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Diet culture tells us to eat less and lose weight

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Oftentimes you will see diet plans for less than 1,000 calories per day, but eating less is not always the answer.

It may actually be one of the reasons you are struggling to lose weight. Shocking, but true!
Odds are you have heard the saying, “Calories in, Calories out!” Well, this is an oversimplified explanation of how our metabolism actually works.

So, how do you know if you are eating enough? And why is eating too little keeping you from losing weight?

Sign number 1: You are constantly hungry
Our body is regulated by hormones and when we under-eat, our hormones and metabolism will shift in order to preserve our body! We will start to increase the hormone release that makes us feel hungry until we finally succumb to those cravings!

Sign number 2: You are moody
In January 2018 the word hangry was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary. It is defined as “bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger”. So, you started to eat significantly less, your body is protesting by increasing the production of ghrelin (hunger hormone) and now you may or may not be starting unnecessary fights with friends and family or may feel a bit more irritable in general.

Sign number 3: Sleep and/or stress issues
Lack of sleep can lead to insulin resistance and/or weight gain and under-eating has been found to disrupt the quality of sleep. In addition, not eating enough or not sleeping enough can increase our stress levels. Increased stress will lead to excess cortisol in the body which can cause water retention masking any fat loss that is occurring and even increasing your hunger levels even further!

So how is under-eating holding you back from losing weight?

Well, initially the body will use fat stores for energy and that is how people begin to lose weight. But over time, the body will adjust to this chronic calorie deficit, or under-eating, and metabolism will slow - so the body isn’t burning energy as efficiently. Then weight loss eventually stops because the metabolism has slowed down.

Don’t get sucked into fad diets and stuck in the seemingly endless cycle of under-eating! Learn how to fuel your body for both performance and life and still reach your goals.

Setting yourself up for success by planning ahead is the best way to ensure you will stay on track with a busy schedule. Use these three strategies next time you are in a pinch and have to grab some fast food.

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Killarney couples renew vows at St Mary’s Cathedral

Several couples celebrating significant wedding anniversaries gathered last Saturday at St Mary’s Cathedral to renew their vows. The annual event, organised by Killarney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O’Brien, is a […]

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Several couples celebrating significant wedding anniversaries gathered last Saturday at St Mary’s Cathedral to renew their vows. The annual event, organised by Killarney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O’Brien, is a local tradition for those marking significant milestones and anniversaries.
Fr O’Brien was assisted by Fr Vitalis Barasa.
Following the ceremony, the couples, along with family and friends, moved to St Brendan’s College for refreshments. Attendees exchanged stories, and reminisced about their wedding days.
Couples Celebrating Anniversaries:

25th Wedding Anniversary

Andy and Norma McHugh, Carhoonahane, Beaufort
Mike and Sheila Daly, Glean Tober, Gortdromakerry, Muckross
Cathal and Mairead Dunphy, Lyranes Lower, Glencar
Michael and Susan Keane, Aughacasla, Castlegregory

30th Wedding Anniversary

Bernadette Randles and Vincent Casey, Muckross Road
Paul and Deirdre McEnteggart, Ashgrove, Firies
Tony and Teresa O’Gorman, Glosha, Cromane, Killorglin
Seamus and Ella Clifford, Ardaneanig
Hillary and Moira Fleming, Whitebridge
Donal and Caroline McCarthy, Countess Road

35th Wedding Anniversary

Paudie and Joan Mangan, Riverhaven, Coolcorcoran
Michael and Marian Lucey, Knockeenduff
Liam and Marie Courtney, Minish East

40th Wedding Anniversary

Joe and Caroline Hurley, Whitebridge Manor
Michael and Cliona O’Sullivan, Knocknasartnett
Sean and Margaret McCarthy, Kenmare Road, Muckross
Noel and Rita Curtin, Pinewood Estate
Tim and Catherine Moriarty, Gortagullane, Muckross
Neilly and Bridie O’Mahony, Knockeragh
Donal and Linda O’Donoghue, Knockeenduve
Padraig and Mary Kissane, Minish

45th Wedding Anniversary

Tony and Marie Nolan, Whitebridge Manor
Jerry and Lena Kelleher, Islanderagh, Rathmore, Co. Kerry
Liam and Helen O’Brien, Rookery Road

50th Wedding Anniversary

James and Margaret Arthur, St Brendan’s Place
John and Chris Mannix, Flesk Lodge, Muckross Road
Patrick and Breda Moriarty, Gortagullane, Muckross
Batt and Nora Healy, Upper Lissivigeen
John and Margaret Mc Carthy, Muckross Grove
Sean and Mary Kavanagh, “Tiriúil”, Muckross Road
Frank and Siobhán Lewis, Gortagullane, Muckross
Bernie and Katherine Cronin, Knopogue, Aghadoe
Ted and Phil Ahern, Faha
Michael and Kathleen Doyle, Carhoonahone, Beaufort
Joe and Breeda Lyons, Kilbrack, Oakpark, Demesne, Tralee
Eckhart and Patricia Gogsch, Demense, Ross Road
Will and Teresa Burke, Muckross Grove

55th Wedding Anniversary

Paddy and Mary Casey, Gortacoosh, Glenflesk
Pat and Alice O’Sullivan, Minish
Michael and Noreen Marshall, Muckross Grove
60th Wedding Anniversary
Marie and Sean O’Brien, New Road
Jimmy and Myra O’Gorman, Dunrine, Tralee Road
Pat and Joan Cahill, Flesk Bridge, Muckross Road
William and Maura O’Neill, Park Drive

63rd Wedding Anniversary

Sean and Breege O’Donoghue, Flesk Castle, Mill Road

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Trainee chef wins two medals at Chef Ireland Competition

Iryna Kravchenko, a chef trainee from Killarney studying on the City & Guilds Diploma in Food Production and Cooking Programme, has won two medals at the Chef Ireland Competition. The […]

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Iryna Kravchenko, a chef trainee from Killarney studying on the City & Guilds Diploma in Food Production and Cooking Programme, has won two medals at the Chef Ireland Competition.

The competition, held at the RDS last month and hosted by The Panel of Chefs of Ireland, saw Kravchenko receive a gold medal for the Hand-Crafted Chocolates Competition and a Silver medal for the Hot Pudding Souffle Competition.
“We are immensely proud of our students and their dedication and hard work earned them their awards,” said Frances Griffin, Catering Instructor at the National Learning Network in Tralee.

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