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To weigh or not to weigh. Which is more likely to protect against gaining excess weight?

Women tend to put on extra pounds during midlife, increasing the risks for obesity and related conditions like hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers.

That’s the reasoning for new recommendations from a federally supported group of OB-GYNs, family physicians and other health professionals. They’re urging doctors to counsel female patients ages 40 to 60 who are normal weight or overweight about ways to prevent obesity.

Not everyone likes to be weighed. Some patients and health professionals worry that too much emphasis on a woman’s weight may lead to harmful effects, including anxiety, stress, weight stigma, avoidance of doctor visits and even the development of eating disorders.

Some patients may go to extreme lengths to lose weight or prevent weight gain, said psychologist Christine Peat, director of the National Center of Excellence for

PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia voters shared whether they were concerned about Lt. Gov. John Letterman’s health if elected to the Senate and if it would impact their vote in the midterm elections, with some citing President Biden’s health as reassurance.

“He might not be healthy mentally, but he seems healthy,” Devon, from Philadelphia, said.

“Look at Joe Biden. He’s an older guy,” he continued. “You know he has his health problems, and he’s still able to run the country.”

Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania and Democratic US Senate candidate John Fetterman on August 12, 2022 in Erie, Pennsylvania. – The event marked Fettermans first campaign rally since suffering a stroke caused by a blood clot on May 15, 2022.
(DUSTIN FRANZ/AFP via Getty Images)

But Kevin, living in Philadelphia, said he’s concerned about Fetterman’s health and lack of campaign engagement.

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Routinely eating breakfast while on the go can quickly derail your weight loss efforts. Options available at most coffee shops and fast-food restaurants are typically high in carbs, fat, and sugar. However, if you make a stop at Starbucks, there are plenty of healthy breakfast options you can order to keep you on track with your weight loss goals. Best of all, you can plan your breakfast order ahead of time by checking out their nutrition facts.

“The great thing about chain restaurants, fast-food places, or even coffee shops with more than 20 locations is that they are required by law to list their caloric information on their menus,” says Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, and board-certified sports dietitian. “So, it makes it easier for consumers to make lower calorie choices or compare options when debating your order.”

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Mum-to-be Nicolette Harper said after moving out of home to attend university, she was overwhelmed by all the freedoms that came with her new-found independence.

The 26-year-old explained that out of sheer convenience she often ate fast food twice a day – usually starting her mornings with a McDonald’s breakfast, and often grabbing a Domino’s pizza for dinner.

Her weight began to creep up on her until she was 100kg and wearing size 18 clothes.

But after making an effort to get healthier, Nicolettefrom the Gold Coast, Queensland, says she feels more confident and healthier than ever before with her new 60kg, size 8 frame.

“I was always the bigger kid in class, the chubbier one. I hated sport class, and anything to do with exercise” Nicolette

She lost nine stone after undergoing a gastric sleeve operation in August 2020, which saw her drop from a size 18 to a size 10.

And Chanelle Hayes showcased the results of her weight loss this week as she flaunted her figure in an emerald green bikini as she soaked up the sun in Greece.

The former Big Brother housemate, 34, looked happy and confident as she displayed her slimmed-down physique while enjoying a refreshing dip in the pool.

Looking good: Chanelle Hayes showcased the results of her weight loss this week as she flaunted her figure in an emerald green bikini as she soaked up the sun in Greece

Chanelle looked on fine form in the skimpy two-piece as she sat with her legs dangling in the water, with the star also seen casually strolling around the resort.

The TV personality teamed her green swimwear with a stylish white