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Exploding The 10 Most Common Weight Loss Myths

If I eat low-fat and / or diet foods I will lose weight

Low-fat and/ or diet foods generally don’t assist weight-loss efforts. The may be lower in fat, but to compensate for this are often higher in sugars, carbohydrate or starch thickeners. This helps improve flavour but results in a similar calorie level. Plus, the higher carbohydrate content may induce a greater insulin response compared to the lower carb/ higher fat alternative, which may lead to greater fat storage.

Also, because the fat has been removed, many low-fat and or diet foods are less satisfying, which means people tend to consume more of them. (more…)

Why We Put On Weight As We Age…

Many people believe that the middle-age spread is a natural part of the ageing process. The fact is however, that putting on weight as we age is more the result of lifestyle choices rather than simply ageing. In this article we will cover the reasons why we put on weight as we age and what the most effective strategies are to help us keep the weight off as we get older. (more…)

Hips Thighs and Butt How to Tone Up Fast

If a genie suddenly appeared before you and granted you a wish and that wish allowed you to change something about your body, what would it be? If you’re like most women you probably wished for a few less kilos and a nice, toned body, particularly your hips, thighs and butt. (more…)