Lifestyle

Start off your day with a fresh, clean glass of water. This will help your body to get going. A glass of water wakes up all the digestive juices in your body which gets it well lubricated. You could add a squeeze of lemon juice to it. Also,…
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Counting calories is a good idea when you choose prepacked foods. Read labels. They will have the calories on the packaging. Pay attention to serving sizes in terms of calories as well. Most packets have at least two servings, so you have…
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Research shows that those who eat breakfast everyday lost more weight. But many people say that they are not hungry first thing in the morning, and so find it difficult to have breakfast. Have a smaller dinner to help increase your appetite…
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Don't wear clothes that don't fit. Tighter clothes don’t make you look smaller. On the other hand, if you're a XL, wear a XL, not XXL. Even if you are conscious of your size, wearing the wrong size of clothes can make you appear larger than…
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Do you blame staying overweight on ‘food addiction’? Although a clinical condition known as ‘binge eating disorder’ does exist, it is extremely rare, affecting less than 3% of obese people. Behavioural scientists are concerned that some…
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Commit yourself. Get moving! Just do it! There is no need to wait for the new year, the first of the next month or a Monday. It’s important that you commit to your fitness goals. Set short-term goals. Having something specific to aim…
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More than one in three working women suffer from ‘food shame’ according to a study carried out by a European food manufacturer. They also actively worry they will be judged by employers and co-workers on what they eat. Eight out of ten…
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If you choose diet or low-calorie fizzy soft drinks because you believe that they’re a healthier option than the sugary full-calorie versions, here’s some news for you. Research suggests that these diet fizzy drinks could increase your risk…
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Women are usually keen to share their slimming experiences and tips with friends, both online and offline, but according to research, one in three men prefer to lose weight in secret. Why? Some feel embarrassed and don’t want to be…
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Whatever the season, your body may benefit from a rejuvenating overhaul. Here are some top tips on how to improve your health: Green goodness - Load up on fresh, seasonal green vegetables for their natural detoxing properties.…
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