RICKY Gervais has been a household name since he burst on to the scene in the early noughties in The Office.

He is now famed for hosting the Golden Globes - where he is known for shocking the audience with his outrageous jokes.

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Ricky Dene Gervais, 58, was born June 25, 1961, and is an English comedian, actor, writer, producer, director and singer.

Ricky initially worked in the music industry, attempting a career as a pop star in the 1980s.

He was the singer of the new wave act Seona Dancing and also the manager of the then-unknown band Suede, before ditching music and turning to comedy.

Ricky started his TV career on The 11 O'Clock Show on Channel 4 between 1998 and 2000.

In 2000, he was given a Channel 4 talk show, Meet Ricky Gervais.

He then launched to international stardom when he co-wrote and starred in the BBC's mockumentary The Office.

The show was followed by Extras in 2005 - which heco-wrote, starred in and co-directed with Stephen Merchant.

He also starred in and wrote Derek.

Ricky has also performed five multi-national stand-up comedy tours.

In 2019 fans praised him for his Netflix show After Life.

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Ricky is a vegetarian but hasn't gone completely vegan yet.

He is also an outspoken animal rights activist

Ricky is known for posting anti-animal cruelty pictures and posts on his Twitter account.

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As well as TV, Ricky has also starred in numerous films including:

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Ricky has amassed quite a fortune during his time in the spotlight.

He is worth an estimated 71million.

This is mainly through his TV shows, film roles and stand up tours.

Ricky has been with his partner Jane Fallon since 1982.

He says they chose not to marry because "there's no point in us having an actual ceremony before the eyes of God because there is no God".

When talking about why he hasn't had children he told The Times, "didn't fancy dedicating 16 years of our lives. And there are too many children, of course".

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Four years ago, Harley Quinn Smith 16-years-old at the time already had a few credits to her name. She made her first cameo in 2001s Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, playing the baby version of titular character Silent Bob, played by her father, filmmaker Kevin Smith. In 2019, she starred in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot as Millennium Milly Faulken, Jays estranged daughter and a member of a girl gang. It came out just months after she played a member of the Manson family in Quentin Tarantinos Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. She recently finished shooting a project in Dallas, which Smith says has amazing vegan food.

Being vegan on set is definitely difficult when youre shooting outside of Los Angeles, Smith tells LIVEKINDLY. But, times are changing. She discovered the Spiral Diner in Dallas. Smith adds that shes excited about the other vegan restaurants that she discovered and gave a shoutout to some of her favorites, including Champs Diner in Brooklyn. Both restaurants have something in common: they specialize in vegan comfort food.

Smith praised the Spiral Diners Frito pie (via the menu: nacho cheese, Texas red chili, and French fried onions on real Fritos.). And Champs, located in Brooklyns Bushwick neighborhood, is one of those restaurants where New Yorkers dont mind the sometimes two-hour wait for weekend brunch. Think vegan chicken and waffles, platters packed with pancakes, tofu scramble, breakfast sausages, and seitan bacon. Healthy salads and bowls are an afterthought. Smith says she tries to go to Champs any time shes in the city.

The New Jersey native was always an animal lover. Smith recalled her childhood self circa before the times of Instagram feeling compassion for elephants and other African animals victimized by poaching.

And I never made the connection between my love for animals and the fact that I was contributing to cruelty, says Smith, referring to how she would stick up for animals even before she went vegan. She adds,It was just not something that had clicked in my mind yet.

Her pet rabbit, a rescue named Cinnamon Bun, was who inspired Smith to go veganafter seeing how compassion can help traumatized animals heal. She was in a really terrible condition when I adopted her, says Smith. Cinnamon Bun was surrendered to the shelter after growing up in a hoarding situation with around 100 other rabbits.

She was pretty traumatized and abused, Smith adds. The rescued rabbit had a ripped ear, metal stitches that needed tending, and she was covered in urine. On top of that, her new rescued rabbit was terrified of humans. For about two months after I adopted her, she wouldnt let me touch hersays Smith.

But, Smith was patient with Cinnamon Bun, allowing her the time and space to understand that she was somewhere safe. Eventually, Cinnamon Bun became this really, really loving little creature with the biggest personality. After that, we just became best friends and after seeing her transition from this very scared, timid creature that I first met to this very open, loving, crazy creature who came about a few months later, I was like whoah, human compassion can really change an animal.

