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By Shaun Chavis
My favorite part of my job is working on our “I Did It” weight loss success stories. I get to talk with so many amazing people who have truly changed their lives. Medical professionals say they think it’s an unusual achievement for someone to lose 10% of his or her body weight and keep it off, but every month we get emails from people who’ve topped that. Here are three things the successful dieters have in common:
They eat breakfast. Just about every single person who has sent me a success story kicked off her new eating habits with a healthy breakfast each morning. It boosts metabolism and keeps you from a mid-morning doughnut break. (Check out this research about breakfast and weight loss—trust me, you won’t want to skip your Wheaties.)
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They compete. Many successful losers become regular marathon runners or triathletes. Unlike a simple gym session, the competition really keeps them motivated. Rachael Heitman, 31, our October 2007 success story, used to weigh 238 pounds. Inspired by watching an Ironman competition, she got herself a copy of Slow, Fat Triathlete and started cycling, jogging, and swimming. She felt nervous going to her first competition—but when she looked around, she saw people of every shape and age warming up. Rachael realized that you don’t have to look like you belong on the cover of Runner’s World to race. She lost 73 pounds and turned into an avid triathlete.
Jennifer Dearing, who lost 166 pounds, started with a 5K and has her sights set on doing an triathlon, too. Thirty-year-old Taysha Urquhart of Los Angeles lost 78 pounds and keeps it off by running marathons for charity; she started with the National AIDS Marathon Training Program. Friends and diet buddies Amanda Bard and Amber DeBeer Larson lost 200 pounds between them. They stay slim—and stay in touch—by running half-marathons together.
They launch new careers. Many big losers also go into fitness or diet-related work—sometimes working second jobs—to help themselves stay fit. A number of women who’ve shared their stories with us go on to become trainers or registered dietitians, or they start organizations and online communities to help others lose. It makes good sense: The hardest part about the weight loss journey is maintenance, and it’s the part of weight loss with the least support. You have to work harder—research shows women who’ve been overweight need to do more exercise to keep weight off than someone who’s never carried extra pounds.
You also have to master motivation. It’s inspiring when you can see the numbers change on the scale and people around you are complimenting your new bod. But once the flattery goes away and you don’t see your body changing, it helps to have strong tools in place to keep yourself on track every day. Mary Garrett, 37, our May 2007 success story, lost 90 pounds and increased her bone density after getting a diagnosis of osteopenia. Mary became a certified YMCA personal trainer and helps women who have weight to lose. She’s now working on a degree in health promotion. Twenty-nine-year-old Megan Marquis-Conner of Maine used to weigh 250 pounds. She started taking cardio-kickboxing classes and lost 104 pounds. Now she teaches cardio-kickboxing, and she’s about to be certified as a Zumba instructor. And check out our March 2009 issue (it should be on the stands in a few weeks) for the story of a Houston woman who lost 40 pounds and started a women’s-only boot camp. She says she’s found her calling by helping other women lose weight and feel good about themselves.
How do you keep weight off? Leave a comment and share your secrets. And if you’ve got a weight loss story to share, please email me.
This at-home workout is a fun, easy way to get in a strength-based sweat session—no matter how busy you are.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ORGANISATION WHICH SUPPLIES HIGH TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS THROUGHOUT AFRICA HAS AN OPENING FOR A DYNAMIC AND SALES DRIVEN INTERNAL SALES ASSISTANT IN CAPE TOWN
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If you do not fit the specification with the minimum requirements your application will not be accepted for this position. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete an Assessment or Test to demonstrate your knowledge of this position.
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Applicants must reside in CAPE TOWN or surrounding area.
Only South African citizens, who are suitably qualified, live in the applicable area and meet the requirements of the position are eligible to apply for this vacancy.
Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Visit our website to view all of our current vacancies: www.mprtc.co.za
Two men have been arrested after they were caught speeding in separate incidents on the N1 in Limpopo on Sunday.
A 42-year-old man was arrested next to Nyl Plaza, tweeted the Limpopo department of transport and the Road Traffic Management Corporation on Sunday.
