Welcome to Saturday Edition! Wait, don't put that delicious dessert down. One 38-year-old woman told Business Insider that instead of skipping her snacks, She lost 140 pounds in two years By eating more high protein foods.
Good news for foodies like me. Keep reading for more good news to start your weekend off right.
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But first: Power Lunch is back, baby.
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Power hungry (literally)
It's no secret that many deals take place outside the boardroom.
2013, Jeff Bezos He famously secured the Washington Post for $250 million. While traveling around Hailey, Idaho during the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference. It's where billionaires and people from other industries strike deals while playing tennis matches, going on guided hikes, and eating lunch.
But you don't have to be a millionaire to take advantage of daytime meetings. Introducing Power Lunch. (Or should I say “remember the power lunch”?)
As calls to return to the office slowly linger, many people are taking advantage of what they can do while enjoying a good meal.
A BI reporter did the following: Cecconi's in West Hollywood We find out why the Soho House-owned restaurant has remained a Power Launcher mainstay for 15 years. Her review is the first of many articles digging into some of the most popular power lunch spots across the country.
Although she had mixed reviews about the menu, it's true that productivity isn't just for the office.
Get a “stopover” flight
Need a vacation during the holidays? Some travelers make it happen by booking long layovers. This gives you time to leave the airport and explore for a few hours or days before your next flight.
The hack, known as the “stopover” program, also benefits airlines. Additionally, your layover may include free or discounted hotels, excursions, transportation, and meals at your transit destination.
How to book a long layover.
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It's time to invest in yourself
BI's investment correspondent finally took the advice he's written about many times before and invested in himself. She spends $400 a month on a life coach, which she said is the best splurge she's ever spent.
She and her coach have met weekly for the past nine months. Coaches have helped her write speeches, helped her move across borders, and held her accountable for what she wants to accomplish.
What happens when you hire a life coach?.
From movie star to tennis star
“Challengers” is a hot new drama that premiered Friday and stars Zendaya, 27, who transformed into a tennis pro for the movie.
Tennis coach Brad Gilbert served as a consultant on the film and trained Zendaya and her co-stars. He told BI that the cast endured hours of playing tennis and training their muscles for the role.
Everything you need to become an on-screen tennis pro.
Easy lifestyle changes for weight loss
Megan Chere, 29, from Chicago, was very athletic as a child, but she became less active after entering nursing school. Throughout her 20s, her weight increased and her self-confidence suffered, she said.
In 2022, she made two small changes. The key is to eat a balanced diet while in a calorie deficit and gradually increase your physical activity. Over six months, by restricting her diet and walking alone, Tjelle lost 55 pounds.
How small changes can bring big results.
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What we're watching this weekend
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“Mature woman's mansion”: The controversial show's second season, in which mothers date each other's sons, is even messier than the first. Now available on Hulu.
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“The Doomsday Cult of Antares de la Luz”: Former members of a Chilean cult share their experiences in a new Netflix series.
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“Were here”: In this wholesome Max series, a famous drag queen travels to a small American town where she undergoes a transformation.
See complete list.
Here's more on this week's top stories:
Insider Today Team: Joy-Marie McKenzie, Editor-in-Chief, lives in New York. Jordan Parker Erb is an editor based in New York. Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor based in New York. Lisa Ryan, editor-in-chief, lives in New York.
