Many people tend to blame their metabolism on their weight gain. Weight gain, however, is a complex process and is the result of a combination of a number of factors including genetics, hormones, dietary intake and the effect of the environment...
Read moreThe Importance of a Balanced Diet
What you choose to eat each day affects your health. Leading a healthy lifestyle includes good nutrition, combined with exercise and activity. Good nutrition, not only helps you to lose and maintain a healthy weight, but it also reduces your risk...
Read moreIs sitting really that bad for your health and weight?
It is well understood that physical activity is important for good health and weight loss, irrespective of age, gender or body weight. The evidence shows that living an active lifestyle significantly reduces weight and the risk of disease and...
Read moreIs Exercising in 10min Blocks Just as Effective as Longer Periods?
We all know that exercise is essential in managing our weight, maintaining our health and reducing our levels of stress. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that adults need a minimum of about five 30-minute sessions (total of...
Read moreWhy is Movement So Important for Weight Loss?
Regular physical activity is important for good health, and it is particularly important if you want to lose weight and/or maintain a healthy weight. When losing weight, more physical activity means more calories/energy burnt assisting with...
Read moreSmall Dietary Change Makes a Big Difference
The thought of overhauling your diet, to lose weight or to improve your health, can often be overwhelming. You may think: Are my favourite foods banned? What can I do if I don’t like any of the healthy options? Will I be hungry all the time?...
Read moreHow Does Exercise Make us Happy?
It is common knowledge that when we exercise, the body builds muscle and/or more stamina, making our daily activities easier. The connection between exercise and our brain and mood, however, is less clear. The most recent research suggests that...
Read morePower of Helpful Thinking: How Attitude Affects Weight Loss
You may be thinking, how can my thoughts influence my weight? Interestingly our thinking plays a significant role in our ability to lose weight and may be the missing link to successful weight loss. Constant unhelpful thoughts can make losing...
Read moreLose weight – Relax your Body, Calm your Mind: Be Weightless
If you are often stressed or worried this could be promoting weight gain. Research shows that stress is a major cause of weight gain and therefore there is good reason to relax. Calming your mind and practicing relaxation may be the missing link...
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