A routine doctor’s visit a few years ago revealed that heather was facing health issues because of her weight. Shocked, she decided to challenge herself and change her diet and start working out consistently at the gym she worked at. For the former, she used an 80/20 approach – tracking her macros 80% of the […]
Micky was drinking a jug of wine and gorging on lousy nourishment consistently when her kids began seeing how subordinate she was on them – and it was the reminder she required. ‘I realized I needed to change for myself as well as for them as well,’ she says. So Micky cut out liquor totally […]
While it can be frustrating, it’s very common for kids to come home with half-full lunchboxes from time to time — especially if you’re introducing new foods. New foods can be a shock for kids and might take a bit of getting used to. 1. Water instead of fruit drinks and cordial. 2. Plain yoghurt […]
“Complacency is the enemy of progress.” It’s so simple, yet so very true. These words ring loud in just about every aspect of life, but they reverberate most profoundly in the gym. Going through the motions when pounding the iron will not lead to new gains in size or strength beyond the first year two […]
WEIGHT LOSS can be considerably difficult during the festive season, especially when faced with delicious treats and opportunities to indulge at every turn and corner. But once it’s time to put away the twinkling lights and tinsel it might be time to think about the different ways to drop post-Christmas festive weight. 1. Store Unhealthy […]
1. Chew Thoroughly and Slow Down Your brain needs time to process that you’ve had enough to eat. Chewing your food thoroughly makes you eat more slowly, which is associated with decreased food intake, increased fullness and smaller portion sizes 2. Use Smaller Plates for Unhealthy Foods Smaller plates can trick your brain into thinking you’re […]