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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Cheryl Burke's unusual food habit that helped her lose 41lbs
Cheryl Burke has opened up about her weight loss journey as she shared the diet that she followed to help her shift the pounds, as well as her current exercise regime Cheryl Burke has opened up about her impressive weight loss journey, detailing how she slimmed down from 150lbs to 109lbs. And she said it included regular helping of one food. The star of Dancing With the Stars said that a particular meal plan played a crucial role in her shedding weight. Speaking with US Weekly, she shared that at her 'heaviest' she was 150lbs, but now she's enjoying increased energy levels and a much lighter weight. The dance pro expressed satisfaction with her current weight and mentioned that she's stopped "trying" after reaching her desired goals. She also highlighted that daily weigh-ins became a "problem" for her, so she ditched the habit. What did Cheryl Burke eat to lose weight? Cheryl maintains a diverse diet full of nutritious foods to keep herself going. Her day often includes a good dose of one unusual item - liquorice - and a calorie-rich morning shake that has more "than any of my meals that I'm eating." She also explained that she habitually drinks a matcha from Peet's Coffee every morning alongside a "warm pretzel bread". She admits: "I'll get it because it's just the best thing in the world. I'm very lenient." Additionally, Cheryl has embraced a meal plan from ZEN, a delivery service that brings fresh, ready-to-eat food right to her doorstep. This service supplies her with about 1,200 to 1,400 calories per day, featuring an array of dishes and nibbles such as oatmeal with fruit for breakfast, pita, hummus, chips, and salad. She said: "It's not diet food, it's real food." ZEN, an acronym for Zero Effort Nutrition, is a meal delivery service that promises to deliver 'organic & farm-to-table, health-conscious meals' directly to your doorstep. The service offers a range of meal plans tailored to various goals, such as weight loss, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, or following a vegetarian diet. Cheryl revealed that she started using ZEN around five or six years ago as a healthier alternative to her usual drive-thru meals. She noted that this made a significant difference, especially as she had become an "emotional eater" despite being an active dancer. She shared: "I would only eat at night. Now I don't even remember the last time I had fast food; it's just not something I'm craving." Cheryl also commended the meal service for bringing more "balance" to her diet. She cautioned against 'starving' herself as it was counterproductive and didn't align with her body goals. She also candidly discussed her personal self-consciousness. She admitted that she used to avoid eating in front of others due to fear of being labelled overweight, particularly in front of her fit colleagues from the show. Cheryl's exercise regime As for her exercise routine, although Cheryl no longer trains as a dancer, she maintains a modest fitness regimen to stay healthy. This includes walking her dog a "couple of miles a day" and regularly using her treadmill, which she also utilises while creating beauty content for social media. She added: "I actually can only edit content on a treadmill. It's the craziest."
Boston Globe
10-05-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Milton Girl Scouts honor beloved leader
The day began with a short ceremony where the Girl Scouts heard about Effort and the four generations of her family who were in Girl Scouts. For the next five hours, the kids scattered across the camp with their vibrant rain boots and raincoats, along with the co-ed Scouting Boston Scouts, to partake in a range of supervised outdoor activities. They cheered on their friends as they successfully sawed off a piece of a log, and accepted their friends' help on a ropes course. The kids remained unfazed by the rain and cold. They worked together throughout the day to build campfires, take outdoor cooking lessons, and shoot some arrows over in the archery zone. Advertisement The kids raced between more than five different activities, and right after the rain stopped, they came together for a wrap-up ceremony where the girls sang a song and lowered the American flag together. Advertisement Effort spent nearly 40 years as a troop leader in Milton, and 38 years as a reporter for a Pittsburgh news radio station. Effort, who also co-founded the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, died on November 6, 2024, at 74 years old. 'Elaine was a beloved, inspirational mentor whose sudden death left a void and caused considerable heartache in the Scouting community,' a press release about the day said. The day brought together a community of both Boy and Girl Scouts to show them there is a lively network beyond their individual troop, while celebrating someone who loved being a scout. 'This special day allows the Girl Scouts to make the most of an incredible resource while strengthening connections, having fun and living out the Girl Scout spirit together by learning outdoor skills,' the release said. Eugene said she wishes her mom could have seen the success the troop had this year, especially with the implementation of working with its first sister troop and her daughter, Effort's granddaughter, earning the bronze award. When Effort died unexpectedly, it was Eugene's co-troop leaders and the group's parents who stepped up to not only keep the troop going, but to support Eugene and her family. 'Our Milton community is really strong and that's due to so many amazing people,' she said. 'Today was just a wonderful day and brought me so much joy.' Talia Lissauer can be reached at
Arabian Business
31-03-2025
- Health
- Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi transforms sick leave attestation with online service
Abu Dhabi workers are able to get sick leave attestation and essential bereavement services online as the emirate's health authorities embrace digital transformation. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) is at the forefront of digital transformation, making significant strides in enhancing healthcare services and improving community well-being. With most healthcare services in Abu Dhabi digitalised, such as Sanadkom and the Sick Leave Attestation Service on TAMM, DoH is reshaping the healthcare experience of all citizens and residents by streamlining processes, optimising efficiency and ensuring accessibility, further establishing Abu Dhabi's leadership in digital government excellence. Abu Dhabi sick leave Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), said: 'Initiatives such as Sanadkom and the Sick Leave Attestation Service highlight our commitment to innovation and digital transformation in healthcare. 'By streamlining processes and enhancing accessibility, we are redefining the healthcare experience, empowering individuals and communities alike. 'These initiatives are integral to our broader vision of building one of the world's most intelligent and efficient healthcare systems, driven by patient-centred solutions and the pursuit of continuous excellence.' Sanadkom simplifies administrative procedures and eliminates bureaucratic hurdles for bereaved families and now serves more than 2.9m citizens and residents in Abu Dhabi, ensuring a seamless, compassionate experience during their most difficult times. The initiative, integrated with seven government entities, transforms death-related administrative processes from several months to just a few days, alleviating emotional burden enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, the Sick Leave Attestation Service on the TAMM platform is, a fully digital solution that has revolutionised the process of obtaining official medical leave certificates. By eliminating the need for physical visits, the service has slashed processing times by 83 per cent, reducing them from six minutes to as little as one minute. Through integration with the Human Resources Authority and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the system has also reduced errors by 39 per cent, ensuring greater accuracy and accessibility for users and boosting customer satisfaction to an impressive 94 per cent. Innovative features like smart alerts, SMS notifications, and an improved interface have streamlined the process, enhancing user confidence and loyalty rates. This is reflected in the significant rise of Customer Effort Scores and Net Promoter Scores, highlighting the initiative's positive impact on the customer journey. Khalaf Helal Al Mazrouei, Director General of Corporate Enablement and Community Services at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), said: 'Now more than ever, the digitalisation of services is essential for enhancing accessibility and efficiency. 'The healthcare sector is at the forefront of this transformation in Abu Dhabi, providing citizens and residents with vital services just a click away, ensuring we meet their needs in a rapidly evolving environment.' By integrating customer feedback and leveraging data analytics, DoH remains focused on enhancing its services and anticipating the evolving needs of the community, setting new benchmarks in patient care, ensuring that healthcare in Abu Dhabi remains efficient, accessible, and in line with global best practices. In recognition of their outstanding achievements, DoH received two prestigious awards at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Effortless Customer Experience Awards by the Department of Government Enablement (DGE) including the Best Life Moment Award for the Sanadkom Initiative and Special Recognition for the Sick Leave Attestation Service.
