Miranda Lambert: How I Lost Tons Of Weight & Top Diet Tricks From Docs

Miranda Lambert revealed which food she cut from her diet to get her sexy new body that she showed off at the CMA Awards on Nov. 6 — see what it is! Plus, weight loss experts share their top tips for you to get fit!

Miranda Lambert, 29, has always been confident with her curves, so we were surprised to see that she had lost so much weight at the CMA Awards on November 6 in Nashville. See how she lost the weight below and read what experts have to say about her new figure!

Miranda Lambert’s Weight Loss — How She Dropped The Pounds

“I just feel like I needed to get ahead of the game — I’m going to be 30 on Sunday and people say, are you OK about turning 30 and I guess I am, but I guess I’m not because I feel like everybody always says ‘It goes downhill from there.’ So I just thought, maybe if I get ahead of it a little I won’t have to work so hard later in life,” she told People.com in the press room after the CMA Awards.
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“All through my 20s I worked a lot — I was on the road since I was 17 and the road life is a lot of fast food and a lot of late nights and a lot of drinking — I didn’t give up drinking. I refused. You have to drink to put up with my husband! Just kidding! But I just felt that I should get a little more healthy and I have a record coming out in the spring and it’s a very important album to me — it’s my fifth album — and I have this spot, I found a great spot in country music and I want to keep it.”

“I didn’t give up really a lot really. Just Cheetos mostly! But I might have some tonight, just to celebrate!” Everything in moderation!
Weight Loss Experts Reveal Their Diet Tips

HollywoodLife.com spoke EXCLUSIVELY with weight loss experts to help you join Miranda in getting healthy.

Dr. J Shah, M.D., Chief Medical Director of Amari Medical in Scarsdale, NY, says that it would take “about two to three months for a woman to lose that much weight if they followed a weight-loss program correctly and safely.”

In order to lose weight, Dr. Shah says it’s important to find the “root cause of the weight gain and then address that with a good, medically supervised weight loss program.” To lose weight the healthy way, it’s important to “follow a daily exercise routine, which includes both cardio and strength training, get a good nights sleep, make healthy diet changes like eating egg whites instead of whole eggs, chicken or turkey instead of red meat, Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt, and brown rice instead of white rice.”
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How To Lose Weight The Healthy Way

Franci Cohen is a NY based personal trainer, certified nutritionist, exercise physiologist and creator of the innovative workout SPIDERBANDS.

“A controlled weight loss program such as a NutriSystem, Weight Watchers, or any other nutritionally sound program is a wonderful idea for people who lead busy lives like Miranda, and lack the time to cook and prepare food for themselves on a daily basis. Most people get into trouble while dieting when they op for quick-fix — extreme diets that are not healthy.

I recommend circuit training. When the body works in various energy zones for various intervals, it burns more calories and increases resting metabolic rate as well, as opposed to exercising in a consistent energy zone (like running) for a full hour.

The science behind weight loss is plain and simple. 3500 calories equal 1 pound. If you cut 500 calories a day from your diet, this equates to a 1 pound/week weight loss. Overweight individuals may be able to safely lose up to 2 or 3 pounds in a week when combining diet and exercise.”

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Lack Of Protein Linked To Overeating And Obesity, Study Finds

If you're struggling to lose weight or unable to suppress hunger pangs, it might be due to a lack of protein in your diet.

According to researchers at the University of Sydney, human's appetite for protein is so strong (and instinctive) that people will continue to eat until they get a sufficient amount of it.

As a result, authors conclude, this lack can cause over-eating and obesity.

"We found that regardless of your age or body mass index, your appetite for protein is so strong that you will keep eating until you get enough protein, which could mean eating much more than you should," said lead study author Dr Alison Gosby.



Protein is crucial to the body's make-up. It helps build bones, muscles, skin, and blood, as well creating enzymes, hormones, and vitamins.

The food found in modern diets are tend to be higher in carbohydrates and fats with lower protein, say experts. This means that in order to reach optimum protein intake, people can find themselves over-eating carbs and fats.

Most people do eat the right amount of protein, the authors explain, just eat too much to get it.