After that, Smith says she needed to make a change. To her, itwould be very hypocritical to continue living my life in a way that contributed to animal cruelty when I saw firsthand what human compassion can do to an animal.

Since going vegan, Smith has worked with various nonprofits to spread messages she believes in. In 2018, she, her father, and rescued turkeys starred in a Farm Sanctuary advert encouraging a vegan Thanksgiving dinner. Smith also appeared in a 2018 PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) campaign about ditching fur, leather, and wool. The 20-year-old wants others to realize how similar animals are to animals, especially those raised for food and fashion.

You know, theres this really bizarre assumption that I never understood that farm animals cant feel, which is the furthest thing from the truth. They can feel everything that humans can feel, says Smith. She also hopes that more people will understand that theres no humane way to get an animal product.

But, she also acknowledges that the majority of people werent raised to view farm animals with compassion and respect.

Im not blaming anybody because society has conditioned us to think this way, says Smith. She adds, I used to think this way as well.

Looking ahead, Smith is set to appear in Student Body, a horror film about high school friendship. Shell also play a role in Killroy Was Here, an upcoming horror anthology directed by Kevin Smith. Being vegan on set has had its challenges (because youre in this unfamiliar area and youre working), she says. But, its not impossible. You just have to trust that the people youre working with are going to take care of you, says Smith.

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In an effort to bring more vegan food options to the area, one San Luis Obispo County resident has made it her mission to provide plant-based meals through her food truck, "Plant Ivy."

While Ivy Alvarado's main dish includes the popular Impossible Burger , her journey to get to this point shows anything is possible.

"Just never give up," Ivy said. "If you really feel strongly about something, never ever give up."

For Alvarado, those words couldn't ring truer, and they're actually more of a life motto. These are words that pulled her through the hardest point in her life more than 10 years ago when she was 16-years-old.

"In 2008, Ivy had a cardiac arrest and her heart stopped, her breathing stopped and she had a brain injury as a result of that," Melinda, Ivy's mom, said.

At the time of her accident, Alvarado was working at Subway. She says a boy left his GameBoy at the restaurant and she ran after him to make sure he didn't lose it, but that was the last thing she remembers. She collapsed in a planter box and a Good Samaritan found her and started performing CPR. Melinda says the accident would follow Ivy being in and out of a coma.

"We were told that if she woke up she would probably be a vegetable and wouldn't recognize us at all," Melinda said.

It's difficult to imagine that Melinda was once told her vibrant, determined, environmentally-friendly daughter might not be able to walk or talk again. However, Ivy had different plans.

The next nine months would be filled with hospital stays and routine therapies, but in 2010 she defied the odds.

"I graduated high school a year later," Alvarado said.

Most recently, she continues working to get her stride back.

"I'm working on walking, I'm getting really, really close," Alvarado told KSBY's Brooke Martell, and Alvarado is regaining her strength while building her brand in the community through "Plant Ivy."

"I just see this as a means to be able to support herself," Melinda said.

The mother-daughter team has worked together on this business from the beginning and say they were the first to bring the Impossible Burger to San Luis Obispo County after having tried it in Los Angeles.

"It tastes like meat, it tastes so much like meat," Alvarado said, adding that it's better for the environment

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"Eighty-seven percent less greenhouse gases and 95 percent less land use when you eat one of these patties," Alvarado said.

She and her mom say this wouldn't be possible without the generous donors who provided the food truck and community members like Chris Dillow, who is the executive director at the Fig Cafe at Courtney's House in Templeton.

"Courtney's House is a non-profit," Dillow said. "We serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I realized, wow, we can be a resource for Ivy to make this dream come true for her."

And that she did. Dillow helped Melinda and Ivy navigate the logistics of owning and running a business. Plus, the kitchen at Fig Cafe is where all the food for Plant Ivy is prepped.

"Part of our mission is inclusion and opportunity and just for people to see every individual as very important, successful part of our world," Dillow said.

Alvarado hopes to one day employ workers from Fig Cafe and says the "sky's the limit" when it comes to how many food trucks she wants to operate. Her business already gives back and for every burger sold, she donates $1 to Alternative Neurological Solutions, a non-profit she frequents and credits for helping her learn to walk on her own again.

Despite the name of her main dish, Alvarado is proof that nothing is impossible unless it's a vegan burger, of course.

