fitmuncher: August 2021

Tuesday, 31 August 2021

Watch: How To Make Chana'r Jilipi - A Bengali-Style Jalebi That Spells Indulgence

Chenna jalebi is a Bengali sweet dish that has jalebi-like spiral shape and looks and tastes much like gulab jamun.

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World Coconut Day 2021: Relish 5 Instant Coconut Desserts At Home

World Coconut Day is celebrated annually on September 2, and here is a list of delicious coconut desserts that you can relish on this day.

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Here Is A List Of 7 Yummy Saag Recipes You Need To Try

If you've been craving saag then it's your lucky day as we have curated a list of some saag recipes for you to try at home.

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Chicken Oats Dalia: Make This Lip-Smacking Dalia For A Comforting Meal

Make this oats chicken dalia for a comforting and fulfilling meal.

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Would I Play Football Again Knowing What We Know About CTE?

I’m a doctor and former wide receiver. My brother’s in the NFL. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is on my mind.

I’m settled into a desk chair with my coffee, fueling up for another day of Zoom medical school, broadcast live to my New York City apartment. The bloc we’re on now—neurology—is a doozy. Well, truthfully, they’re all doozies.

Today’s lecture topic: traumatic brain injury.

The fourth lecture slide includes a picture of Mike Webster, the former Pittsburgh Steeler whose story was made famous by the 2015 film Concussion—starring Will Smith as the physician who discovers the explosive link between football and a neurodegenerative disease found in athletes and others with a history of brain trauma called chronic traumatic encephalopathy—or CTE.

I know what’s coming. It’s not often you get a football reference during a med school lecture. The next few slides outline the consequences of repetitive head trauma. Here it comes. CTE.

My classmates are aware I’m an ex-football player. I get a direct message from one of them: “Knowing what you know now, would you play again?”

It’s not the first time I’ve been asked. I’d asked myself that same question a long time ago.

Football is deeply ingrained in my family. My father and both grandfathers played in college. Justin, my younger brother, is the starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers. My youngest brother, Patrick, is a freshman tight end at the University of Oregon.

I played 11 years of football, four of them as a starting wide receiver at Montana State University. During all that time, I never had a diagnosed concussion. That isn’t to say I haven’t had my fair share of violent collisions.

Iowa State college football players in stadium — Emma Dau/Unsplash

After my career at MSU, I had an opportunity to attend an NFL team’s rookie mini-camp—basically a tryout for undrafted players. I declined for a few reasons. I knew I wasn’t cut out to be an NFL wide receiver. I also wanted to start the long journey to become a doctor.

My brain health wasn’t a factor in that decision.

Tracing the timeline of CTE discovery

The first link between football and CTE was unearthed in 2005 by Bennet Omalu, M.D., a neuropathologist who’d examined the brain of former Steeler and NFL Hall of Famer Mike Webster while working in a coroner’s office in Pittsburgh.

“Iron Mike,” as he was known, played in 220 NFL football games. The most of any player in Steelers’ history. He’d suffered repeated head trauma during his career.

Webster’s symptoms are now characteristic of repetitive head trauma: memory loss, behavioral and mood changes, cognitive impairment, and dementia.

The underlying process in the brain tissue is an accumulation of an abnormal protein called tau, which forms neurofibrillary tangles. Tau is also believed to be one of the culprits behind Alzheimer’s disease. Because similar regions of the brain tend to be affected, most individuals display these characteristic symptoms.

As public awareness of the links between repetitive brain injury, football, and CTE grew in the early 2000s, things began to change in the NFL. In 2009, the league introduced concussion protocol.

It was also around this time that Texas Tech University head coach Mike Leach was featured on the front page of The New York Times for having abused a player with a concussion by confining him to a small, dark space while the rest of the team practiced. Leach was fired.

The world was finally beginning to take notice—and action.

Fast forward to 2017, when a groundbreaking Boston University study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Out of 111 former NFL football players who displayed symptoms of CTE at death, 110 were found to have diagnostic criteria of CTE from brain autopsies revealing tangles of tau protein.

The ages of the NFL players, whose brains had been donated to science by family members, ranged from as young as 23 to as old as 89. The study encompassed all player positions. Most notably, 44 lineman, 17 defensive backs, 10 linebackers, and seven quarterbacks.

I remember reading about this study while gearing up for my fourth and final season on the gridiron at Montana State. The finding was monumental—an irrefutable argument that football caused CTE.

Or did it?

Close-up of helmet in dark stadium — Lucas Andrade/Unsplash

When it comes to CTE and football, the relationship isn’t black and white

The issue with the 2017 study and, really, much of the CTE research up to this point, comes down to who was included—and who wasn’t.

These brains had been donated by families for evaluation specifically because they displayed the characteristic symptoms of CTE from players with known head trauma.

“It’s biased sampling,” says Steve Kernie, M.D., professor and chief of Critical Care and Hospital Medicine at New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley’s Children Hospital, whose research focuses on brain self-repair following injury. “It’s hard to make really strong conclusions other than players in contact sports who have repetitive head trauma are certainly at risk,” Kernie adds. “This is also something we’ve known for 100 years.”

A control group would be required to un-bias the data—such as adding into the pool of participants the brains of former NFL players who didn’t exhibit signs of CTE, plus the brains of non-athletes.

Kernie references a condition originally called “punch-drunk syndrome,” first described by American pathologist Harrison Martland in a 1928 Journal of the American Medical Association essay about the strange behavior of boxers—another brutal, beloved sport long associated with head trauma.

“For some time, fight fans and promoters have recognized a particular condition occurring among prize fighters which, in ring parlance, they speak of as ‘punch drunk,’ ” Martland wrote. “Fighters in whom the early symptoms are well recognized are said by the fans to be ‘cuckoo,’ ‘goofy,’ ‘cutting paper dolls,’ or ‘slug nutty.’ ”

A decade later, the term punch-drunk would be replaced by the more appropriate dementia pugilistica.

It’s important to point out that the link between repetitive brain injury and CTE isn’t exclusively associated with football or boxing. Other contact sports like soccer and wrestling have been implicated too.

There are also documented cases of CTE resulting from military blast injuries.

“During the Iraq War, service personnel were coming back with symptoms that weren’t quite PTSD,” says Kernie, explaining a growing military merger with CTE in these cases, which hasn’t been nearly as mined by the media. “The NFL gets more attention than the military unfortunately,” says Kernie.

Back to my original question. Would I play football again?

Absolutely.

The friendships and life lessons I gained from over a decade of tackle football have shaped the person I am today.

Composite image of stadium and college football player catching ball in the air — Ameer Basheer; Ryan Reinoso/Unsplash

Moreover, while I believe the association between repetitive head trauma, football, and CTE is real, I think the general public has a skewed perception. The presence of a concussion or two doesn’t guarantee a diagnosis of CTE. Many other factors are likely at play—including adequate recovery after an initial concussion and genetic predispositions to the disease.

My own hindsight question about playing football is now being asked at the outset by parents who are nervous about signing their kids up for the sport.

The dwindling numbers are telling. Peewee football participation is at an all-time low. Meanwhile, the waning interest in football appears to be providing gains for soccer, which ironically is not without its neurological risks.

