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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Woman beats fatty liver and prediabetes after discovering musclespan — find out how
Maria Arellano Simpson , 44, has struggled with yo-yo dieting since she was nine. After gaining 100 pounds postpartum and fighting prediabetes and fatty liver , she discovered strength training—and a whole new perspective. She is now reversing health issues, discovering freedom in movement, and advocating for a novel concept: musclespan . Since the age of nine, 44-year-old Maria Arellano Simpson has alternated between restrictive diets. To lose weight, she concentrated on cardio, but this only resulted in a slight reduction in calories. She gained a fatty liver, was diagnosed with prediabetes, gained 100 pounds, and had a body fat percentage in the 50s after giving birth to her daughter 12 years ago. She developed the idea of musclespan because she felt compelled to maintain her health and longevity last year, as per a report by Women's Health. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is addicted. Undo Having recently entered perimenopause, Arellano Simpson was aware of the advantages of strength training and muscle in general because she was researching ways to stay healthy during the transition. She began to receive content from the social media algorithm that emphasized her longevity and muscle. While browsing TikTok one day, she spotted a powerful and athletic trainer from the fitness app Ladder who was promoting strength and muscle. "Caching muscle instead of thinness" was her new goal. Live Events Arellano's quality of life significantly improved after she reversed her fatty liver and prediabetes after nine months of muscle-focused exercise. She climbs stairs with ease, plays with her daughters at the park, and has almost no chronic knee and back pain. "Muscle gives you freedom," she puts it. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon coined the term "musclespan," which means building and preserving muscle to support longevity, metabolic health , and injury resilience. Maria Arellano Simpson regained strength, reversed health issues, and discovered that muscle can save your life. Musclespan's journey, supported by science, demonstrates how strength is important at any age. ALSO READ: After cabinet minister and oil tycoon Badalov, now Putin's former classmate and Russia's top judge dies mysteriously What is "musclespan"? Musclespan is a concept that goes beyond lifespan to highlight the significance of preserving strength and aging in a healthy way. The goal is to live as long as possible with healthy skeletal muscle, not cardiac or smooth muscle, that is connected to bones. This becomes even more important as we age and aids in managing unavoidable illnesses, injuries, or surgeries. Being prepared with both strength and mass is crucial to overcoming life's obstacles when we encounter unforeseen curveballs. Regardless of their fitness objectives, people of all ages can benefit from this method. According to the data, it is never too late or too early to improve muscle health , and having both strength and mass is crucial for overcoming obstacles in life. As a result, musclespan is a useful strategy for extending years of health and vitality. How do you make your own musclespan bigger? Here's a useful plan: Stand, walk, or stretch every 30 minutes to keep moving. Lift weights on a regular basis, at least twice a week. Aim for 3–6 sets with weights that are hard for you to do 8–12 times. Eat protein. Women should try to get at least 100 grams a day, or 0.7 to 1 gram per pound of goal weight. Rest and recover: Give your muscles time to heal and grow by getting good sleep and taking breaks between heavy workouts. How can you keep track of how your muscles are getting bigger? Functional fitness checks: Are you able to do 10 push-ups, 25 bodyweight squats, and one pull-up? Grip strength test: A dynamometer can quickly show how healthy the muscles in your hands are, which is a good sign of how strong you are overall. VO₂ max tracking: Cardio capacity is a measure of muscle function as well—use wearables or labs to find out. Blood tests: Keep an eye on things like fasting insulin and triglycerides to see how your metabolism is doing in relation to your muscles. Building musclespan is more than just getting fit; it's about living longer, being strong, and being able to bounce back. Maria's story shows that everything changed when she stopped focusing on the scale and started focusing on strength. Anyone can build muscle, protect their future, and live a life full of movement and independence if they follow a plan based on science. Muscle is really freedom. FAQs What is "musclespan"? This is the time to maintain strong, healthy skeletal muscle, which promotes health, independence, and resilience throughout life. How do you increase musclespan? Include resistance training (2-4 times per week), adequate protein, regular movement, rest, and recovery.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Boots shoppers who spend £36 can get over £139 worth of Sol de Janeiro, No7 and more free
