I remember having hungry days where I felt like I could eat the rag out of a doll (that’s Aussie slang for ‘eat everything in sight’)! I felt like I was constantly thinking about food and what I was going to eat next. Here’s what I did to cope…
How to get your budget on track
Want to get your budget on track without resorting to drastic lifestyle changes? Learn my top tips to be more frugal so no one will notice the difference.
Tips for setting and sticking to New Year’s resolutions
It’s that time of year again, time to reflect on the year that was and make a few plans for the year ahead. Ask anyone and I’m sure they’ll say that sticking to New Year’s resolutions can be tough. It’s tough but not impossible, let me show you how. Perhaps you uttered a few words
Healthy Christmas party ideas
Traditional party food is often high in fat and adding alcohol to the mix can spell disaster for a slimmer. But celebrating in style doesn’t have to break the calorie bank. It is possible to plan a healthy Christmas party and no one will notice the difference!
A healthy grocery trolley
A healthy grocery trolley means healthy food for the week. Here’s my tips for navigating the supermarket aisles for a healthy fridge and pantry.
5 things that can hinder weight loss
Many things can hinder weight loss. If you’ve tried to lose weight many times with only short term success, you may find the cause here
10 tips for surviving winter
With the onset of winter comes the desire for hot, hearty meals that are often made using cheaper, fattier cuts of meat. My 10 tips for surviving winter…
How to curb cravings
To know how to curb cravings for certain foods, it helps to understand why we get them. Researchers remain divided but there are many theories. For example, cravings arise in an attempt to supply the body with the nutrients it lacks. Also, foods with pleasurable tastes used as rewards when we’re younger, can become ‘comfort’
How to stay motivated
I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked this question. People often ask me how to stay motivated. We’ve all been there, at the start of the week gung-ho and ready to conquer the world and by the end of the week we’ve fizzled out and don’t want to play anymore.
How to break bad habits
Are bad habits holding you back? The problem with breaking bad habits is that often the bad habit we give up is quickly replaced by another bad habit. How many times have you heard of a smoker who gave up smoking only to take up eating lollies or chocolate and then gained a heap of
