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In contrast to its earlier prediction, private weather forecaster Skymet stated it might revise its forecast as rains across country stood 32% below average. 
 
Vice-president, meteorology at Skymet, GP Sharma said that by July-end, they might come with a revised forecast for the season and the months of August and September. 
 The forecaster had earlier forecast above normal monsoon rains this year while most other forecasters, including the official <keyword id="6355166" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="India-Meteorological-Department">India Meteorological Department</keyword> (IMD), predicted less than normal rains. 
 
However, he said that Skymet would not bring its forecast down, adding that he didn't expect July rains to be 104% of normal as forecasted earlier. 
 
"It will surely be in the minus side. But considering there is a margin error of ± 9 per cent in the monthly forecast, we are not wrong in our forecast," Sharma told Economic Times. 
 
The financial daily reported that as of July 15, the monthly monsoon rains across the country were 32% below average while the deficit for the whole season stood at 6%. 
 
Skymet says that monsoon rains will be 102% of its Long Period Average (LPA) this year, whereas IMD predicted only 88% of the average. 
 
"Northwestern India is the only region which has a cumulative rain surplus till now. We expect some improvement in the second half of July, but the deficit will prevail,” DS Pai, head of long-range forecasting at IMD, told ET. 
 
IMD is expected to release its next forecast on July 31. It has forecast July rainfall over the country to be 92% of its LPA. 
 
"Rainfall deficit for the country in July is 44 mm. We should get 12-13 mm rain daily to catch up with the normal," Skymet's Sharma told ET. 
 
He added that monsoons could spring a surprise anytime. "Heavy widespread monsoon showers for a few days can wipe out the deficit as happened in the previous year. Monsoon rains were 40% below normal across India till July 15 in 2014 and with spell of heavy rains the deficit came down to 22% by the month end," Sharma told the financial daily. 
 
Meanwhile, Skymet expects August rains to be 99% of the average with good rainfall in the first ten days of the month. 
 
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Bad news! Skymet may revise forecast, expects to rain less in July

<ul><li>The total rain from south west monsoon has been 40% less than the average.</li><li>The deficit is as high as 56% in south India and farmers have been asked to avoid sowing for crops like rice that need a lot of water.</li><li>Central India comes a close second with a rain deficit of 41% until June 19.</li><li>The crisis in rural India may become a significant factor in the upcoming budget.</li></ul> India is already suffering from a severe water shortage in many parts of the country and the rain Gods have not been merciful yet. That would put pressure on the Narendra Modi government, particularly on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, ahead of the upcoming budget to ensure the rural distress in the country does not worsen any further. The total rain from south west monsoon has been 40% less than the average. The deficit is as high as 56% in the southern peninsula --Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Goa. The central parts of the country, states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhatisgarh, come a close second with a rain deficit of 41% until June 19. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 The shortage is therefore the worst in the rice growing areas and therefore the farmers have either delayed or reduced the sowing of crops like rice, sugarcane and cotton, all of which need a lot of water, according to government data. This is part of the government's contingency plan in the 648 worst-hit districts of the country. What's worse, farmers have <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/chem-/-fertilisers/fertilisers-to-turn-10-costlier-as-potash-rates-rise/articleshow/69657956.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">to pay up to 10% more for fertilisers</a> this sowing season, than what they paid last winter, thanks to a rise in global prices for potash due to stronger demand, the key raw material, and a weaker rupee. Tractor sales Expectations of a poor monsoon also affect the purchase of farm equipment like tractors. The impact has been visible already in the 15% fall in tractor sales in May compared to the same time last year. That's bad news for Mahindra and Mahindra, which makes nearly 31% of its revenue from tractors alone and things have been far from rosy for a while now. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 All eyes are now on the budget, and both the country's millions of farmers as well as companies like M&amp;M hope for some sort of relief package that soften nature's blow on the rural economy. There are some encouraging signs with the President Ram Nath Kovind announcing a ₹25 trillion fund to protect the rural economy. The income guarantee scheme of ₹6,000 a year has been extended to the country's 145 million farmers. India has also appealed to China to lower tariffs on agricultural exports from India. Rural consumption has already slumped sharply and a poor monsoon may only worsen it. The government will have to think of other measures to support the economic recovery. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/there-is-a-lot-of-bad-news-that-modi-has-to-budget-for-this-year/articleshow/69635372.cms">There is a lot of bad news that Modi has to budget for this year</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/modi-government-sets-up-two-cabinet-panels-to-check-falling-gdp-employment/articleshow/69670523.cms">Modi government sets up two cabinet panels to check falling GDP, employment</a>

