Cameron Diaz says the secret to her perfectly flat abs and insanely beautiful body is to eat ‘nothing white’. And there’s certainly a lot of truth in the belief that doughy food can make you… doughy. This meal plan based on Cameron’s philosophy loads up on brown carbohydrates for breakfast and lunch and lightens the […]

The Biggest Loser‘s second eliminated contestant, Rachel, talks to Woman’s Day about her time on the show. Starting weight: 134.7kg Exit weight: 128kg Did the Biggest Loser have the impact on your life you hoped it would? I got everything out of it. I’m just happy I didn’t put on weight! I feel great, I […]

By Judy Davie **”Is it beneficial when on a diet to eat grapefruit?” — Patricia** Dear Patricia, Yes and no … Yes, because grapefruit is a low energy food that’s rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and soluble fibre. It also helps to detoxify the body and, when eaten with a small meal, may slow down […]

By Judy Davie **”I was thinking of going on a two-day fast to detoxify the body and kick start my weight-loss diet. Do you think it’s safe to do that and if so, how do you recommend I approach this?” — Gillian** While fasting is a tradition with many religions and, properly managed, does not […]

By Annette Campbell Damian Harding is a 43-year-old IT specialist who lives in Canberra with his wife Eunmi and their daughter Destiny, aged seven. He also happens to be someone’s superhero — Damian and his family made the decision to donate his brother Darren’s organs after Darren died in a motorbike accident in 1988. But […]

Relaxation is vital to your health and wellbeing, but many people find it difficult to overcome stress and anxiety. Pamela Allardice offers 10 easy ways to unwind. Take mini breaks: “Hurry sickness” – being constantly busy – increases your heart rate and the production of cortisol (a stress hormone), and leaves you no time for […]

In less than a year I lost 18 kilos by cutting out sugary and fatty things. I also got a Weight Watchers points list from a girlfriend (for free) and was surprised to learn just how much I had usually consumed each day. The tip from another woman here suggesting yoghurt really works too! I […]

I find that when I get a craving for something naughty, I pop a liquorice / aniseed mint and my cravings disappear! They say that liquorice curbs your appetite. — Jayne

Ever since I was little I used to struggle with my weight constantly. Then one year, I just started to eat little meals throughout the day. I eat about six little tiny meals a day, and maybe a larger lunch. Everything is healthy and nutritious. Over one year I’ve dropped from a size 16 to […]

Whenever I got bored I always used to go straight to the cupboard and stuff my face with usually high-carb foods such as bread, dried fruit and nuts. I suggest instead to drink a glass of water and IF that doesn’t fill you up eat something like celery until you cant possibly eat anymore, because […]