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Question: I am really interested in getting a Pomeranian; however, I have been told they are a ‘yappy’ dog. Is this so and is it possible to train and change this characteristic? Julie Answer: Pomeranians, like a lot of toy breeds, are famous for being yappy. They certainly are quite brave and protective little dogs […]

By Annette Campbell One rainy day late in 1985, Kelly McCann’s life changed forever. “Mum was just driving home from the shops when the car went out of control and into another car,” Kelly explains. “My older brother Kevin died and I suffered severe spinal injuries. I’ve been a ventilated quadriplegic ever since.” Kelly was […]

In the following food plan please note that days are interchangeable but the meals are not. Drink no more than two caffeinated drinks a day and as much still and sparkling water as you like. Weekly diet plan Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday Monday On waking: 300ml […]

Question: I have tried almost every eyeliner on the market and spent a lot of money trying to find one that does not smudge under my eyes. It’s driving me crazy. Any suggestions? Tamara Answer: You need to apply a primer or foundation over your lids to allow your pencil to stay put. Once you’ve […]

Now single and 41, the Body, Elle Macpherson has found new confidence and health through her totally organic diet. Splitting from her millionaire Swiss financier partner seems to have done Elle Macpherson a world of good. The supermodel, businesswoman and mother-of-two is brimming with confidence and loving her new single life. At the age of […]

I was once 83kg. I had to go to work after being at home for years. Well, I started working in a local nursing home and instead of catching the bus home, I walked home briskly at 6pm, taking about 20 minutes. I did this five days a week. When I got a car, a […]

Growing up, my sister and I were close but very different. I was really into partying and the social scene. However, my sister had really low self-esteem and locked herself away with her school books for company. She used to tell me how sad she was and I took this to heart. I hated seeing […]

I have very, very low self-esteem. I start well on all diets but then can’t get the motivation levels to stay there and that’s what lets me down every time. Hoping you can help. I wish I had a magic pill to tackle this very common issue for women battling to lose weight. That you’re […]

Big Brother‘s Vesna Tosevska is thrilled. Now well into her weight-loss program, the reality TV star has settled into her exercise regime – and loves the fact that she’s got more room to move in her clothes. “The program’s going really well,” says Vesna, adding with a laugh, “Today was the first day that I […]

I’ve been reading a lot about weight loss and high protein diets but as I don’t eat meat, only seafood, I wonder if I should snack on protein bars. A great big resounding “no” is the answer to that one. While it’s true that a diet with extra protein than the body requires (approx 0.75g […]