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Scottish Sun

3 hours ago

• Scottish Sun

How to lose weight before your summer holiday without jabs on the ‘BB' plan – including the top 5 ‘Nozempic' foods

With pictures to show you how, personal trainer Dominika Blonska reveals how she stays in shape and the simple tips to help you feel slimmer than ever this summer WEIGH BETTER How to lose weight before your summer holiday without jabs on the 'BB' plan – including the top 5 'Nozempic' foods Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE thought of putting a bikini on fills many of us with dread. But some simple lifestyle tweaks can give you a much-needed pre-holiday confidence boost, and help you slim down, sleep better, de-bloat and stress less in the process. 15 Personal trainer Dominika Blonska has formulated the 'BB plan' to help you lose weight this summer Credit: instagram/Dominika Blonska 15 Follow her diet, exercise and lifestyle tips to feel confident on the beach Credit: Supplied No one should have to lose weight just to hit the beach - but if you are trying to shed some pounds ahead of your summer getaway, it's important to do it in the safest and most effective way possible. Personal trainer, registered nurse and nutrition coach Dominika Blonska, founder of DEFINE BY DOM, has put together the "beach body (or BB) plan" to help you lose weight, without resorting to jabs. Here, she reveals exactly how to follow it - from the best exercises to the top 'Nozempic' foods - and when you can expect to see results. DIET THE 'BB' WAY 'EAT less, move more' is often touted as the most effective way to lose weight. But it isn't really the best advice, because it leaves you wondering: what do I eat? How should I move? How often? And so on. Here are five tips that actually make a difference: Start your day with protein and fibre. I'm talking eggs, Greek yoghurt, chia seeds, which keep you full, balance blood sugar, and reduce cravings later in the day. Delay your first meal slightly - not for fasting reasons, but to give your hunger cues time to regulate and reduce emotional eating early on. Drink water, get sunlight, and move first. Ditch the 'clean eating' mindset. If you restrict yourself too much, you'll end up bingeing. Include your favourite foods - just in smart amounts and at smart times (like post-workout). Add a 10-minute walk after every meal. It sounds small, but it massively improves digestion, blood sugar control and fat loss. Don't rely on motivation. Instead, build structure. Set a non-negotiable routine (like three workouts, one food prep session, and a Sunday reset). Confidence comes from consistency, not perfection. THE BEST 'NOZEMPIC' FOODS THOUSANDS of people in the UK are now using jabs like Ozempic to lose weight. But medication isn't the only way to get the same results. Why not try incorporating foods that mimic the GLP-1 hormone produced naturally by your gut when you eat food, which signals to the brain that you're full and prevents you from overeating? Protein: How to eat more of 'nature's Ozempic' protein - even if you're on a budget These 'Nozempic' foods are high volume, high fibre and low calorie, and will help keep you full without injections. My go-tos are: Courgette, mushrooms, cauliflower - super low cal, take on flavour well, and you can bulk out any meal with them. Greek yoghurt (0 per cent fat) - high protein, super filling, versatile. Use it as a base for breakfast or to make sauces. Chia seeds - expand in the stomach, great for gut health and reducing appetite naturally. Berries - fibre rich and satisfy a sweet tooth without spiking blood sugar. Soup or bone broth before a meal is an old-school trick that reduces how much you eat without even trying. This was what I grew up doing; it's huge in Eastern European culture. These foods work with your hormones; they stabilise blood sugar, regulate ghrelin (the hunger hormone) and keep you off the snacky spiral. 15 Greek yoghurt with berries is the perfect summer breakfast for those trying to lose weight Credit: Getty HOW TO TRACK CALORIES PROPERLY THERE is no magic number for how many calories a person should eat. My top tip is to work out your maintenance calories and start with a roughly 10 per cent calorie deficit. You can use a tool like This takes your age, gender, height, weight and activity levels to give you the number of calories you need to maintain your weight, and achieve, mild, moderate and extreme weight loss. For example, an average 45-year-old woman who is 5ft 4in tall, weighs 11st (70kg) and exercises one to three times a week would need to eat 1,833 calories to stay at the same weight. According to the calculator, she could consume 1,583 calories per day to lose 0.25kg a week, 1,333 to lose 0.5kg a week, and 833 to lose 1kg a week. It's important to consult a doctor when losing 1kg a week as this requires you to consume less than the minimum recommendation of 1,200 calories a day. Prioritise protein - 1g per 1lb of body weight and cycle your calories - eating less on non-training days and more on the days you're more physically active. For example, to lose 0.25kg a week, the woman above could follow this zigzag schedule: Monday - 1,500 calories Tuesday - 1,666 calories Wednesday - 1,833 calories (exercise day) Thursday - 1,333 calories Friday - 1,750 calories (exercise day) Saturday - 1,416 calories Sunday - 1,583 calories (exercise day) Also focus on managing stress