The information superhighway that is the internet has proven to be a double edged sword. Intricately detailed or little-known information is readily available. Answers to questions that historically required significant thought and time investment can be resolved at the blink of an eye, satisfying our never-ending quest for knowledge. On the flip side, this wealth of information can be overwhelming. […]
Ladies, does it sometimes seem like no matter what you do you can’t seem to get rid of belly fat? You workout, you endeavour to eat well. But it just never seems to be quite enough.
To add insult to injury does a mere whiff of your favourite chocolate cake or any small (but delicious!) after dinner treat seem to immediately result in the expansion of your midsection, hips or thighs? […]
Yes, it sounds a strange way to lose lower belly fat. And it is strange. But multiple researchers have linked a quick whiff of peppermint to positive weight management. A 2007 Wheeling Jesuit University study into the effects of peppermint scent on appetite control and caloric intake threw up some really interesting results. […]
Are you struggling to get 8 hours uninterrupted sleep each night? Is disrupted sleep making you cranky and tired? Is it seemingly impossible to stick to your diet or healthy eating plans? Are you struggling with how to reduce tummy fat?
If your answer to the above questions is YES then there is probably good reason you are unable to get rid of excess tummy fat. […]
It wasn’t that long ago scientists tried to tell us that exercise is a myth, and not the best way to burn stomach fat (editors note: we didn’t totally agree with them). If exercise isn’t the answer… then the obvious replacement when exploring how to reduce fat from belly, or body, is dieting I suppose. Restricting oneself to certain amounts of special types of foods in order to lose weight. […]
What beverage do you reach for when dying of thirst? There are a range of options available from plain old fashioned water, through to a broad variety of sports drinks, energy drinks, juices and more.
Some claim to be specially formulated to quench thirst and counter dehydration, perhaps to aid sports performance, but maybe just for lifestyle survival. Others are popular because of the sweet taste that slides down the throat much more easily than water, it seems. […]
Girl, boy, man or woman. Regardless of age or gender, weight loss is tough. Individuals from all walks of life struggle with weight gain or an inability to shift fat from hard to reach places. Although admittedly losing weight seems to become exponentially more difficult as we age.
We’re never short of advice though. […]
Chill pepper may just fire up your weight loss. If you can manage a bit of spice or hot stuff and are desperately searching for foods that burn fat like crazy then add some chili pepper to your meal. It may just give your fat burning the edge.
Capsaican is the active compound in chili. It has been shown to provide an increase in metabolic processes post meal by elevating your body’s temperature. […]
Weights or Cardio? Experts spend considerable time and energy debating which is more effective for tackling hard to lose weight often centred in and around the abdomen. While many exercisers opt for cardio based programs, studies performed by Harvard University and other medical researchers suggest weight training offers more sustainable and reliable results. […]
Friday night again. The end of another long working week. Time to head out with friends and let your hair down. Or is it? Are you acutely aware of undermining an entire weeks weight loss efforts with a single night on the ‘sauce’? After all, drinking alcohol is a sure fire way to increase the size of one’s waistline right?
Do you really have to choose between going out with friends and your ability to lose stubborn belly fat? […]
