I was 82kg and 5’3″. Not a good look. I found out I had osteoarthritis in my knees and I just had to lose weight. I love food; growing it, cooking it and of course eating it! I have always had a healthy diet with lots of fruit, vegetables, lean meat and fish but still […]

After my first child, I had packed on over 20 excess kilos from reckless eating throughout the pregnancy. After 18 months of carrying this extra weight and low self esteem, I was dubious about extra weight piling on throughout my second pregnancy, but then my best friend asked me to be her bridesmaid for her […]

I have a lot of trouble with my bowels. Each day I eat high-fibre cereal and often add extra bran to my food but I still don’t seem to manage to have a regular ‘once-a-day’ bowel movement. I feel tired and bloated and know that I’m carrying extra weight as a result of it. I […]

**I have a great diet. I eat lots of veggies and legumes, low-fat products, lean meat, fish and everything else you say we should eat but I still don’t seem to be able to lose any weight. Do you have any suggestions with regards to what I might be doing wrong? Gail, Gosford** With a […]

Elle and Brooke’s fitness guru reveals how she helps them keep their gorgeous bodies in shape. Ever wondered how fabulous 40-something mums Elle Macpherson and Brooke Shields stay that way? They’ve both been trained by former dancer-turned-celebrity fitness guru, Karen Voight. When Elle was working on her fitness video Your Personal Best, she asked Karen […]

We can’t all afford personal trainers or chefs, but there are still plenty of tips we can pick up from celebs. Check out some of their secrets for keeping slim and sexy. Don’t overdo the bread. Try not to fill up on bread, olive oil and butter before your meal arrives. You could even ask […]

Dietitian Clare Collins combs The Biggest Losers‘ food diaries weekly to check they’re on track to slimming … Fill your fridge like a Loser The Biggest Losers are really lucky to have all the right food around them. You can achieve that at home by filling your fridge and the cupboard with healthy, low-fat choices. […]

Milk has had a bad wrap in the past. Dieters often skipped milk and other dairy foods in the mistaken belief that they caused weight gain. And many people believe that it’s best not to drink milk if you have asthma or a cold, as milk results in the production of mucus. We now know […]

Soft drinks are everywhere you look today. From vending machines to school canteens to TV ads or giant billboards as you drive to work, it’s hard for you (or your kids) to escape them. Recently, with concerns over childhood obesity, they’ve been deemed to be a bit too “cool for school” and most dentists will […]

Colours can energise you, making you move and think faster; they can also help you to feel more relaxed. Think about the colours that you wear and surround yourself with. Even a tiny change can make all the difference to your mood. Red Feeling tired? Wear red. Stimulating and strengthening, it is said to improve […]