SHAREPIN ITShare this on Email The songstress has revealed why fancy gym equipment isn't necessary to get in shape

Adele once famously said: I'm not going to lose weight because someone tells me to. I make music to be a musician, not to be on the cover of Playboy.

However, the Hello hitmaker has been sporting a considerably healthier look since she first hit the global music scene in 2008.

While its safe to assume the 15-time Grammy Award winner has naturally slimmed down from running around after her sweet four-year-old son Angelo, its the drastic lifestyle changes shes made over the years that have her glowing from the inside out.

In a candid interview with The Daily Mail, the 28-year-olds personal trainer, former triathlete Pete Geracimo, let slip the workout secrets that shaped the super-singer, and, fortunately for our bank accounts, expensive and fancy equipment is not required.

The most reliable type of exercise, for me, would be bodyweight training. You do not need to go to the gym to do it, no equipment required and your body weight provides more than enough resistance to get in a great workout. It leaves no room for any excuses not to train," he says.

A challenging circuit of body squats, lunges, push-ups, pull-ups, dips, chin-ups and plank work will stress every body part and give you a great overall workout.

Her killer mindset

It may sound easy enough, but even Adele is honest about her hatred of the gym.

I was trying to get some stamina, so I lost a bit of weight - not to be like a Size-0 or anything like that," she told Rolling Stone magazine.

I mainly moan. I'm not skipping to the f---ing gym. I don't enjoy it. I do like doing weights. I don't like looking in the mirror, she says.

Her diet

Under the guidance of her trainer, who has also sculpted the bodies of Kim Cattrall and David Hasselhoff, Adele has taken up the Stirtfood diet, which encourages a full body reprogram by the consumption of plant foods, like kale and buckwheat.

Known as sirtuin activators, these foods not only suppress appetite, but also activate the bodys "skinny gene" or "housekeeping genes" which help control the way the body handles and stores fats and sugars, whilst simultaneously regulating those pesky cravings.

The Sirtfood Diet is all about losing weight and feeling fantastic through eating great-tasting food. It's based on extensive research into the power of key plant foods, which when added to our diet turn on fat burning and improve wellbeing, a source close to Adele explained to Mail Online.

The meal plan allows Adele to munch away on a fairly regular diet (one that includes red wine and cheese) making sure to incorporate green tea, cocao powder and turmeric all of which are high in sirtuin activators.

Kicking her vices

While she has no regrets in giving up smoking, the beloved Brit has had to make one of the ultimate sacrifices on the pursuit to optimum health.

I used to drink 10 cups a day with two sugars in each so I was on 20 sugars a day, she once told The Sun before adding, Now I don't drink it and I have more energy than ever.

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A FITNESS instructor with 19 years of experience has made the leap from aerobics to attire with a new store in Nailsworth.

Mum-of-two Sam Cairns, from Dursley, will shop-share with The Dressing Room to house her sports-wear and sports-bra company Bosom Buddies.

All of her products are British made, of the highest quality and durable even after many washes.

She said: I spotted the sports-wear at an aerobics convention a couple of years after leaving my sales admin job at Lister Petter in 1996 to become an aerobics instructor whilst pregnant with my daughter Meredith.

The quality of the items were far superior to the high street brands my friends and I were all wearing at that time.

As a mum with a part time job this worked for me, I got the best of both worlds. My class members and friends loved the kit and I gained a lot of repeat orders just on the quality alone.

I reached a point where my kids were more independent, I had a product that was good and had been tried and tested for many years by me and my class participants so then came the decision in 2015 to launch the clothing under my own brand and spend more time pushing it.

The main focus of the company is to have a product designed to take all the strains of frequent exercise combined with comfort, quality, style and value for money.

She has two children, Meredith, 20 and 16-year-old Theo.

All the stages involved with making a Bosom Buddies products from dying to manufacturing are completed in Britain and designed by Sam, something she is very proud of.

Sam said: A lot of the time in this industry it seems to be all about the name and appearance rather than the quality and capability of the clothing.

There is definitely a place for Bosom Buddies in and around Nailsworth.

There is little choice for womens sports and leisurewear without traveling further afield or buying online.

I love our product and at the moment I just want it to do well in our local area.

All of her products allow for people of all shapes and sizes which can be made to measure together with a choice of waistbands, leg lengths and colour combinations.

Her shop opens at 14 Millyard in George Street, Nailsworth this Saturday at 11am, all are invited to enjoy prosecco, nibbles, and browse the products.

