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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Selling Sunset's Chelsea Lazkani responds to claims she 'changed her face' after fans were left baffled by her new look
Selling Sunset 's Chelsea Lazkani has hit back after being asked 'what has she done to her her face?'. The reality star and realtor, 32, has been feistily responding to some accusing her of having fillers - insisting her new look is actually because she has gained weight. She lost weight after her divorce from her husband Jeff last year but is now back to a healthy 10 stone. She wrote in a series of Tweets on Wednesday: 'All this what did you do to your face nonsense… always had almond eyes, a tiny nose and full lips. I was just 40 pounds skinnier looking like a skeleton!' Another said: 'I never touched my face!!! Please stop this, I added weight, stopped wearing heavy makeup, eyeshadow and lashes. If you don't like my natural face just say that!' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She wrote on X: 'All this what did you do to your face nonsense… always had almond eyes, a tiny nose and full lips. I was just 40 pounds skinnier looking like a skeleton!' Last week she gushed that she is happier than ever as she revealed she has gained three stone. The beauty said that she is pleased she 'no longer looks like a twig', in an X post last Tuesday. Chelsea admitted that she previously only weighed seven stone (100lb) before she put on the extra weight, now making her a healthy 10 stone. She penned: 'God forbid a girl decides she no longer wants to look like a twig. An extra 40lb does ALOT lemme tell ya. ''Chelsea you look so different' - yeah I was 100lb looking malnourished before xx'. The TV personality has been sharing her new body on Instagram and fans praised her for looking the 'hottest version' of herself and 'looking healthy'. They wrote: 'Oh that gurl got some happy weight; This is the hottest version of chelsea we've ever seen'; 'That weight gain looks beautiful on you'; 'Thick love the weight on you'; 'You looking so healthy'; 'It's the getting thick for me'; 'Wooooooow. You look so voluptuous and gorgeous girl !!!'; 'Daaaammn. Mama got thick.. love it'; 'You look so much healthier and gorgeous'; 'Okay girl you know you ate down'; 'Girl I need the routine, I'm struggling to gain weight over here, you look amazing!' The beauty said that she is pleased she 'no longer looks like a twig', in an X post last Tuesday and admitted she was 'looking malnourished' It comes after Chelsea suffered a social media blunder on Monday as she shared a clip from a 'date' she was on in Los Angeles. The star split from husband Jeff last year and while she has been declared legally single, she is said to still be negotiating a divorce settlement. Yet Chelsea was keen to show the world she was moving on as she took to Instagram to share a video of herself at a swanky restaurant, captioning the video: 'On a date kinda nervous...' However, visible in the video there was clearly another woman's clutch bag and a camera, suggesting that her 'date' was nothing more than a social media opportunity taken by a friend. MailOnline has contacted Chelsea's representatives for comment. In December it was reported that Chelsea and Jeff whose divorce has played out in public on her Netflix reality series, had been declared legally single. However, the exes still had the potentially difficult task of divvying up their assets before their divorce could be finalized. The TV personality has been sharing her new body on Instagram and fans praised her for looking the 'hottest version' of herself and 'looking healthy' Although Chelsea was the first of the two to file for divorce, the process was slowed down as they struggled to come to a swift agreement on a settlement. In his previous filing, Jeff reportedly told the judge that he and his ex would still settle custody and support issues regarding their children, as well as their asset split, once they were both declared single. Chelsea had previously requested joint physical and legal custody when she filed for divorce. The real estate expert and her ex-husband — who is a managing partner at the ad agency Icon Media Group, which was founded by his mother — share two children: son Maddox Ali Lavon, five, and daughter Melia Iman, four. The Selling Sunset star previously filed to divorce her estranged husband in March of this year, citing irreconcilable differences. A week after her filing, Jeff shared his own filing, which also cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, though he accused Chelsea of being 'physically aggressive' in his documents. He accused her of hitting him in the face shortly before his filing, which allegedly broke his glasses and gave him a small cut. He also accused her of installing a lock on the master bedroom of their $2.9 million, five-bedroom Manhattan Beach home — which he said he is the primary owner of — and of remotely monitoring his visits to the home. Jeff claimed in his filing that his reality star wife had been 'exhibiting suspicious behavior,' and he claimed that some of his personal belongings had disappeared from the home. Due to their conflict over the marital home, Jeff had requested that the judge overseeing their divorce prevent either of them from living full-time at the home. Instead, he request that Chelsea only be allowed in the house for two hours at a time while under supervision. The two had been married since 2017, when they tied the knot at the Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California. In 2022, Chelsea revealed to that her future husband was her first Tinder date after she moved to Los Angeles. The real estate agent, who was born in North London to Nigerian immigrant parents, said she had only planned to live in California as long as it took to get her MBA, so she was hesitant to put herself on the dating market. But after giving the dating app a try around 2015, she and Jeff instantly clicked. 'We spoke about 15 times before getting together. I don't want to waste my time and give my energy to somebody if I don't think it will be worth it,' she explained. 'I felt like I knew him before we even met, and the connection was immediate.' The origins of Chelsea's split from Jeff were explored in the latest season of Selling Sunset, in which her colleagues accused him of carrying on an affair.
