Non-stick pans are a kitchen favourite for most people. They are easy to use and clean, and they don’t require a lot of oil to grease the surface. Using non-stick cookware sure makes cooking easier and more convenient. But as popular as these pans are, many are unaware of the dangers of using them. As…

There has been a lasting debate that birth control causes weight gain in women. But, researchers claim that there is no real connection. The results show no direct link between using hormonal birth control and weight gain. Meanwhile, women are opposing this. It is common to hear women complain about weight gain after going on…

For most millennials, fitness is a daily, active pursuit because, with our fast-paced life, it is becoming increasingly hard to make out time for exercise. Statistics show that millennials are exercising more, eating smarter and smoking less than previous generations. They are using apps to track training data, and online information to find the healthiest…

After a busy day or week at the office, going for drinks with friends isn't such a bad idea. That is unless you are on a weight loss or fitness journey and you are tracking your calories. Cocktails are not bad if you have them few and far apart. But consuming them every weekend can…

By now, you may have heard about the great success people have with the vegetarian weight loss diet. You're also wondering if it works for long-term sustainable weight loss. Rumour has it that celebrities like singer Adele and actor Anthony Anderson lost weight following a vegetarian diet. There are some insider secrets you need to…

You’ve probably wondered how waist training works. All you need is to do a Google or Instagram search for the hashtag #WaistTraining and you’ll find hundreds of posts about it, with different brands promising to give you that hourglass shape simply by wearing a shaper for a certain amount of hours a day. Some contend…

Some people swear that working out in the morning gets their hearts racing and gets them motivated and ready to take on the day. Others wouldn’t dream of breaking a sweat before noon...

Checking your weight is a typical part of losing weight. It has the ability to change how you feel about yourself or the efforts you are putting in. But how useful is a scale when it comes to tracking weight loss progress? The truth is the scale is deceptive and is not the best indicator…

We live in a stressful environment. Through the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, we are exposed to toxins some by our own choices and others by the environment. So every now and then, detoxing is a great idea. Detox is a subject of huge importance, In fact, performing regular body cleanses and detoxes…

Losing steam along the way in your fitness journey is likely to happen, especially if you have a lot of weight to lose. The theme for International Women's Day this year, "Press For Progress", inspired this article. I personally lost 55kg in a 14-month period. Quitting for me, however, was not an option because I…

Healthy eating has been the rave for the last two or three years. More and more people are becoming aware of the impact of unhealthy eating but complain that it is impossible...

Did you know that by the time you experience the sensation of thirst you are already dehydrated? That thirst you feel is your body calling for re-hydration. Is it just me or have the last couple of days been extremely hot? This is normal for the time of the year....