"I believe that things happen for a reason and you just stay positive, work hard, and never, never, never give up," Melinda said. "What's supposed to happen is gonna happen."

Alvarado and her mom cater local events across the county. Their next event will be at the San Luis Obispo Women's March next month.

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This grilled tofu salad with green beans is a must try. Whether you're an established vegan, a newcomer partaking in Veganuary or just being mindful of how much meat your eat, look no further 'cos here's a fab meat-free meal that doesn't compromise on flavour.

Tofu is definitely a controversial ingredient, with some arguing that it just tastes like nothing... but we HAVE to disagree and argue that it is all about how you prepare it. If marinaded in the right stuff for the right amount of time, it's essentially a protein packed flavour sponge that can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. This salad is sweet, sour and zesty all at once... what's not to love?

Make sure you buy the right tofu to start with. Look for a firm or extra firm tofu (silken is too soft for this recipe) and if you want extra flavour, you could try a smoked version. Always press it and dry it to help achieve the best texture, and allow it to catch a little bit to give a pleasing crispy outside. You might want to prep it the night before as you preferably want to press it for an hour then marinate for as long as possible.

The great thing about this recipe is that one you have perfected the basic method for grilled tofu salad, you can add any other vegetables that you like. Add finely sliced radishes and grated carrot for a more Asiatic style salad, or throw in some olives and swap the tomatoes for sundried ones for a taste of the Mediterranean.

1. First, drain the tofu. Then place 56 paper towels onto a chopping board, lay the tofu on top of them and cover with 56 more paper towels.

2. Place a baking tray or another chopping board on top of the tofu. Then, place a heavy object, like a bowl, can or jar, on top of the tray. Let it sit for 1 hour.

3. Meanwhile, crush the garlic. Then, in a bowl, mix together the garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and sugar, to form a marinade.

4. One it has been pressed for an hour, cut the tofu into 5cm | 2 cubes.

5. Add the tofu to the marinade and leave it to marinate for 15 minutes on each side.

6. Remove tofu and set the remaining marinade aside for dressing.

7. Spray the tofu with cooking spray on all sides. Then, using a griddle pan over medium heat, grill the tofu for 3 to 4 minutes per side.

8. Meanwhile, fill a saucepan half-full with water and place over medium heat. Bring to the boil.

9. Rinse the beans under cold water and drain. Once water is boiling, add to the saucepan and cook for 3 minutes, until beans are tender. Drain and rinse them under cold water.

10. Chop the cherry and yellow cherry tomatoes into halves.

11. In a bowl, combine the tofu, green beans, tomatoes and thyme. Dress with lemon juice, and 12 tbsp of the leftover marinade.

12. Scatter with some lemon zest and serve immediately with lemon slices to garnish.

Pssst, top tip: Pressing tofu helps to remove its excess water. Consider investing in a dedicated tofu press device to make this step easier.

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Traditional croissants made with butter; Prets version uses margarine and sunflower oil. Photograph: Martin Lee/Rex/Shutterstock

Pret a Manger will next week become the first major high street coffee chain in the UK to sell vegan croissants, as consumer demand for plant-based foods continues to soar.

Its brand new product uses margarine and sunflower oil to recreate the buttery, light texture of the traditional French pastry.

Pret sells more than 20m croissants every year, and following months of development and customer requests, its food development team created a vegan recipe for the breakfast staple, traditionally made with 55% French butter.

Costing from 1.70, the very berry croissant filled with a jam-style berry compote and dusted with sugar will go on sale in all 389 branches from 7 January. It will join the traditional plain, almond, jam and chocolate versions on the bakery counters by Prets tills.

Hannah Dolan, Prets global head of food innovation, said the new product would appeal to customers participating in Veganuary embracing a plant-based diet for the whole of January as well as those seeking to reduce their dairy consumption or keen to try something new.

Over the past couple of years weve worked hard to introduce new vegan and veggie options, she said. We knew from talking to our customers that it was time to bring more choices to the breakfast menu. The very berry croissant is just the beginning we are looking forward to sharing more plant-based innovations with customers in 2020.

In the UK retail sector, vegan croissants have typically only been available from small independent cafes or niche brands. In November La Boulangre launched a range of vegan croissants and pain au chocolats made with shea butter. Individually wrapped to be warmed at home, they are sold by Sainsburys, Ocado and Morrisons for 2.75 a bag.

