily walks a priority I saw big changes in my physical and mental health,” she concluded.

💪🔥Body Booster: Personalize your workouts, and pick exercises you love for a sustainable routine

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The Best Full-Body Home Workout For Small Spaces

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No gym, no problem. You can get an effective, full-body workout in the comfort of your own home or backyard. Sandy Sklar is a Fitness Trainer and influencer with over one million followers on Instagram. Her mission is to help people get fit using minimal equipment. In a recent post she shares a short but effective at-home workout that requires little equipment and very little space. “FULL BODY work,” she writes in the caption of the Instagram clip. “All you need is a set of dumbbells, a small space and a body ready to work, for this fiery set 🔥Perfect for home or gym.” Here is her workout – and everything else you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Here Is the Workout

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“Perform all 4 exercises in a circuit with minimal rest between. Aim for 3-5 sets. Adjust reps and weight as needed to accommodate your fitness level,” Sandy writes before revealing the workout set.

  1. Blast off push-up x 10
  2. Renegade row x 20 total
  3. RDL, clean to front squat x 15
  4. Alternating split squat jumps (weight optional) x 20 total

She Has a Work Out Buddy

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Sandy has a workout buddy with her husband – sort of. “Actually, Paul and I, we kind of just do our own thing,” Sandy told Muscle & Fitness. “Sometimes we’ll kind of work out together, and if our little ones start to run around and do their own thing, we’ll basically assist whoever needs help watching them. They like to use some of the resistance bands and some of our equipment. So we’ll show him some stuff — or they may even want to show us an exercise or two [laughs].”

RELATED: 5 Best Exercises for “Bra Bulge” After 50

Weekends Off

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Sandy works out Monday through Friday. “Because we’re so busy during the work week, it’s really hard to make time,” Sandy told Muscle & Fitness. “So our weekends, we take off. That’s our time together and we make sure we make the time.”

Planning Ahead

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“Planning ahead is key to my success. Breakfast is always a must for me. Since I'm at home early in the morning (I'm up at 4 a.m. and get to work by 5 or 5:30 a.m.), I make it a priority to make sure I cook whole foods. I start every day with two shots of espresso and steamed 2 percent milk, one cup of organic egg whites with frozen organic spinach, one or two pieces of Spelt toast, and a cup of fresh seasonal organic mixed berries. I make sure that I take 30 grams of grass-fed whey protein with me—I mix it with about 16 ounces of water—that I consume two to three hours after breakfast,” Sandy told Glamour.

RELATED: 5 Little-Known Tips for Burning Belly Fat

Easing Into Fitness

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Sandy recommends starting slow when getting into exercise. “If you are a beginner or lack the motivation to exercise, just try to find an activity you enjoy,” Sklar told Women’s Health. “Walking, swimming, or participating in a recreational sport is a great place to start. Any physical activity or movement is better than none."

💪🔥Body Booster: If you only have 15 minutes to work out, carefully choose a few exercises and aim to do 3 to five sets of them.

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Sadie Lee Thomas in Onesie Shares “Body Shaking” 10-Minute Pilates Style Workout 

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Do you want a Pilates body without having to pay hundreds of dollars a month at a studio? Sadielee Thomas is famous for sharing her totally doable at-home workouts on social media. As part of her “10-Day Pilates-Inspired Foam Roller Challenge,” the influencer and NASM Certified Personal Trainer recently unveiled a 10-minute pilates-style workout that you can do in the comfort of your own home, without a reformer. “This Pilates Reformer inspired full body workout will leave your body shaking in just 10 minutes!” she writes in the caption. Here is everything you need to know about how to do the workout.

Pilates-Style Workout

For her “Full Body Strength,” she recommends 45 seconds on 15 seconds off for 5 rounds with 30 seconds of rest between rounds. Here is the workout, which she demonstrates in the clips.

  1. Kneeling quad stretch
  2. Static single-leg lunge with chest opener
  3. Side-lying leg swings
  4. Windshield wipers on foam roller

Glute Workout

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Sadielee recently shared a glute workout, recommending 12 to 15 reps and 2 to 3 rounds “depending on your fitness level.”

  1. Donkey kicks
  2. Side-lying leg extensions
  3. Standing glute kickback
  4. Fire hydrants
  5. Static glute bridge abductions

Related: 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week

Walking Workout

Sadielee enjoys walking on the treadmill and recently shared a 50-minute walking workout. “Experience the ultimate blend of speed, incline, and interval challenges,” she wrote in in the caption.