For more information visit http://www.bosombuddiessportsbras.co.uk or http://www.facebook.com/bosombuddiessportsbras

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Dr. Lyon has spent 31 years in public education, the last four at the helm of Frisco Independent School District, which saw unprecedented growth and achievement during that time. Beginning his career as a high school science teacher, Dr. Lyon carried his passion for health and wellness as he rose through the ranks as one of the nation's top administrators. "Education is a calling, and when you have the opportunity to join a storied organization whose mission allows you to continue to answer that call, it's one you just have to take," said Dr. Jeremy Lyon. "I look forward to this next chapter as the first president of Cooper Youth at The Cooper Institute, and advancing the vision of Dr. Kenneth Cooper, the "father of aerobics", by working to build a healthier, stronger generation in not only Texas, but across the United States."

Founded in 1970 as a non-profit research organization, one of The Institute's primary objectives was to focus on youth health and improving the effectiveness of physical education programs in schools. Today, The Institute's principal youth program, FitnessGram, is implemented in over 20,000 schools affecting 10 million students annually. In practice for 35 years, FitnessGram serves as a foundation for many interventional programs like the Healthy Zone School Recognition Program and the NFL Play 60 FitnessGram Project.

"The future is incredibly bright for The Cooper Institute and I could not be more pleased to welcome Dr. Jeremy Lyon, Troy Aikman, and my son, Dr. Tyler Cooper," said founder Dr. Kenneth Cooper. "Dr. Lyon brings an incredible depth of knowledge to advance our youth education initiatives to new heights. Having both Troy and Tyler join the Board of Trustees will continue to provide unparalleled leadership, guidance and support of The Institute's mission to promote lifelong health and wellness through research and education."

About The Cooper InstituteThe Cooper Institute (CI), established in 1970, is a 501.c.3. non-profit dedicated to promoting life-long health and wellness through research and education. Founded by Dr. Kenneth Cooper, The Institute translates the latest scientific findings into proactive solutions that improve population health. Key areas of focus are research, youth education, and advocacy. The Cooper Institute is home to the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study, the world's largest and longest running observational study on measured fitness, and FitnessGram, the most widely used youth physical fitness assessment, education and reporting tool in the world. For more information on The Cooper Institute, visit http://www.CooperInstitute.org.

Press Contact: Claire Kinzy 972.716.7002 (direct) or 214.907.0618 (cell) ckinzy@cooperinst.org

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Krystyna Serhijchuk, Columnist March 22, 2017 Filed under Columns, Opinions

Most students usually get ready to study with a stack of books and a laptop equipped with playlists curated by Spotify. Many of these are generic, comprised of classical music and somber acoustic songs. More often than not, these playlists lull me to sleep before they motivate me to study. One of Spotifys most popular study playlists actually features songs under the artist title Sleeping Music.

Studying while listening to music has health benefits. Relaxing music helps decrease anxiety and stress, improving your mood by motivating you to work. This improvement in mood has also been shown to improve memory, as a positive mood is linked to indirectly boosting memory formation.

This month, Ive been experimenting with music that wont make me crawl into bed, but instead keeps me focused and alert while remaining relaxed. Here are some of my favorite discoveries, in no particular order:

Dial M for Monkey & Animal Magic

Bonobo is a British producer and D.J. Both of these electronic albums are downtempo and chill, but succeed in remaining dynamic and interesting. This creates a perfect relaxing yet engaging sound that works well for a studious environment and state-of-mind. His song Flutter off Dial M for Monkey is one of my absolute favorite songs to study to.

Endroducing

I first came across this album due to a curiousness about the top U.S. albums that were released during my birth year. Turns out, Endroducing.. was ranked one of the best albums of 1996, and with good reason. This album is composed almost entirely of sampled content that DJ Shadow obtained from vinyl records during record shop visits, hence the record shop album cover. Pitchfork calls this album spiritual, and one that is equally enjoyed by turntable nerds, the trip-hoppers, the frat boys, the hippies or the ravers. In other words, this album will likely appeal to anyone. The ethereal instrumental hip-hop beats are great in terms of keeping yourself motivated and alert while studying.

Since I Left You

This album is also filled with tons of samples that are used uniquely, creating an album that sounds like nothing else. This electronic album includes vocal samples that have a sonic function, and will not likely distract you while studying. The structure of the songs feels mixed and chopped, while still creating a repetition in samples and vocals. I find this to be one of the most energizing and motivating albums to listen to while doing work or studying.