I asked Dr. Kernie what his advice would be to parents considering whether or not to let their children engage in contact sports—particularly football.

“As a parent of kids who played sports, I think you can’t live in a bubble,” he says. “Everything we do carries some risk. It’s really about mitigating those risks as best you can.”

One significant way to mitigate these risks, especially in youth football, is by delaying the tackle element.

My brothers and I began tackle football in fifth grade. If you asked us now, we would have all put off tackling until late middle school or even high school. Not just to minimize repetitive head trauma, but to first master other football skill essentials like body positioning, blocking technique, and hand-eye coordination. All of these skills can be developed through flag football.

As I see it, the focus for budding football players at a young age should be on developing those skills rather than celebrating the traditional physicality which inevitably comes later.

Despite the public’s skewed perception on the pervasiveness of CTE among football players, we can hopefully all agree on two things: First, minimizing repetitive head trauma. Second, tackling this problem progresses by delaying youth tackle leagues and promoting the fundamentals of a phenomenal sport.

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If You Liked 'Free Solo,' Here's Another Climbing Doc to Make Your Palms Sweat: 'The Alpinist'

The Alpinist, out September 10, captures some of the most awe-inspiring free solo climbing footage ever seen on rock and ice. Filmmakers Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen of Sender Films, core climbers who’ve documented the sport for 20 years, tell the story of Marc-André Leclerc, regarded as the best alpinist in history.

After getting a tip that the young climber had been hitchhiking his way across the Trans-Canada Highway and ticking off impressive ropeless ascents of demanding ice routes, Mortimer and Rosin, producers of Valley Uprising (2014) and The Dawn Wall (2017), find Leclerc living in a tent in the forest in Squamish, B.C. with his girlfriend and professional alpinist Brette Harrington. They follow him for two years to understand the young climber’s drive.

Along the way, they capture Leclerc free soloing vertical rock in Squamish, known as the Yosemite Valley of Canada. Here, he flows up the stone with such grace and intuitiveness that it’s like watching a ballet dancer execute a perfect routine—only he’s ropeless and risking death at every step. In one scene, he climbs overhanging rock and ice barehanded, frequently pausing to gently dust holds with one finger before placing a single crampon point onto an invisible edge.

In another section, Leclerc ascends a swath of seemingly blank limestone to reach an overhanging block of ice. Near the top, he cuts his feet free from the stone and dangles, effortlessly from one arm, leaving the filmmakers dumbfounded and mumbling, “Holy shit, dude.” Leclerc awkwardly shrugs off the experience and explains it’s just another day in the mountains. “A memorable one,” he says before injecting a half-smile.

The film also shows his footloose and fancy-free side, including hula-hooping with his close friend Hevy Duty, an older British expatriate who often has multi-colored hair and lives by the mantra: “climb, eat, dance, repeat.”

Climber Marc-André Leclerc — Scott Serfas

Otherworldly is one way to describe Leclerc’s personality. He began taking hallucinogens as a teen, preferring to take higher doses than his peers and disappearing for days on end. He’s a bit awkward and often stares off at nothing in particular.

Deeply driven and incredibly athletic, it’s clear Leclerc was free of the confines of this world. Whether it was his past visual experiences or real-life enriching ones in the mountains, he’s on his own path. And part of what makes this film work is that he could care less about the movie and being its central figure.

Mortimer and Rosen gifted him a cell phone so they could contact the nascent wanderer, which he naturally lost in the wild before disappearing. The absence drives the filmmakers crazy, especially after Leclerc climbed Mount Robson in the Canadian Rockies, considered one of the most difficult alpine solo ascents ever completed, and left them out of it. When they ask him why he didn’t tell them his plans, he returned plainly, “It wouldn’t be a solo if you were there.” Luckily for viewers, he agrees to return to the climb with cameras rolling, and the filmmakers capture scenes of ropeless climbing at the highest caliber on one of the most recognizable and intimidating peaks in North America.

After Robson, the film builds up to Leclerc’s winter, solo ascent of Torre Egger in Patagonia, a complex tower in the range known for having the world’s worst weather.

Here he’s accompanied by film editor and friend Austin Siadak, who follows Leclerc through deep snow, over thin ice runnels, and across exposed granite where crampons squeak and scratch underfoot. At halfway, Leclerc continues alone, making it within a few hundred feet of the summit before bivying on a snow ledge. That night, recording himself from his tent, he tells Harrington that he loves her before putting the camera away. Soon a storm erupts over the range that drives Leclerc down, where he rappels through the torrent and returns to camp battered but intact. Instead of turning tail, when the storm clears, he goes back up.

Leclerc was born in 1992 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, and disappeared in March 2018 while descending the Mendenhall Towers in Alaska. During his brief 26 years on Earth, he tallied up a resume of climbs that skyrocketed him to the top of his field, including solo ascents of Cerro Torre and Torre Egger in Patagonia, Mount Slesse in B.C’s Cascade Mountains, and the Emperor Face on Mount Robson in the Canadian Rockies.

The Alpinist is produced by Red Bull Media House in association with Sender Films. The film will be released by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Roadside Attractions on Sept. 10.

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Zomato Faces Flak For Ads With Hrithik, Katrina; Clarifies Its Intention

Zomato's latest advertisements featuring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif are facing flak, forcing the food delivery application to clarify their stance.

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5 Mustard Oil Options For Everyday Cooking

We handpicked some of the best quality mustard oil options for you. Go through these options and pick one for your pantry. Read on.

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Egg Keema Pulao: This Delicious And Hearty Pulao Is Ideal To Make For Those Unexpected Guests

This egg keema pulao is easy to make and fills your stomach in no time.

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The New Momentum PakYak E+ Cargo Bike Can Replace Your Car

We’d assume the new Momentum PakYak E+ gets its name from the pack animal. Yaks are veritable workhorses that have incredible brute strength. Now no offense to actual yaks, but they require care and feeding. Truth be told we’re not really sure what they eat, but we know for certain the PakYak E+ chews on voltage, then spins it into 80Nm of torque—way more than even the most powerful e-bikes on the market—all from a 500Wh battery. Here’s what to expect from the new cargo e-bike.

Momentum PakYak E+: Longer charge, better range, and excellent storage

Range is already excellent, at 60 miles, but there’s also a slot for a second battery to double that to 120. A yak might do just as well, but the going, we’d guess, would be darn slow. And we assume slow and steady portage isn’t what you want from a hauler.

Momentum wasn’t happy to stop there either, so while lots of e-bikes charge slowly, you can re-boost this rig in a faster charging mode, allowing up to an 80 percent refill in just a few hours, or a half a top-up in under an hour.

We’re also impressed with the addition of on-bike lockable storage. That’s handy, not just for tools you might need for on-bike repairs, but also for stashing a windbreaker, gloves, or rain jacket—just in case.

The Momentum PakYak E+ battery — The Momentum PakYak E+ has a slot for a second battery that extends range to be twice as long. Courtesy Image

Power and Performance: What to expect from the Momentum PakYak E+

Performance-wise, Momentum went for it, with four-piston brakes, standard fenders and lights, and an internal Shimano hub gearbox. We dig the latter, because it makes shifts ultra-smooth. And you need those stout brakes (with oversized 203mm rotors) to handle the payload.