The shortfall in rains is the worst in South India and it will affect rice and oilseeds production as well as tractor sales

<ul class="summary-list"><li>High-volume foods can help keep you full while in a calorie deficit for fat loss.</li><li>High-volume foods are usually whole foods that are high in fiber too.</li></ul>Prioritizing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/high-volume-high-fiber-foods-lose-fat-keep-muscle-2023-10">high-volume foods</a>, which take up a lot of space on your plate and in your stomach but have relatively few calories, can be helpful for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/is-it-better-to-lose-weight-fast-or-slowly-2020-12">weight loss</a>.To lose body fat, you need to be in a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/weight-loss-work-out-eat-calorie-deficit-not-losing-fat-2022-4">calorie deficit</a>, where you burn more energy than you eat. But eating foods that are high in calories but not very filling, from chips and cookies to fries, can make a deficit harder to stick to. Eating high-volume foods, however, can help you feel full and satiated while sticking to your <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-lose-weight-without-counting-calories-fat-loss-tips-2020-9">calorie</a> target (whether or not you actually count them) and less likely to reach for higher calorie foods that could throw you off course.And eating nutrient-dense, high volume whole foods has benefits outside of weight management — they tend to be higher in fiber and other nutrients, so can boost our overall health. Dietitian <a target="_blank" href="https://nicsnutrition.com/">Nichola Ludlam-Raine</a> shared five meal and snack ideas with Insider that include high-volume foods to help you keep hunger at bay.<h2>1. Fat-free Greek yogurt with berries</h2>Ludlam-Raine said this is perfect at breakfast or as a snack and will keep you feeling full. Depending on the brand, a 200 gram serving of 0% fat Greek yogurt contains just over 100 calories and over 20 grams of protein, which can help you feel satisfied."Berries, such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries (fresh or frozen), are also great for adding fiber and antioxidants to your meal, while keeping the calories down if you're trying to lose weight," Ludlam-Raine said.<h2>2. Cottage cheese vegetable omelet</h2>"<a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/cottage-cheese-cookie-dough-viral-tiktok-recipe-photos-2023-7">Cottage cheese</a> is another low-fat, high-protein food to add to a meal to provide volume and bulk," Ludlam-Raine said.She recommended adding three tablespoons of fat-free cottage cheese to an omelet made with two eggs and some vegetables to keep calories down and protein high.Cottage cheese also works well in pancake mixture, blended in as a substitute for eggs and oil, Ludlam-Raine said."Use egg whites for a lower-calorie and higher-protein dish, although the whole egg contains more nutrients," she said.<h2>3. Spinach salads, sauces, and smoothies</h2>"<a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/guides/health/diet-nutrition/spinach-benefits">Spinach</a> is a fantastic addition to the diet as it's a good source of vitamin A, folate, and plant-based iron," Ludlam-Raine said. "It's low in calories but packs a nutritional punch when added in volume."She recommended using spinach as the base of a salad or adding to pasta sauce, curries, homemade soup, or smoothies. To keep the volume, don't cook for too long though, Ludlam-Raine said.<h2>4. Stir-fry</h2><a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/lazy-girl-dinner-recipes-high-protein-lose-fat-build-muscle-2023-8#chicken-and-vegetable-stir-fry-with-noodles-5">Stir-fries</a> become high-volume meals when you use lots of vegetables, such as peppers, bok choy, and beansprouts, whether pre-prepared or chopped yourself."Not only are they low in calories, but they provide a wide variety of different nutrients from the different coloured vegetables which is good for your <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-improve-gut-health-with-food-full-meals-dietitian-2023-3">gut</a>," Ludlam-Raine said.She recommended eating them with wholegrain rice or noodles for fiber and a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/high-protein-daily-diet-to-lose-body-fat-keep-muscle-2021-8">protein</a> source such as chicken, lean beef, tofu, or prawns.<h2>5. Popcorn</h2>Lightly sweetened popcorn can be a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth and fill you up, Ludlam-Raine said, with some individual servings containing as few as 70 calories."Popcorn is a surprisingly good source of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/tracked-fiber-intake-harder-than-expected-to-meet-daily-goal-2021-11">fiber</a> too, so why not experiment with using herbs and spices to make your own savory or sweet snack," Ludlam-Raine said. "For example, sweet cinnamon spiced popcorn or spicy paprika and chili."

