10 Paleo lunches to try

Want some Paleo lunch ideas? Here Michele Chevalley Hedge, a nutritionist at a Paleo health café chain, Thr1ve shares 10 tasty ideas for those who want the wholefood, no grain, no legume lifestyle of a Paleo:

1. Chicken avocado and capsicum bowl

“When you have moved to a Paleo lifestyle, you find you don’t wrap, roll, or bread your lunch any longer,” says Chevalley Hedge. What's the answer? Food bowls! Make this one by shredding roast chicken and mixing with roast capsicum, baby spinach and topped with an avocado mash.

Paleo, Sugar Free, Mediterranean, Alkaline: Best and worst diets of 2016

We score out of 10 the nutrition, weight-loss potential and staying power of the most popular diets

Paleo

This diet harks back to our ancestors and includes lean meat and fish, fruit, vegetables and healthy oils (such as olive and coconut), minus anything that’s been processed. 

Nutrition: “This high-protein diet will supply you with essential fatty acids, dietary fibre, antioxidants and important vitamins and minerals,” Guy says. 

“It also provides plenty of amino acids to build and repair the body and promote healthy muscle tone.”

Weight-loss potential: “Certainly for those giving up sweets, it will result in weight loss. 

But why give up wonderfully nutritious foods such as beans, quinoa, wholegrain bread and yoghurt?” McMillan asks. 

Weight Loss: Is exercise or diet more important?

We tip the scales and turn up some surprising findings

If you’re planning on walking any extra weight off, you better prepare for a long trip. Exercise scientists estimate it will take you about 150km of walking to shed just one kilogram of fat, which is a long way to go for a measly kilo. 

For a while now, what you eat has been considered more important than the exercise you do in the argument over which has more impact in losing weight. 

That idea was upended last year, when scientists from the Global Energy Network claimed there was “virtually no compelling evidence” that fast food and sugary drinks are the causes of obesity. 

Rather, they argued, a lack of activity is behind the world’s burgeoning waistlines. But after a backlash from health experts when it was revealed the Global Energy Network was funded primarily by soft-drink giant Coca-Cola, the network backed away from its original stance. They now say diet has a role in causing obesity, along with physical activity. 

Weight Loss Hack: Why you don't want a messy kitchen

The kitchen mistake that could be causing your weight gain

You may of heard that having a messy house (and we're not just talking about a few clothes on the floor) equals a messy life. It can inhibit productivity and really suck away your energy.

But if there's one room that you want to keep neat and tidy, it's the kitchen.

A recent study published in the journal of Environment and Behavior, found that cluttered and chaotic environments can cause stress, which ultimately leads to over-snacking and consuming more calories. And when reversed, found that a clean kitchen helped you snack smarter and cut calories. Clever.

5 reasons you're not losing weight

Are these stopping you from shifting a few kilos?

Feel like you're doing everything by the book, but have yet to see any movement on the scales? We get it. Weight loss works in weird and mysterious ways. And while some methods might not be a one-size-fits-all for losing weight, there are a few things that we can all do to help it on its merry way. We asked personal trainer and IsoWhey influencer, Nardia Norman, to give us the low down on a few surprising factors that can help you lose weight, starting now.

1. You're Overeating and Do Little Exercise

This may seem like an obvious one, but a combination of the two is still the most common cause of weight gain. We tend to pile on the kilos if we take in more food (calories/energy) than we burn off through metabolism and activity. Sounds simple, right? However, many of us are still confused as to what too much food actually is, struggling with the issue of large portion sizes, too many side dishes, a lot of extra sugar and salt-laden sauces.

The best apps to help you lose weight

The best apps for weight loss have been ranked by experts from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre in a world-first study of their accuracy and scientific basis

Researchers found considerable inaccuracy and poor scientific basis in many apps, but found Noom Weight Loss Coach the most likely to change behaviour and assist weight loss.

Australian app Control My Weight and Calorie Counter Pro were jointly rated the second best apps.

The study is the first in Australia to comprehensively test the quality and evidence base of dietary weight loss apps, and the first in the world to test kilojoule measures reported in the app against the reference standard for Australia.

After examining 800 apps for the study, researchers selected 28 apps that were weight management-specific and allowed for logging food intake.