There’s a clever wheel lock at the front that prevents anyone from easily rolling away with your PakYak. At 79 pounds, it’s not light, so if that front wheel can’t roll, lifting it up to swipe it will require either one very strong human, or at least a few average ones.

The kicker is its 28mph top-assist speed, because stoplight-to-stoplight cadence of traffic is just a hair faster than the 20mph top-assisted speed of most lesser cargo carters. More boost at a higher cadence will cut your commute/courier times, because you’ll keep better pace with traffic, whether bike or automotive.

As for how much you can land barge, the rear rack can tote up to 102 pounds, and the front can manage 33. You can also set yours up as a school bus instead, with two seats for tykes in back.

Side view of Momentum PakYak E+ — Courtesy Image

Personalizing your perfect PakYak E+

We dig the smaller wheel size (24 inches vs. what might be a conventional 26 or 27.5) shod with wide, 2.5-inch rubber, not to mention a steering stabilizer which helps return the bars to center when you’re carrying weight on that front basket.

Those smaller wheels help the bike sit at a lower height, and that, in addition to a step-through design, all allow you to make the most of your leverage. (The higher the bike, the more it’s going to feel “tippy,” and that pendulum sensation gets worse on cargo bikes that ride taller.) A dropper seatpost also enables both lanky or shorter riders to adjust their pedal stroke instantly, and Momentum includes both a USB phone charger from the digital display, and a double kickstand to keep the bike balanced when you’re loading up.

Momentum even built a whole array of additions like specific cargo bags and panniers that nest within the front/rear racks, to make the experience and use as seamless as possible.

Sorry actual yak. You’re just not as versatile as this bicycle.

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How To Make Chicken Pathia: The Most-Loved Chicken Curry In UK Homes

It is true that the love for chicken curry surpasses all borders and this UK-favourite Chicken Pathia curry proves it right. Learn how to make it with this easy recipe inside.

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4 Travel-Friendly Coffee Flasks You Must Try

Coffee flask is essential for carrying and sipping the desired cup of coffee. Here're some options for you to choose from.

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4 Ice Box Options That Are Handy And Perfect To Store Juices, Sausages And More

We bring you some ice box options that are handy and easy to carry wherever you want. Take a look.

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Katrina Kaif And More: 7 Bollywood Celebs Who Swear By Their Breakfast Bowls

Ever wonder how your favorite celebrities kick-start their day, well, you have come to the right place. Look at all the healthy and nutritious breakfast bowls these celebs have shared on social media.

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Ileana DCruz Gets A Vanilla Strawberry Cake For Her Mother's Birthday

Ileana D'Cruz shared pictures from her mother's birthday party on Instgram.

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Chettinad Recipes: 5 Delicious Chettinad Dishes That You Must Try

These Chettinad recipes are easy to make and extremely flavourful. You can make it easily at home.

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5 Healthy And Tasty Makhana Snacks You Must Try

Gluten-free and nutrient-rich, makhana is considered to be a go-to snack for all the fitness enthusiasts. Here're some options for you to choose from.

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Zomato Changes Setting On App To Reduce Plastic Waste; Twitter Applauds

Zomato makes some changes in their APP's settings to reduce plastic wastage. Now, we need to 'opt in' to get cutleries along with our order. Read on for details.

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Mira Kapoor Reveals Easy Trick To Make Salads Without Hampering Digestion

Mira Kapoor revealed how salads could hamper digestion and her simple trick which prevents this from happening.

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Mutton Yakhni, Nadru Yakhni And More: 5 Yakhni-Based Recipes You Must Try

Curd has always been used as a side dish or an ingredient in making yummy food. Curd has the potential to be the star of the dish and to prove that, we have found 5 lip-smacking yakhni recipes to try...

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Sanjana Ganesan Can't Stop "Drooling" Over This Popular South Indian Dish

Sanjana Ganesan shared a picture of the tasty South Indian feast at a local restaurant in London, look inside fo the pictures

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"My Very Own Makhan Chor": Parineeti Chopra's Mom's Message For Will Melt Your Heart

We recently came across a beautiful post on Parineeti Chopra's Instagram, where she re-shared an adorable story, uploaded by her mother Reena Chopra. Read on to know more.

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With Variety In Food And Lively Experience, Coco Curry Will Become Your Next Go-To Family Restaurant

Coco Curry, House Of Flavours is a restaurant set in Gurgaon and has a diverse menu, giving you tons of options to choose from.

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4 Pistachio Options To Add To Your Healthy Diet

Pista is considered as a superfood that has overall health benefits. Here're some options for you to buy.

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Monday, 30 August 2021

Dum Ka Murgh And More: 7 Dum-Cooked Recipes You Must Try

Dum is a style of slow cooking that guarantees maximum flavour to every ingredient. Here is a curated list of dum recipes you must try.

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Watch: How To Make White Butter | Easy White Butter Recipe

Make a healthier version of butter easily at your home with this simple and delicious recipe.

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Fantasy Football 2021: 6 Rookies Who Could Put Up Big Numbers This Year

Seven of the first 11 picks in this year’s NFL Draft were offensive skill position players. Another quarterback, two wide receivers, and two running backs went before the first round was over. One of those running backs, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Travis Etienne, is now out for the season with a Lisfranc injury, but the point holds anyway: A lot of teams are planning to rely heavily on rookies to throw, catch, and run the ball. And that will have a big impact on fantasy football in 2021.

Rookies are tricky selections in fantasy football drafts. In addition to general uncertainty about how well they’ll perform at the pro level—nobody’s a guarantee—fantasy general managers don’t have a frame of reference for how their new teams will use them. As a result, rookies are rarely first-round fantasy selections, and fantasy GMs who prefer known quantities might stay away from them almost entirely. I don’t recommend that approach—though I speak with the authority of someone who has won their fantasy league exactly once.

Despite my less-than-stellar record, there is value to be had in picking up a first-year player or two. You’ll naturally want to consider every rookie who went in the first round, but a few later-rounders could show out this season, too. With that in mind, I’ve highlighted six NFL rookies worth serious consideration in your 2021 fantasy football drafts.

1. Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers RB

Najee Harris is loose pic.twitter.com/rdR7h1nOMq

— PFF (@PFF) August 22, 2021

The Steelers are facing myriad problems this year, but their rookie running back won’t be one of them. Harris has been a consistent, productive superstar since his first year at Alabama in 2017, and he’s been one of the darlings of the NFL’s training camp circuit this summer.

He is the unquestioned No. 1 running back for a relatively effective offense with an aging quarterback in Ben Roethlisberger, which suggests he’ll get plenty of opportunities in both the run and short pass games. Harris should get to 1,000 rushing yards (as a low-end estimate) and score around 10 touchdowns this season, and he’ll catch plenty of balls to add to fantasy totals as well. Bottom line: The No. 24 pick in the NFL Draft enters the year as the most valuable rookie in fantasy football.

2. Mac Jones, New England Patriots QB

Mac Jones on a frozen rope
pic.twitter.com/rOiDECIg0t

— PFF (@PFF) August 20, 2021

It’s starting to seem like Jones might be the Patriots’ Week 1 starting quarterback over Cam Newton. Even if he isn’t, he’ll see action sooner rather than later. Jones is sliding into a pretty ideal situation. The Patriots spent a lot of money in the offseason to bolster their tight end and receiving corps, and they’ll give Jones one of the best offensive lines in the league once he plays. He’s worth pursuing as a solid backup fantasy QB with the potential to be a lot more.