5 high-volume, low-calorie meals and snacks to help you feel full and lose fat, from a dietitian

<ul><li>The monsoon rains have finally arrived in Chennai but they aren’t enough to solve the water problem. </li><li>However, the rainfall deficit has started shrinking over the past two days because of light showers. </li><li>For the last six months, the 5 million city residents have been facing drought as monsoons played truant </li></ul>The monsoons have finally arrived to the parched city of Chennai, and <a href="https://weather.com/en-IN/india/monsoon/news/2019-07-22-rain-relief-continues-chennai-deficit-shrinks-to-7">its residents are enjoying the light showers.</a> While it is a huge relief, it is nowhere close to solving the water crisis that the city is facing. Over the next two days, these rains will remain light, according to <a href="http://www.imd.gov.in/pages/city_weather_show.php">the India Meteorological Department. </a>This year, Chennai’s rainfall deficit was around 45%, which has started shrinking. 
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 For the last six months, the 5 million city residents have been facing drought as monsoons played truant. Normally, Chennai would receive 140 mm of annual rainfall but this year the whole state recorded a deficit of 28% since June 1. The monsoon, that is supposed to begin from June 1, and was later like it was across the country. Four years back, the city was flooded due to cyclones in the Bay of Bengal. As many as 500 died and 1.8 million people had to move. In 2019, however the city had the problem which is just the opposite. The city went without rain for 200 days this year. <div type="twitter" handle="blkahn" handlename="Brian Kahn" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1105108878683975682/pprDXs0O_normal.png" favoritecount="10057" retweetcount="8888" status="The timelapse imagery of Chennai's disappearing reservoirs is mind boggling. That's roughly 3 billion cubic feet of… https://t.co/ARZQpVdxr2" createdat="1561153731000" id="1142187650499121152"></div>
 The Price of Water As the city’s reservoirs dried up, water became an expensive commodity. So much so, that its more expensive than petrol. Residents are reportedly paying ₹80-100 for a 20 litre drinking water can, nearly ₹4 more than the price of petrol. Those few who could afford, <a href="https://www.ndtv.com/chennai-news/chennai-water-crisis-from-rs-2-000-to-rs-4-500-the-price-chennai-residents-pay-for-water-2067372">even paid</a> ₹75,000 for a month, to get a water tanker right to their homes. The local authorities are bringing water into the city via <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-first-special-train-carrying-more-than-2-million-litre-of-water-reaches-chennai/articleshow/70192058.cms">a special train, and distributing it.</a> Chennai Metro Water also started providing water at ₹700 for every 9000 litres. However, to avail of this, many of them wait for as long as three to four weeks to receive the supply. Ultimately, they would have no choice but to pay up or remain thirsty.

Chennai gets monsoon showers, but its too little to solve the water crisis

With the unforeseen weather conditions this year, the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=weather+department">weather department</a>, in its recent report, has expressed its concern that India may be heading into its first drought situation in six years. The rain deficit has widened further by 10% and strengthened the <keyword id="51549" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="El-Nino">El Nino</keyword> weather pattern, said the report by the <keyword id="405736" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="weather-department">weather department</keyword>. 
 
Rains during June-September form the main deciding factor for how much <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=farmers">farmers</a> will end up earning annually, as more than half the farm land in India lacks proper irrigation facilities. Agriculture, accounts for about 15% of the country’s $2 trillion economy which means three-fifth of the 1.25 billion people depend on the farming for their survival. 
 
As per a weather department official, the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=rainfall+">rainfall </a>is likely to remain subdued even this week over most parts of the country. The official also raised concerns over the output from summer-sown crops like cotton, oilseeds, paddy and pulses. 
 
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Weather department fearing India’s first drought in 6 years

Largely dependent on irrigation, Indian agriculture would be badly hurt by this year’s monsoon. Hit by El Nino, the monsoon could end up as among the worst three in last three decades. A fear of weak harvest and food inflation already looming large, the season's rainfall deficit has widened to 16 %, the weather office said. 
 
LS Rathore, director general of India <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Meteorological" target="_BLANK￿￿￿￿">Meteorological</a> Department, said the June-September monsoon season may end with a deficit of 12-14 %. 
 
This would make it the driest monsoon seasons in several years, barring the drought years of 2002 and 2009. 
 
After a promising, forecast-defying start in June and good rainfall in July, the monsoon has weakened since end July as a strong <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=El+Nino+" target="_BLANK￿￿￿￿">El Nino</a> phenomenon has disrupted international weather patterns. 
While Southern India has witnessed an increased rainfall, most parts of the country are a victim of errant weather. 
 
