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When is the best time to weigh yourself?

Recent studies by Cornell University, have shown that Friday is the best day to weigh yourself...NOT Monday! The reasoning is obvious: For those that overindulge on the weekend, weighing on a Monday, can seem like 'hard work undone'. However, if you weigh on ...

Willpower can be described as : The ability to delay gratification and resist short-term temptations to meet long-term goals.Indirectly, the self regulating the self.  We all have willpower, it is just that some are more readily embracing it than others...or some are more willing to use it than...

It's pretty to look at, it tastes good, it's inexpensive and on top of that, its grate for our bodies health. Fennel truly is a gift from our planet and in a time, when a lot of people are suffering from health problems, fennel can aid in putting us back on track. fennel has some amazing properties:

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So, whenever you open my fridge, you will find celery. I use it raw (mostly), I use it in soups, I use it in my juices and I use it to snack on. Celery is one of my favorite vegetables, why? because, aside from it taking more calories to chew and digest than it gives you (great for assisting in weig...

I've had a lot of questions, about why I recommend Chia seeds and how I use them. So here is a breakdown of my reasons.

1. Chia seeds are a great source of fibre and because they hold 12 times their weight in water, they are an excellent choice for helping control hunger and therefore for weight los...

Carbonated drinks may look good in their bright and colourful packaging and some may even taste nice...at first, but in the long run, they can be extremely bad for your teeth and your overall health. On average 1 can of fizzy drink, can contain up to 11g of sugar! Now imagine having several cans a d...

At any given point, when starting a new health and fitness regime, it is common to start feeling defeated, unmotivated and restless. This is partly due to the changing chemical and hormonal changes taking place in the changing body and partly due to personal issues.

According to Dr. Sebi, one of the...

The term 'Beauty Sleep' , refers to the small window of our sleep time, where the release of growth hormones takes place. It is called 'beauty sleep' due to the fact that this is the peak time, when we do not dream, but the body uses this time to do its primary 'work' e.g. replenish, repair and clea...

In a previous post, I mentioned the importance of drinking water regularly and checking the colour of your urine, as a guide to seeing how hydrated you body is. Pale yellow, is the colour your urine should be, not clear, or colourless.  Below is a list, of what differences in urine colour can m...

No matter who you are, what size, or shape you are, there is an activity or exercise for you.  As you begin your new lifestyle, there's no need to rush straight to the gym and do every class.  Remember the first rule : Know yourself and set realistic,  achievable goals.  One of t...

As with anything new, it is important to know yourself and set realistic goals, when starting a new health regime, that's the first rule. There is no point trying to force yourself to follow a regime or program, that ultimately, you won't stick to...thereby setting yourself up for defeat.  It m...

We all know the importance the water and how much we 'should' be drinking each day, but often, by the time you are thirsty, your body is already dehydrated and long overdue a drink. A better daily guide, to monitoring your water intake, could be your urine...or at least its colour.

Minus a few waste...