January Sun Kedr Livanskiy is a Russian singer and producer who initially interested me because of her Slavic origins. However, you dont need to understand Russian to enjoy her dreamy and synthy experimental house music. Not understanding the lyrics is a plus for studying. Listening to music with lyrics (that you understand) while reading or writing tends to distract you, making you less efficient in absorbing information. A great way to combat this is by listening to music in a language youre less or not at all familiar with. Ive found Kedrs music to be both calming and interesting due to its experimental nature, which is a great mix for studying.

Mystere & Psycho Tropical Berlin La Femme is a French psych-punk band with a hypnotic and synthetic sound. Like with Kedr Livanskiy, La Femmes French lyrics work well for studying if you have limited or no understanding of the language. The French lyrics have a great sound regardless of your understanding, and creates a calming effect. The tone of the songs varies from more uplifting and motivating to somber and calming. Theres great variety within these albums, allowing you to pick and choose which work best for you while studying.

Krystyna is a junior in English. [emailprotected]

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This years dates for the eighth iteration of Champaigns DoCha chamber music festival have been solidified. DoCha will occur over the weekend of March 31 - April 2 at the Orpheum Childrens Science Museum Theater.

The distinguished festival will feature a lineup of acclaimed local and visiting musicians from the chamber music field, including several faculty members from the University of Illinois. All events are free and open to the public.

See the full press release below for a breakdown of the daily itinerary and other information. Find out more about DoCha here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DOCHA, CHAMPAIGNS PREMIER FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS

EIGHTH SEASON PRESENTING WORLD-CLASS MUSIC.

ENJOY GREAT MUSIC IN AN INTIMATE CABARET-STYLE SETTING OF THE

ORPHEUM THEATER.

March 31 - April 2, 2017

Champaign, ILDoCha, downtown Champaigns premiere free music festival, announces its eighth season, March 31 April 2, 2017. The beautiful and historic Orpheum Theater will once again serve as DoChas venue for the 2017 festival. DoCha will transform this former vaudeville theatre into a cabaret-style, live music venue. Guests will be welcome to enjoy food and drinks at tables set up inside the theatre while listening to great live chamber music in an intimate and stylish setting. All events continue to be free and open to the public.

Committed to the idea that music can and should be enjoyed by all people, DoChas festival events will be fun-spirited, informal, engaging, collaborative, and educational. Tables and chairs will be set cabaret style around a centrally-placed stage allowing guests to experience the live music performances up close while enjoying food and beverages that will be sold at each evening event. The event is casual and we extend an open invitation to the entire community to join us for a relaxing evening of world-class music.

The festival will feature some of Champaigns own world-class, internationally acclaimed musicians, scholars, and music educators as well gifted young musicians in unique artistic collaborations both within and outside the chamber music genre.

Highlights for 2017

Young Peoples Concert on Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m at the Orpheum Childrens Science Museum featuring Finding Forms, Composer-in-training Wolfgang Amadeus Schmutzinberry has been commissioned to write some music for the local Pickle Parade. But, before he marches off, he needs to learn how to combine different melodies in clever patterns to create musical forms such as ternary, rondo, and theme and variations. Featuring Rami Vamos & Natalie Monterastelli. This program is Family friendly and open to the public!

Gourmet savory and sweet snack plates prepared by Pekara Bakery and Bistro and wines* and other beverages will be sold by art mart at the venue.

*Pending issuance of State and local permits

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

All events are free and open to the public. All events will take place at the Orpheum Childrens Science Museum Theater in downtown Champaign: 346 North Neil, Champaign, IL 61820.

Friday, March 31st

7 p.m. Jazzissimo,featuring jazz greats Larry Gray and Jim Pugh, this duo will be joined by friends for an evening sure to entertain. Come enjoy original works and jazz standards by these world-class artists.

* Open to people of all ages.

Saturday, April 1st

1 p.m. Young Peoples Concert: Finding Forms, a comical and educational musical. Family friendly and open to the public. Composer-in-training Wolfgang Amadeus Schmutzinberry has been commissioned to write some music for the local Pickle Parade. But, before he marches off, he needs to learn how to combine different melodies in clever patterns to create musical forms such as ternary, rondo, and theme and variations. Featuring Rami Vamos and Natalie Monterastelli.

7 p.m. La Grande Bellezza,String orchestra Camerata Illinois with guest soloists Stefan Milenkovich, Dmity Kouzov, Megan Freivogel, Daniel McDonough and Michael Cameron performing masterpieces by Vivaldi, Bottessini, Puccini, Wolf and more. Please join us for an evening abundant in string virtuosity!

* Open to people of all ages.

