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November 19th, 2008 at 01:57am
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Weight Loss News November 15th, 2008
What Makes a Weight-Loss Plan too Restrictive?
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Even when your
weight loss plan backfires, it can still be saved.
A big risk for having your weight-loss plan backfire is if it is too restrictive This can mean too restrictive in terms of the actual calories you take in; it can be too restrictive in the type of food it allows - like all protein or all carb; it can be too restrictive in when it allows you to eat and not eat; it can be too restrictive in the actual meals that make up the plan, dictating exactly what each meal should consist of; it can be too restrictive in dictating the method of cooking allowed - only boiling, only steaming, no frying or sauteing.
Any one or more of these restrictions can cause a backfire. It is human nature to rebel against being too constrained. So if you find yourself rebelling gainst your weight-loss diet, it would be a good first step to go over the plan itself. Consider whether it is too limiting for you. Even if it promises and guarantees weight loss, it won’t work if it’s too hard to stick to.
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There’s plenty of options to stay in shape and exercise
When was the last time you broke a sweat? Were you lifting heavy weights, pounding your feet on a merciless treadmill, or pushing for that last, breathless sit-up? If you’re of that type, then you’ve got nothing to worry about. However, if you’re the type of person who breaks a sweat from climbing up the porch-steps, or who starts panting from the simple exertion of heading to the kitchen to get some more Doritos, then that might be a good indication that you need to start challenging your body a little more. And what better way to challenge your body than exercise.
I know, I know, for some it’s a scary word; laughable even! The truth is, the actual thought of exercising can scare people away before they even try it. All that hard work? And for what, monstrous pit stains and the chance of smelling like a rotten BigMac? It doesn’t sound too appealing. However, some teens don’t realize the enormous benefits that exercising can do for your body! If you’re someone who’s really passionate about getting fit or losing weight, exercise is a guaranteed way to make you feel like a million bucks, without the scary notions of starving yourself or consuming diet-pills like they were a box of boston-cream doughnuts. There are better ways to fit into that cute dress you saw at Le Chateau, ways that won’t have you risking your health.
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Be a ‘loser’ to become biggest winner!
Though Haya and her younger sister walk at the King Abdullah wallboard with their iPods, they still feel overweight.
Now they have decided to do something more about it, and they are weighing several options after a reality show offered them ways to become a “big loser” of the extra weight.
Haya said she recently saw the reality show about people losing weight, some of them three times as heavy as her. The program led her to this important decision.
“I have decided to transform my body, health and life by adopting a new healthy lifestyle,” said the 21-year-old.
Haya is one of the many Saudi youth being influenced by Western TV shows about self-improvement, human rights, and
life makeovers . In the wake of Oprah, who has had a huge impact on Saudi women, another program has lately created a significant revolution in many young Saudis lifestyle: “The Biggest Winner.”
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November 18th, 2008 at 10:41pm
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Depression must first be understood before it’s treated.Depression is no joke; it is a very serious disease that affects millions and millions of Americans each and every year. The alarming dilemma is that over a third of those Americans will not seek any type of treatment. The old stereotypes of mental illness still bother too many people.
Their character is so important that they don’t want a label like “crazy” to tarnish it. To be diagnosed, those that suffer have to seek assistance. That’s the terrible merry go round of depression.
Many factors lead to depression. Depression stems from chemical, emotional, environmental and even physical causes . The genetic link cannot be ignored as well. Many diseases are passed on through a family. It is not just family history but family life in general. Daily life includes tremendous stress.
Some undergo a daily fight just to make ends meet. Even success and fitting into society can be the problem for others. Abuse such as sexual, physical or even emotional can overload people with anxiety. It’s a long list.
Depression Treatment
Depression is often hard to find in its early form. Even while a loved one suffers from this disease the signs may be hard to notice. Everyone gets down in the dumps once in a while. This is natural.
Depression is more than just temporary sadness. Early detection is no longer an option when your whole life begins changing. Those suffering from depression tend to feel all alone and disgusted with life. Signs of hope in their lives are gone. Sleep habits and enjoyment from life no longer exist. At this point treatment has become literally a matter of life and death.
The afflicted needs a renewed sense of hope and meaning for an effective depression treatment. This stage of treatment comes through talking. This treatment can take months or years to bring about positive results but it is effective.
The medical professional also has the option of prescribing anti-depressants like Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celex, or Luvox . Although they have some serious side effects, these medicines work. Studies also show that some herbs can be effective as depression treatment. There are also many depression support groups geared towards working with depressed individuals. If you or someone you love are feeling the affects of depression please consult a medical professional immediately.
