10 common excuses for putting off losing weight
“I need to lose weight.” Just about every woman has uttered something similar, but then done nothing about it. Despite wanting to lose weight, why is it that people then don’t take action to make it happen?
Read moreWhat happened to our weight – and how to fix it
If you’re over the age of 50 and think back to your primary school days, you’ll be hard-pressed to remember a child who was overweight. Move forward a few years: was high school any different? Chances are that overweight barely existed in that generation and all that came before. In the 1960s and 1970s, it […]
Read more“I just want to get rid of my belly/butt/thighs.”
It’s the catch-cry of women everywhere. For the more Rubenesque, simply losing weight might be the goal, but often the last few kilos present a ‘problem’. Why is it that people can lose weight really effectively and reach their healthy goal, only to be discouraged by still having a ‘problem area’? There are a few […]
Read moreLook after your microbiome
Everything we eat and drink— from probiotic yoghurt to donuts to a pork chop — has an effect on the microbes that live in our bodies, which, in turn, have an effect on our health. The microbiome is made up of trillions of microbes, and these microbes need food. If you eat a lot of food that one […]
Read moreDietitians: we must review the National Nutrition Policy
Newspapers this week featured summaries of a report by the Dietitian’s Association of Australia (DAA) examining the cost of poor nutrition to Australia’s health. It will be interesting to see who, if anyone, takes notice. Titled Nourish Not Neglect: Putting health on our nation’s table, the report has admirable ambitions. It highlights that less than […]
Read moreNot losing? Maybe there’s a common mistake you’re making.
Anyone who has ever lost weight will tell you that not every day will be smooth sailing. There will be ups and downs, and sometimes the reasons are clear while other times you honestly have no clue what’s going on. We’ve seen all sorts of factors, but there are some common mistakes that people make. […]
Read moreCaring for the Environment, Health, and your Food Choices
The wonderful thing about the human race is our diversity of beliefs and values. In the past weeks you may have seen news about a report called The EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health. It is a report by 37 of the estimated 7 million plus scientists existing in the world today, so like all […]
Read moreIt’s too hot to exercise – or is it?
It’s the middle of summer and in different areas, extreme heat records are being shattered. If even the thought of going out for a walk or run makes you feel light-headed, it can be tempting to lay down under the air-conditioner and forget about everything except how to keep cool. While it’s hot, though, it’s […]
Read moreAre You Metabolically Healthy?
Constant messaging about losing weight leads many people to equate weight with health: that is, they think that if you’re overweight you’re unhealthy, and if you’re slim you must be in perfect health. Unfortunately, being slim can give a false sense of security and can mask a range of potential health problems. Common dietary patterns […]
Read moreMeet Bernadette W
Lost 11.9kgs and 39cms I was inspired to start at Healthy Inspirations because our wedding was approaching. Our fitness coach Jen was fantastic! She was so motivating and was so supportive and encouraging. If I had a bad week she was there for support, and if I had a good week she gave me high […]
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