Starting your day with the right foods helps you keep the momentum during the day — I wish I had a dollar every time a female complained about having a bloated belly. I, too, experience the bloat many times per day — some days more so than others. Hormones, certain foods and a bad bout of gas can trigger a bloat-central episode. It’s hard to continually…

You will be glad to know a glass of this helps diversify your gut bacteria — Health and disease first start in the gut. And is it no surprise that our whole world seems pear-shaped when we cannot poop, feel sick or have digestive issues? We have so many little critters mucking around in our gut that can cause many issues — from disease, depression, cancer…

Use this method if your weight loss is beginning to plateau — We all get to a point in our weight loss plan when things head in the wrong direction. Our weight loss begins to stall, and it takes a major effort to create that shift. The last place I’d sacrifice is nutrition at this stage. However, altering your exercise may provide…

The little things hold us back from losing abdominal fat — Most people go crazy searching for ways and means to eliminate abdominal fat. A woman in my gym asked me how to get flatter and more defined abs. She tried and tested every single abdominal exercise, but nothing worked. I hated to burst her bubble, but she was wasting her…

Certain foods can give you much more leverage when it comes to weight — We can use food to cure or harm ourselves. Harming yourself through eating the wrong foods may not be a deliberate choice — but one that’s making the people in our world overweight, obese and riddled with disease. A diet of processed, filled foods is the potential for a lifetime…

We tend to think that weight loss is about one thing, but in fact, it’s the result of many factors. Understanding what they are and using this knowledge will guarantee a successful outcome favourable to your goal attainment. — I was not aware of these factors myself, which made my weight loss journey quite frustrating and unsuccessful. It took me seven years to work out the necessary hormonal changes needed to achieve my goal. Perhaps these will change your previous pre-conceptions on weight loss forever.

Here are some specific ways to combat belly fat — just for women — No one wants excess weight hanging around — especially on the waistline. If your distaste for excess abdominal fat derives from an aesthetic perspective, you should be more concerned with belly fat’s health implications. Consuming more calories than you need over time can vastly increase your rate of body fat. …

Perhaps a lifesaver for many people — There are so many health trends people seem to be trying all over social media. I love that everyone is experimenting with different lifestyle hacks, mostly consisting of natural ingredients. Doctors don’t know it all; research can sometimes leave us in the dark regarding many different theories. …

It’s time to maximise the time you exercise and get results fast — These days, summer bodies are made during any season. But, whilst most of you are experiencing the wonders of summer, here in Sydney, we’ve been overcome by endless rain, wind and icy cold temperatures. Sometimes I feel like snow isn’t far off, although we’re nowhere near ski slopes. If you…

Regarding reducing belly fat — science has a lot to teach us — It’s alarming that belly fat is common amongst most people — even leaner individuals. Belly fat is dangerous because it lurks amongst our most vital organs, such as the liver, and can cause conjure up other diseases like diabetes, heart disease and blood pressure. People automatically assume that this fat…

If your weight loss goals are not working, it’s time to cut those ties — I do understand the frustration of those who are unable to lose weight. However, there is much more at fault here than a person’s willpower. Sometimes willpower is not enough when battling a slower metabolism or hormonal battles. Usually, when someone can’t lose weight, something is going on internally —…

It’s time to realise that lifestyle habits are vital to fat gain — Life can be hectic. Working daily, family, social commitments, and perhaps some study during our spare time is hectic. Usually, every single day is overflowing with too much to do. What is the one thing we sacrifice to keep up? That’s a tiny little thing called “sleep,” although it’s not…