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November 17th, 2008 at 07:47am
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Weight loss became a hot topic nowadays, where our people especially younger generations are turning to anorexia, bulimia, obesity and other eat disorders. While weight loss can be helpful, it can also turn into something dreadful if we do not learn about weight loss in details. In fact, due to the ignorance, it has affected millions across the nation and some even cause death. Thus, learning about weight loss information is vital for us.
Losing weight is a very personal. If you are more than 20 pounds heavier, then losing the pounds is vital for your health. You can start by learn abouting the recommended weight according to your age or height. As we know, the body situation of each of us is different. Mainly, because of the fat and muscle ratio to body weight. You should make an effort to see your doctor for tips for weight loss if you feel that you really need to lose weight. Don’t worry, your doctor can confirm by telling you that whether your weight is normal. This is the best way to make sure that you are being healthy.
If your doctor confirmed that you are fine, you definitely do not need to lose weight. Do not yourself with your favored actor or model. Often, models and actresses are airbrushed in photos to look more toned and they have personal trainers that work with them for hours every day in order to help them stay in shape. If your body weight is normal, you do not need to lose weight, even if you are an inch more than your ideal model.
Maybe you have gain a bit weight lately. Even then, you do not need to lose weight just because you gain it. People gain weight for a number of reasons, and this is especially general during teenage years and for the few years after. If you gain weight, that might be normal. You should examine out the rest of your body. You might going through a growth spurt in height. If that is the case, don’t worry. For body builder, don’t worry about gaining weight when you are exercising at the gym. As you build up your muscles, you look better, but because in nature, muscles are heavier than fat, you may actually gain weight.
Lastly, becareful of what other say about your body. As we know, words can build or tear down. You don’t need to lose weight just because someone makes a disrespectful comment about your appearance. Some people are bad mouth, but everyone has a different body make up. Positive mindset is vital and you should be pleased with your weight if it is within the normal range for someone of your age and height. Do not bother about the rude comment. That is not the real reason to lose weight. Be contented with yourself and get yourself informed with living healthy for life knowledge. You shouldn’t need to worry about losing weight.
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November 17th, 2008 at 01:17am
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Aloe Vera has many medicinal uses and one of them is the ability to help people to lose weight. I am sure you know a lot of people who really have struggled to lose weight. Aloe Vera reduces and stabilizes your body mass index as it stimulates the rate of metabolism in your liver cells so that it will help you to burn even more energy.
The energy that is used for reducing and stabilizing your body mass index is derived from the fat and carbohydrate stored in the body. When you drink Aloe Vera juice on a daily basis, it is like burning calories or doing vigorous workout and burning the fat.
I bet you did not know that Aloe Vera consists of high collagen protein content and that is another reason why it works so well as a weight loss supplement. The body uses additional energy to incorporate the protein in the body each time you drink aloe Vera juice.
This extra energy spurt also engages the ability to lose weight and build muscles. Aloe Vera is said to reduce the time it takes for food to be digested and stay inside the intestine, which really means that it takes less energy to absorb the food when it is eaten and when Aloe Vera Juice is taken.
All throughout the Aloe Vera history lessons, we have learned that this plant has always been associated with optimal health and body weight. The only sad part is a lot people are not taking advantage of it.
Get the facts about how you can lose weight using Aloe Vera Juice at Aloe Vera Uses for Weight Loss.
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November 16th, 2008 at 04:04am
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Weight Loss News November 12th, 2008
KDKA Radio Reporter Tells Weight Loss Story
You’ve surely heard the voice of KDKA Radio’s traffic reporter Kathy Berggren, but because you can’t see her, you probably don’t know that she has lost 100 pounds in the last year.
And she did it completely on her own with no drugs, no surgery and no fad dieting.
“I have more energy, I feel better about myself,” Berggren tells KDKA. “My kids think I’m a happier person all around. I do feel really good.”
Before Berggren’s old jeans were a size 18, but now she wears a size four.
“It’s hard to look at them,” Berggren said of her old jeans. “I mean, I’m excited over it, but I just can’t imagine that was me at one point.”
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How to Lose Weight
“How to lose weight,” is a frequent issue psychotherapist Ken Donaldson currently confronts. The “how to lose weight” solution should be easy seeing how there’s almost always a new best selling weight loss or diet book.
