Real people share the one change that helped them lose weight

Many people start the year with a renewed commitment to getting healthier or losing weight, but often struggle to stay motivated, especially if they don’t see results right away. This is why it can be so important to find (at least) one tactic that really works for you. Of course, it’s important to remember that … Read more

Personal Trainer: These are the signs that your metabolism is sluggish and the quick ways you can boost it

A personal trainer shared the 13 signs your metabolism is sluggish, and how you can boost it to achieve your goal weight quickly. Rachel Attard, from Sydney, said that while you might not think about it, metabolism has a “huge impact on our health”, particularly when it comes to losing and gaining weight. Simply put, … Read more

Want a flat belly? Nutritionists say you should cut out these breakfast foods as soon as possible

You know what they say: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether or not that’s an accurate saying, there’s no denying that how you start your day is definitely important to your health — especially when it comes to the food you put into your body. Your breakfast can make or break … Read more

Stop hating on pasta – it actually contains a healthy proportion of carbs, protein, and fat

New year, new you, new diet. It’s a familiar refrain. One popular dieting technique is to create a food blacklist. Giving up on “carbs” or packaged foods is common, which may mean avoiding staples like pasta. But do we really need to ban pasta to improve our diet? This is what we call the reductionist … Read more

Exercising won’t help you lose weight, says diet expert

Exercise won’t help you lose weight on its own, one of the country’s leading experts has sensationally claimed. Professor Tim Spector, a prolific nutrition researcher and author, agreed that exercise is “great” for your overall health, especially your heart. He even insisted that “we all have to do it.” But in terms of weight loss, … Read more