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Telegraph
6 days ago
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6 days ago
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Gayle King's Weight Loss Journey: Everything the 'CBS Mornings' Star Has Said About Her Health
NEED TO KNOW Gayle King tries to balance eating well and treating herself She has used Weight Watchers several times alongside her best friend Oprah Winfrey King also credits exercising five to six days a week with helping maintain her healthGayle King isn't one to mince words — especially when it comes to her health. The CBS Mornings co-host has spoken openly about her weight journey over the years, including the ups and downs of losing and gaining, and what has (and hasn't) worked for her. One program she's returned to multiple times is Weight Watchers — the same plan her best friend Oprah Winfrey championed for nearly a decade. 'You don't have to deprive yourself,' King said during a February 2016 segment about the program on CBS News. 'That's what I think is the beauty. You can decide how you want to use your points … That's what I think is the genius of the program.' She told E! News the following month that she had lost 25 pounds and was motivated by a specific goal. 'There's a dress I'm trying to get into that I used to wear years ago,' the news anchor said. 'When I can get into that dress, I know then I can start the maintenance program, which, by the way … is just as hard.' Here's everything Gayle King has said about her weight loss journey. She joined Weight Watchers in 2015 In February 2016, King spoke with CBS News about how she and Winfrey had joined Weight Watchers five months prior. It was her third time on the program, and she said the journey felt more challenging as she got older. 'When you go through menopause, it is hard to lose weight,' she said. 'So here I am, years later, but I do think that there is something different. My mindset is different. I know that it actually works. It's slow, baby steps, but it definitely works.' Though she told TMZ in May 2024 that she was no longer using the program, she did say that she had been utilizing Weight Watchers her 'whole life.' She was adamant about not endorsing a specific weight loss technique, however, and noted that 'everybody has to figure out what works for them.' She blamed quarantine for gaining weight in 2020 In October 2020, King shared a photo of her bathroom scale on Instagram and called the 172-pound read a 'CRISIS.' She wrote in the caption that her doctor said her 'ideal weight' was 163 pounds — but that was 'not happening anytime soon.' 'blaming corona quarantine & Halloween candy corns I just bought,' King added. 'Make it stop!' However, just a week and a half later, the TV journalist shared that she had lost 7 pounds by completing a five-day soup fast. She captioned a side-by-side photo of her scale, 'Trying to get into mustard yellow dress for Elex night coverage to sweet black baby Jesus it now fits, that you VOTE and that there is PEACE.' She ate a burger before her Sports Illustrated photoshoot in 2024 King made her debut on the cover of the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue at the age of 69. To prepare, the CBS Mornings co-host didn't go on a crazy diet or follow a rigorous workout regimen. Instead, she enjoyed her favorite meal. 'I said to [Sports Illustrated editor-in-chief MJ Day], 'God, now I'm going to have to start starving myself,' and she said, 'Absolutely do not do that. We don't want you to change anything that you're doing,' ' the journalist told PEOPLE in May 2024, adding that she had a cheeseburger before her photoshoot. She said, 'It's one of my favorite things … [MJ] said, 'Gayle, go for it. Do what you normally do.' And that's what I did.' She does an hour of exercise at least five days a week In an August 2004 interview with O, The Oprah Magazine, King gave fans insight into her almost daily workout routine. She said that she exercises for at least an hour, five to six days a week, combining 30 minutes of cardio with 30 minutes of strength training. She said that adding resistance bands or free weight workouts to her routine has been a game-changer for weight loss. 'Before I was doing cardio, cardio, cardio," King told the magazine. "And I wasn't losing weight the way I'm losing now.' She told TMZ in 2024 that she still used a combination of treadmill and strength training workouts. She says she doesn't deny herself anything King told O, The Oprah Magazine that she had previously dropped 20 pounds in three months by working with a trainer, who taught her how to prioritize her health without feeling deprived. "I deny myself nothing," she said. "Some people don't eat pasta or bread or sweets ever. I love those foods too much. So for the most part, I eat healthy, but if I go to a party or on vacation, I'm going to enjoy it; then I work extra hard to get back to where I was." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
6 days ago
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I help people lose weight for a living. This is why fat jabs won't work
When her party lifestyle and a bad break-up left Kate Whale, 46, feeling overweight and burned out, she turned her rock bottom into a business idea and founded The Body Camp – Europe's leading holistic retreat with global camps and pop-ups. She lives between the locations and Bath. There's no doubt the rise of Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has shaken up the entire wellness industry. As the collapse of Weight Watchers shows, many traditional dieting companies are scrambling to adapt. Swapping your annual 'no carbs before Marbs' willpower for something rather… effortless, well, that's appealing, isn't it? I get it, and certainly don't judge anyone using the injections – some of my clients arrive at The Body Camp when they're taking them. Before my own lifestyle overhaul 15 years ago I was three stone overweight and miserable. But the truth is, if you don't learn the fundamentals of how to eat well, move your body, and build a life you love, you'll be stuck in a cycle of quick fixes with