WebMD
3 days ago
- General
- WebMD
Cortisol Belly: Causes and Symptoms
"Cortisol belly" is a popular term used to describe weight gain mostly around your belly area, or abdomen. Sometimes it's called "hormonal belly." It's not a medical term or diagnosis, but it could be a sign of something else happening in your body. Why Does Cortisol Belly Happen? The term "cortisol belly" describes increased levels of the hormone cortisol playing a role in where and how much fat you gain. But different things play a role in weight gain. The cause of weight gain around your belly isn't as straightforward as popular science makes it sound. Causes of weight gain Different things affect your weight, including your diet, the amount of exercise you get, medical conditions you have, your quality and quantity of sleep, and your genetics. Another key factor in fat buildup is hormones present in your system. These include sex hormones (androgen, progesterone, and estrogen), insulin, thyroid hormones, and cortisol. The levels of these different hormones can affect where and how much fat gathers in your body. For example, premenopausal women tend to have a higher share of fat in their thighs, hips, and buttocks. Women who've gone through menopause and lost much of their estrogen may have more fat in their abdomen and upper body. Weight gain at your abdomen can be just below your skin (subcutaneous) or deep inside your body around your organs (visceral). Too much visceral fat increases your risk of certain health conditions such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and heart disease. Cortisol and Weight Gain Cortisol is a hormone doctors sometimes call the "stress hormone." Your adrenal glands make it, along with the hormone adrenaline. Both hormones play a role in your response to stress. Adrenaline is your "fight or flight" response that allows you to have energy to fight or run away from a threat. Cortisol follows up your adrenaline rush to help you stay alert for longer. "The idea is that chronic stress leads to high cortisol levels that drives excess abdominal fat accumulation, but this concept is not supported by evidence," says Rexford Ahima, MD, PhD, director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Johns Hopkins Medicine. But there are medical conditions that cause abnormally high cortisol levels, and one side effect of these conditions is weight gain around the belly. Cushing syndrome This condition causes your body to make too much cortisol. You may get it because of a tumor, or as a side effect of certain medications. One of the most common symptoms of Cushing syndrome is weight gain in your belly (while your legs and arms stay slim). If Cushing syndrome is the cause of your belly weight gain, you may also have: Weight gain in the face (sometimes called moon face) A fatty lump between the shoulders (sometimes called a buffalo hump) Pink or purple stretch marks on the stomach, hips, thighs, breasts, and underarms Thin, frail skin that bruises easily Slow wound healing Acne Metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms that increases your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or strokes. People with metabolic syndrome typically have apple-shaped bodies. That means you carry more fat in your abdomen. Signs of metabolic syndrome include: A waist circumference of more than 35 inches for people assigned female at birth (AFAB) and more than 40 inches for people assigned male at birth (AMAB) High blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg or higher Elevated blood sugar levels High triglyceride levels (more than 150 mg/dL) Low HDL cholesterol (less than 40 mg/dL for men and less than 50 mg/dL for women). A doctor can make a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome when you have three or more of these signs. "Metabolic syndrome is more common in older people, post-menopausal women, and is associated with insulin resistance and chronic inflammation," says Ahima. "However, we don't fully understand what specifically causes metabolic syndrome. Genetic factors, excessive intake of high-caloric, low-quality ultra-processed foods, inadequate sleep, low physical activity, and psychosocial stress contribute." What does cortisol belly look like? "Cortisol belly" typically refers to weight gain that's mostly in the belly and less so in other places. If your weight gain in your belly is due to Cushing syndrome, you'll notice that your arms and legs stay slim as your belly gains fat. How to Get Rid of Cortisol Belly Lowering your stress levels (and therefore your cortisol levels) won't necessarily make you lose belly weight. But it's a healthy practice that improves overall health that may include weight loss. Try these practices: Get regular exercise. Do something that you enjoy so you look forward to it and make time in your schedule for it. Ahima recommends getting at least 8,000 steps a day and including resistance exercises into your weekly routine. And don't overdo it – too much exercise without enough downtime for rest between workout sessions can make cortisol go up. Prioritize sleep. Tweak your sleep habits so that you're getting quality ZZZs each night. Stick to a consistent sleep/wake schedule, aim for eight hours a night, and keep your room