"It has been shown numerous times that eating more protein is a good way to be satisfied from food," says Sam Feltham, HuffPost UK blogger, personal trainer and founder of Smash The Fat.

"Although natural fat is just if not more satisfying, but then there is a massive contradiction in conventional advice of limiting meat consumption, the best source for a full profile of proteins."

According to Sam, eating meat - particularly organ meat, "which has even more vitamins and minerals than regular muscle meat" - is the best way to increase protein intake.

Of course, it isn't the only way. Here are some great meat-free foods that are high in protein, to make sure you get enough of what you need.

7 tips to lose weight the smart way

If you want to lose weight permanently, forget about fad diets and magic slimming potions. Discover the route to a new and healthier you by following these smart tips. 0



If you want to lose weight permanently, forget about fad diets and magic slimming potions. The solution is far simpler: start making healthy eating choices and exercise a new way of life, and you will never see those unwanted kilos again.

Follow these tips, courtesy of Weigh-Less, to help you on your way:
Drink plenty of water. Before tearing into a bag of chips; drink a glass of water first! People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger, so you can end up indulging in kilojoule-rich foods when a glass of water is all you really needed. If you aren’t in the mood for water, you may drink healthy alternatives such as sparkling water or herbal tea.

Eat several mini-meals during the day. If you eat fewer kilojoules than you burn, you will lose weight. Obesity researcher Dr Rebecca Reeves says that “studies show that people who eat 4-5 meals per day are better able to control their appetite and weight”. She also suggests enjoying said small meals earlier in the day, with dinner being the last time you eat.

Eat protein at every meal. Protein is the ultimate food to satisfy hunger pangs, and keeps you feeling full for longer. Protein sources such as seafood, beans, lean meat, yoghurt, cheese, egg whites, soy and nuts have been proven to preserve muscle mass and help burn fat.

Always eat breakfast. The common perception is that by skipping breakfast you will lose weight. However studies prove that not eating breakfast makes you hungry later which inevitably leads to nibbling or bingeing until your next meal. Healthy morning meals such as a high fibre cereal, low fat milk and fruit aid in weight loss.

Focus on portion sizes. To monitor portion sizes use a kitchen scale and measuring cups. Also using smaller plates and glasses helps to downsize portions; and prevents overindulging.

Keep a food diary. Studies show that writing down what you eat and drink tends to create awareness of what you are consuming and when; and this will cause you to eat less. One study even found that people who kept a food diary for at least six days a week lost about twice as much weight as those who kept diaries only once or twice a week.

Don’t reward yourself with food. It's essential to celebrate each weight loss goal. However, instead of rewarding your success with a chocolate or ice cream; treat yourself to a day at the spa, watch a movie or buy that pair of shoes you’ve always wanted. These are activities that are enjoyable and won’t jeopardise your weight loss.

- (Source: Weigh-Less)

9 Ways To help you Lose Weight Without Blowing Your Budget

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The holidays are just around the corner, typically bringing yuletide cheer and major damage to your budget and waistline.

We rounded up some ways to cut back early without breaking the bank. Skip the flashy workout equipment, sky-high gym membership, and sneaky "health" foods.

Instead, wellness experts offer these simple ways to start losing weight without blowing your budget. 1. Ditch the beef.

Going meatless one night a week is a surefire way to knock off pounds and save money, says nutritionist Rania Batayneh of Essential Nutrition for You.

Skip the butcher and look for hearty and healthy meat substitutes like beans and mushrooms.

"A can of chickpeas might cost a dollar, whereas deli meat is much more expensive," Batayneh says.

Hint: Buying dried beans that you rehydrate yourself is a great way to save at the grocery store. You'll also knock all the added sodium that comes with canned beans. 2. Buy healthy foods in bulk.

There are pros and cons to buying in bulk, but it can be a great way to budget for long-term savings and weight loss.

For example, try buying a whole chicken.

"Buy a whole chicken and throw a portion of it together one night with steamed veggies," says Nicole Chase, a registered and licensed dietitian. "Throw the leftover chicken on top of a salad with light dressing the next day for a quick and healthy meal."