What's trending: the DASH diet

It’s top of the diet charts in the US and won Best Diet Overall for the sixth year in a row, according the US News and World Report. Dilvin Yasa gets the lowdown

What's trending: the DASH diet

What is DASH? 

DASH is an acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and it was developed in research sponsored by the US National Institutes of Health. It’s been rated the number one diet in the world (as well as the healthiest diet and the best diet for people with diabetes) by the US News & World Report for six years running.

It’s considered to be a lifelong approach to healthy eating rather than a “fad diet” as it’s effectively a dietary overhaul to assist in lowering or helping prevent high blood pressure.

The Sirtfood Diet: Lose weight by turning on your skinny gene

Forget the 5:2 diet. Get the same weight-loss results without starving yourself with the ground-breaking new discovery of “sirtfoods”

Over the past few years, people have developed a voracious appetite for fasting diets, whether it’s a moderate calorie restriction every day or the more severe but less frequent intermittent fasting, made famous by the 5:2 diet. 

But let’s be honest, no matter how big the benefits – including weight loss and a substantial reduction in the risk of developing disease – fasting is a gruelling business that most of us aren’t willing to sign up to. There are side effects of hunger, irritability, fatigue and muscle loss, and ongoing fasting regimens could put us at risk of malnutrition. 

It got us thinking: Is fasting really the way nature intended for us to be thin and healthy? Surely there’s a better way…

13 - 25 reasons you can't lose weight Part II

13. You’re doing one-speed workouts

Studies from both the University of Guelph in Canada and the University of NSW are among many that have found that injecting bursts of speed into your run or cycle will burn more fat than doing the same distance at one moderate pace. 

Solution: Add some intervals to your running route. For example, sprint between lampposts or traffic lights.

14. You’re taking prescription drugs

Some prescription drugs cause weight gain due to their effect on mood, appetite and metabolism. These include many of the new generation of antidepressants, corticosteroids and even some blood pressure medications, according to Professor Garry Egger, co-author of the book Planet Obesity (Allen & Unwin) and a consultant on obesity for the World Health Organisation.

1- 12 reasons you can't lose weight Part I

Dieting like a demon and exercising like hell but still can't shift the excess bulk? Here's why.

1. You don’t eat cake or other treats

Paradoxically, having a list of forbidden foods can lead to binge eating, say experts.

Solution: Allow all foods but eat just small amounts of treats.

2. You're stressed

Stress encourages excess cortisol production, which communicates to the body’s cells that there’s a scarcity of food. The body responds by laying down fat, slowing down metabolism and prompting you to eat more.

Solution: Practise yoga or meditation and take regular “sanity” breaks.

Weight Loss Tips: The top weight loss excuses I hear as a dietitian

As a health professional, and specifically a health professional who has worked in weight loss for more than 15 years I can spot an excuse a mile away

While some excuses are valid — you may have had a legitimate family emergency or have been really sick, the truth is that most of the excuses we use on a daily basis are pretty weak, and are ultimately preventing you from reaching your diet and lifestyle goals.

So if weight loss is one of your goals, here are some of the excuses I hear on a weekly basis and the ones you need to hold yourself a little more accountable for.

Why healthy people don't diet and never skip breakfast

New research says the best way to maintain a healthy weight is to stop dieting

Why healthy people don't diet and never skip breakfast

To shed some light on the habits of healthy people, Cornell University developed an online Global Weight Registry where adults of healthy weight were invited to answer questions about their diet, exercise, and daily routines.

Researchers then examined the responses of 147 participants to reveal some common habits of those who stay slim and healthy. 

Their findings showed that 96 per cent of healthy people always eat breakfast and 42 per cent exercise more than five times per week.

10 best foods to help you get ready for bikini season

The time has almost come to shed the winter layers and start rocking a bikini! With summer just around the corner, it's important to start your bikini prep regime now - and these are the best foods to help you get there.

1. Apple cider vinegar

Beat the bloat by taking a 1-2 teaspoons of diluted apple cider vinegar before each meal. This will help stimulate digestion and reduce excess wind. Apple cider vinegar is also a thermogenic food that will help speed up your metabolism. 

2. Berries

For beautiful glowing skin you will want to show off this summer add a handful of berries to your muesli, smoothie or yoghurt. They are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, which protect the skin from damaging free radicals and help promote collagen production, which improves the tone and appearance of your skin. There also make a nutritious low calorie snack.