cool, dark, and distraction-free for restful slumber. Promote body and mind relaxation. Certain relaxation techniques such as meditation, breathing exercises, tai chi, and mindfulness help regulate your nervous system and send your body signals to relax, lowering stress. Go outside. Studies show that just 20 minutes in green spaces outdoors such as parks or woods can significantly lower your cortisol levels. Don't smoke. Along with causing overall health harm, some research shows that smoking can raise your cortisol levels and disrupt healthy sleep. Cultivate relationships. Social interaction with people who bring you a sense of calm and contentment can help improve your emotional well-being and mood. If your belly fat is being caused by a medical condition such as Cushing syndrome, your doctor can prescribe treatment that will reduce your cortisol and ease symptoms. "Cortisol blockers can decrease cortisol levels in patients with Cushing syndrome who may not be able to have surgery," says Ahima. "However, there is no proven evidence supporting the use of cortisol blockers as dietary supplements in common forms of obesity." In fact, Ahima warns against companies that claim to be able to cause weight loss by controlling cortisol. These treatments are specific to these conditions – you shouldn't try them to reduce belly fat if you don't have a medical diagnosis. "While psychosocial stress and cortisol have been linked to central obesity in the media, research findings do not support a cause-and-effect relationship between cortisol and central fat accumulation in most people with obesity," he says. Is There a Detox Diet for Cortisol Belly? There's no specific "cortisol belly diet," but there are diet patterns you can adopt for nutritious eating to help reduce inflammation and slow cortisol production in your body. Research shows that certain types of foods can help lower cortisol, such as: Foods high in magnesium: avocados, bananas, dark chocolate, broccoli, and spinach Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids: fish (anchovies, salmon, tuna), chia seeds, flax seeds, and walnuts Foods that promote a healthy gut: Greek yogurt, kombucha, and sauerkraut A diet high in high-sugar foods and drinks, alcohol, and caffeine can spike your cortisol levels. A Mediterranean diet is a smart template for healthy, low-inflammation eating, and it may lower your cortisol levels. A Mediterranean diet focuses on healthy fats and plant-based eating: Plenty of fruits and vegetables Beans, lentils and nuts Whole grains, like whole-wheat bread and brown rice Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) as your primary cooking and dressing oil Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids Cheese and yogurt in moderate amounts Protein from chicken, turkey, fish, and beans Little to no red meat Little to no sweets, sugary drinks, or butter Wine only in moderation (or not at all) Are there cortisol belly supplements? Supplements aren't a cure-all for stress and cortisol levels. "You can get all of the vitamins and minerals you need from healthy food," says Ahima. 'There are no proven supplements to reduce 'cortisol belly.' " One study on stress levels in health care workers suggested there are some herbs and supplements that may lower cortisol. (This doesn't mean they will promote weight loss.) These include: Ashwagandha Rhodiola Lemon balm Chamomile Keep in mind that more research needs to be done before any of these herbs could be recommended. You should always talk to your doctor before trying any herbs or supplements. Takeaways "Cortisol belly" is a non-medical term some people use to describe weight gain in the abdomen. The idea is that weight gain is linked to high cortisol levels, often due to chronic stress. But there's little scientific evidence that cortisol is a primary cause of belly fat in most people. Abdominal fat can result from many things, including diet, stress-eating, genetics, hormone levels, sleep quality, and medical conditions like Cushing syndrome. Healthy weight loss generally involves a balanced diet, regular exercise, getting enough sleep, stress reduction, and avoiding smoking and too much alcohol. Cortisol Belly FAQs What does "cortisol face" look like? "Cortisol face" is a popular term on social media platforms that is used as a description of a swollen, puffy face. There's a condition called moon face (moon facies) that some people call cortisol face. Moon face is a buildup of fat deposits in the sides of your face that causes severe swelling. You can get this when you use corticosteroids, or from medical conditions such as Cushing syndrome or hypothyroidism. If this happens to you, fat deposits on the side of your skull can make your face so round you can't see your ears from the front.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Steven Seagal balloons EVEN BIGGER to 400lb: See him waddle around Russia while supporting 'brother' Putin
A ballooned 400lb Steven Seagal was seen strutting his distended tummy through crowds at Moscow 's famous Red Square to show support for The former action star has continued to gain weight during his extended retreat from the public eye: he hasn't posted on social media since December 2021 and has held Russian citizenship since 2016.