The Boots X Women's Health Beauty Box contains 12 wellness and beauty treats that are perfect for getting the skin, hair and body summer-ready Boots shoppers can get their hands on £139 worth of free products from the likes of Sol de Janeiro, Grown Alchemist, and No7 for a limited time. It comes as the health and beauty retailer has slashed the price of an already money-saving beauty box even further - perfect for summer pamper sessions. Earlier this year, the pharmacy chain partnered with Women's Health to deliver a curated selection of wellness and pamper goodies. The Boots X Women's Health Beauty Box is stuffed with an assortment of 12 items, 10 of which are full-sized, featuring sought-after brands from FUL and Arkive, to Gold Collagen and Champneys. Worth over £175, the edit was initially priced at £45, but has seen a recent 20% price drop to £36 That works out at a saving of £139, with every item inside averaging at £3 each. Many Boots edits end up being highly desired by bargain-hunting beauty enthusiasts, with numerous previous collections having sold out in days. Others currently available at the retailer, though, include a £45 festival edit, a 'holiday ready' set for £32 and a self-care edit for £34. Comparing the edits, the holiday is the most affordable but has the lowest value, while the Women's Health option has the highest value of them all. It also offers more variety, balancing the price with premium brands and a mix of treats. Boots X Women's Health Beauty Box £175.00 36 Buy here Product Description Here's everything you can find in the kit: Grown Alchemist Polishing Facial Exfoliant (20ml). FUL Intense Moisture Hair Mask Travel Size (60ml). Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Cream (75ml). Gold Collagen Artron Extreme (50ml). Gold Collagen Forte Ageless (50ml). ARKIVE Headcare The Reset Decorated Woods Dry Shampoo (200ml). Active Iron Active Iron Women (60 capsules). Boots Tea Tree and Peppermint Moisturising Foot Socks (1 pair). Boots Marine Collagen Gummies (30 gummies). Champneys Treatments Moisturising Face Masks (3x37ml). No7 Radiance+ 15% Vitamin C Serum (25ml). Chesapeake Bay Candle 3-Wick Jar - Stillness and Purity, Strength and Energy or Peace and Tranquility. Elsewhere, Charlotte Tilbury is offering a treat to makeup and skincare enthusiasts with its Summer Icons Beauty Box, giving you a golden chance to bag a collection of Charlotte's cherished products at an exceptional 'better than half price'. The box comprises seven full-size must-haves alongside a travel-sized Charlotte's Magic Cream. With an actual value of £189, it's available for just £94, slashing the price by more than half and bringing the average cost per item down to under £12. For shoppers still on the hunt for inspiration, ASOS is offering its Luxury Travel Essentials Beauty Box for £40. Housed in a convenient travel pouch, the collection boasts £135 worth of products, saving you a massive £95 on the RRP. The Boots beauty box has garnered a 4.8 star rating out of five from shoppers. One said: "Fabulous box, bought as a little treat for myself and delighted with everything. It even included a 12 month digital subscription to Women's Health magazine so incredible value." Another added: 'Excellent value for money and great selection of products. Looking at buying another one as such good value and will use all the products.' However, one three-star review read: 'Was a nice box but had far too many supplements in. Three lots of collagen and iron tablets. Would prefer to have had somethings like spf or even a topical collagen rather than the one-shot drinks. Also the candle (pineapple) was terrible.' But generally the feedback has been positive, with another pleased customer commenting: 'There were a couple things in this beauty box that I've been wanting to try but not pay the high price in case I didn't like it. Everything was amazing and it introduced me to a few things I didn't know I needed.' Shoppers can check out the Boots x Women's Health edit here.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lizzo Shares Before & After Photos, Reveals ‘Truth' Behind Weight Loss
Lizzo is showing off her progress while silencing haters. In a triumphant post on Instagram on Thursday (July 3), the hitmaker shared side-by-side photos from before and after her weight loss, revealing the 'truth' behind how she pulled off her transformation. In both snaps, Lizzo poses in front of a mirror at a lymphatic massage center. Taken months apart, the Grammy winner looks visibly slimmer in the second photo. More from Billboard Lizzo Says Beyoncé's Concert Reminded Her 'Life Is Worth Living' After Lawsuits Sent Her Into a Depression LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan Cancel Philadelphia Fest Appearances in Support of City Workers' Strike Lorde Bags First U.K. No. 1 Album With 'Virgin' 'In light of all these magazines and blogs wanting me to be on ozempic soooo bad — here's the truth!' she wrote in her caption. 'I work my a– off, training 3x a week, daily sauna & cardio, adding animal protein back into my diet, hiring a chef who helps me meal prep and keeps track of what I put into my body in a calorie deficit, cutting out sugary Starbucks & full fat sodas & potato chips.' Lizzo went on to say that she quit drinking for a long time, but is now back to indulging in alcohol because she 'earned it.' 'I play pickleball and hike and walk on the beach and move my body and dance and drink water,' she added. 'I detox! Once a month! I also get holistic body work done, wood therapy, and lymphatic massage.' The musician concluded, 'I'm so happy and proud of what I've done, and no one can take that away from me.' Lizzo has been open in the past few months about her fitness journey. In a recent Women's Health cover story, she opened up about being inspired to shed some pounds after suffering severe back pain caused by her weight. The artist — whose new album Love in Real Life drops later this year — also explained why she prefers to view her approach as a 'weight-release journey,' rather than weight 'loss.' 'It's okay to gain weight after you've released weight, because what you're not going to do is shame me if my body changes again and I get bigger,' she told the publication. See Lizzo's post below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lizzo Calls Out ‘Thin-Presenting' People Who Body Shame Others: ‘It Is Not Your Place'
