Diets & Weight Loss
Why you should eat less meat – top 7 benefits
If you want to improve your health, one of the best and easiest ways you can do this is by reducing your meat intake. You score double points if you swap the meat in favour of more vegetarian meals. Love a good steak and can’t fathom giving it up? Don’t worry, you can still have your steak and eat it too!
There’s no need to give up meat ...
The 800 Calorie Diet for rapid weight loss
If you have a lot of weight to lose or are keen for a quicker approach, the 800 Calorie Diet may be the perfect solution for you. Based on scientific research, it's been tried and tested by many and found to be a safe and effective way to rapidly lose weight.
The 800 calorie diet simply advocates eating around 800 calories per day, combined ...
Why do I have food cravings? Overcome food cravings in 7 steps
Food cravings are super common, with nearly all of us experiencing them at some point. Unfortunately the most common foods to crave are those that are high in sugar, salt or fat which are typically no good for your health or your weight.
The Wonderful World of Menopause
If you’re a woman in your 30's, 40’s or 50’s, you’ve probably given some thought to what awaits as you transition to peri menopause and menopause. Perhaps you’re already at that stage or out the other side yet still reeling from the unwanted body changes and annoying side effects.
Combine the 800 Calorie Diet with Keto for amazing results!
Joining our range of ever-popular 800 Calorie meal plans, is the new 800 Calorie Keto Diet Plan. This plan combines low calories like a 800 Calorie Plan with the addition of specially selected low carb meals as per ketogenic diets. This meal plan is designed for people wanting rapid weight loss and improved metabolic health.
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: How to lose weight - diet or exercise?
Is this a question you’ve pondered yourself? If you’re keen to lose weight then chances are that you have thought about it. And possibly been unsure of the answer. This article is about removing any confusion around the dilemma of whether you should place more importance on what you eat or how much you move, for effective weight loss. That way, ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: December diet challenge - How to lose weight before Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and it’s usually a time we want to look our best. This year, lockdowns may be to blame for a few extra kilos you are keen to lose. If so, take a December weight loss challenge and get back some control of your health so you can have no regrets this Christmas.
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Weight loss advice that doesn't work
Why old-school weight loss advice doesn't work - and what actually does (including ready-made meal delivery)
Weight loss advice can be confusing. There’s plenty of dialogue but it often seems conflicting which can leave you unsure of the right approach. In this article I clear up some of the misinformation on how to lose weight. Here are eight ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Hormonal imbalance. How to balance hormones with food
The role of hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers that carry signals from one part of the body to another. Some well-known ones are insulin, melatonin, cortisol, adrenaline and testosterone, though there are over 200 altogether. They are made, stored and released by our endocrine system and it’s their job to regulate the activity of cells or ...
Lose, maintain or gain weight: How many calories do I need?
It’s a common question and one we get asked a lot. So we’ve put together this helpful guide to assist you in choosing the right daily calorie level to maintain weight, lose weight or even gain weight! And to make sure we got it right, we ran it all past Personal Trainer and Fitness Expert, Coach Joseph Hall, whose job it is to help people ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Top that - 10 meal toppers to supercharge your diet
We’re all busy and sometimes don’t have time to fully prep and cook all our own meals. And even if we do, we can run out of ideas for how to make them both appealing and healthy too. But if you’re after a short-cut to achieving a higher nutrient hit for the meals you do eat (whether bought or home-made), I’ve got a secret to share with you. ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Work smarter not harder – best meal prep ideas
Here’s a statement I’ve heard a number of times – ‘meal prepping’s not for me’. If you’re a person with loads of time on your hands, then I’d probably agree. You may not need to meal prep. But most of us don’t have that luxury. Instead we’re juggling jobs, home, learning, partners, parents, kids, recreation and an overflowing ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Sick of eating rabbit food? How to stay excited about your diet
Are you thrilled to be on a diet? Probably not. Most people don’t go on a diet because it’s a fun or inspiring thing to do. In fact, dieting is akin to torture for many people.
I’m definitely the kind of nutritionist that advocates eating well everyday as a lifestyle, rather than dieting. However, if you’re feeling sluggish, are carrying ...
Have you hit a weight loss plateau?
10 common weight loss mistakes and how to fix them
Are you trying to lose weight but feel like you’re getting nowhere? Don’t be disheartened, we might be able to help. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 most common reasons why you might be at a weight loss plateau or aren’t losing as much as you’d like, despite the effort you’re ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Get Sweaty! The benefits of exercise and sauna use
Sweating is the body’s built-in air conditioning system. When our internal temperature rises, our sweat glands release water to the surface of our skin. As the perspiration evaporates, it cools the skin and blood underneath. Sweat arises from one of three instances - when we exercise, when we have a fever, or when we are anxious and stressed.
