Every once in a while, I like to put a call out to find out what recipes you are loving. There’s a few recipes that always rate high in your favourite recipes, in fact I think the top three recipes have been that same for the past five years, just in different order. So this
Why commitment is better than motivation when it comes to weight loss success
Have you decided that this year is your year to get your health back on track? I discovered the secret to weight loss success and it’s probably not what you think. When I weighed 100 kilos, New Year was always a time I’d renew my pledge to lose weight. I’d start out pumped to get
8 reasons for not drinking water
A survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics* revealed that only 87 percent of Australians drank water on the day surveyed; with females aged 31-70 averaging just over a litre of water a day. So, according to the survey even if you are drinking water, chances are, you’re not drinking enough. I hear lots of
My guide to healthy road trips
It is possible to have healthy meals on the road – making good food choices will help you arrive at your destination feeling fresh and ready to dive into your holiday. Let’s face it, no one wants to arrive at their holiday destination feeling weighed down by heavy food choices. A typical highway roadhouse menu
What’s hindering your weight loss?
Emotions can play havoc with your healthy lifestyle, let’s look at some of the ways to overcome some common feelings. When you think about losing weight do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or confused? Let me help you find out what’s hindering your weight loss. Feeling overwhelmed? Looking at the big picture and seeing all the
How to add variety to your weight loss plan
A boring routine is a recipe for disaster when wanting to stick with any plan. Find out how to add variety to your weight loss plan.
6 tips for quick easy meals
Take the pressure off putting a healthy meal on the table by keeping a few staples in the pantry and fridge. If you want a meal in a hurry it’s unlikely you’ll cook a fancy dinner. Which means you’re left with two options, grab a takeaway or make a quick easy meal. Quick dinners can still
How to get moving in winter
Do you pull the doona up or do you get up and get moving? When it’s cold and dark outside instead of pulling the doona up and going back to sleep, get up and exercise. You need to dig deep and find the motivation to get moving in winter, but it’s worth it. So instead
How to make healthy kids food the norm
As a parent it can be hard to encourage kids to eat healthy food, especially when unhealthy choices are so blatantly marketed directly to them. It may seem easier to just give in when kids ask for the unhealthy food advertised, but as with everything in life there are consequences if you take the easy
5 tips to improve men’s health
Did you know that men lose weight easier than women? Men’s health is in the spotlight for Men’s Health Week, June 11 – 17, 2018. Recent statistics show that 70 percent of Australian men are either overweight or obese and the figures increase with age. The following is from the Australian Bureau of Statistics* “of