He was driving his BMW X5 at 208km/h in a 120km/h zone.
The speedster has since been detained at Mokopane Police Station.
In a separate incident in Limpopo, a 48-year-old man driving a Chevrolet Lumina SS was caught driving 214km/h on the N1, next to Dinoko Lodge at around 18:30 on Sunday.
He was detained at Westernberg Police Station, the department said.
The South African Police Services were not immediately available for comment.
Both arrests formed part of the province’s ongoing #OperationZeroTolerance.
Cape Town – The Blitzboks have settled for the bronze medal after edging New Zealand in their third-place Cup clash at the Cape Town Sevens on Sunday.
PICTURES: Some of the ‘out there’ outfits from the Cape Town Sevens
The Blitzboks won 10-5 after the scores were tied at 5-all at half-time.
Neil Powell’s side scored two tries through Werner Kok and Dewald Human.
New Zealand, who were the defending Cape Town champions, could only muster a solo try by Sione Molia.
Meanwhile, Fiji capitalised on mistake after mistake by the United States to win the Cape Town Sevens title 29-15, sending the Americans to a second straight defeat in a final at the start of the season.
The upside for the USA is that they now lead the series standings by a point.
Fiji scored four tries – and led 22-0 before the USA could respond – as they clinched a first title in South Africa since 2005.
Kalione Nasoko was the first over for Fiji in the third minute as no USA defender committed and he kept going down the left wing.
Vilimoni Botitu intercepted and raced away from deep inside Fiji’s half for the second five-pointer.
Sevuloni Mocenacagi scored off Perry Baker’s error, when he threw the ball away, and Botitu’s second came when he broke through two half-hearted tackles.
The USA lost to New Zealand in the final of last weekend’s season-opener in Dubai.
Results from the second and final day of the World Rugby Cape Town Sevens tournament at the Cape Town Stadium on Sunday:
Cup quarter-finals:
South Africa 21 Scotland 12
Fiji 46 Spain 7
New Zealand 26 Australia 17
USA 19 England 12
Cup semi-finals:
Fiji 17 South Africa 12
USA 31 New Zealand 12
Third place match:
South Africa 10 New Zealand 5
Final:
Fiji 29 USA 15
Fifth place semi-finals:
Scotland 7 Spain 12
England 24 Australia 21
Fifth place final:
England 14 Spain 7
Challenge Trophy quarter-finals:
Samoa 31 Wales 26
France 31 Japan 0
Canada 28 Zimbabwe 24
Argentina 34 Kenya 31
Challenge Trophy semi-finals:
Samoa 31 France 7
Argentina 24 Canada 14
Challenge Trophy final:
Argentina 38 Samoa 14
13th place sem-ifinals:
Wales 28 Japan 7
Kenya 31 Zimbabwe 19
13th place final:
Kenya 33 Wales 26
Cape Town – Half-centuries by Morne van Wyk and man of the match Khaya Zondo helped the Durban Heat win only their second Mzansi Super League match of the season after they stunned the Cape Town Blitz by six wickets at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.
Veteran Van Wyk struck a solid 56 (48 balls, 5 fours, 1 six) with Zondo clubbing a crisp 67 off 42 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes) as the bottom-placed visitors eased to a 162-run victory target with three balls to spare.
It was only a second win of the campaign for the KwaZulu-Natal outfit with their only other one coming in their second-round encounter with the Tshwane Spartans.
They remained rooted to the foot of the table, although the victory will go some way towards lifting the mood in the dressing room.
For the hosts, they found out before the first ball that they were assured of topping the table – and with it earning a home final – after the Jozi Stars were beaten by the Paarl Rocks.
But they will certainly be unhappy after ending their regular season with defeat, which came despite Quinton de Kock again starring via an unbeaten 86 (55 ball, 9 fours, 3 sixes).
The Proteas all-rounder led the way for his side after a top-order flop left them on 28 for three in the seventh over.
Asif Ali (18), Farhaan Behardien (17) and Mohammad Nawaz (23) did offer some support, with the Blitz ending on 161 for six.
