22/11/2015
If only I could get my die-hard runners to see that running is not always the answer!
The Truth Behind Walking vs. Running for Weight Loss
That sweaty, tired feeling you get after a nice long jog can be extremely satisfying. But running isn’t necessarily better than walking when it comes to dropping numbers on the scale. That’s because burning calories isn’t all there is to it.
16/10/2015
Moms of girls, please read this. Girls as young as 10 are becoming concerned about their weight!
Seriously…The Thigh Gap?
I was doing a workshop a few months ago for teen girls. As my partner, makeup artist Melissa McNamara, and I were talking to the girls, the topic of “thigh gaps” came up. The thigh …
15/10/2015
For those of you who have been doing the intermittent fasting - take a look at #8!!
Top 12 Biggest Myths About Weight Loss
The weight loss industry is full of myths. Here are the top 12 biggest lies, myths and misconceptions about weight loss.
21/09/2015
Finally!
Credit Suisse Publishes Report on Evolving Consumer Perceptions about Fat
NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Credit Suisse Research Institute today released a report...
15/09/2015
For those men who are toying with the idea of starting Pilates
5 Reasons Why Men Should Do Pilates
If you want a hardcore workout that will make your core harder, your body stronger, and everything else in your life better, you need to try Pilates.
14/09/2015
Just say no to diet soda!
Diet beverage drinkers compensate by eating unhealthy food, study finds
Want fries with that diet soda? You aren't alone, and you may not be "saving" as many calories as you think by consuming diet drinks.
10/09/2015
For those ladies doing the Pilates challenge
No, You're Not Too Busy to Exercise
Martin Bjergegaard is on a mission to help busy workers stay fit and healthy—in fact, he wrote a book on it. Based on his research, he shares six tried-and-true strategies for squeezing exercise into a busy daily routine.
09/09/2015
Banting is not intended to be a diet - it's an eating plan for those who are insulin resistant.
Patrick Holford: banting is dangerous
Tim Noakes' dieting regime is a specific eating plan intended for diabetics and may have a negative effect on long-term health, world renowned nutritionalist Patrick Holford says.
02/09/2015
Please avoid artificially sweetened foods!
Aspartame: Why Sugar Free Foods Could Cost You Your Health {What *Are* You Eating?} - The...
This post is about the dangers of aspartame. Learn about what aspartame does in your body, its health effects, and what natural sweeteners to use instead.
31/08/2015
If you're a coffee addict and trying to lose weight, you should read this.
Coffee & Insulin Resistance
Coffee affects the human body in a number of ways. Almost everyone is familiar with the jitters and anxiety that can occur when you drink too much coffee, and