3. Rondale Moore, Arizona Cardinals WR

Yep, Rondale Moore's B-button definitely works

(via @BigTenNetwork) pic.twitter.com/2TwF6XqnvD

— SI College Football (@si_ncaafb) November 17, 2018

After an outrageously dominant freshman season, Moore cooled off a bit his last two seasons at Purdue due to a mix of injuries and pandemic interruptions. But he’s one of the most agile receivers to enter the league in years, and he has the hands to reliably get lots of receptions quickly. Importantly, he’s joining Kliff Kingsbury’s air raid-esque offense in Arizona: The Cardinals throw lots of short passes, and Moore will be in position to catch a bunch of them.

4. Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos RB

Javonte Williams is not playing around when it comes to blocking @Broncos

(h/t @mikegolicjr) pic.twitter.com/B3dCoShWhA

— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) August 25, 2021

On its own, Williams’ pass-blocking tenaciousness won’t get him any fantasy points this year, but the toughness he shows in the video above will. He’s a terror of an inside runner who specializes in running over people as much as going around them. The Broncos, whose offensive line coach is inside-running maestro Mike Munchak, will provide a good environment for Williams. They also don’t have a good quarterback (they’re starting Teddy Bridgewater over Drew Lock), which augurs plenty of handoffs and dump-off passes that Williams could scoop up.

5. Michael Carter, New York Jets RB

Really like this play from Michael Carter, RB UNC

– Great balance & footwork pic.twitter.com/TRpFPn6pBX

— JWack (@JaredWackerlyFF) January 9, 2021

Carter was Williams’ backfield mate at North Carolina. A fourth-round pick, he’s not as powerful as Williams, who went in the early second round to Denver, but he’s really shifty. He’s also sliding into a valuable fantasy position, as he’s likely to get a starter’s workload even if the Jets opt for a committee approach at running back. The best asset in fantasy football is availability, and Carter should see plenty of carries.

6. Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers TE

Big Ben. Freiermuth. Again.

This @steelers duo adds another TD!

: #DETvsPIT on NFL Network (or check local listings) pic.twitter.com/LpQBwiw0Hv

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) August 22, 2021

A second-round tight end isn’t worth a ton in fantasy football under any circumstances, but consider Freiermuth as a late-round stash or low-budget auction pickup. He’s worth a flier because Ben Roethlisberger seems to be a big fan, and the Steelers have targeted him a lot in the preseason. There’s a chance he’ll be a worthwhile starting fantasy TE by the end of 2021, and that’s someone worth stashing on your bench if you’ve already got a dependable starter.

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Formula DRIFT: Aasbo Wins Pro and Power Wins Prospec in St. Louis

Stifling heat and the threat of storms weren’t enough to derail the action this past weekend as Formula DRIFT launched into Round 6 of the Pro Championship series and Round 3 of the Prospec series of tire-smoking drift events. The competition took place at World Wide Technology Raceway outside of St. Louis, MO, and the weather wasn’t the only unusual occurrence—collisions marred the Prospec rounds, while an underdog claimed the top spot in the Pro qualifying heats. Even so, more established competitors eventually battled their way to the top of the podium: American Mike Power took first place in Prospec and Norwegian Fredric Aasbo took first in Pro. Here’s a closer look at how the action played out.

Mike Power wins Formula Drift Prospec — Mike Power (center) won the Formula Drift Prospec event in St. Louis. Courtesy Image

Maybe the 93-degree temps got the better of the drivers, but whatever the cause, collisions took a serious toll in the Prospec heats. Qualifying round leader Christian Nelson hit a wall early in the competition round and had to throw in the towel after his team was unable to repair his Nissan 350Z in time for his next start. Eventual winner Mike Power also battled through collisions in his Nissan Silvia S15 throughout the event. His first run was against against third-placed Championship contender Austin Matta, and Power collided with him from behind. His team was able to utilize a five-minute timeout to repair the Nissan, and despite a sloppy second run, Power advanced to face Micah Diaz.

After a close match that went into a “One More Time” run, Power was given the nod in a split decision from the judges. Power then defeated the current Prospec points leader, Belarusian driver Dmitriy Brutskiy, and Steve Misko in the following rounds, and went on to face Canadian rookie Tommy Lemaire. Despite a near-flawless lead run from Lemaire, Power bested him in the second run and ultimately came away with the trophy.

“The car felt amazing and allowed me to be really aggressive,” Power said at the podium. “We’re going to take this momentum straight to Irwindale and hopefully get another trophy.”

Fredric Aasbo wins Formula Drift Pro — Fredric Aasbo (center) took first place at the Formula Drift Pro event in St. Louis.

An unexpected winner emerged from the Pro qualifying rounds: 2020 rookie Alex Robbins, who entered the weekend 20th in the standings, put together a near-flawless run to lead the field heading into competition. His luck ran out in the Final 8 round. He lost to Ryan Tuerck, the eventual second-place finisher.

Aasbo breezed through the Final 32 and Final 16 rounds, and faced his first serious threat in the Final 8 in 2013 Formula DRIFT champion Michael Essa. They battled through two close runs and the judges requested One More Time. In that decisive third run, Essa spun out, and Aasbo was able to drive away into the next round.

He then bested 2020 FD Pro Champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. and lined up against his Papadakis Racing teammate Tuerck. Tuerck hit a wall on the first run, and Aasbo notched a clean second run, giving the Norwegian the victory—his first since the 2020 Irwindale Final. With another trophy in hand, Aasbo remained in third place in the FD Pro standings but closed to within 33 points of the current leader, Matt Field.

“It was an insane night in St. Louis and I feel we got gifted a lot of rounds,” said Aasbo after the event. “We’re also getting closer to the championship lead, and it’s going to be a thriller going to the team’s home course in California.”

Next up, the drivers head to California: The city of Long Beach will host Round 7 of the Formula DRIFT Pro Championship on Sept. 17–18.

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Watch of the Week: The Bulgari Aluminium GMT Is Ready for Takeoff

Classic lines, vintage colorways—when it comes to recreations of earlier timepieces, it’s easy to trot out the same list of adjectives and descriptors. That’s because a lot of these watches come from a similar midcentury era—and while they look stylish, they can start to look like carbon copies after a while (the Brew Metric is a recent exception). That’s partly what makes the new Bulgari Aluminium GMT so refreshing. It’s based on a late ’90s design that looks bold, fresh, and even futuristic today. With the addition of a GMT complication, it’s an ideal pick for travelers in need of a stylish, functional timepiece to accompany them on their next long-haul flight.

The Bulgari Aluminium GMT is part of the brand’s Aluminium line (it uses the British spelling of the metal), which traces its roots back to 1998, when the company launched a groundbreaking aluminum watch paired with a rubber bezel. Thanks to its unique case material and decidedly untraditional styling, it was a hit, and today’s line continues with the design hallmarks of the original: aluminum case, rubber bezel, and a rubber strap. As the name implies, the Aluminium GMT ups the ante with a new GMT function, which allows it to show the time in two locations simultaneously.

