Are you constantly bookmarking things to read at a later date or wondering how you’ll ever manage to squeeze a bit of professional development into an already packed schedule? Holidays can be a great time to catch up on reading, but when…

Have your clients ever described a time when they had the opportunity to eat a high-calorie snack food – and had trouble resisting? Psychologically, even noticing that type of food can set the mind off, as it starts thinking about the taste,…

When you’ve worked hard all year, it can be very tempting to slide into cruise control as the year winds down. However, putting a little bit of effort into a few key areas before you take time off for Christmas, can set…

Fatter, sicker and weaker than ever before—unfortunately, that’s the current health status of many people in the developed world. It’s unbelievable really that this could be true, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. These countries alone have access to a greater array of health…

From their perspective: How do weight loss surgery candidates explain their histories of weight gain? Researchers in Canada have undertaken a project to interview candidates for weight loss surgery, exploring their perspectives on the reasons for weight gain. The participants in this…

People who are overweight or obese have often tried to lose weight multiple times previously and may have doubts about their ability to successfully change their lifestyle and health. In fact, they may wonder if it’s even possible for them to lose…

Researchers in the US have identified a relationship between people who eat avocados and a range of health factors including overall diet quality, energy and nutrient intake, indicators of health like waist circumference, body mass index, and body weight, as well as…

One of my favourite quotes is, “Follow your moral compass regardless of the trends” by leadership guru John Maxwell. With so many fads and trends constantly entering the fitness industry, it’s easy for business owners to lose focus or get sucked in…

Do your weight loss clients struggle with binge eating? Binge eating, or uncontrolled eating of large quantities of food over a short period of time is an issue affecting people of all sizes. New research from the United States casts a bit…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Many of us find it a challenge to talk to people we’ve never met. However, one thing I’ve learned over the last few years is that some of the greatest opportunities and ideas can arise from seemingly random conversations….