Medscape
20-05-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Does Weight Gain After Breast Cancer Affect Outcome?
Women who gain a more substantial amount of weight after being diagnosed with breast cancer face an increased risk of dying from the disease, according to findings from a new study. However, that higher mortality risk only appears to apply to women who are overweight or at a healthy weight before diagnosis, not to those who are obese prediagnosis, explained lead study author Sixten Harborg, MD, PhD, with Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark, who presented the findings at European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Breast Cancer 2025. Obesity at breast cancer diagnosis is associated with dismal prognosis, but the effect of postdiagnosis weight change remains underinvestigated and 'the evidence is inconclusive,' Harborg told attendees. The researchers set out to identify weight gain thresholds associated with breast cancer mortality using the prospective Nurses' Health Study. Harborg and colleagues focused on a subpopulation of 6803 women with nonmetastatic breast cancer and calculated the relative weight change from prediagnosis and postdiagnosis weight records as percentage of weight change from the last reported prediagnosis weight to the first postdiagnosis weight. Weight change was classified as stable weight (−2% to +2%), moderate weight loss (−2% to −5%), major weight loss (< −5%), moderate weight gain (+2% to +5%), and major weight gain (> +5%). Overall, 1179 women died of breast cancer during a median follow-up of 8.5 years. Compared with women with stable weight after diagnosis, women with major weight gain had an increased risk for breast-cancer mortality (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 1.26). The increased risk associated with major weight gain after diagnosis was observed in women with healthy weight or overweight before diagnosis (aHR, 1.32 and 1.37, respectively) but not in those with obesity before diagnosis (aHR, 1.01). There was also a trend towards increased breast cancer mortality in women with major weight loss, although this was not statistically significant (aHR, 1.14; 95% CI, 0.96-1.34), and moderate weight gain or loss was not associated with increased mortality risk. Those who are overweight or a healthy weight at diagnosis seem to be most affected by weight gain post-diagnosis, Harborg concluded. Invited discussant for the study, Hope Rugo, MD, with University of California San Francisco Comprehensive Cancer Center, said the effect of weight gain on breast cancer mortality is 'fascinating.' That the risk was seen only in women at a healthy weight or overweight at diagnosis is 'presumably because those who are obese at the start already have a higher risk of mortality from breast cancer,' said Rugo. Rugo noted that in a recent meta-analysis of 64 studies looking at weight change in relation to breast cancer prognosis, higher postdiagnosis body mass index (BMI) was associated with an increased all-cause mortality, breast cancer–specific mortality, and second primary breast cancer. So, what can be done? 'The BWEL trial stands out as a trial that may help us understand what the benefit of weight loss [is],' Rugo told attendees. That trial enrolled more than 3100 overweight or obese women (BMI ≥ 27) with stages II-III breast cancer diagnosed within the past 14 months who had completed treatment. The study team showed that a telephone-based weight loss intervention led to clinically meaningful weight loss and sustained weight loss over 12 months, which was associated with improved metabolic markers and insulin resistance. Rugo also noted that in the Prospective Studies of Diet and Cancer study, compared with stable weight, sustained weight loss, even modest amounts, was associated with a lower risk of developing breast cancer for women aged 50 years or older. 'We still don't know what weight loss does,' she concluded. But 'we know that prevention of weight gain is better, and we will look to the BWEL study over time, as well as exercise intervention studies that are ongoing for more insights.'