Bulgari Aluminium GMT watch — Courtesy Image

The new Aluminium GMT has a bold look, and the use of lightweight metals should make it a pleasure to wear. It features a 40mm aluminum case with a titanium case back and crown—no heavy stainless steel here. The case is topped with the iconic blue rubber bezel stamped with the Bulgari logo, and the matching blue dial sets the stage for bold white indices and a red and blue 24-hour scale tucked inside the bezel (the red and blue correspond to day and night, respectively, in the second time zone).

The hour and minute hands come with white Super-LumiNova tips for good legibility, and we especially like the circular red counterweight on the second hand and the red-tipped arrow on the fourth hand, which displays the second time zone using the 24-hour scale. These small hits of red nicely break up the blue color scheme, making it easier to read. A date window at 3 o’ clock adds more travel-friendly functionality, and even the watch’s blue rubber strap looks futuristic: It’s made with a unique link-belt design (featuring aluminum hardware, of course).

The Aluminium GMT is powered by an automatic mechanical movement with a 42-hour power reserve, and it’s rated for water resistance down to 100 meters—enough to withstand splashes and spilled drinks without issues.

For a throwback watch that doesn’t look like all the other throwback watches, the Aluminium GMT deserves a spot at the top of your list.

[$3,500; bulgari.com]

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Thinking Of Ordering In? Up Your Ante With These Interesting Options

Want to try something different at your next home delivery? We have a few options for you!

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5 Pizza And Pasta Sauce Options That Will Make Cooking Easy!

Wouldn't it be convenient if we could make pizza or pasta at home easily? We have curated list brands that offer the best pizza and pasta sauces for you to enjoy.

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Watch: How To Make Pasta With Tangy Tomato Sauce | Easy Tangy Tomato Pasta Recipe

Homemade pasta is just as loved as the ones we get in restaurants - so here is another simple recipe you can add to your list to try.

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Paul Rudd Tries Biryani At Indian Restaurant, Desi Twitter Approves

Hollywood actor Paul Rudd tried delicious Calcutta Biryani, and Twitter foodies approved of it. Take a look at the reactions!

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Rasgulla Chaat, Rasgulle Ki Sabzi And More, 5 Rasgulla Recipes You May Not Have Heard Of

Soft, spongy and scrumptious, this sweet tiny treat is undoubtedly a perfect option to pair up with an elaborative meal spread.

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Top 5 Rolled Oats Brands That You Must Try

Oats are one of those superfoods that are ideal for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Here're some rolled oats options for you to buy.

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Street Food: Recreate Street-Style Matar Kulcha At Home

This one is for the street food lovers out there! We have found a way to recreate your favourite matar kulcha at home. Read on to know the recipe.

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5 Myths About Sugar You Need To Bust

Do you love sugar but you are too scared of weight gain? If yes, then this is for you! Sugar is not always bad, and we have 5 myths about sugar that you should bust that will allow you to enjoy sugar...

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This Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe Will Leave You Craving

Chef Saransh Goila brings an easy and delicious recipe of ice cream sandwich, that people of all ages would love to devour upon.

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Viral Video Of Astronauts Making DIY Pizza In Outer Space Will Amaze You

A video of astronauts eating pizza in space has gone viral. The DIY pizza was assembled from a pizza kit at the International Space Station.

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Richa Chadha's Nutritious And Wholesome Meal Is Perfect For Fitness Enthusiasts

The actor replied to a question by posting a picture of her lunch which was a nutritious salad with olives, and greens. Read to find some similar nutritious salad recipes for yourself

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Hariyali Chicken Tikka, Hariyali Machli And Other Hariyali Recipes For A Drool-Worthy Meal

Make your lunch spread vibrant and green with these easy hariyali recipes that you can make at home. Read to find recipes for everything green, from tacos to tikkas.

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Low-Calorie Diet: This Instant Dhokla Sandwich Is All You Need To Sate Your Cravings

This dhokla is filled with the goodness of veggies and chutneys and taste delicious in every bite.

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Homemade Masala Pav: A Quick Mumbai-Style Snack With The Flavors Of Pav Bhaaji (Recipe Inside)

Do you love Pav Bhaji but don't like making it every single time the cravings hit? Well, here is an easy recipe for you that tastes like Pav Bhaji but requires much less time and ingredients.

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Karisma Kapoor Enjoys Eating This Seafood Delicacy; See Pic To Know

Karisma Kapoor has wowed her Instagram followers again with another interesting dish. Read to know what dish is it.

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Bread Lasagna Recipe: Make Quick And Easy Bread Lasagna In Just 20 Minutes

With rich layers of cheese, exotic flavours, veggies and seasonings oozing between fresh bread slices, this bread lasagna spells indulgence in every bite.

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Viral: Couple Sends $240 Wedding Dinner Invoice To Guests Who Didn't Show Up; Leaves Internet Amused

A couple in Chicago sent their wedding guests a bill of $240 when they did not show up at the wedding. The couple also said that they have a month to pay back.

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Kareena Kapoor Khan's Coffee Came With This Yummy South Indian Snack

Kareena Kapoor Khan enjoyed some coffee with a delicious South Indian snack. Wondering what it was? Take a look.

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Satiate Your Snack Cravings With This Tasty Corn Chaat

Fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwalas recipe for corn chaat is a healthy snack that you can make quickly any time.

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Sunday, 29 August 2021

Weight Loss: 7 Potassium Rich Foods That May Help Shed Weight

Weight Loss: Potassium is an essential dietary mineral that is known to play an important role in losing weight. We listed some food options for your daily potassium fix!

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Janmashtami 2021: 7 Milk-Based Recipes To Add To Your Festive Spread

Gopalkala Janmashtami Recipe:: Celebrate the festival with sweet treats that are primarily made with milk and other tasty ingredients.

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Top 5 Oil Dispenser Options You Must Try

Oil dispensers make pouring oil convenient and hassle-free. Here're some options for you to choose from.

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Aam Doi: A Quick And Easy Mango Dessert From Kolkata

In Bengal, ripe mangoes are used in many avatars, from being put in salads to getting added to desserts, they are virtually everywhere during this season. Here's an interesting mango recipe from...

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Malaika Arora's Sunday Binge Included This Delicious Food - See Pic

Malaika Arora gave her Insta-fam a glimpse of her sumptuous breakfast spread that she devoured this Sunday.

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Shriya Pilgaonkar Can't Stop Gushing Over This Yummy Goan Thali. Take A Look

Shriya Pilgaonkar gave her fans and followers a glimpse of the traditional fish thali she enjoyed while vacationing in Goa.

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Grofers Founder Responds To Criticism Over Company's 10-minute Deliveries

Albinder Dhindsa, founder of Grofers, released a statement on Twitter, responding to the backlash the company received on its 10-minute delivery policy.

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Sanjana Ganesan Binges On This Sweet Treat; And We Can't Help But Slurp

Sanjana Ganesan shared a picture of her delectable treat on Instagram Stories, and it left us hunting for some tasty dessert recipes to whip up at home.

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Saturday, 28 August 2021

Man Tries Indian Food For The First Time; Watch His Epic Reaction

An American woman took her husband to an Indian restaurant to find out if the food was "a hit or a miss". The reaction after tasting the food was priceless.

