Amer Ismail says he was born obese. He kept gaining excess weight throughout his childhood thanks to a sedentary lifestyle, plenty of online gaming, and a lack of knowledge on what “healthy” really meant. All that contributed to Ismail hitting 470 pounds in his early 20s. But, after taking on a challenge to eat 18 hot dogs in one night, Ismail realized he no longer garnered respect from those around him—or himself. So, he did something about it: He put down the hot dogs, learned to ski, almost died, and lost 200 pounds in the process. “The biggest factor that contributed to my weight gain was honestly a lot of ignorance,” Ismail told Men's Health. “We didn’t have much money growing up. It wasn’t about the quality of food, but quantity. Why spend eight bucks on a salad when I can get eight cheeseburgers for that much?” Beyond the economics, Ismail said he also used food as a coping mechanism to deal with stressful and sad times. … [Read more...] about This Guy’s 200-Pound Weight Loss Began With a Hotdog Eating Challenge From Friends
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With fitness trackers in the workplace, bosses can monitor your every step — and maybe more
By The Washington Post | PUBLISHED: February 16, 2019 at 5:43 pm | UPDATED: February 16, 2019 at 6:47 pm By Christopher Rowland · The Washington Post IRVING, Texas – On his 21st day back at work after a heart attack and triple bypass surgery, Chris Zubko received a call from the main office. Through an app on his phone, his boss was literally monitoring every step of Zubko’s recovery. “Man! I noticed your steps have picked up,” gushed Wayne Gono, 65, whose family operates Regal Plastics, a small fabrication business with satellite shops around Texas. “You used to be under 2,000, now you’re over 6,000. Two times you worked out this week. Good!” Welcome to a rapidly growing phenomenon in the workplace: constant health surveillance. A digital fitness tracker strapped to Zubko’s wrist sends a tally of his daily movements, via the company’s UnitedHealth Group insurance account, to an app on his boss’s phone. While some … [Read more...] about With fitness trackers in the workplace, bosses can monitor your every step — and maybe more
This Man Dropped 110 Pounds and Is Now a Personal Trainer
Losing weight isn't always a linear journey. Often, you'll encounter setbacks, but pushing forward is important as Dennis Heaney can attest. The 46-year-old New Yorker was a lifelong athlete until the stress of working two jobs kept him from the gym. After reaching 325 pounds, Heaney found his way back to fitness and is now a part-time personal trainer. This is his story.The Basics:Weight at my heaviest: 325 lbsCurrent weight: 242 lbsTotal weight loss: 110 lbsHeight: 6'2"Age: 46Lives in: Wantagh, New YorkGrowing up, Heaney was an all-around athlete who played baseball, basketball, and football. For each day of January, we’ll spotlight a new story of physical and mental transformation. Click here for more. . "The gym was a huge part of my life. I got married at a young age, 23, [and the] responsibility to support a wife and a daughter kicked in. I neglected myself in order to provide the best life I could for my family. That included stopping my physical activity. This led … [Read more...] about This Man Dropped 110 Pounds and Is Now a Personal Trainer
Diet and fitness secrets that helped these Northern Ireland people lose 40 stone between them
Diet and fitness secrets that helped these Northern Ireland people lose 40 stone between them BelfastTelegraph.co.uk With January finally here, many of us are thinking about improving our lifestyle — and one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Here, Leona O’Neill talks to four local people who turned their lives around by shedding stones. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/health/diet-and-fitness-secrets-that-helped-these-northern-ireland-people-lose-40-stone-between-them-37684922.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37685495.ece/5fa86/AUTOCROP/h342/MG-1086-_Read-Only_.jpg Email With January finally here, many of us are thinking about improving our lifestyle — and one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Here, Leona O’Neill talks to four local people who turned their lives around by shedding stones. 'I saw a photo of my ex with his new girl and it inspired me to get my … [Read more...] about Diet and fitness secrets that helped these Northern Ireland people lose 40 stone between them
Diet and fitness secrets that helped us lose 40 stone between us
Diet and fitness secrets that helped us lose 40 stone between us BelfastTelegraph.co.uk With January finally here, many of us are thinking about improving our lifestyle — and one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Here, Leona O’Neill talks to four local people who turned their lives around by shedding stones. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/health/diet-and-fitness-secrets-that-helped-us-lose-40-stone-between-us-37684922.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37685495.ece/7d093/AUTOCROP/h342/MG-1086-_Read-Only_.jpg Email With January finally here, many of us are thinking about improving our lifestyle — and one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Here, Leona O’Neill talks to four local people who turned their lives around by shedding stones. 'I saw a photo of my ex with his new girl and it inspired me to get my life back in gear'Elaine Gormley (30) is from Belleek, Co … [Read more...] about Diet and fitness secrets that helped us lose 40 stone between us