For generations, people have been told they need to look a certain way and weigh a certain amount to be accepted and to be considered “healthy.” But we know that being thin isn’t an indicator of well-being. “It’s actually a major talking point I would say in the obesity community now … what are the … Read more
We all know that chips and candy bars aren’t the healthiest snacks, but you can upgrade to a snack that helps prevent a number of chronic health problems. When you need a packable, munchable food to carry you through between meals, nuts and seeds are a perfect choice, loaded with fiber, good fats and protein. … Read more
My doctor didn’t tell me I was too fat at my September physical. She didn’t tell me my hemoglobin A1C level was too high — a critical sign of diabetes risk. She didn’t tell me that if I took weight loss drugs my joints would thank me, or I’d feel less anxiety, or I’d live … Read more
We all know that chips and candy bars aren’t the healthiest snacks, but you can upgrade to a snack that helps prevent a number of chronic health problems. When you need a packable, munchable food to carry you through between meals, nuts and seeds are a perfect choice, loaded with fiber, good fats and protein. … Read more
A woman who was so big she had to wear men’s clothes lost 13 stone in a “last ditch effort” to avoid gastric sleeve surgery. Charlie Eaton, 39, spent most of her life overweight because she “just loved food” and could never keep weight off if she dieted. In 2015, when she was 17st aged … Read more
It seems Oprah Winfrey has entered a new phase of her on-going obsession with weight loss — and this one is especially disconcerting. The incredibly influential media mogul returned to her talk show host roots with a brand new ABC special on Monday night called, “An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution” … Read more
Weight loss is a common goal for many people, with a multi-billion pound industry built around it. While the consensus from health bodies is that we need to stick to a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regularly to stay a healthy weight there are several “quick-fix” hacks about that claim to help you shed the … Read more
A size-22 mum whose weight spiralled after her highly demanding job put a huge strain on her health has detailed how she lost 51kg naturally in just two years — without stepping foot in a gym. Kayleen, from South Australia, was always overweight, even as a child. But her weight began to escalate when she … Read more
An Australian nurse has proved the old-fashioned way to lose weight still works. Samantha Abreu, 25, said she has always struggled with her weight — reaching over 115kg at her heaviest, wearing a size 22/24. Growing up, the Melbourne nurse would often binge-eat, filling up on toast and cereal after meals, and she hated to … Read more
Melinda Spiteri feels healthier and fitter in her 50s than she did in her 20s. The project manager, from Melbourne, led an active lifestyle with healthy food choices for most of her life — but she couldn’t resist regularly snacking and drinking alcohol throughout the week. The 55-year-old began experiencing shortness of breath, exhaustion, brain … Read more