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5 Newly Opened Restaurants In Mumbai We Can't Wait To Explore

Looking for new food joints in Mumbai? We have handpicked few of our favourites. Take a look.

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Watch: Man Eats Banana In Just 37 Seconds; Breaks Record

A man named Mike Jack is taking social media by storm with speed eating challenges. He eats a banana in almost 30 seconds, that too without using hands.

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Zomato Sends Great Khali A Unique And Quirky Birthday Cake - See Post

Zomato sent a 'special birthday' cake to Great Khali. The food app also posted photos on its official Instagram page. Read on to know more.

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Bipasha Basu Kickstarted The Weekend With "The Best Gujarati Thaali"

Bipasha Basu and husband Karan Singh Grover recently enjoyed a lavish Gujarati thali. And the meal looked tantalising and super delicious.

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Friday, 27 August 2021

'The Umbrella Academy' Star Tom Hopper on Winning Hollywood's Self-Image War

Tom Hopper has made a career out of being the built British bruiser. Towering at 6’5” over his onscreen colleagues in Black Sails, Game of Thrones, and The Umbrella Academy, the former rugby player is a rare breed in Hollywood. A studied dramatic actor, he’s found himself one of the new go-to gents in the action world.

“Growing up in that team sports environment, I really respond to a challenge,” says Hopper, over Zoom while on set in Vancouver.

So when the challenge is, say, be a hulking knight or an elite SAS soldier, Hopper trains like he’s going to war. Doing that for a decade has been a unique learning experience for the rising star. Not just physically, but also mentally in dealing with expectations from himself—and everyone else.

Now Hopper is hoping to share what he’s learned with others, both on social media and through campaigns with companies he believes in—like Viome—which helps improve gut health by adjusting food habits.

Men’s Journal spoke with the actor about his bumpy road to clean eating, struggling with self-image, and exciting projects he has on the horizon.

Men’s Journal: What was your introduction to fitness?

Tom Hopper: I was a skinny boy growing up. I remember when the rugby season came around, I was playing with all these kids who were bigger than me. They were massive, and it’s the kind of sport where size really matters. I remember even at that age thinking, ‘I need to hit the weights.’ But the Internet wasn’t around like it is today, and if you wanted to get information, you had to go into actual shops to buy fitness magazines.

I actually remember emailing some random bodybuilder I found in one of the magazines to ask him if creatine would be beneficial for me when I was a teenager. That just goes to show you how desperate the measures were. I was walking around with this very specific idea of what a real man was supposed to look like, and it led me down the wrong path. I was going to the gym with a real unhealthy mindset, thinking only of aesthetics.

How did that initial mindset impact the start of your acting career?

I realized early on there’s a niche opening in the marketplace for British dudes who are super fit. At the time, the majority of those guys were coming from America. I’m 6’5” and figured if I put on some real muscle I could brand myself in the action world. I dedicated myself to that process fully like it was sports training camp. That’s really what started me on this whole fitness journey. It wasn’t long before I was auditioning for all these big movies and TV shows.

Were there high expectations regarding your fitness for a role?

The biggest turning point in my career way when I got Black Sails. The movie 300 had just come out and there was all this hype around how jacked everyone was in Zach Snyder’s film. It was definitely a moment in the culture. So, in turn, with us playing these brutal pirates, this image was expected of us. I think there was pressure to look a certain way. Some of it was self-imposed because of what we were seeing in Hollywood. But the studio would also check in and get sent photos to make sure we were sticking with our plans. They set us all up with a personal trainer, James White, who ran the Roark gym in Cape Town, South Africa, close to set. That was the first time I felt the pressure to look a certain way for a role.

How did that affect you behind the scenes?

On the outside, and to everyone watching the show, I looked very fit and healthy. But during that time, I was feeling sluggish and found myself nodding off in the middle of the day. It was a real rollercoaster, from feeling great to completely crashing. I was wondering why I couldn’t get to where I wanted without such a struggle, and for a while I was blaming genetics. Eventually I decided I needed to take more control and really investigate why I was feeling the way I was.

There was another time we were preparing for a promo shoot for Black Sails, and we all went maybe a little too extreme with the calorie counting. I’m surprised my lovely wife stuck around to become my wife after that period because the diet made me a horrible human being. After one of the photo shoots, she bought me a special lunch to celebrate. I blew up at her because I wanted very specific “treats,” and she bought the wrong ones. She said, “Do you hear yourself?” I had to step back and really reevaluate what I was doing.

The Umbrella Academy star Tom Hopper fights an opponent with onlookers — Courtesy of Netflix

What did you begin to work on?

I learned a lot about training from James during our sessions, but where I was really struggling was my nutrition. Back in the day, nobody was talking about it the way they do now. It was just about getting a certain amount of calories, and less about where they came from. I was eating burgers with cheese and fries to put on weight. There wasn’t a lot of sense about it. I had a friend, who always felt great, who told me to just try eating clean for a while. I decided to give it everything I had.

How soon did you feel the benefits?

The difference was pretty instantaneous. It was crazy to me how much better I felt when I was consuming real food and staying away from all the processed snacks I was craving. I was addicted, and the only solution I saw was to go cold turkey. That’s when I realized how much power they had over me. Passing by those shops, I was in actual pain from walking away without buying anything.

I started to see how unnatural it was for me to be craving those sugars so intensely. They’d created a massive imbalance in my body. I was being ruled by them. That was an awakening. I decided to wean myself off it all. Not an easy task with an addictive personality, but once I turned that corner, I actually became addicted to feeling good—to not waking up with headaches and not being tired all the time for no reason. I became addicted to enjoying my workouts again.

What was the hardest snack to give up?

Haribo gummy bears. I used to walk past the shops with Toby Stephens, who played Captain Flint on Black Sails, and he’d say, “Oh mate, I need some gummies.” And I would be right there with him.

Any recent challenges on the wellness journey?

During the start of The Umbrella Academy, they wanted me to bulk up and turn myself into a bit of a monster. Then, just a few weeks before filming, they decided we were going to use this massive muscle suit. I immediately had to lean down after putting on so much mass. That led me to experiment with things like fasting and the keto diet.

I don’t think most people stick to the true principles of keto, which is checking your body constantly for whether or not you’re in ketosis. For me, it’s something I dip in and out of. I’d feel great for a few days, then start to deplete a bit. The intermittent fasting worked straight away. Even when I’m not sticking to it firmly throughout the day, I’ll practice in the morning—including on set when there’s usually a breakfast laid out and someone’s asking what you want to eat. I got into the habit of telling them I wasn’t going to need anything until the afternoon.

It was around the end of the first season when I first came across this company Viome. I read they were doing microbiome testing for your gut based on your stool. At first I was a little standoffish about the concept, but eventually reached out to them.

What was the turning point?

A friend, Bobby Maximus, had used them to fix a serious stomach issue he was having. They helped him find out what foods had a negative impact on his system and basically healed his gut—with food. That got me curious.

Not only was I researching ways to improve my own health, but also for my son Freddie, who’s autistic. What I learned is that bad gut health can make the symptoms of autism more severe. At the time, my wife and I were going through quite a tough time with Freddie, and we were looking for anything to make our lives easier. So we decided to do the microbiome tests together as a family, and when we received the results we committed to following them.

