Category Archives for Healthy Inspirations
Accountability – a dirty word or your key to success?
“People loathe accountability. It’s a dirty word; the very thought of it causes eye-rolling and trepidation. And yet when we create a different perspective on accountability, it actually sets us free.” Even thinking of being accountable makes some people feel as though someone is judging them. It takes them back to a ‘student-teacher’ relationship, where […]
Read moreYou Do You
There’s a saying that’s gaining popularity. It’s associated with the growing movement of women avoiding comparison with others, and avoiding the judgements so often applied when the behaviour or choices of someone else are different to your own. The saying? “You do you”. The strength of “You do you” is in the understanding that what’s […]
Read moreHow to delay gratification
You’ve made the decision to delay gratification and lose weight. Your motivation is high, willpower in place, and strategy solid. You’ve been here before, right, and what happened? You may have reached and maintained your goal weight. You may have fallen off the bandwagon immediately. You may fall somewhere in between. Of course, there are […]
Read moreDoes spring make you panic?
Most have spent enough years on Earth to know that spring always follows winter, so what is it about winter that makes women let down their defences and sabotage their health and wellness goals? Sure, it’s cold (and wet and windy). It’s dark in the morning and the evening starts sooner. The fireplace and a […]
Read moreThe best 15 minutes for weight loss
15 minutes for weight loss sounds too good to be true, right? Of course, it is and you can’t just spend 15 minutes once a week and otherwise forget about it. You need to look at the best way to spend 15 minutes a week to maximise your weight loss results. The ability to lose […]
Read moreTransform Your Body – 75 minutes a week for 8 weeks
If you’re reading this page then it’s likely that you have made previous attempts to change something about your body, whether it’s to get fit, lose weight, change shape, tone up, improve health, or a mixture of all. Maybe you’ve started something new but then soon stopped, leaving you feeling like you’ve failed? Would you […]
Read moreDoes your identity affect your weight loss results?
A person’s idea of their identity can have a massive influence on their weight loss results. Statements such as “I’m fat” or “I’m a chocoholic” indicate that the person sees their situation as a permanent part of themselves; something that can’t be changed. The logic (illogic?) is tied up with our need to be right. […]
Read moreHealthy sisterhood
Healthy Inspirations provides a sisterhood for members; a place where they can come and be supported and encouraged by like-minded women. Our franchisee Nola Bellenger from Prospect, SA, is this week’s guest blogger: “The year is flying by and it seems like Christmas is just over and now it’s almost Easter! So where are we […]
Read moreGluten-Free – Pros and Cons
Have you heard about the gluten-free diet? Is it magic or not? It’s estimated that 14% of Australians may be on a gluten-free diet. Experts are divided in opinion regarding whether gluten-free diets are safe or dangerous. A recent study suggested that those eating the least gluten had the highest rates of diabetes. What gives? […]
Read moreOvercoming obstacles
It’s often easy to focus on the things that are going wrong in life, and so it may be helpful to look at the story of a young woman who shows that overcoming obstacles is possible once you make up your mind. Billie, from Frewville SA, is a past Slimmer of the Year winner, and […]
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