However, “Diets don’t work,” Donaldson writes in his brand new Try It NON Diet™, “and yet there’s been a ‘diet’ book on all the Best Seller lists almost every week over the last 15 years. If these ‘diet’ books really worked and effectively taught people how to lose weight then why, according to The National Institutes of Health, is more than 66% of the U.S. population overweight?”
“The real weight loss challenge ,” Donaldson states emphatically, “is that food is something we have to consume every day. And we’re constantly surrounded by a barrage of very effective and highly hypnotic consumer messages to eat more. You can’t lose weight if you keep eating more!”
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City rewards healthy choices
The English city of Manchester has come up with a simple formula it hopes will help keep its citizens trim: eat right, get stuff. Exercise, get more stuff.
Manchester is hoping to fight fat with a reward system that works like a retail loyalty card.
But instead of earning credit for opening their wallets, residents will be rewarded for keeping their feet on the treadmill and their fridge stocked with healthy food.
Starting next September, Manchester residents will be able to swipe their rewards cards and earn points every time they buy fruits and vegetables, use a community swimming pool, attend a medical screening or work out with a personal trainer.
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November 16th, 2008 at 01:44am
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Weight Loss and Medical News November 10th, 2008
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Caution Advised With Nonprescription Weight Loss Pills
Over-the-counter weight-loss pills are no quick fix to melt away extra pounds. Many local drugstores sell diet pills, and even more choices are available on the Internet. But most diet pills haven’t been proved safe or effective, and some are downright dangerous, according to a special report in the November issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource.
The report looks at popular weight-loss diets, eating plans and strategies, including diet pills.
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Tesofensine: New Miracle Weight Loss Drug?
Weight loss drugs have been something of a flop. Between Acomplia being ordered off the shelves for making people mad, and the lackluster performance of the other popular weight loss drugs - there hasn’t been much to celebrate for the pharmaceutical companies *cue crocodile tears.
That is until now… maybe.
An experimental drug called tesofensine is said to produce double the weight loss of current diet drugs. The drug works on three different appetite regulatory centers of the brain - the neurotransmitters noradrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin.
The phase II study, reported in The Lancet, included 203 obese patients whose average weight was about 220 pounds.
The average weight loss was 28 pounds in the highest dose of tesofensine compared to the placebo group which lost an average of 5 pounds. Sounds great…until you read the squinty print:
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Weight-Loss Pills Lead to Positive Tests
A significant number of NFL players have tested positive under the league’s steroid policy because of their use of weight-loss pills containing a substance banned by the league, sources familiar with the cases said yesterday.
A Denver television station, KDVR-TV, reported six to 10 players tested positive, including tailback Deuce McAllister and defensive end Will Smith of the New Orleans Saints. One to two other Saints players also tested positive, according to the report, which cited an NFL source.
Most of the players, including McAllister and Smith, tested positive for bumetanide, described as a drug used to treat fluid retention. The diuretic reportedly also can be used as a steroid-masking agent and is on the NFL’s list of banned substances. According to the report, bumetanide belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics, or water pills.
Sources familiar with the case confirmed the report. The players are subject to possible suspensions, pending appeals.
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November 15th, 2008 at 08:53am
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Weight Loss and Medical News November 11th, 2008
The Real Deal Behind Diet Pills
Now that the magical glow of Halloween is over, and in its wake you realize that you have decimated the entire tub of Halloween candy that failed to attract enough trick-or-treaters. You also realize that now that the winter months are approaching, bringing with them cold, rain, snow, wind, Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas feast and New Years debauchery.
So what does this all mean for you? Well for millions of Americans, it definitely means packing on some extra weight. Winter is the most common season for people to gain weight. It becomes colder outside, discouraging outside exercise; people become stressed during the holiday season, with more things to do than usual, leaving less time to exercise. Coupled with the celebrated notion of overeating during the holidays and a poor diet (deep fried turkey is not really that nutritious), numbers on the scale creep up over the last few months of the year.
A seemingly quick fix to this problem is to turn to the help of diet pills, weight loss supplements that have a notorious reputation. There are two commonly held opinions about diet pills. Either that they work and are a fine addition to any exercise and healthy eating plan or that diet pills are extremely dangerous for your health and should be avoided. Let’s take a closer look at diet pills, their composition and see what the truth is behind the intriguing infamy of diet pills.
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“Functional” the New Frontier in Foods, Drinks
According to MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily, a new report finds a shift away from foods with reduced sugar or fat toward “functional” products that promise benefits such as appetite suppression and increased metabolism/calorie burning.