  1. 5 min warm-up - 3.5 speed
  2. 10 min steady pace - 4.0 speed
  3. 7 min incline walk - 3.5 speed
  4. 5 min moderate pace - 3.5 speed
  5. 8 min interval walk - 3.0 ~ 3.5 speed
  6. 10 min speed variation - 4.0 ~ 4.5 speed
  7. 5 min cooldown 3.0 ~ 3.5 speed

Core Workout

If you want abs like Sadielee, try her core workout, which she recently shared via her Instagram. “This particular workout didn’t single-handedly transform my core. However, incorporating movements like these, along with a diet tailored to my goals, was pivotal in achieving core transformation post-pregnancy,” she wrote, recommending 12 to 15 reps and 2 to 3 rounds “depending on fitness level.”

  1. Squat chops
  2. Dumbbell windmills
  3. Dumbbells around the world
  4. Single-leg knee drive

Related: Brianna Joye in Exercise Set Reveals 3 Moves to Shape Your Arms and Waistline

Here Is What She Eats in a Day

Sadielee recently gave her followers a glimpse at her daily diet, which doesn’t involve any meal prep and enables her to hit her macros. “I need quick, efficient, and easy to grab, but I also want it to taste yummy. My goal with nutrition right now is to just hit about 1g of protein per lb of body weight!” she says. She starts with yogurt and a Fairlife protein chocolate milk. For lunch, she eats “adult Lunchables,” which she makes with sliced turkey, cheese, edamame, grapes, nuts, and healthy crackers. For dinner, she has Chicken Kofta with Tzatziki and lemon rice. She finishes her day off with dessert, a cashew butter dark chocolate bar, and a “sleepy girl mocktail” made with cherry juice and Poppi soda.

💪🔥Body Booster: If you want to get into shape without having to leave your home, find an online fitness trainer who regularly shares workouts on social media and start trying them out.

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Nicole Winter Flashes Flat Abs and Shares Lower Body At-Home Workout for Beginners

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Do you need to get a workout but don’t feel like going to the gym? Doing a quick but effective at-home workout can be a game changer for anyone trying to lose weight – especially a beginner. Personal trainer Nicole Winter focuses on “beginner fitness,” sharing easy, at-home workouts with her hundreds of thousands of followers. “Busy gym? Working from home? Beginner? Must try lower body burn,” one of her recent videos reads. The best thing is, all you need is “one dumbbell, minimal space, and you’re good to go,” she says. Here is the workout – and a few of her other fitness tips.

Here Is Her Lower Body Workout

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“Do this workout circuit one movement after the next with minimal rest,” Nicole says. She recommends four to five rounds total, with 60 to 90 seconds between each round.

  1. RDL x 12
  2. Squat to jump squat x 10 (squat to jump counts as one rep)
  3. Ice skaters x 16
  4. Alternating lateral lunge x 16 (8 reps per leg)
  5. Split squat x 10 (do 10 reps on the right and then follow up with 10 on the left)

Have a Plan

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Nicole recommends having a workout plan for the week ahead. “When I was new to the gym my biggest struggle was feeling overwhelmed when I went in without a plan.. add a busy gym on top of that and 😮‍💨🥴🫠. Having a plan for what to do makes the world of a difference so I hope this can help!” she wrote in an Instagram post.

Related: This Is Exactly How to Lose Body Fat This Year

Don’t Overcomplicate Exercise

In another post, she recommends keeping it simple when it comes to exercise. “Pretty much just a reminder for myself 🤣. STOP OVERCOMPLICATING IT. Give yourself 30 minutes to prioritize your health and you’ll be amazed at what such a small portion of your day can do,” she writes.

Break From Your Routine on Occasion

It’s not the end of the world…”if you don’t stick to your usual workout schedule,” Nicole writes in a post. “85% of the time I’m all about the routine and keeping up with my ‘healthy’ habits but sometimes, something has GOT to give.” She adds that “sometimes the things we place a lot of weight on aren’t actually all that serious in the grand scheme of things 🙌🏼 i know I’m not practicing what i preach, and yes absolutely runners should still prioritize strength, but it’s okay to not be perfect 100% of the time.”

