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Articles by Bunmi George

8 Feb 2018
Walking is free; it’s very easy and accessible. It absolutely affects fitness and it requires no special planning, preparation or gear. You may have heard that walking is good exercise and if you want to lose weight – in addition to whatever other workouts you’re doing – walking more is essential. 
5 Feb 2018
Last week, we gave general tips on ways to keep your metabolism high. They were: avoid fad diets, know your calorie intake and vamp up your exercise. The secret to permanent weight loss is training your body to be a more efficient calorie-burning engine. You can only achieve this by maximising your metabolism. Metabolism is…
29 Jan 2018
2018 is the year to 'pepper dem' and go all out in every area of your life. New year resolutions are inevitable. For most, losing weight or maintaining a fit lifestyle is at the forefront. You may be looking for the quickest way to lose weight, or diets products that promise you unbelievable results. Well,…
25 Jan 2018
In my last article, I wrote about the keys to accomplishing your 2018 weight loss goals. Today I discuss how having the right mindset will set you well on your way.
11 Jan 2018
Research shows that the average person gains between 2-5kg during the holidays, they throw caution to the wind because the new year is coming and of course plans to lose weight is topping the list for most over-weight individuals. According to a poll, 30% of all New Year resolutions are broken before February. People tend…
21 Dec 2017
Food has always been a driving force in my life, which is one of the reasons my weight went up to as high as 130 kg at some point. That time in my life if I wasn’t eating, I was plotting to eat, and never did I diet. But I got a hold of myself…
27 Nov 2017
Increasing amounts of people are opting for weight loss surgery these days, as it seems to have answered our obesity epidemic especially for those who have failed to achieve their weight loss goals through diet and exercise. Weight loss surgery is a major life change and it has to be permanent if you've exhausted all…
16 Nov 2017
These days most people are looking for a quick fix, because they find that the traditional methods of weight loss (healthy eating and exercise) are too demanding or too difficult or rigid to follow.
6 Nov 2017
Tangling yourself from the spot reduction myth can be tricky because it is perpetuated in a number of ways. Just look at any fitness or health magazine and you'll see it right on the cover: "Get Thin" Thighs With Just 5 Exercises!' or 'Get Flat Abs Now! Adverts sell spot reduction in the form of…
2 Nov 2017
Exercising plays a big role in maintaining your weight. It may help you burn off some extra calories and increase your metabolism, which are two factors needed to achieve energy balance.
23 Oct 2017
Nuts are bite-size nutritional powerhouses that are packed with healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals such as potassium and magnesium. Nuts are rich in heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats, which lower "bad" cholesterol; plus, they are a good source of phytosterols (compounds that help lower blood cholesterol). And although nuts are a healthy choice…
19 Oct 2017
Calculate your resting heart rate by counting your heart beats per minute when you are at rest, such as first thing in the morning. It’s usually somewhere between 60 and 100 beats per minute for the average adult.