Heinrich Klaasen with one for 12 was the most successful of the bowlers for the visitors.
Sarel Erwee (1) and Hashim Amla (16) were the early wickets to fall for the Heat, both to Nawaz (2/21), which left them on 39 for two.
But Van Wyk and Zondo combined nicely for a 79-run third wicket stand that took them to 118 for two, with David Miller (16 not out) helping them get over the line.
Scores in brief:
Cape Town Blitz 161/6 (De Kock 86*, Klaasen 1/12)
Durban Heat 162/4 in 19.3 balls (Zondo 67, Nawaz 2/21)
Heat win by 6 wickets.
Most people are aware that there are some risks when it comes to getting breast implants – like scarring and infection, to name a few.
But now, a new NBC News report points out that there’s one more thing people should consider: Breast implants may be linked to a certain type of cancer.
Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), is a rare type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (a.k.a., cancer of the immune system), according to the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In most situations, BIA-ALCL is found in the scar tissue and fluid near the implant, but in some cases, it can spread throughout a person’s body.
The good news? BIA-ALCL is rare and easily curable, says Dr Richard J Bleicher, a professor at the department of surgical oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Hold on, tell me more about this cancer.
The FDA actually identified a possible link between breast implants and cancer in 2011 – though at the time, the risk was considered to be extremely low. “Years ago… it was thought that the incidence was one in a million,” says Dr Bleicher. “However, as awareness has grown, and a registry developed, the data noting this has been updated and the incidence is now felt to be higher.”
Years later, in 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated BIA-ALCL as a “T-cell lymphoma that can develop following breast implants,” per the FDA.
As of September 2017, the FDA says it has received 414 reports of BIA-ALCL, including among nine patients who died. This indicates that while the cancer is still very rare, it may be slightly more common than experts once thought.
The FDA also notes that BIA-ALCL occurs more frequently in breast implants with textured surfaces rather than smooth (it’s thought that a textured surface cuts down on breast implant movement, per NBC). Though, per the FDA, there’s no greater risk for silicone versus saline breast implants.
Also of note: Nearly half of the reported cases of cancer were diagnosed within seven to eight years of someone receiving implants. Still, “the risk of this remains low,” Dr Bleicher says. “A woman having breast implants should be aware of the symptoms, but not be overly concerned.” He also points out that plastic surgeons at his organisation “who place at least 160 implants a year have also never seen a case.”
Read more: 8 breast cancer myths you need to stop believing
Well, what are the symptoms of BIA-ALCL?
They’re pretty easy to spot: The main symptoms are persistent swelling or pain in the vicinity of the breast implant, per the FDA.
During an exam, doctors will usually see fluid collected around the implant (called a seroma). Some patients also say that they feel a lump under their skin or see a thick and noticeable scar capsule around the implant.
“If women notice enlargement or swelling of the breast, or ulceration of the breast, especially more than one year after the implant placement, it becomes important to bring this to your surgeon’s attention,” Bleicher says.
Read more: Exactly what to do if you notice a lump in your breast
So, should I have my implants removed, just to be safe?
Not according to the FDA, which recommends doctors continue to give patients routine care and support (like check-ups and monitoring when something seems off).
“Because it has generally only been identified in patients with symptoms such as pain, lumps, swelling, or asymmetry that occur after the surgical incision has fully healed, breast implant removal in patients without symptoms or other abnormality is not recommended,” the FDA says.
“Although we don’t like the idea of development of cancer no matter how rare, fortunately, the likelihood of developing these is very low,” Dr Bleicher says. “There have been rare cases of women who have developed ALCL and died from it, but most cases of ALCL, as uncommon as it is, are treatable and many localised just to the area around the implant which is typically curable simply by removing the capsule around the implant with the implant itself. Women should definitely not panic.”
The bottom line: If you have breast implants and notice swelling, pain or a lump around your breast, see a doctor ASAP. Otherwise, you probably don’t need to worry.
This article was originally published on www.womenshealthmag.com
Image credit: iStock
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