There are thousands of suggestions on how to lose weight using dietary interventions, but how many of those are based on the evidence? Scandinavian researchers undertook a systematic review of the literature published since 2000 to understand what types of food actually…

It’s accepted that exercise is good for your health – and yet despite that common knowledge, it’s not necessarily enough to motivate your clients to exercise. As a weight loss professional, what can you do to help your clients muster this motivation?…

Resistance or aerobic exercise: what type do people who want to lose weight prefer? Although many people enjoy exercise, people who are overweight and obese may not have the same enthusiasm for physical activity. Given the option, what type of exercise would…

Probiotics have been shown to have anti-obesity effects, but exactly how they work to support weight loss is not yet clear. What is a probiotic Probiotics are tiny, live microorganisms that live in the digestive tract and offer health benefits to the…

People who are obese often report feeling stigmatised and, at times, struggle to find appropriate support within the community. As a result, many overweight and obese people turn online to the internet to source information and support. However, the views of people…

Very Low Calorie Diets, or VLCDs are often used (under medical supervision) to assist people who are obese to lose large amounts of weight in a relatively short period of time. Defined as a diet of less than 800 calories per day,…

How much weight should women gain during their pregnancy? An Australian research study. Many people who are overweight report that their weight crept up slowly over time. It’s also very common that people describe how major life events were linked to their…

One of the biggest issues for people when approaching a weight loss exercise regime is finding exercise that is enjoyable for clients which also makes them feel comfortable at the same time. In an article discussing the practicalities of teaching pilates to…

It’s one of your clients’ top requests, and one of the trickiest things to achieve: losing fat around the belly. But it’s not just a matter of eating less food and exercising more: fat in this zone is both a caloric and…

Researchers in Finland have established a connection between feeling burnt out at work, and eating behaviours such as emotional eating and uncontrolled eating. What is burnout? Burnout is a psychological term, describing long-term exhaustion and diminished interest in work. It is caused…