10 best protein options for weight loss

If you're trying to drop a few kilos, make sure you have the protein box ticked at meal times. Foods that are high in protein take longer to digest and metabolise which means your end up burning more calories trying to process them. Not only that, it also keeps you fuller for longer. Try these protein hits for maximum weight loss benefits.

1. Almonds

Try snacking on a small handful of raw almonds. It’s important to have healthy snacks like this on hand to keep you going until your next meal. Helping you resist the urge to indulge in unhealthy sugary snack foods. 

4 key exercises for a firm bum

Get those glutes working overtime with this butt workout from personal trainer AJ Govoni.

What’s in it for you: A higher, shapelier, tighter tush.

How it works: Run through all four exercises on one leg first, then do the same on the other side. Why? “Because we’re using just our body weight, and because the butt is a stronger, larger muscle group, we want to really exhaust it. This will build it, shape it and tone it from all areas,” Govoni says.

Book it in: For best results, do three sets (run through on both legs three times) twice a week. Burn, booty burn!

Flat Tummy - the moves & food

Muffin-top. Spare tyre. Love handles. Doughnut. Whatever you call your waist surplus, whip it good with this easy exercise and eating plan you can stick to. Yes, you!

1. Double Lunges

Find a step or bench and start by standing in front of it with your feet together. Step your right leg backwards into a lunge, then pick that same leg up again, step onto your bench and push up into a standing position, driving your left knee up towards your chest as you do so. Step back down, placing your left foot on the ground, before stepping that right leg backwards again into that lunge and repeating. Finish all your reps on one leg before switching to the other side.

2. Standard or Curtsy Squat Press

To perform a standard squat press, begin with feet hip-width apart, resting a set of dumbbells just in front of your shoulders. Lower yourself down into a squat position by imagining you’re sitting down on a chair behind you. 

4 reasons to try a spin class

If you’re looking to boost your cardio but are sick of the monotonous repetition of the treadmill, why not try a spin class?

A favourite on gym timetables around the world, spin involves an intense cardio workout on a stationary bike to music. Here's 4 great reasons to try a spin class today:

1. Get fit fast

The class follows an interval program, meaning you will burn more fat and improve your fitness, fast!

The Top 9 Best Exercises For Weight Loss, Ranked In Order Of Effectiveness

Cranking out any kind of exercise on the regular can help you lose weight, but by strategically planning your sweat fest, you can get to your goal faster—and who doesn't want that?

To make your workouts as efficient as possible, we ranked the best exercises for weight loss based on calories burned during your workout, including the estimate for the number of calories burned for a 125-pound person and a 185-pound person (the more you weigh, the more calories you tend to burn on any particular task). 

And since we know that the calories burned during your workout aren't the only ones that matter, we spoke with New York City–based trainer Noam Tamir, CSCS, owner of TS Fitness, about how to modify your workout to ramp up the afterburn effect. That way, your body can continue to burn calories at a higher rate—even after you hit the showers. Holla!

Now go forth and burn, baby, burn!

10 Slimming Smoothie Recipes

The best weight loss shakes to shed unwanted belly fat and satisfy your sweet tooth

Sip up, slim down

Quick and easy to prepare, these smoothie recipes are packed with refreshing fruits and MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids)—the Flat Belly Diet powerhouse ingredient that specifically targets belly fat. These 10 filling, creamy smoothies are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. 

Mango Smoothie Surprise

SERVINGS: 1

What’s Your Ideal Weight?

What that number really means

There’s your age. Your birthday. Your phone number. Your social security number. And then there's that other number that’s been lurking in your head for years: Your ideal weight.

If you’re like most women, those three digits are all but tattooed in your brain—easily conjured up the moment your jeans feel snug or you step on the scale. But how did it get there in the first place? And what does it even mean? Not much, according to experts.

"I don't know of any health benefit to losing 10 pounds if your weight is already in the healthy range," says Prevention's fitness expert Chris Freytag. "There's a point where you have to let it go." (Of course, if you’re overweight, losing 10 pounds comes with a host of health boosts.)