Rathore said <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=rainfall" target="_BLANK￿￿￿￿">rainfall</a> will improve to some extent in the days ahead with the weather office forecasting rainfall in the east, northeast, southern states and rain-starved Maharashtra. But dry weather is predicted in most northern and western areas. 
 
So far around 44 % of the country has received deficient rainfall, while 50% had normal rain and only 6 per cent of the area saw excessive rainfall. 
 
 
Poor rainfall has also depleted water reservoirs, which provide irrigation and drinking water after the end of the monsoon season, which has raised concerns about the winter crop, which needs good soil moisture during planting along with a few winter showers and irrigation during its growth. 
 
Normal wheat sowing begins by October end and picks up in November. 
 
When rainfall shortage is 10 per cent or more in a monsoon season, it is considered as a meteorological drought year, though the authorities may not officially declare it as one until September 30 when the season ends. 
 
The <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=rainfall" target="_BLANK￿￿￿￿">monsoon started retreating</a> from parts of Rajasthan last week but Rathore said the withdrawal has slowed down, as there was weather system and low pressure up to west coast cutting across peninsular bringing lot of moisture to the western region. 
 
A week after the monsoon withdrawal started, the withdrawal line of southwest monsoon continues to pass through Amritsar, Hissar, Ajmer and Barmer.

This year India's monsoons have been one of the
worst in 30yrs

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Eating a high-protein diet has a range of benefits, from helping with fat loss to gaining muscle.</li><li>Personal trainer Max Lowery shared three of his favorite high-protein recipes with Business Insider.</li></ul>If you're trying to get stronger, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/best-exercises-for-building-muscle-in-gym-correct-technique-2020-12">build muscle</a>, or <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-lose-weight-keep-it-off-fat-loss-lessons-2023-2">lose fat</a>, eating more protein could help you hit your goals.Many fat loss coaches recommend people eat more <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/high-protein-foods-dietitian-personal-trainer-buys-build-muscle-weight-2023-2">protein</a> to make it easier to stick to a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/calories-macros-protein-fat-weight-loss-expert-advice-2023-11">calorie deficit</a>, which is required for weight loss, because it's more satiating than the other macronutrients: fat and carbs.Personal trainer <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/?hl=en">Max Lowery</a> is one such coach. He told Business Insider that eating enough <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/high-protein-daily-diet-to-lose-body-fat-keep-muscle-2021-8">protein</a> also helps with maintaining muscle mass when losing weight."It's important to note that weight loss comes from a calorie deficit, so upping your protein doesn't automatically mean weight loss," Lowery said. "When you combine upping your protein with other sustainable nutritional habits and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/you-cant-mess-this-up-mantra-self-talk-weight-loss-2021-2">mindset shifts</a>, you have a recipe for long-term weight loss."Lowery shared three of his favorite high-protein recipes with BI, all of which were approved by dietitian <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/nicsnutrition/?hl=en">Nichola Ludlam-Raine</a>.<h2>1. High-protein, low-calorie cheesecake</h2><div type="image" title="High-protein cheesecake" height="1133" width="1510" msid="106595267" hostid="261" sizebytes="116516"></div>Serves eightIngredients:<ul><li>560 grams Greek yogurt</li><li>2 eggs</li><li>3 scoops of vanilla protein powder</li></ul>Toppings:<ul><li>cinnamon and honey</li></ul>Method:<ol><li>Blend the above ingredients together and pour into a small round baking tin.</li><li>Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes and allow to cool before removing from the dish, slicing, and topping with cinnamon and honey.