Lizzo has had enough of people policing other people's bodies, no matter what size they are. In a recent TikTok, the singer-songwriter shared a message for certain 'thin-presenting' people, who she says need to stop telling others what they should or shouldn't do with their bodies. 'I have to say something,' she began, addressing the camera in a turquoise workout set. 'It is not your place to criticize or shame people in bigger bodies.' More from Billboard Lizzo Shares Before & After Photos, Reveals 'Truth' Behind Weight Loss Kesha Makes Chart-Topping Debut With New Album '. (Period)' Rauw Alejandro Gains Big: 'Carita Linda' Takes No. 1 Spot on Latin Airplay Chart 'It's not your place to criticize how they choose to live in that body [or] how they choose to change that body,' Lizzo continued. 'Especially if you were in a bigger body and you are now in a smaller-presenting body, it really feels inappropriate for you to speak on somebody whose body is changing. You of all people should understand that bodies change.' The hitmaker went on to say that her reason for making the video had 'nothing to do with me and my feelings,' emphasizing that she instead wanted to speak up for other people who have been 'getting their feelings hurt' by comments about their physical appearance online. 'People forget that the body positive movement was about radical self acceptance,' she explained. 'It wasn't just about people in bigger bodies, it was about people in disabled bodies, queer bodies, Black and brown bodies. When body positivity got commercialized and gentrified, it just became synonymous with the word 'fat.' Now if a person in a bigger body decides to change their body and get smaller, all of a sudden, they're not body positive anymore.' 'To all of my bigger-bodied people, do what you want to do with your body,' she concluded. 'Don't let nobody try to bully you. Don't let nobody try to shame you. Don't let nobody try to cancel you.' Lizzo's post comes as the star has been more and more open about her own weight loss journey — or, as she prefers to call it, 'weight release.' After suffering back pain caused by her weight putting pressure on her spinal discs, the Yitty founder embarked on a quest to become more active and eat healthier, something she opened up about in a recent Women's Health cover story. 'It's okay to release weight,' she told the publication. 'It's okay to gain weight after you've released weight, because what you're not going to do is shame me if my body changes again and I get bigger.' Shortly after the interview was published, Lizzo shared side-by-side before and after photos of her body on Instagram. 'I work my a– off, training 3x a week, daily sauna & cardio, adding animal protein back into my diet, hiring a chef who helps me meal prep and keeps track of what I put into my body in a calorie deficit, cutting out sugary Starbucks & full fat sodas & potato chips,' she wrote in her caption at the time, clarifying once again that she didn't achieve her slimmer figure by taking Ozempic. Watch Lizzo's TikTok below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Madelyn Cline calls out 'bizarre' comments about her weight fluctuations; claims the changes are extremely normal
, the 'Outer Banks' actress, called out the 'bizarre' comments that criticised her weight and body image. Growing up in the public eye isn't for the weak, and she made sure to denounce the fans who have been fixated on her appearance. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Madelyn Cline calls out bizarre comments... In an interview with Allure, the 27-year-old quipped, '[My body image] is my Roman Empire. People love to pay attention to weight specifically. It's very bizarre to me.' Claiming that the camera catches everything, Cline affirmed that the weight fluctuations are normal. 'From season to season on Outer Banks, my appearance has changed with lots of factors: stress, breakups, healthy or unhealthy habits with food,' she said, before adding, 'It's normal life.' Madelyn was 22 when the renowned series was released in 2020. Five years later, she continues to deal with the fuss, but is aware that the comment section is not always family. Cline questioned, 'But the camera, swear to God, picks up everything. Like, damn. Can I not be on my period? Can I not have a beer the night before?" 'In the comment sections, we are not always family,' she added. When Madelyn Cline opened up about impostor syndrome... Previously, Madelyn opened up about her struggle with impostor syndrome and social anxieties, despite being a public figure. 'It causes a little Menty B [mental breakdown] every now and again. I have these crazy anxieties, and I get freaked out,' she said. Claiming that she has an impostor syndrome, Cline also said that it's quite human. 'I can't think too hard about it because then I'll get really existential and treat myself badly. The only thing that can smooth the friction is time,' she shared. When Madelyn Cline opened up about her eating disorder... In 2020, the actress revealed that she had struggled with an eating disorder as well. She said that she used to work out multiple times a day to achieve a perfect body figure. 'I was angry. I was harming myself and starving myself in the process of trying to achieve that,' she said to Women's Health.