and sleep to keep hunger hormones at bay. MOVE YOUR BODY I'D always recommend exercising three to four times a week if you can. But keep sessions to a maximum of 30 to 40 minutes. And keep it simple. Do full-body resistance-based circuits (glutes, core, shoulders = sculpting zones), have one day for cardio or steps, and make sure you have one or two days totally off. Recovery is underrated. If you're consistent, that's all you need. The real results come from what you do outside the workout: food, sleep, stress, and water. The 13 bad habits that are destroying your weight loss goals YOU'VE committed to going to the gym three times a week - you have every right to feel proud of yourself. Putting in the time and effort to work out deserves a major pat on the back, and is a huge step in the right direction when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. But a few bad habits can actually stop you from getting the most out of your sessions. So if you're not losing weight or building muscle like you'd hoped, listen up. Personal trainer Dominika Blonska has shared 13 common mistakes that could be holding you back. Skipping your warm-up Not drinking enough water Having no rest days Going to the gym with no plan Doing cardio before weights Fuelling your body poorly Eyeballing your portions Skipping strength training Not getting enough sleep Having an all-or-nothing mindset Sky-high stress levels Impatience To read about each one in more detail, check out the full article. THE BEST 'BEACH BODY' EXERCISES ENJOYING the summer or being on holiday doesn't mean you can't exercise. Getting a little workout in the fresh air will set you up for the day and keep you feeling great throughout your trip. It will also improve your sleep, meaning you'll be less likely to reach for sugary or fatty snacks. Do each of these five exercises for 45 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of rest. Aim for four rounds in total, with a 30-second rest in between. You can modify the moves to make them easier if needed. Take out the jumps for a lower-impact option (e.g. step squats instead of jump squats), and do incline push-ups (with your hands on a higher surface), for example. 1. Jump squats 15 Start with jump squats, with your feet slightly wider than hip-distance apart Credit: DEFINE BY DOM 15 Drop nice and low before jumping up Credit: DEFINE BY DOM 15 Be sure to land softly to protect your knees Credit: DEFINE BY DOM Start in a squat position with your feet shoulder-width apart, chest up, and knees tracking over your toes. Explode up, jumping as high as you can, using your arms for momentum. Land softly back into a squat position to absorb the impact. Repeat immediately, maintaining control. 2. Push-ups to shoulder taps 15 Get into a high plank position and lower your chest to the ground Credit: DEFINE BY DOM 15 Push up and tap your right hand to your left shoulder, then switch sides Credit: DEFINE BY DOM Get into a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width. Perform a push-up, lowering your chest towards the floor. Push back up and immediately tap your right hand to your left shoulder. Repeat, alternating shoulder taps each rep. (Modify by doing knee push-ups if needed). 3. Reverse lunge to knee drive 15 Stand up straight then step one foot back into a lunge position Credit: DEFINE BY DOM 15 Bring that knee up towards your chest, then return to the start and switch sides Credit: DEFINE BY DOM Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Step one foot back into a lunge, lowering until both knees are at 90 degrees. Push through your front foot, bringing your back knee up towards your chest in a controlled motion. Return to the start and switch legs each rep. 4. Plank jack to low squat 15 In a plank position, jump your feet out wide then back together Credit: DEFINE BY DOM 15 Then jump your feet forwards into a low squat position Credit: DEFINE BY DOM 15 Hold for a second, then jump back into a plank and repeat Credit: DEFINE BY DOM Start in a high plank position, core engaged. Jump your feet out wide, then back together (like a jumping jack). Immediately jump your feet forwards into a low squat position. Jump back into a plank and repeat. 5. Mountain climbers 15 Feel the burn with mountain climbers Credit: DEFINE BY DOM 15 Alternating sides, drive your knees towards your chest like you're running on the spot Credit: DEFINE BY DOM Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders. Keep your core engaged, back flat, and body in a straight line from your head to your heels. Lift your right knee towards your chest while keeping your left leg extended. Keep your core tight and avoid rounding your back. As you return your right leg to the starting position, bring your left knee towards your chest. Move explosively but with control. Keep alternating knees in a running motion. Maintain a steady pace or increase speed for more intensity. WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS? YOU should feel results within one to two weeks - with more energy, improved mood, lower stress levels, better sleep and less bloating. If you're consistent with training, nutrition and mindset, you should then start to see results (lower weight and looser clothes) within four to six weeks. But don't obsess over the scales. Measure confidence in how your clothes fit, your cravings reduce, and your strength goes up. The external transformation follows the internal one.