Sunday, April 2nd

5 p.m. Bohemian Rhapsodies, A celebration of works by bohemian composersDvorak, Muczynski, and songs by Tchaikovsky performed by Yvonne Redman, Julia Fedoseeva, Dmitry Kouzov, Stefan Milenkovich and the Meliora Trio. * Open to people of all ages.

DoChas 2017 festival is made possible in part by the generosity of community partners and individuals including the Orpheum Childrens Science Museum, Barham Benefit Group, Sullivan-Parkhill Imports, Koester & Bradley, LLP, BodyWork Associates, Dixon Graphics, Adams Outdoor Advertising, Pursuit Institute, Darrell Hoemann Photography, Class Act, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois School of Music and the College of Fine and Applied Arts.

About DoCha

DoCha creates chamber music-based experiences for all people that engageall of the senses. Committed to the idea that chamber music can and should be enjoyed by everyone, DoCha is fun, engaging, collaborative, educational, and its performances are free. DoCha began as a collective effort among University of Illinois faculty, students, community members, and friends to experiment with new and adventurous ways to present chamber music for the 21st century.

For more information about the festival, visit http://www.docha.org.

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Here are some local events taking place today:

Art and Coffee,10:30 a.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St. Those 16 or over are invited to join in a relaxing morning of art, coloring, conversation, music and treats. Bring your own supplies or share the library's.

Coloring for Everyone,6:30 p.m., meeting room,Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Supplies, coloring pages and relaxing music provided.

Stakeholder Committee of Philomath Downtown Streetscape Project,7 p.m., council chamber, city hall, 980 Applegate St.

Corvallis Community Band: Topsy-Turvy: The Music of Edward Elgar and Gilbert and Sullivan,7:30 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St. The band in concert, with assistance from the Corvallis Academy of Ballet and OSU vocal students. Information: c-cband.org.

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What is your idea of perfect happiness? My definition of happiness is to be in balance with your life, your principle. Enjoying the life you are happy with and spending your time accordingly.

Which living person do you most admire? People who are true to what they believe, who can lead a life true to themselves and dont follow others.

What is your greatest extravagance? I like mountain climbing. I really enjoy taking these off trips to the mountains on my own or with my friends, just getting myself away from the world. And the same goes for swimming. I love swimming and I am a good swimmer.

What is your current state of mind? I am happy because I am pursuing this dream to get recognition for our wines for many years, and finally I am seeing that its happening.

What is the quality you most like in another person? Humbleness and being transparent and honest. Just be yourself.

Who or what is the greatest love of your life? My wife and my four daughters. I live for them.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? Finesse and elegance [breaks out in laughter]. I am embarrassed to say but its true. We were always trying to express what we do, and I think I overused it. I apologise for that.

When and where were you happiest? I love a house by the sea, overlooking the ocean. Nice music, relaxing mood at home with my family.

If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be? Id like to have more patience and to be more in control.

Which talent would you most like to have? I would like to have more artistic talents to appreciate music and art.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? From a business perspective, we helped the world to recognise quality wines from Chile, and to put Chilean wines on the map. Thats something on the professional side, but on the family side, I am very proud of my family, my daughters.

Where would you most like to live? I love living in Chile, but its far from the rest of the world. Its a long journey to everywhere we go but its a lovely place, with ideal weather.

Who is your favourite writer? Isabel Allende, a Chilean writer. She has very nice novels on Chile. She is a very talented writer.

Who is your hero of fiction? Let me think about that. Normally when you think of hero of fiction, you think of Superman. I dont know if he is my hero but thats what comes to my mind when I was reading comic books.

What is your greatest regret? I had the loss of two children. They were born but suddenly died. Its a lifelong regret.

What is your motto? This is just the beginning.

Who would be your ideal dinner party guests and what three wines would you serve? I guess I would love to invite Angelina Jolie. I would have to say my wife as well, but [would invite them] separately of course [more laughter]. Also, Jeannie Cho Lee MW, who is a very fond friend of mine. Every time I come to Hong Kong, I would try to see her. Its funny she also has four girls so we are really good friends. I would have a very nice selection of wines, starting with Aconcagua Costa Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, perhaps followed by some nice Cabernet from Chileand Bordeaux. I love Margaux, its my favourite first growth. I was also very close to the late winemaker Paul Pontallier. We spent some time in Chile together. Margaux has been my benchmark wine, and of course I would serve ViedoChadwick.

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Dear Editor:

This is big business, literally. I am not making a judgment about the affect on the nutritional needs of the human body, but I have to question their advertised nutritional affects. That is where the big business aspect comes in to play.

