The Biggest Loser host AJ Rochester understands how the show’s contestants feel. Formerly 109kg, AJ lost a whopping 50kg by changing her lifestyle and attitude to food. She then wrote two books about it — The Lazy Girl’s Guide To Losing Weight and Getting Fit. Here she shares some of her rules for healthy, permanent […]

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The Without A Trace star’s trainer shares the secrets behind Poppy’s super-fit figure. When it comes to working out, Australian actress Poppy Montgomery, star of TV show Without A Trace, takes fitness very seriously. Playing FBI agent Samantha Spade means she not only has to look good and be physically fit for the role, but […]

Ever since menopause I just keep gaining weight, even though I eat far less than I used to. It’s so depressing; none of my clothes fit me any more. During menopause, levels of the naturally occurring hormone oestrogen drop, slowing down the metabolism. And it’s the metabolism that determines the rate at which we burn […]

Now that it’s back to school and the end of summer holidays, it’s a good time to look at your New Year’s resolutions for the year ahead. If like millions of people worldwide one of your resolves is to get into shape, you might be tempted by the quick fix promises of some of the […]

Who would have predicted that eggs, once shunned by those with raised cholesterol levels, have now received the Heart Foundation Tick? What a back flip I hear you say? Well this egg flip does seem like a big turnaround, but it’s based on the latest scientific research on eggs and heart health. So whether you […]

Vitamins and minerals are required for health and are essential for optimal physical performance. But should athletes or weekend warriors pop vitamin and mineral supplements to help get that winning edge? While research shows that deficiencies of certain vitamins can impair athletes’ performances, there is no strong evidence to suggest that more is better. Provided […]

Women are brought up to believe that anger isn’t OK, and they tend to smile on the outside while seething on the inside. In fact, getting angry every so often is normal and healthy. These 4 ideas will help you vent more constructively: Take a break Anger lowers inhibitions and leads us to blurt out […]

If you really want to boost your energy and kick-start the new year, then do what celebrities like Demi and Nicole do. A detox will help to unclog your liver, purify the blood and flush your whole body. As toxins release, the metabolism increases and with an increased metabolism you can reclaim the energy from […]

If you really want to boost your energy and kick-start the new year, then do what celebrities like Demi and Nicole do. A detox will help to unclog your liver, purify the blood and flush your whole body. As toxins release, the metabolism increases and with an increased metabolism you can reclaim the energy from […]