Other popular pastry snacks have already had successful transformations. On Thursday, the UKs largest bakery chain Greggs unveiled a meat-free version of its popular steak bake, a hotly-anticipated oven-mate to its vegan sausage roll which went on sale in January 2019.

In October, Pret announced that it was giving its most popular sandwiches a high-profile vegan makeover. The new chuna mayo baguette (with chick peas replacing tuna), VLT (with roasted shiitake mushroom rashers in place of bacon), eggless mayo baguette and hoisin mushroom wrap went on sale initially in its five standalone Veggie Pret shops. However, if they prove very popular with customers, they will be rolled out to the main chain too.

In a further fillip for customers seeking plant-based options, Pret will announce that from next Tuesday, it is dropping its charge for dairy milk alternatives: with barista-prepared hot and cold drinks, oat and rice-coconut milk will be offered free alongside soya milk.

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If youre in desperate need of a new recipe on rotation after one too many tomato soups and grilled cheeses, I have the perfect addition to your lineup: a vegan Mexican stew thats loaded with plant-based protein.

Bethany Ugarte, the blogger behind Lilsipper, has been eating menudoa tradition Mexican soupduring the holidays for as long as she can remember. While the main component of the original version is cow stomach, she remade it with all vegan ingredients to reap the benefits in a healthier way. And the star of the show is none other than everyones favorite legume: chickpeas.

With 39 grams of protein per cup, chickpeas are an excellent source of nutrition. Put together with vegetarian both, tomatoes, kale, and a splash of metabolism-boosting hot sauce, you can create a simple meal in minutes. The next time you want to cuddle up with a cozy stew, whip up Ugartes easy recipe.

Ingredients 3 cups chickpeas (pre-cooked or canned) 4 cups water 4 cups veggie broth 1/4 cup Franks RedHot Sauce 1 18 oz. jar diced tomatoes 1 cup fresh dinosaur kale, chopped black pepper to taste

1. Warm all soup ingredients in a pot. 2. Once warm, garnish as desired.

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When you think of the most Googled recipe of 2019, what comes to mind? Well, if a perfectly crisp cauliflower crust, creamy pasta dish, or mouth-watering dessert came to mind, youre wrong. It was actually shepherds pie. Yep, the bland-looking dish packed with minced meat, gravy, and mashed potatoes.

If youre a bit surprised me too. But clearly people are really into their shepherds pie! Id really like to one-up those many searches with a healthier, prettier, and completely vegan vegan shepherds pie thats loaded with plant-based protein. And leave it to Ella Mills, the plant-based cookbook author behind Deliciously Ella, to do just that with her take on the traditional recipe that uses sweet potatoes and black beans, leaving you energized after devouring the dish rather than weighed down.

This is my favorite Shepherds pie recipe, and its such a crowd-pleaser. Ella Mills of Deliciously Ella

This is my favorite Shepherds pie recipe, and its such a crowd-pleaser, she wrote on her website. The beans are sauted with red onion, garlic, maple, coriander, lime juice, spring onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes until theyre soft and full of flavor. Then theyre baked under a layer of sweet potato mash.

Vegan shepherds pie takes more of a time commitment than something like pasta, but the finished product is impressive. Between the wholesome ingredients, herbs and spices, and many protein- and fiber-filled plants, this recipe is 100 percent worth the hype.

For the full recipe, head to Deliciously Ella.

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The first wealth, Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said, is health.

The slow living lifestyle, which focuses on adopting slower approaches to aspects of everyday life, will permeate into the health industry, and is likely to rule the coming decade. Born in Italy, slow living is a conscious, intentional, mindful, and organic way of life that aims to promote balance, ease, and sanity, and lower stress.

Last decade saw the rise of high-intensity interval training, the keto diet, and wearables. This year will be about slowing down be it stress levels, workouts, diets, drinking habits, and more. Our list of the top 2020 health trends reflects this shift.

With rising awareness that rearing livestock has significant environmental and human cost, there has been an increase in vegetarianism and veganism across the world.

As DJ Blatner, author of The Flexitarian Diet, says: Its more about getting the benefits of eating more plants without having to follow strict diet rules. Its about just eating what works for you without labeling it.

Till now, most trainers recommended high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which involved short, intense bouts of exercise that promised kept your metabolism revved up for hours after your workout. But slowing down is likely to bring in high-intensity, low-impact interval training (HILIT).

