“Should I do cardio or lift weights?”. This is one of the questions I often get from women who’ve decided to lose weight and live a healthier life. I know it can be difficult, especially for those just starting out, to decide which may be the best way to burn fat and get in shape. …
Cardio Vs. Lifting Weight: Which Is Better for Fat Loss? Read More »
Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is an estimation of the number of calories you burn per day when physical activity and physiological functions are taken into account. Put simply, your total daily energy expenditure is the rate at which your body uses calories to perform various activities during the course of a day. Your …
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If you’ve ever found yourself feeling guilty for what you have or haven’t eaten, you are not alone. When foods are labelled as either “healthy” (AKA “good”) or “unhealthy” (AKA “bad”), then it’s not surprising that many women feel guilty for breaking their own food rules – especially if they’ve been dieting on and off …
Why You’re Experiencing Food Guilt & How to Overcome It Read More »
In many countries, including Australia and the US, packaged food and beverages – the types that come in jars, cans, boxes, and bottles – include nutrition facts and a list of ingredients on their labels. However, there are many misleading or difficult to decipher nutrition labels that make lots of consumers fall victim to marketing …
A bloated stomach feels full and painful, and we’ve all been there. I’m sure you know that feeling when your stomach looks bigger, your clothes feel too tight and you feel like you can’t take another breath. Even though bloating is very common – occurring in 10-30% of the general population – understanding why bloating …
Why You Feel Bloated All the Time & How to Find Relief Read More »
Eating delicious food is one of life’s great joys. In fact, we often discuss food in emotional terms. It can be a reward, a comfort, or even a guilty pleasure. That’s why many people eat for reasons other than true hunger. Think – have you ever reached for a slice of pie even though you …
Understanding the 7 Types of Hunger & How to Deal With Them Read More »
When you’re working towards a weight loss goal, daily weight fluctuations can make it difficult to accurately track your progress. It’s disheartening to step on the scale and notice you’ve gained one kilo overnight. However, you should know that it’s normal for your weight to fluctuate from day to day. It all comes down to …
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Especially when you take a moment to relax and binge-watch Netflix, it can be easy to fall victim to unhealthy snacking. You pop open a bag of butter popcorn planning to have just a few and end up licking every last crumb off your fingers and pouring the little broken pieces into your mouth. Most …
15 Science-Backed Ways to Stop Unhealthy Snacking Read More »
With all the different trends in the weight loss industry, our approach to eating is deeply influenced by ingrained myths about nutrition we’ve swallowed whole. Many of these food myths make diets restrictive and trigger unhealthy eating habits that can even drive weight gain and make it much harder to lose weight. Let’s tackle some …
Fact or Fiction? Debunking 10 Popular Food Myths Read More »
“Cheat day” or “cheat meal” is one of the most common buzzwords used across the health and fitness industry. Cheating within a diet plan means allowing yourself to eat foods that are perceived as “bad” for health and weight loss. Here’s how cheat meals are supposed to work. You stick to a strict diet for …