According to the Cancer Council you can lower your risk of cancer by enjoying a healthy diet, being physically active every day and maintaining a healthy body weight. Studies show being overweight, physically inactive and not eating well cause nearly one third of all cancers. Healthy eating is a first step in reducing your cancer […]
By Raquel Sbrana, Registered Professional Level 2 (Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing/Kickboxing) [slideshow_deploy id=’2836′] SLIDESHOW: 10 TIPS FOR EATING OUT Hover over images in the slideshow to reveal tips or read them all below. Just because you are trying to lose weight does not mean that you can’t eat out with your friends and family. It […]
BEFORE YOU GO SHOPPING Make a list and stick to it. If it’s not on the list, you don’t need it. Plan your meals around what you already have in your kitchen, including leftovers. Creativity saves dollars! Plan your week’s worth of meals in advance and buy accordingly. You’ll be less likely to get takeaway […]
By Raquel Sbrana, Registered Professional Level 2 (Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing/Kickboxing) If you want to continually make progress, we have to keep your body guessing. Our bodies are designed to adapt to training and diet regimes, so in the journey of weight loss, plateaus can happen to everyone. Here’s some easy ways to get your […]
With Easter just around the corner, so too is the thought of chocolate. Try this healthy option Flourless Chocolate Cake without the guilt; it contains much less fat than many common chocolate cake recipes, plus it’s gluten and wheat free. Enjoy! Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake Ingredients 1 1/2 cup packed almond meal 1/2 cup dark […]
2014 is your year! Make it fresh. Make it healthy. What didn’t you do in 2013 that could have made you healthier? Do it in 2014! 1. Throw out your junk food. If you bought too much junk food, throw it out! Clean out the fridge and pantry. Get rid of the jink food. Make […]
Australia’s Healthy Weight Week aims to raise awareness of the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and a healthy lifestyle. Statistics show that almost 63% of Australian adults and 25% of Australian kids are overweight or obese. The latest statistics show 37% of 25 – 50 year old women and men are overweight, […]
Discover the myths and misconceptions around eating for weight loss. There are many ideas out there about the best ways to lose weight, but the best person to arm you with this information is a qualified Dietitian and Nutritionist. Thurs 27 Feb 6.30pm FREE for Health Mates members $20 for non-members Bookings essential Contact reception […]
Let’s be honest… has the thought of your New Year’s resolution to lose weight swiftly been forgotten? Here’s news hot off the press; your body does not know what day of the week, let alone what year it is, so it’s never too late to change your ways and get your health on track. Exercise […]
By Raquel Sbrana, Registered Professional Level 2 (Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing/Kickboxing) As a Personal Trainer, I often get asked the question… what should I be eating? There are two main trends established from this. One, we are eating too many processed foods, and two, we aren’t drinking enough water, if any at all. Eat real […]