I liked how simple they break down foods that are helpful, foods that are fine, and foods that are like poison to your body. I was surprised to find that bananas were a food Freddie was supposed to avoid, yet it was a superfood for me. So when I was having one I’d naturally just share it with him—with no idea it was affecting him differently and causing these problems in his gut. We noticed an immediate improvement in his behavior. It was really quite shocking how quickly things changed, from his mood to sleep patterns.

How about your dietary shift? Were you feeling the benefits too?

I definitely started to see similar effects for myself. Beforehand, I’d spent a lot of energy avoiding carbs. But once I learned some of them were on my superfood list, I realized I’d been depriving myself of some positive nutrition. I was eating carbs and looking and feeling better than I ever had. I also learned to enjoy real food—because once you lose that addiction to sugars and additives, you start to really be able to taste stuff again.

The gut is constantly evolving. So when you take the test six months or a year later, you’ll see how much things can change. Sometimes foods that were on your avoid list are now fine for you to enjoy again because a specific issue has been resolved. What I’ve learned is that it’s all about making positive shifts and adapting your eating habits when necessary. I went into Season 2 feeling like a new man.

And mentally?

Absolutely. I know a lot of people are struggling with mental health, especially after the year we’ve had. We all know the obvious things that can help, like exercise. But I don’t think people talk enough about how the wrong foods can make things worse. How, for example, the vagus nerve—which connects your gut to your brain—isn’t just a one-way street. People used to think if you were feeling bad it would manifest itself in how your stomach felt. Now we know this nerve is more like a highway. An upset gut can have a negative effect on our mental health as well.

How do you deal with all the attention paid to your appearance?

I’ve struggled a lot with body dysmorphia. No matter who you are, there’s this image in your head of what you think you should look like as opposed to what you see in the mirror. For me, the way out is being content with the best version of me and pursuing it fully—and not some guy on a movie poster.

I know if I put up an Instagram post where I’m shirtless, there will be toxic comments that aren’t productive. I’ve gotten better about “posting and ghosting” these days, where I’m not really reading any of it. That time is better spent elsewhere.

What drives you to be so open on social media about your training and other wellness pursuits?

I understand I’m one of those guys who’s been branded to look a certain way. But I also want to be able to say how easy and fun the journey can be—and that so much can be done by implementing very simple lifestyle changes. People ask me all the time how I have the discipline to stay in shape. How can I enjoy life while being so restricted? I’m actually having fun with every part of the process—and enjoying every bite of real food I’m tasting.

**Have there been any adjustments in your training for upcoming projects—including Season 3 of The Umbrella Academy and the Resident Evil reboot.**

I always like to keep the training fresh, so I’m constantly changing the kind of movements I do. I’ll pull new programs on social media from people like Marcus Filly, my friend Bobby Maximus, and Ben Patrick. I like people who do something different and go against the status quo, especially when it works. I’m working out consistently, so when it comes to putting on mass—like for Resident Evil—it just means eating more of those good foods I’m already on. I think people are really going to enjoy the reboot, especially fans of the game.

Going into The Umbrella Academy, I had a shoulder injury which occurred while doing a pretty standard lift. It was just one of those silly things when the weight just doesn’t move right. I did stem cells and PRP, which helped heal it up nicely, and I adapted my training to put less stress on it without sacrificing what I’d built so far. That was difficult, especially because of how taxing the muscle suit can be on my arms, but I was able to make it work. This is my favorite season we’ve done so far.

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GMC Teases Overlanders With Burly New Concept for Canyon AT4 Pickup

There’s no doubt the overlanding scene has exploded in the last few years, with major auto manufacturers finally getting on the hype with special bespoke vehicles targeted squarely at off-road enthusiasts. And GMC is the latest to offer an overlanding special of a current model with the Canyon AT4 Ovrlandx concept truck, which was unveiled today at Overland Expo Mountain West 2021 in Loveland, Colorado.

The Canyon AT4 already had impressive 4×4 stats. The off-road-ready mid-size pickup boasted a 1” lift, skid plates, better break-over angles, an auto-locking rear diff, and hill-descent control. GMC just bumped them up with a bevy of upgrades and essential overlanding accessories. Off-road performance enhancements include sliders, cast-iron control arms, a heavy-duty front bumper with winch, integrated recovery points, front and rear auto-locking diffs, mud flares with an integrated light, a rear-mounted spare tire swivel on an AEV off-road bumper, and Multimatic dampers on the shocks for better on- and off-road control.

GMC's new overlanding concept is a burlier, more versatile version of the GMC Canyon pickup truck. — Courtesy Image

Other off-road cred enhancements include a 27.7-degree approach angle and a ground clearance of 10 inches, which is gained by the addition of 33-inch BFGoodrich KM3 Mud-Terrain tires on 17-inch AEV Crestone wheels. A custom snorkel gives it better breathing by bringing cool, filtered air into the engine, while also allowing for the truck to challenge water crossings up to 32.1 inches deep.

“We wanted to showcase GMC Canyon with this concept and punctuate GMC’s commitment to premium, off-road capable vehicles. Consumer reaction to this concept’s design will help us further serve the growing market of buyers leading authentic outdoor lifestyles,” said Buick & GMC global vice president Duncan Aldred.

It seems GMC is just getting started with this gamut of goodies by tapping some of the best overlanding gear brands to fully trick out the truck. A stainless steel truck bed cap opens up on each side to allow access to gear and a trick RSI SmartCap kitchen—not to mention the ability to mount a roof-top tent; solar panel; and a massive, 270-degree awning for wide-ranging protection from the elements.

Inside the back of the truck GMC added a neat Decked drawer system to keep tools sorted, a Dometic electric cooler, and other overlanding essentials like jerry cans, traction boards, and a jack.

“The Canyon AT4 Ovrlandx concept truck was designed to balance functionality with aesthetics,” said John Owens, lead creative designer for the concept truck. “When you’re overlanding, capability is an important factor, but doing it with premium style and comfort elevates the experience even further for customers who truly want zero compromises.”

We think GMC created an amazing, capable overlanding rig—based off of an already proven and popular base vehicle—the only pain point is this won’t be slated for production any time soon.

Though just a concept, it does give overlanders in the market for a new truck lots of ideas on how to make their own Canyon AT4 just that much more badass on the trail.

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Janmashtami 2021: Make 7 Halwai Style Mithais At Home For Janmashtami

Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that is deeply related to food, especially the ones that Lord Krishna Liked. Here is a list of 7 mithais you can easily make at home to celebrate the festival.

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Popular Chef And Film Producer Naushad Passes Away At 55; Celebrities Pay Tribute

Naushad, a famous chef and film producer died at the age of 55, leaving the Malayalam film industry in shock. Many celebrities are paying tribute to the legend on social media.

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5 Dinnerware Collections That Will Brighten Up Your Dinner Table

We have curated a list of dinnerware collections that make your dinner party look classy and elegant.

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Top 5 Cutting Board Brands That You Can Trust

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Top 5 Quinoa Brands You Can Trust

We bring some of the best quinoa brands that you may try. Here are 5 quinoa brands to choose from.

