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At least 70 migrants drowned and 16 were rescued after their boat capsized near the Kerkennah Islands off Tunisia’s eastern coast on Friday, according to the country’s state-run Tunis Afrique Presse agency (TAP).

The boat, carrying migrants of sub-Saharan origin, set sail from Libya, TAP said, quoting a regional source.

The number of victims could rise as Tunisia’s Navy continues its recovery efforts, TAP reported. Navy units have recovered only three bodies so far, said Tunisia’s Ministry of Defense, according to Reuters.

TAP said that the bodies of victims will be transferred to the Sfax Habib Bourguiba University Hospital.

Tunisia’s defense ministry said that the boat had left the western Libyan port of Zouara on Thursday, intending to reach Italy, Reuters reported.

“This is a tragic and terrible reminder of the risks still faced by those who attempt to cross the Mediterranean,” said Vincent Cochetel, UNHCR Special Envoy for the Mediterranean.”

The UK branch of the UN migration agency International Organization for Migration (IOM) tweeted that at least 50 people had died and that there were only 16 survivors.

According to IOM figures, 443 migrants have died in the Mediterranean this year. In total there have been 25,451 attempted crossings, it says.

On Friday, UN refugee agency spokesman Babar Baloch called on governments around the world to help, voicing concerns over the lack of boats available to help pick up migrants and refugees, Reuters reported.

Source: CNN News

-Agencies

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Between Worlds — Discover

Founded and curated by Tanesha Awasthi, Girl With Curves is an award-winning blog made possible by people who “believe women deserve to look and feel beautiful, regardless of weight, shape, or size.”

Girl With Curves — Discover

No, this is not a trick, it really can be done. It is definitely possible to lose weight without feeling hungry; the secret is to eat the right type of food.

There are some types of food which are really good at making you feel full without stacking up the calories – so you can eat more of these types of food without piling on the pounds. Some foods are so calorie laden that the smallest nibble can show on the weighing scales. It has been proved that we feel full because of the amount of food that we’ve eaten rather than the amount of calories that we’ve eaten, so by eating lots of food which is lower in calories it can help you to feel full without making you weigh more.

Now that I’ve got your attention take a look at the types of food which you can afford to pile on your plate without stretching your waistband;

” Fruit and vegetables – I bet you were expecting that weren’t you? The problem with some fruit and vegetables is in the preparation, if you add fat or butter to your vegetables then they are not so waistline friendly. Raw fruits and veggies are brilliant, steaming is good – just don’t add oil. Particularly great fruit and vegetables to include in your “eating more to weigh less” regime are spinach, broccoli, apples, tomatoes, berries, carrots – blueberry muffins are not good, not even the low fat variety.

” Broths and soups – are a great opportunity to fill up your bowl without piling on the weight just so long as you steer clear of those which are cream based – mushroom bisque is not good, broth with lots of fresh veggies and a few herbs added for flavor are very good. I suppose the basic rule is to not add any cream.

” Whole grains – whole wheat bread, brown rice and pasta are great for filling you up without making you gain weight. These have all of the goodness that nature intended them to have – flour which has been processed and bleached does not have the same benefits but can stack up the calories.

” Peas and beans – are a great addition to the menu if you want to eat plenty of delicious food and fill your stomach without gaining any extra weight. Black beans, green peas, kidney beans – add some to your vegetable broth for a little something extra – just don’t add any cream.

” Lean meats and fish – there are loads of lean meats and fish which you can eat in large amounts without piling on the weight – again you’ve got to make sure that you prepare it properly. Chicken, turkey, lean beef and fish is great. Having said that a fried chicken wing is not good, a grilled chicken breast without the skin is fantastic.

So remember to include plenty of these low calorie options into your daily diet, throw away the frying pan and steer clear of the cream aisle in the grocery store. That should really help you to lose weight without going hungry.

If you want to lose weight in a healthy manner and with long-term results, where you lose weight for good, there are some things you need to do or not do in order to achieve it. Below are some things you should NOT be doing when you’re trying to lose weight.

1. Making yourself go hungry

If you do it long enough, losing weight by not eating or eating very little is counterproductive. For one, the body will go on crisis mode and will conserve the energy it has by slowing down your metabolism. When you get back to eating regularly your body, because it’s on crisis mode, lessens the amount of calories that it burns and stores the rest as fat. Other than slowing your metabolism, however, not eating properly is detrimental to your health because it deprives your body of the necessary nutrients to function properly.

1. Snacking on processed foods

Processed foods have sodium content that causes your body to retain water instead of expelling unnecessary liquids. You’d be surprised but when you lose water weight, you can actually lose up to two pounds. So, stop eating cookies, chips, spam and other processed foods. If you feel the urge to snack, binge on fruit instead.

1. Letting your mind go wild

Your mind can be your own worst enemy when it comes to losing weight. Weight loss takes time and if you don’t quiet your mind so that you’re able to control your eating habits and patiently wait for the results, nothing’s ever going to happen, or you’ll circle around the same cycle of losing weight and gaining it right back. So, relax and meditate and, more importantly, visualize your ideal end results. There are many meditation programs out there like the Silva Method. Try one of them and don’t stop until you see results.

1. Constantly weighing yourself

The problem with our culture nowadays is that people want instant results, but this simply isn’t possible when it comes to weight loss. Your body needs time to process your actions to put out the appropriate results. If you’re trying to lose weight naturally by using diet plans, you should be patient enough to wait eight weeks before standing on the weighing scale.

1. Not seeking out a support group

Did you know that any goal is more easily achieved when you have a support group? Think of Alcoholics Anonymous and other anonymous groups. Being overweight is a condition that’s being experienced by millions of people, yet people who are trying to lose weight usually do it alone and anguish in the process. Make your efforts more fun, and let others learn from you, by seeking support. Search for a support group online and regularly contribute.

Like anything else, losing weight is a goal worth pursuing. In nature, no animal is ever overweight. That said, the natural state of your body is perfect. Always keep that in mind if you have serious doubts that you can lose weight. Yes, you can, however, you have to do things in a certain way in order for things to change.