7 Weird Reasons You're Gaining Weight

If your scale doesn't reflect your healthy lifestyle, there could be a hidden reason you're gaining

Weight gain you can't control

The frustration of seeing extra pounds on the scale—or of a too-tight waistband that you know used to fit—is understandable. But did you know that anything from a hormonal imbalance to vitamin deficiencies to the prescription meds you take can hold clues to what's making you gain weight? "A lot of people make what we think are lifestyle choices but are actually our bodies reacting to factors we can't control," says Robert J. Hedaya, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University Medical Center. "Whether it's hormonal, a medication side effect, or something else, too often we put the onus on the individual, and there are factors that sometimes justify a doctor's help." 

What Exactly Is An Elimination Diet Anyway?

"Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Days!" and "Get the Body You've Always Wanted" are some common come-ons that you might hear this time of year about ways to (supposedly) get healthy. But what if the tagline for a diet was "Figure Out What's Keeping You Up At Night" or "Finally, Get Rid of Your Chronic Headaches." Now, we're talking.

Enter: the elimination diet. A way of eating that's more about getting healthy and relieving ailments, by removing various problem-causing foods from your diet, than fitting into a pair of skinny jeans. It's also a huge buzz word lately.

The 25 Best Diet Tips Of All Time

Get expert-backed healthy eating tips to help you reach your goals

Best weight loss tricks ever!

If you've ever tried to lose weight (and who hasn't), you've got to be mindful of whose advice you take. Your colleague says you need to cut out carbs. Your gym buddy knows the secret is to stop eating after 7 p.m. Your Facebook friend swears she’ll be in swimsuit shape by March if she only eats once a day. Your husband, well, he sneezes and the weight seems to fall off.

But do any of these tips really work? To help you shed those extra pounds—and keep them off—without starving yourself, ditching your social life, or eating only at odd times of the day, we talked to experienced nutritionists for real-world advice you can actually live with, day in and day out. We'll tell you how to focus on the delicious foods you can add to your diet, why you should be eating more often (yes!), the fat loss benefits of more sleep, and how even taking a few deep breaths can put you on a successful path to weight loss.

Our 75 Best Tips for Losing Weight

Weight-Loss Tips That Really Work

Diet fads come and go, but sensible slim-down ideas stand the test of time. Follow these—collected from our past 75 years—to drop pounds and keep them off for good.

The Golden Rules

1. Don't skip meals. When you get too hungry, you're less likely to make healthy choices. October 2010

2.  Never go on a diet when you're under a lot of stress. April 1974

3.'  Ideally, you should try to lose no more than 1 to 2½ pounds a week. January 1954

4. A short bout of exercise each day is more effective than longer, less frequent periods. June 1939

10 Fast Weight Loss Tips (We Tried Them!)

How can I lose weight? Here's expert advice for losing weight and burning fat fast!

Tried-and-true tips

Sick of chasing fad diets? Time to hop off the bandwagon and get some down-to-earth advice from people who have been there, done that.

Sure, we spend our days sifting through the latest research and asking super-toned celebrities about their workout secrets. At the end of the day, though, peeling off the pounds is just as challenging for us as it is for anyone else.

These 10 diet tricks aren't always easy to stick to, but they've worked for us.

Put away the (food) scale

"Portion control isn't about measuring; it's about ordering two appetizers instead of an entrée and cutting back on bread if you have pasta."

Slimming tips

10 expert tips to help you shift stubborn weight for good

Losing weight and getting fit is tough. But we’re here to help. Follow the top tips of these 10 health and fitness experts and celebs and start seeing results.

1 focus on food 

‘Keep in mind the reason you’re losing weight. Is it for health reasons? Is it for looks? Both will be improved with a healthy diet packed with vitamins and minerals, so focus on what you are eating rather than what you aren’t,’ says nutritionist Helen Money (helenmoneynutrition.com). ‘Spread your calories between three meals and two snacks. Your plate should be roughly one quarter low-GI carbohydrates, like sweet potatoes or wholemeal pasta, one quarter good-quality protein, such as lean cuts of meat, and half vegetables. And include low-fat dairy such as plain yoghurt or skimmed milk in your diet to aid weight loss.’

Weight loss tea

Looking for a natural and easy way to boost weight loss? Try green tea

Green tea isn't hard to come by these days. Not only does pretty much every supermarket stock the stuff in abundance, but it also comes in a range of different flavours. But why has the healthy alternative to English tea risen to popularity so quickly?