</li></ol>Nutrition per serving: 107 calories, 9.3 grams proteinLudlam-Raine said that using Greek yogurt and protein powder is an innovative way to increase the protein content in a typically indulgent dessert. "It's a clever twist for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth while sticking to their protein goals," she said.To increase the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/tracked-fiber-intake-harder-than-expected-to-meet-daily-goal-2021-11">fiber</a> content of the dessert, she recommended serving with berry compote."Berries are high in fiber and antioxidants, which can complement the nutritional profile of the cheesecake," Ludlam-Raine said. "I would make one with frozen berries stewed with chia seeds and a little lemon juice and honey."<h2>2. Protein broccoli pizza</h2><div type="image" title="Broccoli protein pizza" height="1133" width="1510" msid="106595269" hostid="261" sizebytes="186586"></div>Serves oneIngredients:<ul><li>330 grams broccoli</li><li>2 eggs</li><li>Paprika and cayenne pepper to taste</li><li>50 grams shredded cheese, such as parmesan</li><li>5 cherry tomatoes, cut into halves</li><li>150 grams chopped tomatoes</li></ul>Nutrition per pizza: 496 calories, 39 grams proteinInstructions:<ol><li>Use a food processor to blend the broccoli, then add the eggs, salt, pepper, and spices and mix together with a spoon.</li><li>Drizzle a little oil into a hot pan then pour the mixture in and flatten down.</li><li>Cook on a medium heat for five to eight minutes with a lid on.</li><li>Spread the tomato sauce on the broccoli pizza base, sprinkle the cheese, then add the sliced tomatoes over the top. Continue cooking with the lid on for about one minute until the cheese is melted, then serve.</li></ol>Ludlam-Raine said that using broccoli as a base for the pizza is a creative way to increase vegetable intake, and is lower in carbs than traditional pizza. "If people don't find it filling though, consider adding some wholegrains or <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/guides/health/diet-nutrition/what-are-carbs">slow release carbs</a> as a side," she said. Sweet potato wedges, for example, would make it a more balanced meal, she said.The pizza provides a good hit of protein, but to add more fiber, vitamins, and minerals, Ludlam-Raine recommended topping with more vegetables like bell peppers, onion, or spinach.<h2>3. 15-minute beef, potatoes, and vegetables</h2><div type="image" title="beef with potatoes" height="1137" width="1516" msid="106595270" hostid="261" sizebytes="109664"></div>Serves fourIngredients:<ul><li>1 onion</li><li>1 red pepper</li><li>½ zucchini</li><li>1 tablespoon oregano</li><li>1 tablespoon paprika</li><li>500 grams low-fat ground beef</li><li>2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar</li><li>2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce</li><li>2 tablespoons soy sauce</li><li>Parsley, diced</li><li>1 tablespoon crème fraiche</li><li>200 grams pre-boiled, chopped potatoes</li></ul>Instructions:<ol><li>Dice the onions, red pepper, and zucchini. Add olive oil to a hot pan and cook the onions on a low heat with some salt. Once the onions have softened, add the pepper and zucchini.</li><li>Once all the vegetables have softened, add the oregano, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste, as well as any spices that you like. Cook with the lid on.</li><li>Once the vegetables are almost cooked, add the beef and mix everything together.</li><li>Add the balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce, adjusting quantities to your taste.</li><li>Mix it all together, and leave to cook for 5 to 10 minutes with the lid on, until the beef is cooked through.</li><li>Mix in the pre-cooked, chopped potatoes to heat through, then serve with parsley and crème fraiche.</li></ol>Nutrition per serving: 419 cals and 40 grams proteinLudlam-Raine said that if you don't want to use potatoes, whole grains such as quinoa or black rice would add fiber to the dish, additional nutrients, and slow-release energy.The dish is high in protein and includes a good variety of vegetables, but a side salad could boost the variety, fiber, and vitamin content even more, she said."The use of herbs, spices, and sauces like balsamic and Worcestershire adds depth to the flavor without significant calories," Ludlam-Raine said. "Opting for low-fat mince is a great way to keep the saturated fat content in check while maintaining high protein."

