8 Simple Food Swaps to Reduce Calories, Not Flavour

By tightenupadmin | September 21, 2017 |

If you follow my blog, you’ll know that I talk about how, when it comes to weight loss, it’s not just about cutting calories. But, in saying that, some foods and condiments make it easy to pile on the calories without really realising it. What you do on a daily basis matters and can quickly…

How The Sugar Industry Has Been Lying To You

By tightenupadmin | March 23, 2017 |

I like to think that we can trust researchers to report the facts correctly. Especially when it comes to nutrition and health! However, newly released historical documents show otherwise. During the 60’s, the sugar industry paid researchers to down play the link between sugar and heart disease and shift the blame to fat. This research…

Identify weight loss scams before it's too late!

By tightenupadmin | September 1, 2016 |

As I’ve mentioned before, the weight loss industry is a multi billion dollar industry. Unfortunately, this entails countless weight loss scams. These false fads have only one aim: to take your money. They are not interested in your health, fitness, and overall well-being. Some are just downright dangerous. Telltale signs of weight loss scams You’re…

Sugar: is it really an enemy?

By tightenupadmin | December 3, 2015 |

Research reveals the dangers of our diets With many lifestyle diseases on the increase, we have a responsibility to take a closer look at our modern diet. Sugary drinks and snacks abound. There are also hidden sugars lurking in just about everything. You just have to read the ingredients labels on food packaging to realise…

Look Like a Queen This Holiday

By tightenupadmin | June 4, 2015 |

On Monday we’ll all the enjoying the Queen’s Birthday. It’s a great time to go out and enjoy time with friends. But all that eating and drinking is detrimental to your health, weight and fitness. With all the guilt and calories you’ll hardly feel or look like a queen… Want to look like a queen…

Drink and Be Healthy? Is That Possible?

By tightenupadmin | May 8, 2015 |

Can you go out for a drink and be healthy? So you’ve decided to meet the girls for a drink. But you know that your personal trainer doesn’t endorse alcohol. And you’ve been working so hard at gym and making progress towards your goals. So is your only option to sit at the bar glumly…