In 206, I was a mother to two girls, aged 4 and 2, and found the transition from one child to two a big challenge. I was trying to find that balance of working and being the best mum I could be that I didn’t focus on my needs. During this time, my sister and…Read More
Courtney Thursfield’s body transformation proves long-term weight loss doesn’t mean starvation. After moving out of home and falling pregnant in her mid-twenties, Courtney Thursfield had gone from a healthy 60kg teenager to a 90kg mum-of-one. It was a combination of working a full-time job, caring for her child and injuring her knee that caused the…Read More
Here’s how Emily Gallego-Martin, 36, drastically changed her lifestyle in just a few months. When my mum was diagnosed with cancer in 2014, I was devastated and heartbroken. I was determined to do everything within my power to support and help her through this trying time but unfortunately, in late 2018 my incredible mum lost…Read More
A holiday inspired Komal to take charge of her health after breaking her back, finally losing weight and curing her hypothyroidism by downloading Kayla Itsines’ SWEAT app. Komal initially started her weight loss journey years ago, but an unforeseeable accident left her bedridden for months causing her to gain weight. Despite her broken back and…Read More
Anna Johnston, 36, blamed her weight gain on her pelvic floor prolapse – then she discovered a solution. I was always blessed with an amazing metabolism and maintained a slim figure throughout high school and University with very little effort on my part. Little did I know how good I had it. Having kids changed…Read More
Early morning, I wake feeling like an outsider watching my limp body in bed. I get up and look in the mirror… “who the fuck is this?” I look into my eyes and run my fingers up my naked flesh, “This is me. This is my skin as it is today.” I enjoy the touch…Read More
Dietitian Melissa Meier explains why balancing your hormones can help you lose weight, feel your best and be happy. Plus, she shares a 7-day hormone reset meal plan. Whether you’re struggling with acne, can’t lose weight or you’re just OTT tired, a quick Google search will spit out a diet that’ll promise to “reset your…Read More
Dietitian Susie Burrell explains that yes, it is possible to lose weight during the silly season. Here’s how. Imagine if you could start 2020 a few kilos lighter? Your clothes would be looser, your energy improved and instead of postponing those healthy New Year initiatives until January, you could could instead start the year feeling…Read More
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to get things on track if your goal is to be in your best shape ever by the end of the year. While much diet information focuses on quick weight loss, more moderate losses of 0.5 -1 kg a week can be relatively easy to achieve and…Read More
Another day, another diet… But before you roll your eyes, let me tell you this one is rather sensible, and could pay off big time in the long run. It’s called the Volumetrics Diet. Here’s what you need to know. What is the Volumetrics diet? The basic premise of the Volumetrics Diet is that you…Read More