RELATED: 11 Ways to Eat For Your Best Body After 40

Exercise on Vacation

Nicole is regularly asked if she works out on vacation. “The short answer: yes!!! 💪🏼🌴 The long answer.. i workout on vacation IF i want to, not because i feel like i have to. it feels good to keep a routine and I genuinely enjoy exercising.. so if i can squeeze in a quick workout on my trip and enjoy the hotel gym then heck yes im gonna do it,” she revealed in a post.

💪🔥Body Booster: Even if you only have 15 minutes at-home, try and slip in a workout. Doing a short but effective set can help you achieve your goals.

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20 Things to Avoid While on Ozempic

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Ozempic can be highly effective for weight loss, but there are definitely some unpleasant side effects to contend with, as the makers of the drug, Novo Nordisk, warn about. Nausea, constipation, and stomach pain are common, but avoiding certain foods and behaviors can make a difference. Here are 20 things to avoid while on Ozempic, to make the most of the medication and encourage healthy weight loss.

Too Much Sugar

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Added sugars, and sugary sodas, can spike blood sugar. Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, recommends that people avoid sugary foods while on the drug. “If you are taking medication to lower your sugar levels, it is advisable to avoid excess sugar consumption,” Dr. Dina Peralta-Reich, MD, FAAP, FOMA, tells Parade. “Failure to watch what you eat and keep your sugar levels elevated may prevent you from seeing the intended results of the medication,” she shares.”

Ultra-Processed Foods

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Ultra-processed foods can make side effects of Ozempic worse. “This medication slows down gastric emptying and the dense food will move much slower through your intestines, which can make you feel sick [and experience] nausea, vomiting, reflux and abdominal pain,” says Dr. Peralta-Reich. “Someone may not see the results they're looking for either.”

High-Fat Foods

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Foods high in saturated and trans fats can make side effects of Ozempic worse. Some people complain of diarrhea and stomach pains. “I’ve seen an almost dumping syndrome-like response in people taking GLP-1s when they eat simple carbohydrates and high-fat foods,” Dr. Shauna Levy, a specialist in obesity medicine and medical director of the Tulane Bariatric and Weight Loss Center in New Orleans, tells TODAY.

Sitting All Day

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Staying active is important while on Ozempic. Regular exercise is not only important for health, it can prevent muscle loss. The goal should be fat loss, and getting strong.

Not Hydrating

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Don’t forget to drink your water and stay hydrated. Drinking water can help with side effects of Ozempic, especially nausea. Ozempic.com recommends drinking clear or ice-cold drinks to combat any nausea and discomfort.

Too Much Alcohol

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Avoid alcohol on Ozempic, experts advice. “One, it’s just empty calories. Two, it tends to make people make decisions that they otherwise might not make,” says Dr. Levy. “It could increase hunger, and the whole point of GLP-1s, or at least one of the points, is to decrease hunger. So it sort of negates their purpose.”

Be Mindful of Portions

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Ozempic keeps food in the stomach longer, so bigger portions can cause discomfort. “Understanding that overall portions are smaller on these medications, we want to optimize nutritional intake and consume the ‘best’ calories available,” obesity medicine physician Dr. Christopher McGowan tells TODAY. “The focus should be on lean protein, healthy fruits and vegetables, adequate fiber and adequate fluid intake.”

Be Mindful of Coffee

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“Overall, coffee is perfectly fine to consume, but for some individuals can lead to stomach irritation,” says Dr. McGowan. “Therefore, I recommend drinking coffee in moderation, such as one to two cups a day. Patients should also be mindful of calorie-dense additives, like cream and sugar.”

Don’t Skip Meals

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It’s easy to skip meals when on Ozempic, but make sure you’re getting enough nutrition. Some people have even become malnourished as a result of not eating. “It’s never healthy to not eat,” Dr. Hwang said. Dr. Janice Jin Hwang, the division chief of endocrinology and metabolism at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine tells the New York Times.

Don’t Consider It a Quick Fix

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Ozempic should be part of a long-term health plan. “It’s important to note that if you start taking either of these drugs for weight loss, your body may get used to it, establishing a new normal,” says UC Davis Health. This can cause your weight to plateau. Research has shown that if you stop taking Ozempic (or Wegovy), it's likely that you will gain back the weight you lost.”

Same Unhealthy Lifestyle

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Don’t continue an unhealthy diet and assume it’s ok because of Ozempic. “You can likely lose weight on semaglutide medications without changing your diet and activity behaviors, but these lifestyle changes will make the treatment more effective,” Richard Siegel, MD, tells the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. “Also, we don’t know if weight loss will have the same health benefits if one does not change their behaviors.”

