Australia Day the healthy way

By tightenupadmin | January 21, 2016 |

As our official national day approaches, I’m sure many of you are planning your Australia Day celebrations. It’s a time when we parade our national pride and celebrate everything Australian. Although there are many organised events, many of us celebrate this day with family and friends. And, like many other celebrations in summer, there are…

Boost productivity in just 5 steps

By tightenupadmin | January 7, 2016 |

Now that the festive season and New Year’s celebrations are behind us, many of us are getting back to work. Here are some ideas to boost productivity in 2016… The typical working week is reputedly 40 hours. Although, many of us put in far more hours that that! But are we really producing high quality work…

New Year fitness for a fabulous 2016

By tightenupadmin | December 31, 2015 |

Have you thought about your New Year’s resolutions yet? It’s going to be a hot topic for the next day or so – if it isn’t already. When it comes to looking ahead to the New Year fitness and health are often listed as top priorities. If you want 2016 to be a year of…

Food cravings: fighting the addiction one bite at a time

By tightenupadmin | November 12, 2015 |

Are your food cravings thwarting your efforts to lose weight? So you have the best of intentions to eat correctly… But try as you might, you still find yourself desperately seeking high-calorie low-nutrient foods. It’s not your fault. The primitive part of your brain is wired to have these types of food cravings. Seriously. But…

Melbourne Cup: make it a cup without (love) handles

By tightenupadmin | October 29, 2015 |

The Melbourne Cup Carnival started on 12 September. You might be well into the festivities by now. For most of us, Emirates Melbourne Cup Day in a few days’ time (3 November) marks the start of a month of merriment. As we all know, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is a delight for the senses: colour…

Positive mindset: 11 ways it's a better quality of life

By tightenupadmin | October 22, 2015 |

Your mindset consists of your thoughts, which in turn determine your reactions and decisions. How would you like others to characterise your words, thoughts, and actions? As inspirational? Beneficial? Powerful? Profitable? The answer lies in developing positive mindset. Quick and easy ways to unleash the power of a positive mindset Be the most powerful person…

Fitness myths that hamper your training results.

By tightenupadmin | October 8, 2015 |

If you’ve been convinced that muscle weighs more than fat, you’re not alone. Many people are led to believe all kinds of falsehoods when it comes to fitness. It’s time to dig for the truth. Here are some common fitness myths you never thought to question… 1. Muscle weighs more than fat This is a…

Incorporating exercise into daily life: it's possible

By tightenupadmin | September 17, 2015 |

So many people struggle when it comes to incorporating exercise into daily life. We know that regular exercise is important, as is a healthy and balanced meal plan, not to mention getting sufficient sleep. With so many work and family obligations and only 24 hours in a day – how is it possible? Tips for…

Sleep and weight loss – burn calories while resting

By tightenupadmin | September 3, 2015 |

The undeniable link between sleep and weight loss. The less sleep you get, the higher your BMI will be. Why? The answer lies in hormones. When you get insufficient sleep, your body will produce more ghrelin and less leptin. Leptin regulates your energy levels and suppresses your appetite. It is a naturally occurring hormone that…

Healthy snacks for those who are on the go

By tightenupadmin | August 13, 2015 |

We all have those days. Those days when your alarm clock creates a state of panic, you rush to get ready, you’re about to fly out the door, knowing that you’re running late, when your stomach reminds you that it’s been a while since you ate. You need something quick and easy. Herein lies the…