Posts Tagged ‘WEIGHT LOSS’
Probiotic Supplements: Can They Help You Achieve Your Goals?
Your gut is full of thousands of different types of bacteria. And, while having a good balance of healthy bacteria is largely responsible for keeping your digestion running smoothly, they do much more than keeping an upset stomach away! Having a gut full of ‘bad’ bacteria weakens your immune system, contributes to obesity and increases…
Read MoreAre Healthy Takeaway Lunches Really a Good Choice?
It’s lunchtime and you’re at work with a hungry tummy. But, instead of racing out there and getting Maccas, you’re trying to decide between the healthy options of a wrap, sushi, salad or a smoothie… After all, you’ve got goals and you’re GOING to achieve them! Unfortunately, a lot of so called healthy takeaway lunches…
Read MoreIs Insulin Fertilising Your Fat Cells?
We’re often told that calories in versus calories out is the recipe for weight loss or gain. And, that is somewhat true. But, losing weight is more than just a numbers game. Your body is a complex arrangement of systems. If it was as straight forward as eat less, lose weight, the fat loss industry…
Read More8 Steps to Strong and Lean Abs
Almost everyone works out for the abs! Whether you want a 6-pack or just want to lose some weight from your midsection, having a tight core has become the image of fitness. And, while it might look good, there’s other benefits to having strong abdominals too. They’ll help to protect your lower back from injury,…
Read More3 Reasons Why Strength Training Doesn’t Make Women Huge
Even though strength training for women is trendy right now, a lot of women are still holding back for fear of bulking up. As a personal trainer, the first thing I’m asked when I say we’re going to do some weights is “but will that make me huge?”. No, it won’t! Building muscle is hard.…
Read MoreIs Your Inability to Say No Stopping You from Losing Weight?
According to Shannon Ponton, star of The Biggest Loser Families, one factor that’s worsening Australia’s obesity crisis is people’s inability to say no. While many professionals look to blame things like eating too much sugar and not having enough time to work out, Ponton says “as a society, we’ve forgot what the word no means”.…
Read MoreWhy You Should Avoid Diet Soft Drinks
Zero sugar. Zero calories. 100% taste. Seems like winning doesn’t it? But, as with most things in life, when it sounds too good to be true, it usually is! And the same goes for diet soft drinks. Just because a can of Coke Zero doesn’t have any calories, doesn’t mean it’s as good as water.…
Read MoreLose weight with cardio by avoiding these mistakes
You only have to listen to the people at your gym who want to lose weight, to realise that their main focus tends to be on how to lose weight with cardio. People make two big mistakes when their aim is to lose weight with cardio Look at people working out on the cardio…
Read MoreWeight loss that's quick and easy
That’s it, isn’t it? The golden phrase that we all love to hear: quick and easy. Shed the kilos in less time with less effort? How delightful! Of course, there’s a multi billion dollar weight loss industry that is focused on this little phrase that we all so love to hear. Here is something that you…
Read MoreIdentify weight loss scams before it's too late!
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…
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