Top trainers are now rooting for HILIT as it ensures strenuous workouts while preserving bodies for longevity and ensuring proper recovery.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has awoken us to the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle by listing physical inactivity as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality causing an estimated 3.2 million deaths globally.

Reason enough for many companies to incorporate standing desks and meetings into their offices. Research shows that long walks and extended hours of standing can lower body mass index and cholesterol levels, improve blood sugar and posture, and lead to more energy and core strength. The war against sitting is on, and will continue through the decade.

Umpteen studies have revealed that sleep deprivation can fuel depression, apart from health consequences like stroke, diabetes, and heart disease.

With realisation of the impact of sleep on overall health peaking in 2019, the next few years are likely to see the 40 winks grow into 60, 75, and may be 90! In the US, nap bars places where professionals can head to grab a quick power nap during the workday are cropping up.

India may not have them yet, but sleep is certainly on everyones mind.

Terry Cralle, a registered nurse and sleep clinician who co-authored Sleeping Your Way to the Top: How to Get the Sleep You Need to Succeed, writes: The trend from here on out will be to value sleep, prioritise it, maximise, and optimise it. We will likely look for more and better ways to optimise sleep quality by way of better sleep surfaces (mattresses, pillows and bedding), better soundproofing, natural lighting, better pajamas, better schedules, and more respect for our need for sleep.

For many years now, gyms have been the go-to place when it comes to staying fit. But home workouts are now becoming de rigueur as people, strapped for time, try to make fitness fit into their daily lives.

Were all set to see an increase in sales of home gym equipment, streamed fitness content, and on-demand workouts. The rise of InstaTrainers will see many more fitness enthusiasts turn to free or subscription-based personalised or nearly-personal plans from online trainers.

Many of us will cancel gym memberships, as on-demand workouts seem more accessible, inclusive, flexible, and easier to fit into busy lifestyles. The home workout, likely to be a huge fitness trend, can also be credited to more professionals working from home.

Tired of vacations that leave you wanting another vacation? This could be the year of getting away from packed-to-the-gills holidays that dont leave you revived and rejuvenated.

And with sleep becoming an area of focus, the wellness vacation could well metamorphose into a new holiday: the sleepcation. A vacation dedicated to help you get the shut-eye you need, this break it could be a couple of days to a week or even more will help repay your sleep debt" and return to work relaxed.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has said that wearable tech will be the top trend in fitness in 2020.

Wearable tech has become ingrained in todays culture, and the industry shows no signs of slowing down, said ACSM Past President Walter R Thompson, the lead author of the survey and associate dean in the College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State University in Atlanta.

Smart watches, activity trackers, sleep trackers wearable tech will continue to trend as people get keener to track all aspects of their life. Having fitness-related data handy is also likely to help inspire us to do more.

Apart from these seven trends, others that are likely to stay on top of our minds in 2020 include the turn-it-off movement that exhorts people to opt for digital detoxes; the joy of running that will be discovered by thousands of new runners; a conscious choice of sober curiosity, advocated byRuby Warringtons Sober Curious, which states that hangovers and alcohol may be keeping you from living your best life; and circadian-synced intermittent fasting, which can help with weight loss, longevity, and reducing major disease risk.

Were at the end of the first week of 2020, and its time to pick which of these trends will be part of your resolutions this New Year. Get healthy, get wealthy!

(Edited by Evelyn Ratnakumar)

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SPRINGFIELD During the 29th Annual Downstate Illinois Occupational Safety & Health Day (DIOSH) on March 4 in Peoria, the Governors Award for Health and Safety will be presented to a person who has made significant contributions to occupational health and/or safety.

You can nominate someone or yourself for this prestigious award through January 31, 2020. The nomination form is available at http://www.dioshday.com. The Illinois Department of Labor is a cosponsor of DIOSH Day, which will be held at the Peoria Civic Center.

Worker safety is a core mission of the Illinois Department of Labor, and we know health and safety is a priority for private and public employers. This is a great chance to give your health and safety advocates recognition for their important work. I urge you to consider nominating a worthy individual, said IDOL director Michael Kleinik.

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DIOSH Day is for employers, employees, and all others interested in safety and health. Experts in the field will present numerous sessions on the most current issues in safety and health today. The Illinois Department of Labor, other governmental agencies and private vendors also will provide information and materials in a large exhibition area.

1989: Pat and Rodney Williamson are ready to dine. Owner Leonard Losch looks on at Ellen Kay's.