Protect Your Health

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Some doctors warn that taking Ozempic can make people complacent about their health. “It is important to remember that obesity is heterogenous, chronic and complex,” Vijaya Surampudi, MD, physician nutrition specialist and assistant director of the UCLA Weight Management Program (RFO), tells UCLA Health. “There is no cure for obesity. It requires lifelong treatment that’s not one size fits all.”

Carbonated Beverages

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Ozempic slows down digestion, keeping food in your stomach for longer. This causes a feeling of fullness and some unpleasant side effects for some people like belching. Stick to still water as carbonated beverages can make stomach issues worse.

Long-Term Goals

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If you plan on only taking Ozempic or Wegovy for a short while, it’s likely your weight will come back on. “In one trial of Wegovy, people regained about two-thirds of the weight lost within a year of stopping the drug,” Dr. Siegel explains. “Lifestyle changes can help maintain weight loss, but it’s unusual to maintain all weight loss once you stop any weight loss medication.”

Refined Carbohydrates

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Refined carbohydrates tend to spike blood sugar, which is exactly what Ozempic is meant to treat. You don’t have to cut these foods out entirely, but be aware it makes it harder for Ozempic to do its job. “Foods like white bread, white rice, crackers, or even cereals may seem like better choices than foods with added sugar, but refined carbohydrates still metabolize as glucose in the body,” Christine Fallabel, MPH, tells Diabetes Strong.

Watch Out For High Fiber

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While many green vegetables are low GI, be careful about the fiber. “If you’re not used to eating a lot of vegetables, you may experience side effects such as bloating and gas, until your body has acclimated to eating a more fiber-filled diet,” Fallabel says.

Junk Food

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Junk food—which you should be avoiding either way for weight loss purposes—often contains high levels of sodium. “Ultra-processed foods are high in sodium, saturated fats and added sugars, which contribute to a range of health problems,” Elizabeth Ko, MD, and Eve Glazier, MD, tell UCLA Health. These include an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lowered immune response, certain cancers, dementia and early death.”

Spicy Foods

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Ozempic can cause acid reflux due to slow digestion. Spicy foods can make acid reflux worse, experts warn. However, if acid reflux is not an issue, people can probably enjoy spicy foods if they wish.

Always See a Medical Professional

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Ozempic should only be prescribed by a medical professional. “Typically, I prescribe Ozempic for diabetes and have more often prescribed Wegovy for weight loss,” endocrinologist Alyssa Dominguez, MD, tells Keck Medicine. “I have used Ozempic, sometimes, off-label for weight loss, though getting insurance approval for that can be challenging.”

Fried Foods

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Fried, greasy foods can make Ozempic stomach issues worse. “Foods high in fat can make digestive side effects worse. Since food hangs around longer in the stomach, it has more time to cause problems,” Sarah Bullard, MS, RD, LD, tells Signos. “Some studies have shown that consuming too much fat can increase symptoms of fullness, nausea, and bloating in individuals with digestive issues and heartburn. Reducing fat intake resolved symptoms.”

💪🔥Body Booster: A whole foods Mediterranean diet is ideal while taking Ozempic.

Fitness & Workouts

Sophie van Oostenbrugge Shares Her Routine

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Do you want to get your glutes sculpted for summer? Sophie van Oostenbrugg is a fitness trainer and the founder of the Gains with Brains app. She regularly shares workouts with her 2.4 million Instagram followers on how to burn fat and build muscle. “I grew up hearing that women should be as small as possible. That’s why I loved being able to share my bulking journey on social. I’ve done 2 bulks so far.. and I was thinking about starting and sharing a 3rd one,” she wrote in a recent post. She also revealed her “medium leg day” workout, which will help you tone up fast.

She Does Multiple Leg Days a Week

“I have good news today..it’s a medium leg day!!!🫣🤭sooo I split my leg workouts & currently have lighter, medium and heavier days. this helps me with recovery, train through a variety of rep ranges and make it more enjoyable,” she explains in the post.

She Does 8 to 12 Reps of Each Exercise

In the video she explains that she has “multiple leg days per week.” She goes onto reveal all of the exercises she does with “rep ranges from 8 to 12.”