Do you the consumer, realize how much extra you are paying for organic or non GMO foods? Are you aware of the truth about GMO products? Do you know that there is no scientific proof, at all, that GMO foods are harmful to the body? This rumor was started years ago and to this day nobody can provide one shred of evidence that GMOs are harmful. But on the other hand it has been proven more products can be produced on less acres, using less water, less fuel, and less herbicides to harvest and feed more people, worldwide. Now what about the benefits? This part of the equation can be answered by the retailers.

They are making a killing. Some times twice the price of non organic or GMO.

Many of the same questions can be applied to organic foods. The Food and Drug Administration has strict rules that govern the production and distribution of foods raised on our farms.

One example-Honey, how can organic honey be produced? Can that little bee, be told where he can go to get his ingredients? But the retailers do not have to prove what makes his product organic. He just ups the price, puts his label on and collects his money.

You the consumer are paying for all of this. It might be wise for you the consumer to contact our geneticists at the U of I or some of our honey producers and get their opinion.

Concerned Citizen,

John Gilliam

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Letter to the Editor: Should we be concerned about organic foods? - Clearwater Tribune

PHOENIX - Organic foods are really popularand usually expensive. But what are you really getting for the price?

Were breaking down three myths about organic food.

Myth number one: Organic foods are automatically healthier.

Not quite. Experts say there isnt a lot of evidence one way or the other about the healthfulness of organic versus conventional produce. However, registered dietician Sarah Martinelli with ASU School of Nutrition and Health Promotion says some organic meats can have a higher amount of good fat.

Myth number two: Organic and natural foods are the same.

Theyre not. Organic foods have to come from USDA certified organic farmers. They have to adhere to strict growing standards and use fewer pesticides. And higher prices for organic foods are often due to the cost of maintaining safer water and soil protection.

The natural label is much broader.

It just means nothing artificial but it doesn't address how things are produced, Martinelli said.

Myth number three: Health food stores only sell healthy food

Just because its a health-focused store like maybe Sprouts or Trader Joes or Whole Foods, it doesn't mean that every product they sell is good for you, Martinelli said.

No matter which foods you get, Martinelli says washing produce with water and friction significantly reduces pesticides.

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Many people -- from consumers and farmers to scientists and international organizations -- believe that organic agriculture can produce enough nutritious food to feed the world without destroying the environment, while being more resilient to climate change and improving the livelihoods of farmers.

We discovered that organic farming does matter -- just not in the way most people think.

Compared to a neighboring conventional farm, an organic farm at first appears to be better for the environment. But that's not the whole story. Here's how it breaks down.

What's good: Organic farms provide higher biodiversity, hosting more bees, birds and butterflies. They also have higher soil and water quality and emit fewer greenhouse gases.

The jury's still out on whether the consumer is better off, too.

What's good: For consumers in countries with weak pesticide regulations, like India, organic food reduces pesticide exposure. Organic ingredients also most likely have slightly higher levels of some vitamins and secondary metabolites.

Organic methods bring certain benefits for farmers, some costs and many unknowns.

What's not-so-good: We still don't know whether organic farms pay higher wages or offer better working conditions than conventional farms. Organic farm workers are most likely exploited in similar ways as those tilling the fields on conventional farms.

In short, we cannot determine yet whether organic agriculture could feed the world and reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture while providing decent jobs and giving consumers affordable, nutritious food.

It's a lot to ask of one industry, and there are still just too many unanswered questions. Some of these questions relate to agriculture, such as whether organic farms can eventually close the yield gap with conventional farms and whether there are enough organic fertilizers to produce all the world's food organically.

But some questions are also about humanity's collective future. Can people in the rich world learn to change our diet and reduce food waste to avoid having to increase food production as the global population grows? And are enough people willing to work in agriculture to meet the needs of labor-intensive organic farms?

A more useful question is whether we should continue to eat organic food and expand investment in organic farming. Here the answer is a definitive yes.

Organic agriculture shows significant promises in many areas. We would be foolish not to consider it an important tool in developing more sustainable global agriculture.

So yes, you should identify and support those organic farms that are doing a great job of producing environmentally friendly, economically viable, and socially just food. Conscientious consumers can also push to improve organic farming where it is not doing so well -- for example on yields and worker rights.

As scientists, we must close some of the critical knowledge gaps about this farming system to better understand its achievements and help address its challenges.

But in the meantime, everyone can learn from successful organic farms and help improve the other 99% of agriculture that's feeding the world today.

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