a shaky foundation. Critics say it's 'cheating,' and I do believe you're cheating yourself, somewhat, of a healthier future. I've always set out to help people transform their lives and – for over a decade now – we've always taken a different approach. Thankfully, business is booming. We turned away from calorie-counting and scales years ago, instead focusing on creating lasting sustainable change for mind, body and spirit. So, I know what works in the long-term. Here's precisely what fat jabs can't teach you. And the habits I believe will change your attitude to food for your entire life. Eat like a grown-up Quick fixes have always existed. Before GLP-1 drugs, there were amphetamine-like diet drugs that killed hunger (and sent heart rates racing) and those lipase inhibitor pills which promised to trap fat before your body absorbed it (which resulted in diarrohea). We've always chased shortcuts. Yet appetite suppression isn't education. Eating is something we all have to do every day, for the rest of our lives. If you haven't learned how to fuel yourself properly, you're on borrowed time. We teach people how to enjoy eating not just less, but better: proper portions, regular meals. No guilt, no fads, no apps. Most of us know instinctively exactly what foods are good and bad for us. But there's other tips people don't know, such as not to drink coffee on an empty stomach (it spikes your cortisol, stresses your system and sets your blood sugar up for chaos all day). Mornings need to be about hydration, light movement and a proper breakfast. It's about setting the tone not just for the morning, but for the whole day. Hunger isn't your enemy – not understanding it is. Routine beats willpower every time You can't outsource discipline to a drug. Ozempic may crush your appetite, but it won't make you get up for a walk when it's raining, or help you shop for a fridge full of vegetables when you're knackered. That comes from routine, not restraint. Willpower is wildly overrated. Instead, the people who succeed are the ones with good systems: daily movement, regular meals, decent sleep, and repeat. Once a good routine is cemented, I promise it becomes almost as effortless as a jab. These small, consistent habits do what no jab ever will – they make the healthy choice the easy one. You can't inject self-esteem After years of poor body image and emotional eating, shrinking your body doesn't magically resolve how you feel about it. In fact, some guests say they feel worse after losing weight: more exposed and judged and, more confused about who they are now. We work just as much on mindset as movement. Through coaching, self-reflection, and a massive amount of support, our guests get reconnected with their own bodies, often with pride for the first time in years. Once you've grown that kind of confidence, everything changes in life in ways you might not even predict, such as work and relationships improvements. Exercise should be a pleasure, not a penance I'm always telling people, you don't need to 'burn off' your breakfast, which implies exercise is a punishment needed for doing something 'bad' – i.e. eating. If that's your mentality, then weight-loss jabs seem a bonus, because they do the job without bothering with working out. But movement isn't a penance, it's a privilege! We should celebrate having a body that's able to exercise. We introduce all kinds of joyful movement: strength, dance, boxing, hiking, even laughter workouts. The point is not to shrink your body, but to actually use it. That mindset shift matters. GLP-1 drugs don't teach you to move and, worse, often result in muscle loss. You might get lighter, but you're also getting weaker. Being strong, I promise, feels amazing. Being thin isn't the same as being healthy For diabetics – who the drugs were designed for originally – Ozempic-style drugs can be life-saving. And yes, studies show obesity also exacerbates many chronic illnesses, so I'm not trying to put these people off. But, for those who see it as easier than traditional methods of getting in shape, I have some opinions! Let's be honest: the Ozempic glow isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Nausea, bloating, fatigue, constipation (or the opposite) and that chemical sour breath some people suffer? Hardly the picture of wellness. Some guests check in and they're pale, sluggish and still obsessed with the scales. They might be lighter, but they're not thriving. Health, energy, and strength aren't just the things you see – it's what you feel. Weight loss is a side effect of getting healthier, not the definition of it. Energy levels, strength, and emotional stability are more important than whatever number the scale says. Because when you're genuinely well, those stones and pounds tend to take care of themselves. Mental health is half the journey No injection in the world can untangle emotional eating, stress, boredom, grief, heartbreak or loneliness, nor the deep-rooted reasons why we reach for food (or booze, or both). At camp, we go there – kindly, but clearly, encouraging guests to dig into the 'why' behind their habits. It's not therapy per se, but it can be life-changing. People often say the real breakthrough wasn't in the workouts, but in the so-called 'inner work'. That might sound 'woo-woo' but if you don't understand your patterns, you'll keep repeating them, no matter what's in your bloodstream. Quick fixes don't lead to lasting change Most people regain the weight when they stop the jab. Fact. Why? Because nothing underneath has changed. That's not a moral failure, it's biology. You didn't fix the system, you just paused it. We're not interested in the temporary here. We want you to leave with the tools, knowledge and trust in yourself to stay healthy for life – with or without a weekly injection. If you can walk out of camp knowing how to take care of yourself we've done our job. Jabs don't teach you how to moderate alcohol This one matters. Because for many people, it's alcohol – not carbs – that's the real roadblock to wellness. Whether it's mindless weekend drinking, social pressure or using wine as a coping tool, the