92 m. ago ‘I looked exceptional but I was out of breath’: the bodybuilder who switched to mindful movement

Ten years ago, Eugene Teo was obsessed with lifting weights. But, gradually, he realised his extreme mindset was making him unhappy. So he changed his outlookEugene Teo, 34, began lifting weights at the age of 13, looking for validation. “I was short, skinny and I thought it would give me confidence,” he says. “Bodybuilding for me was the ultimate expression of that.”Now living on the Gold Coast in Australia, with his partner and daughter, the fitness coach spent from age 16 to 24 training and competing. At times, he lifted weights for up to four hours a day, aiming to get as muscular and lean as possible. The ideal he was chasing? “If you grab your eyelid and feel that skin,” he says, “that’s the skin thinness you want on your bum and abs.” Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Worrying moment a SECOND ball kid collapses at the Australian Open as concerned fans hit out at organisers for putting youngsters in 'danger' amid sweltering conditions

Zeynep Sonmez rushed to the aid of an ailing ball kid in an interruption to play during her first-round upset win over No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova on Sunday at the Australian Open.

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2 h. ago Lisandro Martinez wowed by Michael Carrick's impact at Man Utd after Man City win

Man United beat Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday, with Michael Carrick overseeing his first match as interim head coach

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2 h. ago Worrying moment another ball kid collapses at the Australian Open, as hero tennis star is praised for rushing to the youngster's aid: 'Big respect'

Zeynep Sonmez rushed to the aid of an ailing ball kid in an interruption to play during her first-round upset win over No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova on Sunday at the Australian Open.

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2 h. ago Manchester United owners need to listen to what Michael Carrick said after Man City win

Man United produced their best performance of the season to beat rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday.

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3 h. ago Gabby Logan cuts an emotional figure as Leeds pay heartfelt respects to legendary father Terry Yorath after 'tough week' and Richard Keys' crass tribute

Yorath played for Leeds between 1967 and 1976, winning the First Division in 1973-74 as well as reaching the finals of the European Cup, European Cup Winners' Cup, and the FA Cup.

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3 h. ago Top band 'beat the crap out of each other' during 'very dark' recording sessions

As The Police battle it out in the High Court in a royalties row we look at other bands who have fallen out over money

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4 h. ago Breathtaking abandoned islands off Scottish coast is walkers' paradise – but has dark past

St Kilda was home to humans for 2,000 years before the last residents were evacuated in 1930, and today visitors can camp overnight on this remote UNESCO World Heritage site

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4 h. ago Princess Eugenie 'cuts ties with disgraced father Andrew Mountbatten

Eugenie is reportedly upset at her father's refusal to apologise to Epstein's victims

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4 h. ago Doctor says 5p drink can boost sleep and reduce inflammation

Dr Eric Berg says a simple glass could help people who struggle with sleeping - and it costs just a few pence

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4 h. ago Channel 4 doctor says surprising foods can increase diabetes risk

The findings were revealed on the Channel 4 programme Live Well with the Drug-Free Doctor

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4 h. ago Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic: Hoops head to Rugby Park as Ayrshire side eye biggest cup upset ever – latest team news

IT would go down as the biggest cup shock EVER. Forget Darvel 1 Aberdeen 0. Forget Berwick Rangers 1 Rangers 0. Even Macclesfield 2 Crystal Palace 1. If Auchinleck Talbot were able to beat Celtic, it would go down as the greatest ever shock in cup history. The West of Scotland Football League side were...

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4 h. ago John Virgo's real feelings on Jim Davidson amid claim BBC told Big Break host to 'go away'

Snooker legend John Virgo has spoken out about his former Big Break co-host Jim Davidson's television absence

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5 h. ago Scotland’s most notorious catfish duped me & 100 others out of nudes – I turned detective to track them down

WHEN Abbie Draper received a Facebook friend request in late 2014, she didn't think much of it. Little did she realise she'd soon be switching from her job as an airline steward to full-on detective after falling victim to Adele Rennie, who has since become known as Scotland's most notorious catfish. Abbie, 35, from Kilmarnock,...

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5 h. ago Premier League sporting directors: who are they, and how much power do they all have?

A guide to each club’s setups, from Chelsea’s multi-headed structure to Brentford’s smooth planning and Manchester United’s muddlesThe appointment of Andrea Berta as sporting director in March was greeted with much enthusiasm by Arsenal’s supporters, given his impressive track record in more than a decade at Atlético Madrid,. The Italian, who began his career in finance, has made an instant impression. Known as a shrewd negotiator, the suave and softly spoken 54-year-old masterminded Arsenal’s outlay of more than £250m in the summer that included the arrivals of Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke. Berta takes the lead on recruitment in consultation with Richard Garlick, who was promoted to chief executive in September, the manager, Mikel Arteta, and the co-chair Josh Kroenke. James Ellis, a former scout who then spent two years as head of recruitment, was appointed as technical director in the summer and is tasked with “delivering the club’s long-term player progression ...

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6 h. ago Beatles autographs and George Harrison's broken guitar string set for auction

'Its a wonderful document celebrating one of the most exciting periods in British history'

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6 h. ago British qualifier Arthur Fery causes first big upset at Australian Open

Londoner beats 20th seed Flavio Cobolli in first-round shock

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7 h. ago I adore my husband but I feel a fraud at his church | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Couples not sharing religious beliefs or going to each other’s places of worship isn’t unusual, but perhaps there’s something else going on hereWhen I met my husband eight years ago, I knew he was churchy, but as a low-church Protestant, I thought this wouldn’t be a problem. Outside church, I am comfortable with our religious differences. I sort of believe in God, and find immense spirituality in nature, but think Christ was simply a good man, whereas my husband believes it. He respects my beliefs and has never imposed his on me.The problem I have is with the church we attend. I often feel a fraud as I don’t share the beliefs of the rest of the congregation. I feel alienated by the emphasis on theology over Christ’s teachings, and the hymns and rituals. I resent having to sacrifice my Sundays mouthing words I do not believe. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago The reasons Man City moved for Marc Guehi became clear vs Manchester United

Manchester City were well beaten in the Manchester derby as goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu gave the home side the win.

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9 h. ago Michael Carrick praises Manchester United star who 'made the difference' vs Man City

Man Utd beat Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford as Michael Carrick made an impressive return to the Old Trafford dugout.

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