Weight Loss

Opinions everywhere - A quick flick through your favourite fitness mags or wellness blogs reveals a myriad of different opinions about when the best time to exercise for weight loss is. Should you be doing fasted cardio first thing morning? Weight training in the evening? Or maybe high intensity interval training (HIIT) every hour on the hour?

Let’s dispense with the ‘bro science’ and see what the current research actually suggests.

Sound familiar? January 1st: “This is my year, no more take-out food. I’m going to be super healthy – just you wait!” January 3rd: “Want to get take-out for dinner tonight?” Can you relate? A Goal without a Plan Is Just a Wish Despite being set with the best of intentions, New Year’s resolutions seldom

Did you know that the average weight gained during the holidays is 0.37 kg for a lean person, and greater than 2.3 kg for an overweight individual? While this may not seem like a lot, people rarely lose this weight the following year,  so in just 5 years a person could gain 2 to 12 kg just by overindulging at the holidays!

New Years’ resolutions frequently fail. We start out with the best intentions, but it’s hard to stay motivated and on track when life gets in the way. Add to that the fact that health goals are famously difficult to reach, it’s not hard to feel discouraged! Fortunately there are several evidence-based strategies you can use

Christmas means parties, celebrations and lots of delicious festive food. Whilst holidays can come and go in a blink of an eye, the extra kilos that result from over indulging can be a little harder shift. So whether you’re dieting currently, or just wish to avoid that festive weight gain, here are my insights into enjoying the silly season without gaining weight at the same time.

As a Naturopath I am constantly asked which diet provides the best weight loss results. A more pertinent question however is which one will work for you? Let’s explore some of the diets that are currently getting the most air time and see which one resonates with your weight loss goals.

The ketogenic diet has rocketed into the mainstream in recent years, helping individuals amplify physical energy, sharpen mental focus and mobilise body fat; all thanks to tweaking metabolism as we know it.

If you know anyone that has tried to lose weight, or have set out on this journey yourself, you know it comes with its fair share of challenges. On the surface, adhering to a balanced diet and engaging in physical activity appears relatively simple; however, as most people are intimately aware, losing weight is not always as easy as it’s said and done.