Green tea is often hailed for its antioxidant content. It can, as a result, help to strengthen the immune system and overall health. But lots of people have started drinking green tea for its weight loss benefits, too. While caffeine is the main fat burning stimulant in green tea, the levels of it are much less than in coffee, yet still high enough to have a fat burning effect. This makes it a great choice for those who are trying to avoid coffee but still want the weight loss properties of caffeine.

Fat burning exercises for women

Get in tune with your nervous system to really boost fat loss

There are lots of things that affect how much and how quickly you lose weight – or whether you lose it at all. The big players are nutrition, exercise and sleep. But just when you thought you had the magic equation sussed, well, there’s more. 

According to a new study, your body’s nerve activity plays a significant role in your ability to shift those stubborn pounds. And the best news? Using this research to your advantage doesn’t have to be complicated. Read on to find out how to tweak your exercise regime to really rev up your nervous system and torch fat, fast. 

Revealed! The real secret to fat loss

Pounding the treadmill may crush calories, but there’s a faster, more effective way to shift fat for good. Dave Fletcher tells all

If you’re a regular reader of Women’s Fitness, you’ll probably know that we reckon weight training is just as important as cardio for fat loss. Not only does weight training boost your metabolism and firm you up all over, it’s also great for shifting those stubborn bulges. But there’s more science behind it than you may think, and it’s all to do with your muscle fibres. By knowing how they work, and how to get the best from them, you can blitz your wobbly bits forever. Hurrah! 

Which twitch is which?

Our muscle fibres are split into two main types: slow twitch and fast twitch. Slow-twitch fibres contract slowly and rely on oxygen as their main energy source. They can  be used for longer periods 

of time; for instance, athletes who run long distances  need more slow-twitch  fibres in their legs.  

Double your fat burn

Working out twice a day – smart weight-loss strategy or reckless routine? Sarah Ivory reveals how to do two-a-days the safe way

Could you hit the gym twice a day? Yeah, probably! People do two-a-days all the time. 

Busy commuters cycle to and from work. Body builders split their daily weight lifting routine into two smaller workouts. Novice triathletes start the day off with a swim and end it with a cycle. Active mummies walk the dog in the morning and then head off to bootcamp with their friends. Your body is capable of doing more than one sweat session if you really want it to. But the question is – is it worth it?

The truth behind staying slim

Forget the diet myths and miracle fixes – nutritionist Lowri Turner reveals the real way to shift fat for good.

So, what is the secret to staying slim? It’s the question that fuels the sales of myriad fad diet books, exhausting exercise videos and whizzy smartphone apps. But, truth is, being able to lose weight and keep it off isn’t about adopting the latest quick fix. Instead, follow these eight smart but simple stay-slim strategies and you need never eat cabbage soup again…

STAY-SLIM STRATEGY: Balance your blood sugar

Why? If you can keep your blood sugar stable, your weight will be stable, too. This is because blood sugar that goes up and down like a roller coaster promotes fat storage.  Stable blood sugar helps you burn fat and reduces sugar cravings.

Vegetarian diet: five tips to get started

Want to go veggie? These tips will make following a vegetarian diet plan MUCH easier

Research suggest vegetarians live up to eight years longer than the rest of the general population. If you've been thinking that you might want to give up meat, here’s five expert tips to get you started on your veggie journey:

Pre-planning Load your larder and fridge with veg and fruit. Plan menus ahead so you don’t waste food and are less likely to grab unhealthy options. James Ramsden, who runs a London supper club, recommends stocking up on seeds and nuts to add crunch to dishes, and using seasonings such as citrus and chillies.

Jennifer Lopez Diet

Listen up! A little bit of what you fancy does you good...

It seems Jennifer Lopez has it all, including an A-List body. Envious curves, slim, yet strong - JLo is in great shape. What's the secret behind how the mum of two maintains her signature curves? “There are a number of weird diets out there but I don’t follow them,” she says, “I eat almost everything, only in moderation.” This is something we can get on board with. 

According to J-Lo, “A little piece of something fattening is not going to kill you. It’s when you eat the whole box that it’s going to kill you.” It turns out you can enjoy all your favourite ‘treat’ foods without the guilt, if your sensible eating them.

