Then you need to start eating the right foods! In this article, we’ll share with you the top 10 fat-fighting foods that will help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Then you need to start eating the right foods! In this article, we’ll share with you the top 10 fat-fighting foods that will help you achieve your weight loss goals.
We all know that we should drink more water, but it’s often easier said than done. There really are some pretty legit reasons for making sure that you’re well hydrated, so read on… 1. You won’t feel so hungry When you’re trying to lose weight, the last thing you want to be is hungry all the time. So the next time you’re peckish, drink water first. Dehydration actually slows down your metabolism, while staying hydrated can [...]
The Health Effects of Being Overweight
The obesity rate is at its worst in human history, especially in South Africa. About 30% of the world’s population is currently overweight. Not only have statistics revealed that 82% of South African women over the age of 45 are overweight, but 40% of all South African men over the age of 35 are also overweight. If that’s not enough – South African young children, tweens, and teens are not very far behind
Read MoreAre you struggling to button up those skinny jeans you lived in last winter? Whether overweight or underweight, many women struggle with tummy fat – even thin people with flat abs. This is a common side effect of our 21st-century lifestyles, and there are many reasons why you’re currently resembling an apple instead of a pear. While heredity, age, menopause, and lack of physical exercise are huge contributors, the real culprits behind your tummy fat are high sugar diets and a sluggish metabolism.
Read MoreGift Your Body with the Building Blocks to Lose Weight!
So, you’ve gone a bit overboard over the December holidays, and you’ve been on a binge fest ever since. Now, with Easter fast approaching, you know you’re going to be on a hot cross bun and chocolate egg bender. The problem is that you’re already struggling with constipation, you’re feeling sluggish, and your metabolism has taken ten steps back. In fact, you’re feeling like you need a full-on detox to get you back to the days when you felt fantastic, you had loads of energy, and your skinny jeans were a perfect fit.
Read MoreSo you’ve hit the dreaded weight-loss plateau? Don’t worry, it’s perfectly natural. Since you’re eating fewer kilojoules than you used to, your metabolism has slowed down to conserve them. According to experts, as long as you stick with your workouts and healthy eating, you’ll typically start losing weight again after about three weeks.
Read MoreLet’s be honest, it’s NOT easy to stay motivated to pack healthy lunches for work. But the alternative – often something unhealthy from the lunch trolley, tuck shop or take-away around the corner – leaves a lot to be desired for your health and that of your man.
So have a look at these 7 easy and healthy lunch ideas and get back into the habit of eating healthy – all day long.
Read MoreTap or Bottled Water? Still or Sparkling? Flavoured or Vitamin? Which one is the Best?
We all know we should drink 1½ to 2 litres of water per day, but which water is best? Does it have to be tap water, or can I rather drink the bottled water? Can I drink sparkling water? And the flavoured waters taste so much better, could I use those instead? Better yet, the vitamin water must give me some added benefits, is that one best?
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