I have lost around 8 kilos and feel more fit and healthy. I feel like a different person seeing the changes in my body shape as well as living a healthier lifestyle. This has changed my life for the best; I have started to feel more confident in my own skin and healthier and stronger than I ever have before.
Melanoma is a cancer that forms in the pigments of skin cells, known as melanocytes. Melanocytes are what protects the skin from ultraviolet light, such as sunlight. Often melanocytes aggregate together in the skin, resulting in the formation of a mole.
My number one goal would be to keep off the weight I’ve lost so far, and continue with my weight loss journey. Moreover, my focus is going to be on staying healthy and fitter into the future. I’m also following up my efforts with a dietitian, as I’ve found diet control has been very important for me to keep my weight under control.
It is estimated that around 70 per cent of the population suffer from an overpronated foot where their foot rolls inwards excessively which is then worsened when wearing the wrong shoes. Many are unaware of their condition and therefore don’t address it when choosing footwear.
Back in October last year we embarked on our Fitness Challenge. 8 weeks, 8 different exercises testing strength, muscular endurance and fitness, all to find the male and female Fitness Champions of 2015!
It’s that time of the year when we start to think of all the different promises and resolutions we are going to commit to in the new coming year; to find a new job, spend more time with the family, get yourself back into that REV class you’ve been slacking off on over the Christmas period. But we all know it can be difficult to stick to these New Year’s goals, which can be a huge disappointment! So how do you come out on top this year and achieve that goal you set out for? Answer: Make it a SMART goal!
When I first started at Health Mates my primary focus was to lose weight, since starting I have lost 25kg going from 85kgs to 60kgs. Coming to the gym is now a part of everyday life for me and I constantly enjoy challenging myself and trying new things.
We’ve had many rave reviews about Amber’s trifle from our Breast Cancer breakie last month, so we thought we’d share her recipe with you. Perfect for a Christmas breakie, whether it be in a single serve mason jar or a large trifle bowl. Enjoy!
Spot reduction doesn’t work. Sit-ups are definitely great for strengthening your abdominal muscles and lower back, but they have no impact on the body fat stored in those areas. If you want to lose weight from your waist, you need to lose it from all over your body.
Many of you may agree that Christmas is one of the most difficult times of the year to stay strong with regards to healthy food choices and maintaining your weight. There are so many temptations just waiting to test us! Here are some thoughts that may help sooth some of your food related anxiety. It’s not all bad news after all!