We ...
Dr. Joanna: Is the Intermittent Fasting Diet Worth Trying?
Is the Intermittent Fasting Diet Worth Trying?
Dr Joanna McMillan
The practice of fasting for health or spiritual reasons is as old as the hills. Pretty much every religion and many Eastern philosophies, have forms of fasting. Typically fasting is promoted as a means of discipline, reducing gluttony and for focusing the mind.
More recently ...
Fighting Flab with Fibre
Fibre is now recognised as being vitally important to our gut health and our overall health. But did you know that it can help you to lose weight and keep it off too? Studies show that a higher fibre intake is associated with lower body fat (including belly fat), body weight and BMI.
Sugar: Poison or Passion? Top tips for cutting back.
It may once have helped the medicine go down, but these days, loading up on sugar will put you on a sure-fire path to health disaster. That’s because sugar plays havoc with your blood sugar levels; is packed with calories that can lead to weight gain; has been linked to a wide range of health issues like diabetes, heart disease, depression, ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Kick start weight loss for your Summer body
Have you heard the expression ‘Summer bodies are made in Winter’? With Spring in the air and Summer not too far away, now is definitely the time to get your act together if you have health and weight loss goals to achieve!
In this article, I will take you through a few strategies to get you on track for Summer. Firstly, I focus on ...
Zoe Bingley Pullin: Simple Health and Fitness Tips
Interestingly, the two biggest barriers for women not maintaining a healthy lifestyle are a lack of time, and lack of priority. This week, why not start to make some positive changes that can last a lifetime.
Live Longer: Dietary Supplements or Food?
In Australia, 47% of women and 34% of men use at least one dietary supplement. Usage is even greater among older age groups and those with higher education levels.
By dietary supplement we mean a single vitamin or mineral, a combination multi-vitamin, herbal or traditional products, or a sports nutrition or weight loss product.
Most users ...
Body, mind and the occasional shiraz: Red wine benefits
We’ve all heard that wine is good for us but how good exactly? And how much is enough? And what type is best?
Replaced burpees with beer? Don’t let your love for beer sabotage your diet.
Uh oh, have you been swapping barbells for bars recently and indulging in a few too many schooners? This certainly isn’t going to help your health kick, but is there a way to mitigate the damage?
Are you a reducetarian or should you be?
Before you can answer that question, let us explain what a reducetarian is. Firstly, if you’re thinking to yourself not another diet to get my head around, then think again. This is not a diet, more a philosophy about food, sustainability and positive change.
The term reducetarian was coined several years ago and describes a growing movement ...
The Dad Bod: How to get rid of a beer belly
Did you look in the mirror this morning and a dad bod looked back? Perhaps you’re wondering how this crept up on you… perhaps you’re not even a dad!
As for how it happened, it may have involved;
Friday night beers with mates turned into Monday through Sunday beers;
A few too many burgers with chips, kebabs or pizza;
Breaking off a ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Top 8 Tips to the Healthiest Products in the Supermarket
Recommended Pre-Reading:
Supermarket Swindles: How to read food labels & make healthier choices
Marketers do a great job making products more appealing to consumers, especially on the shelves of your local supermarket. Thankfully it’s my job as a nutritionist to help you cut through the hype and sort fact from fiction.
These days, ...
Ketogenic Breakfast Ideas
For most keto dieters, eggs are the go-to breakfast staple – scrambled, fried, poached, boiled or as an omelette – anyhow you like them is fine. You can also freely eat your fill of bacon, avocado, cold cuts, olives, nuts, smoked salmon and cheese as well as adding any healthy fats such as olive oil, coconut oil, butter, mayonnaise and ...
What is Keto? Understanding the Keto Diet
Understanding the Keto Diet
The ketogenic diet is a high fat, moderate protein, low carbohydrate diet that forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates.
Because of the low carb intake, your body goes into a metabolic state called ketosis. This is where the body produces small fuel molecules called ‘ketones’ from burning fat for ...
Food Swaps - Don’t be afraid to make the trade!
Learning the art of healthy food swaps is so important if you want to establish a healthy body weight and maintain it for life. Here we show you how.
Firstly, what exactly do we mean by food swaps? Well, it’s simply choosing a more nutritious or lower calorie meal or snack option rather than going for the most tempting, heavily laden with fat ...
Weight loss goals: Set yourself up for success
Daniella Calci, owner and franchisee of Vision Pt Balgowlah talks to us about goal setting and how it's an integral part of achieving positive results. Vision’s core focus is based on improving weight loss, strength and fitness by applying these 3 simple but important fundamentals:
Be realistic - Understand your body type and any ...