A personal trainer shared his 3 favorite high-protein recipes for fat loss, including pizza and cheesecake

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="6357837" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="kim-kardashian" source="Orion">Kim Kardashian</keyword> said she cut carbs and lost 16 pounds in 3 weeks to fit into her <keyword id="11931630" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="met-gala" source="Orion">Met Gala</keyword> dress.</li><li>Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine told Insider her comments are "dangerous" and such drastic <keyword id="11896577" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="weight-loss" source="Orion">weight loss</keyword> is not recommended.</li></ul>Kim Kardashian said she lost 16 pounds in three weeks to fit into her dress for this year's Met Gala.Kardashian wore the iconic "naked" dress Marilyn Monroe wore to sing "Happy Birthday" to John F. Kennedy in 1962, but crash dieted to fit into it, <a href="https://www.insider.com/kim-kardashian-lost-weight-fit-met-gala-marilyn-monroe-dress-2022-5">Insider's Anneta Konstantinides reported</a>.The reality TV star told Vogue she cut out sugar and carbs to drop weight, but dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine told Insider this isn't healthy or necessary to lose weight, and carb cutting can result in water weight loss, not <keyword id="11930599" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="fat-loss" source="Orion">fat loss</keyword>. "I didn't starve myself, but I was so strict," Kardashian said. "Just the cleanest veggies and protein."Ludlam-Raine said comments like Kardashian's can be "dangerous to vulnerable people," such as those with an eating disorder, and recommends slower, more sustainable weight loss.<h2>Cutting carbs can lead to water weight loss, not fat loss</h2>In addition to cutting out carbs and sugar, Kardashian said she ran on a treadmill and wore a sauna suit twice a day, causing the body to sweat and lose more water.Ludlam-Raine said these factors, combined with cutting carbs, could lead to mostly water weight loss."I would go far as saying it's impossible to lose 16 lbs of fat in three weeks," she said.When carbs and sugars are cut from the <keyword id="11892706" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="diet" source="Orion">diet</keyword>, the body loses water and glycogen (carb) stores from the liver and muscles, which fill back up fast as soon as you start eating normally again, Ludlam-Raine said.For every one gram of carbs we eat, our body holds on to three to four grams of water (unlike with protein and fats), which means that no-carb diets often make people think they've lost fat, but it's actually mainly water, she said.<h2>Cutting carbs is not recommended for healthy weight loss</h2>You don't need to cut carbs to lose weight, and it's not recommended."It's not sustainable to cut out all carbs (and sugar) long term, as they're what our body and brain uses as fuel," Ludlam-Raine said.Carbs provide energy, fiber, nutrients and phytochemicals which keep the body healthy and functioning optimally.If you want to lose fat, cutting carbs isn't advised as it can lead to the body breaking down muscle for energy instead, <keyword id="11910605" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="nutrition" source="Orion">nutrition</keyword> coach <a href="https://www.insider.com/why-low-carb-diet-bad-high-intensity-exercise-muscle-loss-2021-2">Dr. Mike Molloy previously told Insider</a>.Restricting foods you enjoy can also lead to a "binge-restrict" cycle, Ludlam-Raine said, where you end up overeating a food you've banned from your diet.Kardashian posted on her Instagram story after the Met Gala that she was "so excited" to eat pizza and donuts for the first time in weeks."What we eat should fuel both our body and soul, healthy eating is about balance and sustainability, whilst being happy with what you're eating too," Ludlam-Raine said.<h2>Healthy weight loss is around 1 to 2 pounds a week</h2>One pound of fat holds around 3,500 calories, which is why most <keyword id="11894571" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="health" source="Orion">health</keyword> experts recommend losing around one to two pounds a week, Ludlam-Raine said.The more weight you have to lose, the faster you can expect to lose it, so if you're already lean, healthy weight loss might be more like two lbs a month.To lose weight healthily, aim to eat in a gentle calorie deficit of around 500 calories a day, Ludlam-Raine said.Bear in mind, however, that fat loss is affected by multiple factors, such as hormones, and<a href="https://www.insider.com/reasons-scale-weight-fluctuates-not-fat-loss-or-muscle-gain-2021-5"> scale weight can fluctuate for various reasons</a>.To avoid regaining weight, <a href="https://www.insider.com/is-it-better-to-lose-weight-fast-or-slowly-2020-12">slower weight loss is advised</a> by fat loss coaches. "Anything that's super extreme is ultimately designed to fail," <a href="https://www.insider.com/stop-celebrating-fast-weight-loss-its-unsustainable-and-unhealthy-2021-2">Molloy told Insider</a>. "Using relatively extreme approaches, you're simply setting yourself up for a rebound in the long-term."