At the grocery store, try getting a massive container of oatmeal rather than sugar-laden individual packs. The same goes for buying big bags of rice and frozen veggies versus individual containers. 3. Stick to the perimeter at the grocery store.

Chase recommends shopping around the perimeter of stores as an easy way to avoid the expensive convenience foods that are usually stocked front and center.

"Middle aisles contain packaged and processed foods, which tend to be higher in sodium and have a tendency to be more expensive due to the costs associated with packaging," Chase says.

That leaves the produce and frozen foods sections, which both offer great low-cost and healthy alternatives. 4. Steer clear of the salad bar.

Rather than blow $10 on a swanky salad bar, load up on whole veggies while they're in season and at a lower price point, Chase says. Then dish up your own salads at home.

If you've got a hankering for butternut squash or sweet potatoes in summer, you'll still be able to find pretty affordable options in the frozen food section.

Just avoid those convenient steamer bags. You pay more for their fancy packaging and could save that cash by steaming them the old-fashioned way. 5. Skip "healthy" convenience food.

Weight loss has much to do with portion control, but those helpful little 100-calorie pack snacks are nothing but a budget suck.

"We have portion distortion in this nation and even though I like that [100-calorie packs] are pre-portioned, that can be a more expensive option," Batayneh says.

Instead, keep a measuring cup in your desk drawer to scoop out perfect portions of whatever you're munching on at work (almonds, trail mix, etc.) rather than paying more for packaging. 6. Know what to look for on price tags.

When browsing healthy foods at the store, don't just look at the sticker price, Chase says.

The unit price (for example: $0.26/oz.) tells you how much that box of whole grain cereal costs per ounce, so you can compare it to another brand of a different weight. 7. Turn your television into a workout coach.

No, this isn't a free pass to scarf Cheetos and watch "Basketball Wives" all day.

A lot of cable networks like Time Warner and Comcast have free exercise channels on 24-hour rotation that Batayneh says are a great way to work out on the cheap.

The library is another great option for checking out free DVDs, and we're big fans of interactive games you can play at home like Dance Central and anything on the Wii Fit. 8. Turn your home into a wellness center.

Avoid spending money on gyms at all by carving out a wellness nook in your home.

Whether you've got a spare room to use or simply lay out a yoga mat in the living room, make it your own workout sanctuary. Then stock up on cheap workout DVDs or set up a rotation with friends so you won't get bored.

"Check eBay for used copies (of workout DVDs) and feel confident knowing that sellers rely on buyer feedback so the quality is usually top-notch," Burnam says. 9. Rethink your commute.

"People don't necessarily have to buy expensive equipment to get exercise," Chase says. "You can just use your body."

Try walking or biking to work if you live within a few miles. If that's not an option, skip the elevator and take the stairs instead.

Not only will you save on gas, you'll have a sure-fire way to burn calories every day — and it won't cost you a dime.

Lose Weight by Water

Lose Weight by Water


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One of the most familiar pieces of weight-loss advice is also among the simplest: Drink lots of water. It makes you feel fuller, for one, so you don't eat as much junk later on (and maybe you won't drink sodas or other sugar-filled drinks).

Now, a new study adds some scientific heft to that advice. People who drank more water, researchers found, stayed slimmer than those who drank less. The study followed more than 120,000 people for about two decades, checking in on their lifestyle habits and weight every four years.

Overall, people in the study gained a small amount weight during each four-year span. But each cup of water a person drank per day meant they gained, on average, nearly three-tenths of a pound less during that time. The more water they drank, the less weight they put on – a noteworthy finding for a study that, for most participants, spanned a large chunk of middle age.

Fruit juice and sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, on the other hand, made participants gain more weight; each cup per day led to half a pound and four-fifths of a pound more weight gain in four years, respectively. Subbing water for a sugary drink, then, would likely have an even bigger impact, says An Pan, a public health researcher at the National University of Singapore who helped lead the study. Swapping a 12-ounce soda for a large glass of water every day would lead to a 1.25-pound smaller weight gain over four years.

If you tire of constantly sipping plain water, the researchers found that coffee had a similar slimming effect, too – though unlike water, it's easier to drink too much joe, which can have some downsides.
– Valerie Ross