AVOID OVERINDULGING AT THE XMAS TABLE – AND WHAT TO DO IF IT HAPPENS ‘Tis the season… to let go? According to studies, the average person consumes an extra 2000 kJ per day over the Festive Season. This causes a weight gain of 2 kg by New Year’s. Added to that is...
WANT TO BOOST YOUR WEIGHT-LOSS? TRY SOME EARLY MORNING SUN! For many of us, December holidays are all about sleeping late and then enjoying sun-drenched afternoons. It’s time for a wake-up call. Early bird catches the (slimming) rays A Chicago study found that people...
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 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...
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....
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...
