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 […]

If you picture a yoga class and see relaxed, calm bodies, gracefully poised in a tranquil posture, then you haven't been to Bikram Yoga. Here you'll find hot, sweaty bodies, getting a great cardiac yoga workout in a purpose-built, heated room. Bikram Yoga is taking off around Australia due in part to the celebrity followers like Madonna, plus the reported health benefits. Let's take a closer look.

If you picture a yoga class and see relaxed, calm bodies, gracefully poised in a tranquil posture, then you haven’t been to Bikram Yoga. Here you’ll find hot, sweaty bodies, getting a great cardiac yoga workout in a purpose-built, heated room. Bikram Yoga is taking off around Australia due in part to the celebrity followers […]

Ever wondered what the Biggest Losers cook up in the house? Try some of their great low-fat recipes. Adro’s chicken parma Adro whips up this classic Italian dish when he’s craving an easy, feel-good dinner. Cover one small chicken breast with spicy Mexican salsa and spread evenly. Top with one low-fat cheese single. Bake in […]

I really enjoy cooking up a feast, but lately I have been finding it really hard to put in a 10-plus hour day at work and then come home and create something that is delicious and easy. My husband also works long days and I find we get stuck in a rut and more often […]