Weight Loss and Healthy Eating Blog

Fun family activities for the summer holidays

Posted by Lynda on December 23rd, 2013 (Health)

Get active together as a family, and burn off a few extra calories too with a few of these fun, family activity ideas for the summer holidays. 1. Make bike rides an adventure Family bike rides are a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon. Pack a healthy picnic and make it an adventure, with […]

Make mine a mocktail!

Posted by Lynda on December 22nd, 2013 (Healthy Recipes)

Mocktails are the ideal refreshment on a hot summer’s day, and the perfect solution when your head, liver and waist-line need a rest! We all enjoy a tipple at this time of year, but alcohol is full of calories and sugar. So when you want to to give your liver, waist-line and possibly your head […]

Christmas tips for diabetics

Posted by Lynda on December 19th, 2013 (Diet, Health)

You don’t have to feel like you are missing out if you have diabetes. Healthy eating for people with diabetes is the same as for everyone else at Christmas. Treats can still be enjoyed, but remember that traditional Christmas foods do tend to be higher in fat and calories than everyday foods, so moderation is […]

Forget those New Year’s resolutions and make a start today

Posted by Lynda on December 18th, 2013 (Health)

Ditch those new year’s resolutions and make a start today. You will gain less weight over Christmas and be mentally and physically ahead of yourself by January 1st. Every year, thousands of people all over the world make the usual New Year’s resolution to get fit, and every year, the majority of those fail. This […]

Christmas diet tips to see you through the festive season

Posted by Lynda on December 17th, 2013 (Diet)

Avoid the festive weight gain with these Christmas diet tips, from the dietitians at Hamilton Dietetics in north Sydney. Christmas is just around the corner. It’s time for family, lights, decorations, gifts, and a bounty of delicious food. Experts estimate that most people gain one pound (0.5 kg) over the Christmas period, which equates to […]

Are you having lunch today?

Posted by Alexander on November 7th, 2013 (Uncategorized)

Eating lunch at your desk again today? A recent survey has indicated that 3.8 million Australians do not take a lunch break! So take back your lunch time and step away from that desk! Eating out of the office is not only good for your diet, but your mental health and productivity too. Have […]

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