Have you ever been oblivious to a problem that was literally staring at you in the face? For example, you may have noticed that your car was getting pretty low in petrol but you quickly forgot about it UNTIL that moment when you are driving home at night and your car decides to stop in…
There has been so many diet companies that have come and gone over the years – Gloria Marshall, LA Weight Loss, Metabolism Centre (see link here: https://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/01/23/1074732602164.html) and now another BIG NAME is facing an uncertain future in the weight loss industry . It seems that the Tony Ferguson – king of the ‘shake diet’ revival –…
It’s no wonder obesity levels are rising in Australia…more people than ever are eating fast food daily and our lifestyles are becoming increasingly sedentary. Let’s face it: children are trading playing games outdoors for spending time inside (thanks to X-Box). Not only that, many adults are working longer hours which means extended periods of time…
I am constantly amazed by the lengths that some people will go to in the quest of dropping excess kilograms – honestly, I think it’s more of a strange fascination. It’s hard to believe that people are willing to compromise their health and dignity to lose weight – you may remember this one from last…
It’s a morning ritual for some of us right? Stumble out of bed, feeling a bit tired and disoriented UNTIL you have that first cup of coffee. Thanks to the jolt of caffeine, you are suddenly awake, alert and ready to face the brand new day! While that cuppa might give you the boost you…
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘Eat Breakfast like a king, Lunch like a prince and Dinner like a pauper?’ It’s something that my grandmother used to say and it seems that this ‘old wives’ tale’ is one that is important for weight loss! That’s right, scientific research has proven that if you eat this…
The Easy Body Program has recently been launched by The Natural Way and it is based on the principle of acid / alkaline eating. What is acid versus alkaline?: you probably haven’t thought about since high school science lessons, but it is something that natural therapists talk about in regard to the diet & good…
Honestly, the media is responsible for a lot of the pressure women feel to ‘look’ slim and beautiful – but now they have stooped to a whole new low. Poor Kate – one day after she had delivered her baby (and future heir to the throne), British tabloids and magazines are talking about how she…
HOORAY – we are finally over the hump! Yes, that’s right, we are now officially more than halfway through Winter and in less than 6 weeks, Spring will be here. Is your body ready for the warmer weather or have you found that Winter has really thwarted your weight loss efforts? Let us help you…
Obesity the disease of the ‘modern world’ and unfortunately, in Australia, the number of overweight people is continuing to grow. Recent research has shown that it’s not just the easy availability of fast food and lack of exercise causing the problem: it seems that genetics plays a key role multi-generational weight issues. A recent study…
If you have been watching what you eat and exercising more than ever in a bid to lose your excess kilograms, it can be extremely frustrating when the scales simply won’t budge. Even if you are doing everything ‘right’ with your diet and activity, there may be a host of other reasons why your weight won’t shift. …
Carrying excess kilograms is not just detrimental to your health – it can stop you from having the life you want to lead. Let’s face it, everyday tasks like getting in and out of your car, doing the shopping and even some household tasks are much more difficult when you are carrying too much weight. But…
If you have been watching your waistline, you probably ditched full-sugar soft drinks in favour of the diet variety. While diet soft-drinks are definitely lower in calories (most having between 1-5 calories per can), recent research shows that that choosing artificially sweetened drinks may be putting you more at risk to developing diabetes. It seems…
Now that Winter has well and truly set in, you have probably found that the prospect of eating a cold salad for lunch is not so appealing. Your body definitely talks to you when the weather cools down, and it is saying ‘feed me warm foods’. Soup is the perfect meal for this time of…
Its winter and you are hungry: when it’s cold outside, you feel like sitting on the couch, snuggled up in a blanket and eating! Do you know why you feel like eating more in winter? And do you know why we can actually take advantage of winter to lose and not gain weight? Your body…