RDLS

“I started with RDLs, four sets of eight,” Sophie reveals. To do Romanian deadlifts, start with both legs pressed evenly on the floor. “Slightly bend knees while bending over,” says The Body Network’s Resident RDN, The Diet Diva, Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian. “Keep your arms pointing down toward the floor and lower with you almost touching the floor. Keep hips and shoulders square facing forward throughout the exercise. Return to standing.” She suggests repeating 10 to 12 times with the right leg and repeating on the left side. “Progression includes holding a weight in the arm pointing toward the floor,” she adds.

Sumo Squat with Kettlebell

“Then I moved on to a sumo squat with kettlebell. You know the deal, form over everything, so go slow and control the weight,” she says. Sumo squats are similar to regular squats, only you point your toes outward.

Glute Bridges

“Then I did glute bridges,” Sophie continues. You can do glute bridges with or without weights.

Cable Step Up

Next up? Cable step ups, using an exercise block. “These are great as they help with balance and therefore they're easier to overload,” she says.

Seated Leg Curl

She sits down at a machine. “Then I did a seated leg curl,” she says.

Core Exercise

“I finished with some core exercises,” Sophie concludes. “I want to get my core as strong as humanly possible so I can keep recording more intense ab workouts.”

💪🔥Body Booster: Try splitting up your workouts into light, medium, and intense days to allow your body ample time needed to recover.

Fitness & Workouts

She Lost 70 Pounds From Hot Girl Walks

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Do you want to accelerate your weight loss? Go on a hot girl walk. Joy Maria (@therealjoyymaria/video) is a weight loss influencer and mother who lost 70 pounds in less than 11 months. One of her secret weight loss weapons? “Hot girl walks,” she reveals in a video. “Walking is a thousand percent, the most underrated way to lose weight,” she adds, “and one of my favorite things to do is walk.” Here is everything you need to know about how she lost weight, including some great walking tips.

She Walks to Run Her Errands

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She Recommends Walking After a Workout to “Cool Down

“I love walking after training because it's low impact, and my trainer's pretty intense. So it's just kind of like my cool down. I can listen to podcasts, I can answer emails, I can talk on the phone, scroll on TikTok, whatever. So get to walking, sis,” she says.

Calorie Deficit

In another video she details “exactly” how she went from 230 pounds to 160 pounds in 10 to 11 months. “If somebody is telling you that you can lose weight without being in a calorie deficit run because they're lying,” she continues, calling it “the most important step” to losing weight. “I know you guys have heard the saying, you cannot outrun a bad diet, and it's so true. Google, TDEE calculator. From there, put in your information. I'm gonna tell you exactly how many calories you need to eat. I ate about 1600 to 1800 calories daily, just depending on my activity level for the day. If I did two workouts that day, I would eat closer to 1800. If I had a more sedentary day, I would eat closer to 1500 to 1600.”

Meal Plan

Next she recommends a meal plan. “I have a seven day meal plan available at the top of my profile. It just makes it really easy when you're going to a grocery shop, when you're first starting out, when things are structured, it's gonna make it a lot easier to follow and just to stay consistent, not skipping breakfast, especially if we're exercising.”

Here Is What She Eats in a Day

Her favorite breakfast is “avocado toast on sourdough bread, one hard boiled egg,” which she seasons, adding truffle hot sauce, two pieces of bacon, and one piece of sausage. “High protein, good, healthy fat, and a healthy balance of carbs,” she says. “This can also be a breakfast or a lunch because it is super filling.” Another favorite is yogurt bowls made with Dannon Light and Fit Greek yogurt with granola blackberries and blueberries. She also likes tunacado sandwiches with sourdough bread, cheese, tomato, avocado, and pesto basil spread. For dinner she might have a small bowl of Turkey chili.

Hydration

She also drinks “a ton” of water, “like a gallon of water a day,” she says. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids. Why is hydration so important? Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues, according to Mayo Clinic.

Working Out

Working out is the “second most important part,” she says. “I was taking group classes when it first started. They were high intensity bootcamp. From there, I got a trainer at the same gym. I also work out on my own. If the gym intimidates you, I strongly recommend you guys try some group fitness classes. They're a really great way to hold yourself accountable because you're in a group setting and the people around you can motivate you,” she adds. “I incorporated Pilates about nine to 10 months into my fitness journey, and I wish I would've done it sooner.”

💪🔥Body Booster: If you are working out but not seeing the weight loss results you desire, add walking to your routine every day.

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