Rather than caving to cravings, you should aim to eat these foods when they’re least likely to impact on your weight or health. ‘When you stop forbidding yourself, you’ll be less likely to binge and more likely to enjoy these foods in the appropriate quantities – and only occasionally,’ says fitness and weight-loss expert Marisa Peer.

Slow down to slim down

Want to slim down? Slow down! Aoife Stuart-Madge reveals how eating on the hop is sabotaging your weight and health

Whether it’s grabbing a bite at your desk between meetings or shovelling breakfast down before work, we’re all guilty of not making enough time for our meals. But while most of us know that eating on the run isn’t the healthiest way to refuel, the full extent of the damage speed-eating can do is shocking. 

According to a study from Osaka University in Japan, women double their chances of becoming fat by eating too quickly. The study found eating too quickly overrides the mechanisms in the brain that tell us we’re full. It’s estimated it takes 20 minutes after you start eating for the message to stop eating to reach your brain. So if you finish a meal quicker than that, you risk stuffing your stomach. ‘Rapid, “mindless” eating means food goes down so quickly that by the time the stomach signals to the brain it has had enough, you have overeaten,’ explains Dr David Lewis from Mindlab, who led research into the UK’s lunching habits. ‘The result is we add unnecessary calories and put on weight.’ 

Weight loss tips

Get a better bod in just four weeks with these weight loss tips

The colder winter months are no excuse for sacking off a healthy diet!

We’ve told you what foods you should be eating for a super-hot bod, and now we’ve made it even easier to eat yourself sexy.

Our 28-day meal plan will help supercharge your slimming power so you can strip off with confidence. Designed to improve digestion and boost your body’s detoxification process, you can expect to lose half a stone, feel more energised and enjoy glowing skin and killer confidence.

The diet is rich in satiating protein, vitamin-rich complex carbohydrates and bloat-busting fruit and vegetables. There’s no deprivation involved and you’re even allowed a treat each week!

Walking for weight loss

Autumn is the perfect time to take a walk and boost your fitness...

Walking is one of the easiest and best ways to boost your fitness, lift your mood and beat stress. ‘A brisk walk can burn up to 100 calories per mile. It’s also a great way to clear your head, reduce stress and release mood-boosting endorphins,’ says Rory James Manning, managing director of RJ Fitness (rj-fitness.co.uk). We help you make the most of every stroll with these top tips.

Bring a friend

The best way to get into walking is to simply start – but it helps to have company. ‘Walking with a friend, partner, family or in a group is a great way to make new friends and keep motivated,’ says Rory. So, enlist a buddy – or even your dog! – and head outdoors. 

15 tummy flattening foods

Want to maintain a flat stomach? These foods contain fibre to banish the bloat, antioxidants to boost your abs routine’s effectiveness and protein to help maintain a healthy metabolism.

1. Cucumber

Cooling and diuretic, cucumber is good to eat when your tummy feels like a tightened drum. It can help to relieve fluid retention and its fibre-rich skin is great for digestion.

2. Eggs

Being pretty close to a complete food, eggs contain numerous vitamins and minerals (primarily in the yolk). Go for omega-3 enriched. Only 1.5 grams saturated fat per egg, so they’re unjustly labelled a ‘bad’ food. Eggs have a low glycemic index and are very filling. Mitchell-Paterson recommends having an egg for a snack to curb the 3:30-itis and chocolate cravings.

BETTER BODY AFTER BABY

Legions of alpha moms are emerging from their post-pregnancy figure slimmer and trimmer than ever.

Who hasn't seen the pictures? The snaps of Miranda Kerr's infinite legs gliding through the airport with baby Flynn perched on one hip, J. Lo sleek and six-packed in a Lanvin bikini after the birth of her twins and Jessica Alba with her sinewy arms toting her daughters to the park: They're proof that women can come out of the postpartum fog as Mom 2.0, a leaner, faster, stronger version of their pre-pregnancy selves.

Gwyneth Paltrow has built a small empire around her post-baby fitness and health regimen. Beyoncé, onstage in Atlantic City in a glittery, belly-baring crop top and mini, shouted to the crowd about how she had lost 60 pregnancy pounds in four months (lots of lettuce was involved). Model Arizona Muse has said that people started remembering her face and name only after she had her son three years ago.

"I think my body was better after I had a child, actually," Muse said in an interview. "I remember my mom saying that after you have a baby you get really thin. You're breast-feeding and you're busy and you're tired."