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Selling Sunset star reveals she's gained three stone and is happier than ever now she's stopped 'looking like a malnourished twig'
Selling Sunset star Chelsea Lazkani gushed that she is happier than ever as she revealed she has gained three stone. The Netflix star, 32, who separated from husband Jeff Lazkani last year, said she is pleased she 'no longer looks like a twig', in an X post on Tuesday. Chelsea admitted that she previously only weighed seven stone (100lb) before she put on the extra weight, now making her a healthy 10 stone. She penned: 'God forbid a girl decides she no longer wants to look like a twig. An extra 40lb does ALOT lemme tell ya. '"Chelsea you look so different" - yeah I was 100lb looking malnourished before xx'. The TV personality has been sharing her new body on Instagram and fans praised her for looking the 'hottest version' of herself and 'looking healthy'. They wrote: 'Oh that gurl got some happy weight; This is the hottest version of chelsea we've ever seen'; 'That weight gain looks beautiful on you'; 'Thick love the weight on you'; 'You looking so healthy'; 'It's the getting thick for me'; 'Wooooooow. You look so voluptuous and gorgeous girl !!!'; 'Daaaammn. Mama got thick.. love it'; 'You look so much healthier and gorgeous'; 'Okay girl you know you ate down'; 'Girl I need the routine, I'm struggling to gain weight over here, you look amazing!' It comes after mum-of-two Chelsea said in December that she is ready for a new start after being declared legally single. At the time a judge signed off on the termination of the marriage, TMZ reported. The reality star had been in the midst of a divorce from her husband Jeff. Chelsea, whose divorce has played out in public on her Netflix reality series, had previously been in agreement with Jeff on their desire to be declared legally single, according to court documents obtained by the publication. Even though the two are now legally single, and therefore free to remarry if they desired, the two are apparently still negotiating a divorce settlement to wrap up the matter. She penned: 'God forbid a girl decides she no longer wants to look like a twig. An extra 40lb does ALOT lemme tell ya. "Chelsea you look so different" - yeah I was 100lb looking malnourished before xx' The TV personality has been sharing her new body on Instagram and fans praised her for looking the 'hottest version' of herself and 'looking healthy' They reportedly filed documents requesting the judge overseeing their divorce to declare them single, and the judge's decision came after a hearing. The exes still have the potentially difficult task of divvying up their assets before their divorce can be finalized. TMZ previously reported that it was Jeff who first asked the judge to bifurcate the divorce process and declare the former couple single back in October, and Chelsea appears to have gotten on the same wavelength since then. Although Chelsea was the first of the two to file for divorce, the process was slowed down as they struggled to come to a swift agreement on a settlement. In his previous filing, Jeff reportedly told the judge that he and his ex would still settle custody and support issues regarding their children, as well as their asset split, once they were both declared single. Chelsea had previously requested joint physical and legal custody when she filed for divorce. The real estate expert and her ex-husband — who is a managing partner at the ad agency Icon Media Group, which was founded by his mother — share two children: son Maddox Ali Lavon, five, and daughter Melia Iman, four. The Selling Sunset star previously filed to divorce her estranged husband in March of last year, citing irreconcilable differences. A week after her filing, Jeff shared his own filing, which also cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, though he accused Chelsea of being 'physically aggressive' in his documents. He accused her of hitting him in the face shortly before his filing, which allegedly broke his glasses and gave him a small cut. He also accused her of installing a lock on the master bedroom of their $2.9 million, five-bedroom Manhattan Beach home — which he said he is the primary owner of — and of remotely monitoring his visits to the home. Jeff claimed in his filing that his reality star wife had been 'exhibiting suspicious behavior,' and he claimed that some of his personal belongings had disappeared from the home. Due to their conflict over the marital home, Jeff had requested that the judge overseeing their divorce prevent either of them from living full-time at the home. Instead, he request that Chelsea only be allowed in the house for two hours at a time while under supervision. The two had been married since 2017, when they tied the knot at the Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California. In 2022, Chelsea revealed to that her future husband was her first Tinder date after she moved to Los Angeles. The real estate agent, who was born in North London to Nigerian immigrant parents, said she had only planned to live in California as long as it took to get her MBA, so she was hesitant to put herself on the dating market. But after giving the dating app a try around 2015, she and Jeff instantly clicked. 'We spoke about 15 times before getting together. I don't want to waste my time and give my energy to somebody if I don't think it will be worth it,' she explained. 'I felt like I knew him before we even met, and the connection was immediate.' The origins of Chelsea's split from Jeff are explored in the latest season of Selling Sunset, in which her colleagues accuse him of carrying on an affair. Some Selling Sunset fans expressed disappointment with the particularly dramatic turn season eight has taken, as it focuses more on the personal conflicts between members of the Oppenheim Group than their real estate business. Chelsea and her coworkers may also be in trouble, as Netflix has expressed a desire to focus on crowd-pleasing reality competition shows in the mold of major broadcast series like The Voice, rather than the kind of conflict-driven cable-style reality shows that Selling Sunset represents.