1992: A bicyclist pedals along East Rudy Street where a row of new duplexes were built, next to a subsidized housing project.

1959: In an effort to better serve the growing needs of the Midwest, Southwest and Far West market for flexible metal hose and tubing the American Brass Co. built its American Metal Hose Division plant in Mattoon.

1963: A new line of paving equipment is exhibited by the Mattoon Blaw Knox plant at the Construction Equipment Exposition and Road Show, Chicago.

1988: Burtschi is the first store in Illinois south of Springfield to offer Hummel figurines.

1959: The Eastern Division of the CIPS is completing a move into the new building in Mattoon. The structure has 36 offices and 23,000 square feet of office space.

1991: The CTA office is carpeted, air conditioned, well-lit and features work stations designed around employee needs. Telemarketers generated $435 billion in sales last year. For each customer who says yes, 99 say no.

1977: Acquisition of the Douglas Nursing Center will complete another phase in Wesley Tower's total care package.

1985: aerial view of downtown Mattoon.

1992: A group of children wait in line to challenge the winner to a game of tether ball at the E. Rudy Street housing project.

1950: Proof that flash photography has become a national hobby is the Mattoon plant of the General Electric Co. which manufactures flash bulbs almost exclusively. A few incandescent or regular light bulbs in larger wattages are made here also.

1965: The school is housed in the former Humble Oil Co. building on Route 45 on the south side of Mattoon.

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One in three Americans would give up sex for a year to instantly reach their fitness goals, according to new research.

Thats not all theyd be willing to do a survey of 2,000 Americans found a quarter of respondents are so desperate to reach their fitness goals that they would even be willing to spend a week in jail to achieve them in the blink of an eye.

The study examined respondents attitudes on fitness, well-being and what motivates them, revealing that 68 percent feel so overwhelmed by maintaining a fitness routine that they would rather avoid starting one altogether.

Six in 10 also reported they just dont know enough about health and fitness to start their own routine.

Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of AI fitness and lifestyle coaching app Freeletics, the survey also found that 67 percent dont know which healthy habits they should create and maintain in their lives.

To make things easier three in four respondents said a personal trainer would help them reach their fitness goals more efficiently.

Sixty-nine percent of those polled say the only thing that would get them in shape is the help of a personal trainer, but the price tag seems to be dissuading.

Seventy-six percent of those surveyed said they wished getting a personal trainer was more affordable.

It turns out social media is actually playing a large role in motivating Americans to exercise; just over three-quarters of respondents reported following fitness influencers to keep them going.

Another 85 percent of respondents said they motivate themselves by comparing their progress through photos and measurements and even selfies.

Despite these motivators, respondents admitted to some common reasons to justify not exercising and maintaining healthy habits.

Topping the list of excuses was the classic I dont have enough time (35 percent).

Twenty-six percent of respondents also reported that they worry they may be past the point of no return saying theyre just too unfit already.

Its important to find an exercise routine that works for you and your schedule, but its equally as important to train your mind too. If you reduce stress and sleep better, youll also perform better.

Complementary training of both body and mind positively impacts all-round performance and how quickly and effectively you reach your goals, explained Dr. Peter Just, Team Lead Coach Experience at Freeletics.

The stronger your skills and mindset, the stronger and more successful you can become both physically and mentally.

Perhaps connected with the 35 percent of respondents who dont have enough time, a quarter of those surveyed also said theyre too stressed to exercise and maintain healthy habits.

This checks out too, as respondents reporting feel stressed an average of three days a week. Eleven percent of respondents even said they felt stressed five to six days a week.

Americans are taking action to combat this, however, with respondents reporting they meditate an average of 4.6 hours a week and 65 percent reported practicing mindfulness and meditation is a top priority for them.

And when it comes to mindfulness practices, over half of those surveyed said they look to this to manage stress.

However, one of the top barriers to practicing mindfulness was a busy and distracted mind (47 percent).

Combining body and mind training has always been a part of the Freeletics vision to help people become the greatest version of themselves, said Freeletics CEO Daniel Sobhani.

Our Mindset Coaching will teach people the fundamentals and help them build a lifelong foundation for health and personal development.

By combining this with our adaptive, personalized workout plans, people will be more likely than ever to truly succeed on their health and fitness journey. We believe training your body and mind is one of the greatest investments you can make, so now we are making it as easy as possible for anyone.

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