The silly season always presents challenges to our normal workout and eating routines. It is a fun time of year where we get to catch up with loved ones, but it is also a stressful time, and it can take a little…

When it comes to losing weight, gaining muscle and maintaining optimal health, what and how we eat plays a huge role in determining whether we are successful in achieving what we want/need. It is without a doubt that diligently tracking calorie and…

As health professionals, we want to be seen as the experts in our respective fields and we want our clients to know that we will have an answer to just about anything they ask us. Sometimes however, wanting to be seen as…

In a society so focused on physical image, it can be easy to get caught up in the latest diet trends and listen to the opinions of influencers who often aren’t nutrition and exercise experts. The trouble with a lot of these…

Get your daily dose of exercise Exercise is so important for our overall health. Regular exercise helps to achieve a healthy body composition and can be a preventative and a treatment for many diseases. For this reason, and for many others, exercise…

Low-energy diets are often used for weight loss interventions, but the success rate can vary greatly. Recent studies suggest that these diets are linked to changes to the gut microbiota, which may influence the metabolism and resulting weight loss. Given this link,…

When it comes to dealing with the battle of the bulge, men over 40 are in a full-scale war that they are sadly losing.  When you think of weight loss, the male image may not even come to mind. It is women…

One of the most popular dietary exclusions is gluten. Although originally it was used for Coeliac disease and those with a gluten sensitivity, people are now using a gluten-free diet for other health benefits. But is a gluten-free diet helpful for weight…

It’s known that restricting calories can lead to weight loss and improvement in certain health risk factors. But what is not as well understood is the influence that the quality of the diet has on these outcomes. Some believe that a calorie…

Healthy lifestyle habits such as physical activity reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and other related health issues. One popular way to encourage physical activity is through the use of an activity tracker. But this raises the question – does…