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Jayden Lee, a personal trainer, ate a Domino's pizza daily for 30 days and over 13 pounds.</li><li>He wanted to show it's possible to enjoy calorie-dense foods and still lose weight. </li></ul>A personal trainer and college student lost over 13 pounds in a month while eating a Domino’s pizza every day, to prove that it’s possible to enjoy treats and lose fat as long as you’re in a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/weight-loss-work-out-eat-calorie-deficit-not-losing-fat-2022-4">calorie deficit</a>.“Foods shouldn't be feared just because they've undergone some sort of processing,” Jayden Lee, 18, Lee told Business Insider.Although there are foods that are more nutritious and sensible to eat while losing weight than takeout pizza, there are no inherently fattening foods and it is possible to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/why-nutrition-reporters-love-8020-rule-for-healthy-diet-2021-4">enjoy treats in moderation</a> while being healthy and hitting weight loss goals, dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine told BI.However, she advised people to look beyond weight loss when it comes to taking care of their health, and consider the nutritional quality of the food they eat, their physical activity levels, mental well-being, and the steps they can take to prevent chronic diseases.<div type="image" title="Jayden Lee weight loss" height="1500" width="2000" msid="107861356" hostid="261" sizebytes="73572"></div><h2>Lee used to fear certain foods</h2>Lee, based in Portsmouth, UK, said he fell victim to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fad-diet-red-flags-dangerous-dietitians-2022-12">diet fads</a> and disordered eating in his younger years.He was passionate about boxing as a younger teen and went through a phase of eating no more than one meal and a protein bar every day to lose weight, which damaged his relationship with food, Lee said. “I would go to the grocery store and look at the calories, and I'd stand there for about 30 minutes and then leave because it was too much,” he said.Lee would watch videos on Tiktok where people said <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/processed-ultra-processed-foods-ok-to-eat-2023-8">processed foods</a> were “poison,” which made him think that he could only eat unprocessed “good” foods. Lee would then go to the other extreme and regularly binge-eating for comfort, which led to a binge-restrict cycle and his weight fluctuating drastically. So Lee went on a mission to educate himself about weight management, nutrition, and fitness by reading as many books and listening to as many podcasts as he could, which helped him change his mindset and learn that “self-value isn’t based on the food you eat,” he said. Business Insider has previously shared tips on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/signs-wellness-influencer-is-shady-untrustworthy-2022-9">how to find quality health advice</a> online. “I'm in such a better position now, and I'm grateful every day to have this knowledge and experience because it feels so freeing,” Lee said. “I can eat a chocolate bar or I can eat pizza and just relax.”<h2>Lee ate a pizza every day while in a calorie deficit</h2>For his experiment, Lee ate a small <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-nutritionists-dietitians-order-dominos-pizza-high-protein-meal-2022-10">Domino’s pizza</a> with various toppings every day, meaning it would clock in at between 900 and 1,500 calories. He didn’t eat the garlic and herb dip, which contains 169 calories per portion in the UK, but added mayonnaise and tomato ketchup, he said. Overall, Lee ate between 2,200 and 2,500 calories a day, so he would adjust his breakfast, lunch, and snacks to fit his target around the daily pizza. Calorie requirements vary from person to person depending on factors including age, body size, genetics, and activity levels. The USDA has a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.myplate.gov/myplate-plan">tool</a> for working out roughly how much each person should eat each day. <div type="image" title="Jayden Lee" height="1500" width="2000" msid="107861358" hostid="261" sizebytes="101364"></div>Lee made sure the rest of his meals and snacks were nutrient-dense, high-fiber, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/high-volume-high-fiber-foods-lose-fat-keep-muscle-2023-10">high-volume</a> — meaning they took up a lot of space in his stomach for relatively few calories — and made primarily from whole foods, including fruits and vegetables, he said. His standard breakfast was protein oats with a banana and peanut butter, lunch might have been a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C2-WR7ZopnN/?hl=en">wholemeal tuna wrap</a> with pepper and onion, and pizza for dinner.Lee made sure he was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/high-protein-daily-diet-to-lose-body-fat-keep-muscle-2021-8">eating plenty of protein</a> to help him feel full and minimize any muscle loss, he said, and he didn’t struggle with hunger much. As a part-time Domino’s delivery cyclist, Lee had a staff discount, which helped from a financial perspective, he said. Lee said his activity levels varied from day to day. When he was working delivery shifts, he would cycle quite a lot, for example.He did five strength training sessions a week. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-exercises-for-building-muscle-in-gym-correct-technique-2020-12">Resistance training</a> has many health benefits, including aiding fat loss because it helps maintain muscle, which in turn burns more calories at rest.Lee also aimed to do roughly 45 minutes of cardio a day, but that increased on days when he was cycling for his Domino’s delivery shifts.Overall, he lost 13.2 pounds or 8% of his body weight during the experiment. Typically, weight loss of one to two pounds a month on average is deemed safe. For a short-term fat loss experiment, such as <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/man-weight-loss-12-pounds-spiking-increasing-blood-sugar-levels-2023-10">Jordan Syatt's blood sugar spiking challenge</a>, a more drastic reduction can help ensure body fat rather than water weight is lost to prove a point. <h2>Takeout pizza can be enjoyed in moderation, a dietitian said </h2>Lee isn’t concerned about any negative health consequences from the challenge because it lasted 30 days and he won’t continue having a daily takeout pizza, he said.“If you eat a balanced diet, get all the micronutrients, all the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/calories-macros-protein-fat-weight-loss-expert-advice-2023-11">macronutrients</a> you need to fuel your body, having a pizza or having a doughnut isn't going to kill you,” he said.However, Lee doesn't recommend people try to follow his daily pizza diet to lose weight, and neither does Ludlam-Raine.“Occasional indulgence in foods like pizza is part of a balanced diet and can help prevent feelings of deprivation,” Ludlam-Raine said. “However, making it a daily habit, even in the context of a calorie deficit, is not advisable due to the potential for nutritional imbalance and the health risks associated with high intake of (ultra) processed foods.”Pizza from fast food chains often lacks the variety of nutrients found in whole, unprocessed foods, she said.“While Jayden compensated with fruit, vegetables, and high-protein meals, this practice might not be sustainable or practical for everyone, potentially leading to nutrient deficiencies over time,” Ludlam-Raine said.Although weight loss will happen if you are in a calorie deficit, eating take-out pizza regularly can lead to overconsumption of saturated fats and sodium, increasing the risk of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/cardiologist-said-heart-disease-attack-among-young-due-to-lifestyle-2023-2">heart disease</a> and hypertension, she added. Fast food pizzas are also usually lower in fiber than meals should ideally be, especially when compared to whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.“Adequate fiber is crucial for digestive health, satiety, and avoiding long-term disease,” Ludlam-Raine said.Domino's did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI. The company website says a small pizza serves one to two people.