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Weight Loss: 12 Foods Below 100 Calories That May Help Shed Extra Kilos

Obesity is one of the most common lifestyle disorders and it increases the risk of many chronic diseases. This is why it is always suggested to indulge in a balanced diet for keeping up healthy body...

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Vitamin B12 Rich Foods: 7 Foods That May Load You Up With Energy

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is one essential nutrient that helps boost metabolism and strengthen the immune system in our body.

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Parineeti Chopra Enjoys This Delectable Platter Of All Things Homemade

Her photo shows us dishes like dal, chicken curry and chutneys alongside a bowl of onion salad

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Breakfast Recipe: This Tangy Tomato Upma Is The Ultimate Comfort Food You Need

Upma is a popular breakfast option across the country, but if you want to add a new flavour to it then this tomato upma is a must try.

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Priyanka Chopra's Restaurant Sona Has Won Anupam Khers Heart, Heres Why

Priyanka Chopras restaurant has been the talk of the town ever since it has opened! The restaurants delicious Indian food has managed to win the hearts of many celebrities, and this time it's none...

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5 Popsicle Moulds To Make Yummy Ice Popsicles At Home

Love ice candies? Now make it at home with these amazing popscile makers.

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This Is What Shahid Kapoor's Daughter, Misha's Birthday Cake Looked Like

The picture of the lovely cake was shared on social media by Mira Kapoor, Shahid Kapoors wife.

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Neha Dhupia Celebrates 41st Birthday With Sinful Cake And Some Warm Bed Tea

Neha Dhupia turns 41 today. Read how she rang in the special day with her husband Angad Bedi, a sinful chocolate cake and tea.

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Sara Ali Khan's Trip To Ladakh Is All About "Pahado Wali Maggi"; Take A Look

Sara Ali Khan's trip to Ladakh is dreamy and all about indulgence in that mountain style maggi. Read to know more.

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Karisma Kapoor Is Relishing Rasgullas, Calls It 'Simple Pleasures'

From simple rasgullas to decadent chocolate cakes, the actress loves it all

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Thursday, 26 August 2021

Friday Special: How To Make Dahi Bhalla | Easy Dahi Bhalla Recipe

Love dahi bhalla? We have found a super easy recipe that will help you make this classic delicacy at home, without any fuss.

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5 Jug And Flask Options To Store Water For Drinking

We handpicked some of the best jugs for you to store water. Take a look.

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5 Best Glass Storage Jar Options To Store Pulses, Biscuits And More

Planning to replace the plastic jars in your pantry? We got you some amazing products to choose from.

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How To Make Soya Chaap Roll Without Using Tandoor

This street style soya chaap roll has a spicy and lip-smacking taste. You can make this easily at home.

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Janmashtami 2021: 7 Healthy Desserts To Make At Home

Janmashtami Recipes 2021: Janmashtami celebrations are incomplete without a good dose of sweets on this day. Try these healthy desserts to add to your Janmashtami menu.

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The Best Apple Watch Bands for Every Style and Budget

Apple Watch bands might be the most important accessory for those of us who have decided to strap a small computer to our wrists every day. While the watch itself gets most of the attention (and rightly so, it’s an incredible piece of technology), finding the right band will make the watch more comfortable, functional, and stylish, too. In other words, a good band is essential.

Fortunately, there are a wide variety of options to suit every taste and budget. Here, we rounded up our favorite Apple Watch bands on the market right now.

The Best Apple Watch Bands

Apple Solo Loop apple watch bands — Apple Solo Loop Courtesy Image

1. Apple Solo Loop

The old classic from the watchmaker itself is still a solid bet if you’re looking for a simple Apple Watch band. The silicone rubber is easy to clean, it comes in just about the entire rainbow of colors, and it isn’t too busy. One caveat: It isn’t adjustable, so make sure to consult Apple’s size guide to get the band that fits your wrist.

[$49; apple.com]

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2. CasterTroy Soft Silicone Narrow Sports Band

If Apple’s silicone band is too wide for you, this band makes an ideal alternative. The silicone material won’t get soggy during a sweaty workout or run, and it’s adjustable for a fine-tuned fit.

[$8; etsy.com]

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Nike Sport Band for Apple Watch bands — Nike Sport Band for Apple Watch Courtesy Image

3. Nike Sport Band for Apple Watch

As you’d expect from a Nike/Apple collaboration, this band is durable and built to withstand lots of heat, sweat, and movement. The cutouts keep the band light and breathable and also give it a sleek, high-tech look.

[$49; bestbuy.com]

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4. Nomad Titanium Band

This bracelet is a cut above your typical stainless steel band. It’s made from titanium, so it’s ultralight and extremely durable, and to make it even tougher, it’s DLC coated to resist scratching. It also comes with a clever magnetic closure—a neat upgrade over the typical folding clasp you see on most metal watch bracelets. Don’t need titanium? There’s a stainless steel version, too.

[$250; nomadgoods.com]

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5. Speidel Twist-O-Flex Band

Speidel’s original Twist-O-Flex was released back in the late ’50s, but it looks right at home when paired with an Apple Watch. This stainless steel bracelet stretches and flexes almost like an elastic strap, but it offers the durability and sleek aesthetics of a metal band. The Twist-O-Flex was a midcentury hit, and it’s still a functional and stylish pick today.

[$50; speidel.com]

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6. INI Enhanced Adjustable Leather Strap

This Apple Watch band uses magnets to stay clasped tightly, and its dozens of locking grooves provide a range of sizes to fit any wrist. It’s easy to put on and wear, and the functional design gives it a unique look, too.

[$22; amazon.com]

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Bellroy Watch Strap apple watch bands — Bellroy Watch Strap Courtesy Image

7. Bellroy Watch Strap

With its streamlined shape, this strap from Bellroy combines a futuristic look with the classic style (and comfortable feel) of leather, and the standard clasp makes it easy to adjust. It’s also available in several colors to match any outfit.

[$69; bellroy.com]

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BandWerk Zurich apple watch bands — BandWerk Zurich Courtesy Image

8. BandWerk Zurich

German designer BandWerk is a leader in upscale Apple Watch bands that elevate your watch from a tech gadget to a stylish accessory. The Zurich strap features stitched, subtly textured ostrich leather for a premium feel, and it even comes with a free Milanese sports strap—perfect for workouts and pool sessions.

[$146; bandwerk.com]

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9. SDVL Elastic Braided Apple Watch Band

Everything about this band is easy. It’s easy to slide on, easy to look good in, and easy to wear thanks to its lightweight breathability and stretchy elastic-nylon fabric. Plus, it’s available in all kinds of colors and patterns.

[$33; etsy.com]

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10. SIRUIBO Stretchy Nylon Solo Loop Band

If you’re looking for an Apple Watch band that offers a happy medium between elasticity and adjustability, this band from SIRUIBO is an excellent option. The elasticized nylon fabric has plenty of flexibility, so it won’t constrict your wrist, and the fully adjustable strap ensures a snug fit.

[$10; amazon.com]

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11. Apple International Collection Sport Loop

This Apple Watch band is a mix of function and flair—it comes in color schemes that represent 22 international sporting federations (including the United States). In addition to the patriotic colorways, the woven nylon band is lightweight and lets moisture out more easily than most straps of its type.

[$49; apple.com]

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