Leader Live

14 hours ago

• Leader Live

Mass rollout of weight loss jabs begins on NHS

Around 220,000 people with 'greatest need' are expected to receive Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide and made by Lilly through the NHS over the next three years. The drug is an antidiabetic drug which lowers blood sugar levels and and slows down how quickly food is digested. From Monday, GPs in England will be allowed to prescribe Mounjaro to severely obese people who also suffer from a range of other health problems. Patients previously needed to access the drugs through a special weight loss service. But leading family doctors said some GPs have expressed concern about the additional workload linked to the rollout. And pharmacy experts also said there could be pressure on supplies of the drug. In the first year of the programme, the drug will be offered to people with a body mass index (BMI) score of over 40 who have at least four other health problems linked to obesity, such as type 2 diabetes; high blood pressure; heart disease; and obstructive sleep apnoea. Estimates suggest around 1.5 million people in the UK are already taking weight loss drugs, which may have been prescribed through specialist weight loss services or via private prescription. Dr Claire Fuller, from NHS England, said: 'This is an important next step in the rollout of weight loss drugs, with community-based services now able to offer this treatment from today. 'We urgently need to address rising levels of obesity and prioritise support for those who are experiencing severe ill health – and greater access to weight loss drugs will make a significant difference to the lives of those people. 'These drugs are an important tool alongside the range of wraparound NHS support and advice on good nutrition and increasing physical activity, which will be vital in helping some people lose weight and reduce their risk of serious long-term conditions. 'While not everyone will be eligible for weight loss drugs, it's important that anyone who is worried about the impact of their weight on their health discusses the range of NHS support available with their healthcare professional.' Professor Kamila Hawthorne, chairwoman of the Royal College of GPs, said: 'While we recognise the potential benefits of weight loss drugs, we know many GPs are concerned about the implications of the rollout of weight loss drugs into general practice, both in terms of workload and training to appropriately initiate and manage these treatments. 'The college shares these concerns, which is why we were pleased NHS England suggested a phased roll-out of Mounjaro as a treatment for weight loss. As and when this is escalated, appropriate resourcing for general practice – including access to 'wraparound' services – and training for GPs must follow. GLP-1s like #Ozempic, #Saxenda, #Wegovy, or #Mounjaro are not an easy #weightloss hack. Find out more about:🔵what they are ❓🔵how they're used 💊🔵who they help 💪 🔗Learn more: — EU Medicines Agency (@EMA_News) January 4, 2025 She added: 'GPs and our teams are already working under intense workload and workforce pressures, and this must be factored into this rollout in order to guarantee it can be delivered safely. 'More widely, whilst weight loss medications have a lot of potential benefits for patients who are struggling to lose weight and who meet all the clinical criteria for a prescription, they mustn't be seen as a 'silver bullet' to aid weight loss. 'We also need to see a focus on prevention, stopping people becoming overweight in the first place so they don't require a medical intervention later.' Dr Hawthorne said there is no 'one size fits all approach' and that the rollout of the jabs should not 'come at the expense of other weight loss service'. She continued: 'The roll-out of weight loss medications in the NHS will need to be consistently evaluated to ensure that there is evidence that these prescriptions are of long-term benefit to patients.' Olivier Picard, chairman of the National Pharmacy Association, said: 'The demand for weight loss jabs continues to rise sharply, and more GPs have been directing patients back to pharmacies after initial inquiries, to access these treatments privately. 'As the NHS is now moving to implement National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) guidance, and tirzepatide becomes prescribable to more patients, we expect to see prescription volumes increase rapidly. 'However, NHS provision won't meet demand straight away, so we fully expect that many people will continue seeking it privately from a pharmacy. 'Pharmacists are experts in medication and many of us have lots of experience delivering weight loss injections as part of a package of care including lifestyle advice. 'We are well placed to help roll out weight loss treatment on the NHS, with the right funding to support it. 'The biggest concern we have is that prescribing these medications alone misses the point. 'They should be part of a comprehensive weight management strategy – combining lifestyle coaching, exercise, and nutritional guidance. In reality, many GPs lack the bandwidth to deliver the level of support needed to ensure proper understanding and follow-up. 'As a result, we could end up in a situation where patients are prescribed the medication, lose weight, and then experience rebound weight gain once the course ends – simply because the foundational lifestyle changes weren't addressed.' Around 29% of the adult population in the UK is obese. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: 'Obesity is now one of the leading causes of ill health, costing the NHS billions. Yet we now have the science, technology, and knowledge to end the obesity epidemic, if we seize this opportunity. 'Obesity jabs are used by 1.5 million people in the UK, mainly through private prescriptions. The NHS was founded on a promise to 'universalise the best', and this Government is determined to bring revolutionary modern treatments to everyone who needs them, not just those who can afford to pay. 'This rollout is an important step in making these medicines more widely available, and beginning to shift the focus of healthcare from sickness to prevention, which our forthcoming 10-year plan will deliver.'

