Lockdown Weight Gain

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Scientists know that by accumulating an excess of 3500 kcal per week, would equate to 500g weight gain per week (2 kg per month). If we had to finetune this into a practical sense, that is only an extra 500 kcal of either, less activity or…

You Should Consider a Detox!

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Many people want to detox and shift excess weight, but are not sure where to begin. This Article will cover the basics of a detox regime.

Everything you need to know about the banting diet

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The Low Carb High Fat Diet With the recent uproar of low carb, high fat alias NOAKES diet, I thought one should have a look at the principles of the diet and a few aspects that has been overlooked. Controversial yes, however if you are not…

5 ways to prepare your body for summer

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The first day of summer is just around the corner – time to get fit and feel good about your "bikini body." To prepare to impress, you first have to find the perfect summer body diet that works for you. It's easy to be active when the weather…

Why you are not losing weight?

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If you can determine and understand why you fail, you can focus on fixing the problem. Long term weight loss success has to do with changes that are made not only for a short period but for the long run.  I have listed the 5 main reasons, in…

Good Carb Bad Carb – by Talia den Dulk

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Good carb, bad carb and more to the point – Should Diabetics be eating carbs?  A carbohydrate is a food that when eaten, converts into blood sugar. Types of carbohydrates are whole or complex carbs like wholegrain bread, cereals,…

Underactive thyroid (Hypothyroidism) and the relation to your health & weight

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Some estimates suggest up to 40 percent of the population suffers from at least some level of underactive thyroid. Women — especially older women — are the most susceptible group for developing hypothyroidism. People who are elderly or who…