‘America’s Next Top Model’ winner India Gants loses 50 pounds with 3 changes

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For Indya Gantz, winner of Season 23 of “America’s Next Top Model,” her weight-loss journey resulted in her losing 50 pounds with what she described as “very little effort.”

In a TikTok video, the Seattle-based model shared the “secret sauce” that led to her weight loss success, including three key lifestyle factors: giving up alcohol, Eat more protein And lifting weights.

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No. 1: Quit alcohol

“First of all, losing weight was not my goal,” Gantz said. “It was kind of a byproduct…a byproduct of quitting drinking… [that] Kind of the beginning for everything else.”

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Gantz commented on how to do this Being sober She played a “major role” in her weight loss journey, which led to the launch of “The Sober Scoop” podcast to help others navigate sobriety.

“I stopped drinking because I had a drinking problem, but I stay sober for many reasons beyond that,” she said. “Alcohol is a Class 1 carcinogen, it slows down our metabolism and affects our bodies Brain health It destroys our internal organs.

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“I don’t want to scare people, but since getting sober, I’ve learned a lot about the negative effects of alcohol, and I no longer have any interest in drinking again.”

Beyond the physical results, Gantz credits sobriety with making her happier, kinder, more confident, and more successful.

For Indya Gantz, winner of Season 23 of “America’s Next Top Model” and host of the podcast “The Sober Scoop” (pictured right), her weight loss journey led to her losing 50 pounds with what she describes as “very little effort.” (India Gantz/TikTok, iStock)

“When you’re an alcoholic, you give up everything for alcohol, but when you’re sober, you give up alcohol for everything else,” she said. “Everything in my life has gotten better, and I feel like everyone deserves to meet their sober selves.”

Gantz encouraged others to research Sober activities That brings them joy.

“Sobriety isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. It was hard to get here,” she said. “Sobriety is worth the upfront investment.”

No. 2: Protein condensation

The second change Gantz made was to add more Protein for her diet.

“For me personally, thinking about eating more things is much easier than saying, ‘I don’t eat carbs, I don’t eat sugar,'” she said. “I didn’t cut anything.

Experts confirm that adding more protein to your daily meals helps you gain muscle and feel full. (Istock)

“I allowed myself sweets, I allowed myself baking, whatever I wanted, really, but I tried to eat more protein, and it was like a magic potion.”

Gantz noticed that protein helps her stay fit longer while building muscle.

“Protein is so good for you, it’s easy to mentally absorb,” she said.

No. 3: Embrace strength training

As for fitness, Gantz revealed the third change she made to her routine is lifting weights, which she described as a “life hack for fitness.”

“You can do Pilates, yoga, walking…but weight lifting “It really changes your life,” she said. “You’ve never seen your body as good as it can look until you tried lifting weights.”

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She added that lifting weights doesn’t require a lot of time — just 15 to 30 minutes, three days a week in the gym led to changes in her body composition.

“Strength is also linked to longevity, so it’s good for you overall,” Gantz said. “Try it, and mix it up with some walking. These three things helped me lose 50 pounds with very little effort.”

“Somewhere in the middle”

Dr. Peter Balazs, a hormone and weight loss specialist in New Jersey, responded to Gantz’s weight loss routine in an interview with Fox News Digital.

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“The truth is somewhere in the middle,” he added. “Lifting weights while eating higher amounts of protein creates more muscle mass. Plus, muscle mass memory can easily come back when you stop drinking and live your best life.” A healthier life“.

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Alcohol consumption ‘actively opposed’ Weight loss By adding empty calories, they stop fat burning, encourage fat storage, increase appetite, and reduce inhibitions that lead to poor food choices, according to Balazs.

Drinking alcohol can also disrupt the body’s natural recovery Sleep cycleThis can disrupt hormones and increase the risk of sleep apnea, he added.

Quitting drinking helped start Gantz’s weight loss journey, she said. (Istock)

Balazs noted that lasting weight loss occurs by maintaining a calorie deficit, which a high-protein diet can help facilitate.

“Lifting weights ensures that the weight lost is fat, not muscle,” he said. “All of this together reduces the hormone cortisol, which is Stress hormone And the biggest enemy of weight loss.”

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In addition to balanced exercise, Dr. Sarah Towne, a family medicine physician at PlushCare, encourages a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables to get a healthy amount of vitamins, fiber and antioxidants.

“You need protein, but you also need whole plant foods.”

“You need protein, but not just protein, you also need whole plant foods,” the North Carolina-based expert told Fox News Digital. “Cutting out fast food helps reduce cravings and reduces the onset of metabolic disasters Such as diabetes And high blood pressure.

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“When it comes to sustainable weight management, whole foods and lean proteins (skinless chicken, fish, beans) are crucial,” the doctor added. “Doing combination exercises, including weight lifting and cardio, is great.”