As an Exercise Physiologist, my clients always ask me “how long will it take to see results?”. And it’s a good question! Whether they want to build muscle or increase...
In 2011-12, over 2.3 million Australians aged 15 years and over reported to be on a diet to help lose weight or for another health reason. A majority of these...
The term “underactive metabolism” is thrown around a lot, and is often blamed for difficulty losing weight. So, what does it actually mean? A slow or underactive metabolism is simply...
Bariatric surgery is a big procedure physically, emotionally, socially and psychologically. Sometimes we are solely focused on the end result and then face the challenge of the recovery and long-term behaviour...
What is overweight, obesity and how are these measured? Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health (The World Health Organisation). Body Mass Index (BMI)...
With over half Australian adults and a quarter of Australian children reported as being overweight or living with obesity, the importance of understanding how to exercise appropriately is becoming more...
Are you one of these people SO frustrated that you are not losing weight even though you see a personal trainer? I get it- you work really hard, you do it...
Want to be healthier? Cooking at home more often is one of the simplest changes you can make to boost your health. Just in time for Australia’s Healthy Weight Week,...
Statistics show obesity levels to have more than doubled in the last twenty years, with more than 1.9 billion people over the age of 18 considered overweight, with 600 million...
NEAT. It’s a term that many from the general population may not have heard of. In fact, it’s a term many health professionals may not have heard of. Yet, it...