The Euromonitor International Trend Watch report, entitled “Opportunities Within Functional Weight Management Products,” reveals that “functional” is the new frontier for food and beverage companies looking to grab the attention and dollars of the growing number of overweight consumers at home and abroad.
Whereas “better-for-you” (BFY) or “lesser evil” ingredients and claims were once mainly the bailiwick of those diet supplements promoted on TV via startling before-and-after photos of women and men in bathing suits, mainstream companies are increasingly looking to get in on the action.
The reason: Worldwide BFY packaged foods sales reached $116 billion, and beverages reached $36 million last year, but together, their annual growth rate was only marginally higher than the 2 percent to 4 percent seen by the overall packaged F&B market, according to Euromonitor. Meanwhile, fortified/functional F&Bs continued to see growth of about 10 percent in 2007.
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New Year’s Resolution Diet Program
The New Year is a time to reflect on the changes we want or need to make and many Americans seem to make the same New Year resolutions each year to start a Diet or weight loss program.
Setting reasonable goals, staying focused and great diet supplements are the most important factors in sticking with a weight loss program, and the key to success for those millions of Americans who made a New Year’s commitment to shed extra pounds.
First you will need a great sound diet program.
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November 15th, 2008 at 07:33am
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There has been a lot of fuss about Alli and it peaked mid of last year when everybody and their grandma were all willing to try out the latest drug wonder.
Alli weight loss pill works on preventing your body from absorbing the fat that you eat in your diets. But this does not mean that you can eat all the food that you want. Although it can be considered as quickest weight loss plans.
The manufacturers clearly indicated that before you can make this work for you, you have to follow a low-fat diet meal. After purchasing the product you will be provided a special code to use for their MyAlli website. Their website provides Alli diet pill users a low fat diet plan based on your personal details.
Unlike other diet pills, Alli do not have the same dangerous side effects like:
* heart palpitations (increased heart rate)
* muscle cramps (especially of the legs due to the electrolyte imbalance you get out of other weight loss pills.
As we have talked about earlier, Alli eliminates some of the excess fat that comes from your meals. Alli works wonders through the use of your digestive system.
You get rid of your body fat the same way you get rid of other toxins from your body:
* You will eliminate oily stools
* Sometimes when you pass out gas, there is a tendency of releasing oily spotting also in your underwear thus the need for constant changing every now and then.
* Some Alli weight loss pill users also have a hard time controlling their elimination but mostly its manageable.
* Due to the constant elimination, there is a possibility that it would disrupt your daily routines especially for those who have work.
These side effects makes it imperative that you adopt a low fat diet because the more fat you eat the more unmanageable the side effects will be. It is advisable that you perform some kind of exercises to get rid of fat.
I have used Alli before and I just have to add that it does take a while before it can absorb and eliminate the fat that is already within the body. So don’t expect that there will be fast improvements in your weight.
You may also want to visit Fat Loss 4 Idiots and you may learn a thing or two from the mistakes I’ve made and how I often get side tracked.
You will find out how I have achieved the desired weight I want and how I have kept off the fat using only safe and natural methods.
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November 14th, 2008 at 07:35am
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Weight loss drugs are a good alternative for individuals who have difficulty sticking to one of the top 10 diets or have physical ailments, such as asthma, that stop them from participating in difficult exercise. There are many different varieties of weight loss drugs for purchase on the market, ranging from blends of plants to prescription drugs only available through your physician.
The first step in selecting which weight loss drugs are best for you is figuring out how quickly you want to lose weight. There are a few drugs that will assist weight loss at extremely quick rates. However, these drugs are not always good for you, as your body may not react well to losing so much weight. These kinds of weight loss drugs should be treated with caution, as you may return to your former weight once you cease taking the capsules. For most people, a consistent weight loss regime is desired, as you can make sure your diet is solid while you are losing the pounds.
Many weight loss drugs are an easy resolution to a complex issue. Losing or maintaining weight is more than whether or not you take medicines to cease the gain of undesired weight. If you want to succeed at dropping the fat and keeping it gone, you will need to make adjustments to your lifestyle. Eating healthier foods, such as salads, fruits and vegetables, will go a long way to lowering your calorie count and promoting improved health. Meats like fish and pork are also excellent choices, if they are not fried. Both of these meats are lower in calories than red meats, such as deer.
