Money mistakes to avoid in December

TIPS TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR FESTIVE SALARY It’s been a long year. You’ve worked hard and the temptation to let go and splurge on yourself and loved ones is overwhelming. After all – you deserve it. But if you’re not one of the lucky ones getting a bonus, then...

Healthy snacking tips over the festive season

HEALTHY FESTIVE SEASON SNACK OPTIONS When it comes to snacks and treats, temptation is all around us at Christmas. Luckily there are many ways to strike a balance between maintaining a healthy diet and joining in with the fun and festivities. Make some traditional...

How to balance your alcohol intake

HOW TO: BALANCE YOUR ALCOHOL INTAKE TO COMPLEMENT YOUR WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAMME In many South African cultures, alcohol and celebrations go hand-in-hand. But after a few drinks it’s easy to forget that alcohol and weight gain also tend to go hand-in-hand. The...

Stay weight wise at work this festive season

TOP TIPS TO PREVENT YOUR WORKPLACE FROM MAKING YOU FAT You’re probably really good at eating healthily at work. You pack nutritious lunches, avoid the canteen and ignore any afternoon sugar cravings. Until now. The Festive Season Food Fairies are out in full force....

Body change vs life change

DEFYING A CULTURE OF QUICK FIXES When it comes to losing weight, people tend to look for a quick fix. Secretly, all we want is a way to quickly and effortlessly lose 10 kilos so that we can go back to our old ways of eating what we want when we want. Why? Because a...