effects are the same: disrupted sleep, poor food choices when hungover and a downer the next day. I'm not being judgemental, I'm speaking from experience – I used to work in the clubbing industry. Yes, many people on injections report less appetite for booze as well as food. But not all and, again, that's not getting to the root of the issue. We help guests examine their relationship with alcohol in a non-shaming way. Some quit. Some cut back. Some just get clear about why they drink and know to stop before it ruins the next morning. Whatever the decision, it's intentional, not habitual. That kind of awareness is priceless and you won't find it in a pen. I haven't gone tee-total myself, but I drink mindfully now. Final thoughts The jabs can be a brilliant kick-start to a new lifestyle, but they won't finish your journey. Nor will they do the real work for you – the daily, grounded, often unglamorous process of becoming well. That's where the transformation happens. Not in the needle, but in the choices you make every day afterwards. As told to Susanna Galton Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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Man Loses 110 Pounds With 1 'Simple' Change After Breaking Chair in Public Place
For years, Simon Furness lived on a steady diet of takeout, sugar, and late-night orders from his phone. Weighing 350 pounds, the 57-year-old from Northwich, England, battled type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and depression. But it wasn't a health scare that finally pushed him to make a change It was a broken chair. Daily Mail reported that in October 2024, Furness was sitting in a dentist's office when the chair beneath him gave out, sending him crashing to the floor and injuring his hand on the twisted metal. 'I felt terrible and disgusted,' he said. 'It was a real wake-up call.' Until that point, Furness's eating habits were out of control. His regular order included a special curry with fried rice, a massive portion of chips, and often a starter—on top of daily staples like half a loaf of bread, cans of soup, candy, kebab meat, and a full pizza. He estimates he spent around $150 a week on takeout alone. 'I didn't go to bed for three years,' he said, describing how he slept upright in his chair because of his health issues. 'All the money I had was going on food.' He tried dieting before—Weight Watchers, Slimming World—but nothing stuck. That changed when he signed up for a meal delivery service, Mindful Chef. For the first time, something clicked. 'It's just been a total diet change,' he said. Breakfast is now fruit. Lunch is a salad wrap. Dinner is a healthy, balanced meal. Gone are the massive portions and constant takeout orders. Eight months later, Furness has lost 112 pounds, and he's not done yet. He's aiming to hit around 220 pounds, a goal that feels within reach for the first time in years. But the biggest win? Getting his life back. He's no longer a spectator in his own story. 'I'm doing proper things like a granddad should do,' he said of spending more active time with his seven grandchildren. 'I'm loving it.'Man Loses 110 Pounds With 1 'Simple' Change After Breaking Chair in Public Place first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 16, 2025
Yahoo
15-07-2025
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WeightWatchers Returns With a Plan for the New GLP-1 World
WeightWatchers is no longer content to stew about its seemingly slender prospects in the Wegovy era. After the GLP-1 onslaught plunged the company into Chapter 11 submission in May, the dieting brand emerged from bankruptcy last week to announce it had successfully trimmed the fat from its considerable debt load, built a strategy for success moving forward, and plans to relist on the Nasdaq. READ ALSO: Bitcoin Tops $120,000 With Congress Poised to Consider Key Crypto Bills and Inflation Data and Bank Earnings Kick Off a Crucial Test for Markets It's worth remembering that the company, which rebranded as WW International in 2019, was already in trouble before a little weekly injectable came along that promised the same results as being a WeightWatchers client without the arduous processes of carefully scheduled workout classes and calorie-counted meals. The pandemic had already crushed its in-person business, and business never recovered. In 2018, the company reported annual revenue of $1.5 billion; by 2021, that had fallen to $1.2 billion, and by 2024, a measly $800 million. By May, company lawyers proclaimed in a bankruptcy hearing that an 'evolution in consumer preferences and the rapid rise of GLP-1s' made it unable to service its $1.6 billion debt load. Now? WeightWatchers wants to turn GLP-1s from poison pill to bottom line miracle drug, among other plans to rev up new revenue: The company has struck a deal with Novo Nordisk to sell weight loss drug Wegovy directly to clients on its online platform at $299 per month. WeightWatchers set the stage for such a movie in 2023 when it acquired telehealth company Sequence for $132 million. The company also plans to push into menopause treatment plans, which it says is designed to address a broader gap in healthcare. 'It is a very natural overlap. In the perimenopausal and menopausal phase, up to 70% of women experience weight gain,' newly hired Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kim Boyd told Reuters last week. The Ringer: The company will also have help from someone who knows the GLP-1 industry with great intimacy. As it emerges from bankruptcy, WeightWatchers has appointed a new board of directors — among them former Eli Lilly president Mike Mason, who helped pioneer the GLP-1 industry. 'As medical treatments like GLP-1s become more widely used, the need for trusted, comprehensive care models that combine medication with lasting lifestyle change has never been greater,' Mason said in a statement. This post first appeared on The Daily Upside. To receive delivering razor sharp analysis and perspective on all things finance, economics, and markets, subscribe to our free The Daily Upside newsletter. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