For those who have metabolism problems or other health concern that result in weight gain, weight loss drugs are a good solution to your issue. As some ailments cause weight gain, having the ability to counter the issue without starving yourself of needed nutrients can help to save lives. As some of the weight loss drugs lower appetite, it can also teach your body to eat the amount of food required to keep a healthy lifestyle.
If you are on weight loss drugs and plan on changing your lifestyle, you should consult with a nutritionist or doctor. If you take some weight loss drugs and did not exercise, and begin vigorously exercising, you can harm your body by draining away too many calories each day. Balance is needed to stay healthy good health.
If you remember that weight loss drugs are a tool that should only be used as required, and work to improve your lifestyle to be conducive to a healthier body, you can drop the pounds and keep them off. Just remember that you will need to put in a little effort to keep yourself fit and lean!
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November 13th, 2008 at 01:41am
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Discover Weight Loss Through Hypnosis
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For many people hypnosis conjures up the image of a man of stage making someone do something completely foolish but weight loss through hypnosis seems even sillier.
But there is solid evidence that a person can achieve quick and lasting weight loss results by using hypnosis.
But firstly let’s look at what hypnosis is?
According to Contemporary Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing hypnosis or as it is more commonly known hypnotherapy is “the therapeutic use of suggestion when a person is in an altered state of consciousness in order to effect positive changes in that person’s behavior and so treat a range of health conditions”. It has not only been used to decrease the pain a person is feeling but also for weight control.
In a publication (Warren 2003) there was a statement that “Hypnosis is a way to access the untapped power of the mind and alter brain functions. In this state of intense relaxation and concentration the mind is able to focus on positive suggestions which can be carried out at a future time. These subliminal messages are surprisingly powerful.”
Then at the 54th Annual Conference in November 2003 of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Dr David Spiegel (Stanford University researcher) said “that although we don’t fully understand how it works, there is significant evidence that hypnosis can be effective in helping people reach into their own unconscious resources to solve problems normally beyond their ability”.
This in fact shows that the scientific community believes that indeed it is possible for someone to achieve weight loss through hypnosis.
In the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 1996 a report regarding meta-analysis (comparing multiple studies) showed that adding hypnosis increased weight loss by an average of 97% when people were being treated. But even more important this increased the effectiveness of post treatment by over 146%. So this has shown that hypnosis can work even better if used over longer periods of time.
Whilst in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 1986 a study was carried out on 60 women and they were separated into hypnosis versus non-hypnosis groups. It was found that those women using hypnosis lost an average of 17lbs whilst those in the non-hypnosis group only lost an average 5lbs.
So as you can see weight loss through hypnosis is very effective and may be more people should look at trying it in the future.
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Weight Loss Hypnosis Program - Change Bad Habits Into Good Habits
Today, more and more people have begun to eat poorly and are not exercising enough; leading to out of shape bodies and overweight frames. Once ingrained in you, these bad habits become hard to break free from. How well a weight loss hypnosis programs work for you depends on your own will power and your ability to make a conscious effort to succeed, as many people have also tried out different weight loss hypnosis programs with varying degrees of success.
Tap The Subconscious Mind
An interesting fact that is well known to most people is that humans only use between ten and twelve percent of their brain power with the remaining eighty-eight to ninety percent being used by the mind - subconsciously. It is easy to figure out that in order to achieve things in life you will have to tap your subconscious a bit more. If you want to change things in life, you need to act subconsciously and this holds true even when using this type of hypnosis program.
It is believed that if you try out a weight loss hypnosis program you will get to use up all of the power of the mind - and it holds good even if you are not trying to lose weight - you can use your mind in this way to attain any kind of personal goal.
By allowing you to speak to your own subconscious mind and suggest that it stop doing and/or cancel unhelpful actions is the way a hypnosis programs work. Once you are able to suggest to your subconscious that certain actions are not desirable and should be desisted, the brain will act in a way so that your negative actions begin to fade and disappear and these are then replaced by positive actions such as remembering to eat healthy foods and doing regular exercises.
Another positive to trying weight loss hypnosis program is that you will be able to use that eighty-eight to ninety percent of your subconscious mind which otherwise would have been lying dormant and unused. Chances are very bright that you will be able to stay off overeating for good, once you see results from your hypnosis program, these will become permanent.
A good solution to being overweight is weight loss through hypnosis. You need to only ensure that you use only those weight loss hypnosis programs that have been created by legitimate and genuine hypnotherapists and especially those that have been recognized by the American Medical Association.
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