North Wales Chronicle

15 hours ago

• North Wales Chronicle

Mass rollout of weight loss jabs begins on NHS

Around 220,000 people with 'greatest need' are expected to receive Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide and made by Lilly through the NHS over the next three years. The drug is an antidiabetic drug which lowers blood sugar levels and and slows down how quickly food is digested. From Monday, GPs in England will be allowed to prescribe Mounjaro to severely obese people who also suffer from a range of other health problems. Patients previously needed to access the drugs through a special weight loss service. But leading family doctors said some GPs have expressed concern about the additional workload linked to the rollout. And pharmacy experts also said there could be pressure on supplies of the drug. In the first year of the programme, the drug will be offered to people with a body mass index (BMI) score of over 40 who have at least four other health problems linked to obesity, such as type 2 diabetes; high blood pressure; heart disease; and obstructive sleep apnoea. Estimates suggest around 1.5 million people in the UK are already taking weight loss drugs, which may have been prescribed through specialist weight loss services or via private prescription. Dr Claire Fuller, from NHS England, said: 'This is an important next step in the rollout of weight loss drugs, with community-based services now able to offer this treatment from today. 'We urgently need to address rising levels of obesity and prioritise support for those who are experiencing severe ill health – and greater access to weight loss drugs will make a significant difference to the lives of those people. 'These drugs are an important tool alongside the range of wraparound NHS support and advice on good nutrition and increasing physical activity, which will be vital in helping some people lose weight and reduce their risk of serious long-term conditions. 'While not everyone will be eligible for weight loss drugs, it's important that anyone who is worried about the impact of their weight on their health discusses the range of NHS support available with their healthcare professional.' Professor Kamila Hawthorne, chairwoman of the Royal College of GPs, said: 'While we recognise the potential benefits of weight loss drugs, we know many GPs are concerned about the implications of the rollout of weight loss drugs into general practice, both in terms of workload and training to appropriately initiate and manage these treatments. 'The college shares these concerns, which is why we were pleased NHS England suggested a phased roll-out of Mounjaro as a treatment for weight loss. As and when this is escalated, appropriate resourcing for general practice – including access to 'wraparound' services – and training for GPs must follow. GLP-1s like #Ozempic, #Saxenda, #Wegovy, or #Mounjaro are not an easy #weightloss hack. Find out more about:🔵what they are ❓🔵how they're used 💊🔵who they help 💪 🔗Learn more: — EU Medicines Agency (@EMA_News) January 4, 2025 She added: 'GPs and our teams are already working under intense workload and workforce pressures, and this must be factored into this rollout in order to guarantee it can be delivered safely. 'More widely, whilst weight loss medications have a lot of potential benefits for patients who are struggling to lose weight and who meet all the clinical criteria for a prescription, they mustn't be seen as a 'silver bullet' to aid weight loss. 'We also need to see a focus on prevention, stopping people becoming overweight in the first place so they don't require a medical intervention later.' Dr Hawthorne said there is no 'one size fits all approach' and that the rollout of the jabs should not 'come at the expense of other weight loss service'. She continued: 'The roll-out of weight loss medications in the NHS will need to be consistently evaluated to ensure that there is evidence that these prescriptions are of long-term benefit to patients.' Olivier Picard, chairman of the National Pharmacy Association, said: 'The demand for weight loss jabs continues to rise sharply, and more GPs have been directing patients back to pharmacies after initial inquiries, to access these treatments privately. 'As the NHS is now moving to implement National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) guidance, and tirzepatide becomes prescribable to more patients, we expect to see prescription volumes increase rapidly. 'However, NHS provision won't meet demand straight away, so we fully expect that many people will continue seeking it privately from a pharmacy. 'Pharmacists are experts in medication and many of us have lots of experience delivering weight loss injections as part of a package of care including lifestyle advice. 'We are well placed to help roll out weight loss treatment on the NHS, with the right funding to support it. 'The biggest concern we have is that prescribing these medications alone misses the point. 'They should be part of a comprehensive weight management strategy – combining lifestyle coaching, exercise, and nutritional guidance. In reality, many GPs lack the bandwidth to deliver the level of support needed to ensure proper understanding and follow-up. 'As a result, we could end up in a situation where patients are prescribed the medication, lose weight, and then experience rebound weight gain once the course ends – simply because the foundational lifestyle changes weren't addressed.' Around 29% of the adult population in the UK is obese. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: 'Obesity is now one of the leading causes of ill health, costing the NHS billions. Yet we now have the science, technology, and knowledge to end the obesity epidemic, if we seize this opportunity. 'Obesity jabs are used by 1.5 million people in the UK, mainly through private prescriptions. The NHS was founded on a promise to 'universalise the best', and this Government is determined to bring revolutionary modern treatments to everyone who needs them, not just those who can afford to pay. 'This rollout is an important step in making these medicines more widely available, and beginning to shift the focus of healthcare from sickness to prevention, which our forthcoming 10-year plan will deliver.'