Splenda. Not Good. By Sean Croxton
I don’t do Splenda. There was a time when I had bought into the “made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar” hype. But then I found out the truth… I found out that Splenda was actually discovered in the chemistry department of Queen Elizabeth College in London back in 1975. That’s when a grad … Read more
A healthier approach to weight management
by Brenda Rogers Finding What Works For You Weight management has many contributors some obvious, some not so obvious. Factors affecting a person’s weight range from genetics to lifestyle to mindset. There is no single solution to helping any one of us to be our healthiest weight. However there are some essential components of a quality … Read more
Why I reject diets and love what I do
As a naturopath, I decided to specialise in weight loss because the greatest gifts and the greatest grief in my life have manifested through the way I eat. Feeding myself was my most basic need and the most significant way of expressing self care. It’s also a fabulous way to punish myself. So in my … Read more
Bummer, I’ve lost control of my eating…
Are you out of control? Maybe you are a Carb Addict? Did you know we crave what we’re allergic to? Or to put it another way, we can become addicted to what we are sensitive to. Do you really have a binge eating disorder or an emotional eating problem OR are you simply addicted to … Read more
You just want to look good, right?
I was speaking with a client this week who is well into her 60s – a lovely, kind lady who just has a few extra kilos particularly around the middle. She wants to lose weight! We were laughing as she told me how she remembered her mother telling her, years ago, that she wanted to … Read more
Can coconut oil help you lose weight?
While researching fats for my Healthy Eating Workshop, I came across a lot of information on coconut oil. I’ve been putting coconut oil on my skin for years now and have been frying things in it for a long time too. But there’s been a recent frenzy on the subject, particularly regarding weight loss and … Read more
More barriers to weight loss
Stress and poor sleep Our adrenal glands make the hormone cortisol in response to stress. Excess levels of cortisol can cause fluid retention, bloating and weight gain around the neck, trunk and abdomen. If stress is severe or prolonged, it can cause chronic elevation of the hormones cortisol and adrenaline and this can result in … Read more
3 barriers to overcome for weight loss
Recently, I started coaching a new group of women wanting to lose weight. The program is for 8 weeks and the excitement at the beginning is palpable. Everyone is filled with hope and longing that their weight loss goals will be fulfilled. Then reality bites! At around the 4-week mark the cracks begin to show, … Read more
5 fats that will help you lose weight
Have you ever thought to yourself, “if only I could get a handle on my sugar cravings and/or constant hunger I’d be fine”? But, have you ever wondered why your body is doing that to you? Your body is not trying to undermine your goals to be slim – it’s trying to survive. It’s doing … Read more
Fat phobia makes us fat!
Still eating margarine? Still avoiding butter and avocado? You could be doing yourself a great injustice when it comes to your health and your weight. I have been exploring and discovering nutrition and diets for over 20 years now, trying to separate the truth from the myths and what have I learned? That our fear … Read more
Detoxing heavy metals and weight loss
Today I’m featuring a blog from fellow naturopath Leisa Wheeler of Embracing Health (www.embracinghealth.com.au). Leisa’s article features 5 foods you can eat to help detoxify from heavy metals. If you are overweight you can safely assume that unwanted wastes such as heavy metals will be stored in your body. As you release fat, rather than … Read more
Will your goal to lose weight really get you there?
Every person I speak to initially tells me they want to lose weight. All their attention, drive and energy is aimed at that target. After questioning them I soon find out that what they really want is peace, confidence, control and to feel good about themselves. However, with weight loss as their goal it makes … Read more
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