A personal trainer lost 13 pounds in a month while eating Domino's pizza daily to prove you can lose weight and enjoy treats

An unexpected dry spell this <keyword id="6358301" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Monsoon">monsoon</keyword> season might prompt the farmers to plant too much, too fast, thus raising fears of lower yields and surging food prices in a mostly impoverished nation. 
	 
	 

	Food prices are a political hot potato in India, where more than a quarter of its population of 1.2 billion people live on a mere 74 cents or less per day. In fact, high food prices have already pushed the country's June consumer inflation to an eight-month high. 
 

	That is why the ongoing dryness in central, western and southern India - key producing regions for cotton, soybean, corn, sugarcane, pulses and rice - is a big cause for worry. Poor output of summer crops would further lift food prices, restricting the central bank from cutting lending rates, crucial to boosting Asia's third-biggest economy. 
 

	"The outlook for inflation over the next few months depends squarely on monsoon rains for the remainder of the season," HSBC said this week. Farm sector accounts for 15 per cent of its economy and given half its farmland lacks irrigation, the monsoons are crucial. 
 

	A heavy downpour early last month had lifted the rain surplus to 28 per cent, raising farmers' hopes of a good June-September monsoon season despite forecasts for the emergence of an El Nino weather pattern. But following the dry spell, rains are now 6 percent below normal, with the deficit as high as 52 per cent in some regions, weather department data shows. 
 "Sowing has nearly stopped due to the dry spell. Even sown crops are under severe stress," said Vikas Deshmukh, <keyword id="6355165" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Agriculture">agriculture</keyword> commissioner of Maharashtra state, India's second-biggest cotton and soybean producer as well as its top sugar producer, to Reuters. 

	Farmers had initially rushed to sow seeds after ample rains, bringing total planting levels to 44.5 million hectares by July 10, up 62 per cent year on year. 
 

	But the higher number does not give a correct picture as monsoon in 2014 was delayed and so was the sowing, said B.V. Mehta, executive director of the Solvent Extractors' Association. In 2013, when rains were ample, by this time farmers had planted on nearly 52 million hectares. 
 

	For millions of farmers , where three fifths of the population depend on agriculture for their livelihood, the fate of a single crop can be the difference between life and death. 
 

	Earlier this year, dozens of debt-laden farmers committed suicide after damage from unseasonal rains, and poor summer-crop yields would exacerbate the pain for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government that is struggling to address rural distress. 
 

	"I can sow crops once again when we get rains, but I don't have money to buy seeds," said Narayan Patil, a farmer from Sarve village of Jalgaon district, 400 km north-east to Mumbai, to Reuters. 
 

	For Patil, and several others, the outlook is grim. 
 

	The official forecast remains that this year India could suffer its first drought since 2009 because of El Nino, which can lead to scorching weather across Asia. 
 

	Maximum temperatures in central and southern India are currently up to 6 degree Celsius above normal, hurting crop growth, said Nitin Kalantri, a pulses dealer.
 

	A drop in domestic output could lift overseas purchases of edible oils and pulses by India, the world's biggest importer of both, while limiting its rice and cotton exports. 
 

	"Crop yields are likely to be lower than normal this year even if monsoon becomes active in next few days," said Vandana Bharti, Assistant Vice-President (Commodity) with SMC Global Securities Ltd, to Reuters.

	 
	 
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