Getting older for women: Which parts of my body will get better with age?
Getting older can be hard, especially in this day and age where everyone is so focused on youth culture. It’s like older people do not exist. That’s just stupid. Since the beginning of time, people have (rightly) looked up to their community elders – in Ancient Rome, once you reached the age of 60 you […]
What does bulimia do to your body?
If you are suffering from bulimia, then you will be in significant emotional, mental, spiritual and physical pain. Bulimia is like an addiction – you will be compelled to binge and purge even when you don’t want to – even when you are trying not to. Many people who suffer from bulimia says they feel […]
What are the healthiest sodas to drink?
Fizzy, sparkling, fun and light, everyone loves a soda – or as we call them in Australia “soft drinks” – I know, it sounds weird doesn’t it? However, they have a bad reputation for having lots of sugar and generally being bad for you. But how bad are they really? Is there a way to […]
5:2 diet plan. Anorexic? Binge eater? Issues with food? The 5 types of people that should never fast
There’s a new diet in town, have you heard of it? It’s the 5:2 diet plan. If you haven’t heard of it yet, the concept is very simple. Basically, you calorie-restrict for two days of the week, or have two “fasting” days. There are a few variations of the diet. For the most part, on […]
The amazing health properties of limes & why they might save your life
I love a good lime. The Boyf and I were randomly discussing “the angriest fruits” the other day – what would you consider to be an “angry fruit”? Suggestions came thick and fast: dragon fruit, pineapple (just look at those spines!) durian, lychees – everyone had something to offer. One of my surfer mates suggested […]
What your favourite drink says about you
Good morning gorgeous! Let’s do a little personality test, shall we? Below are 10 different types of drinks, each one a very popular drink somewhere in the world. All you have to do for this personality test is pick your favourite drink and I will tell you a bit about your personality. Here’s what your […]
How my parents stopped me from becoming obese: an excerpt
This is an excerpt from an article I wrote for the Sydney Morning Herald. When I was a teenager, my weight started to creep out of control. I struggled to maintain it, much to the concern of my slim parents, who made their fair share of mistakes while trying to help me manage it. I […]
How will your fat impact you in old age?
According to the Australian Department of Health, the rates of overweight and obesity amongst adults have doubled over the past two decades with Australia now being ranked as one of the fattest developed nations. In our later years, more than a third of us are so fat that we are classified as obese. 37% of […]
10 commandments to maintaining your weight
Something occurred to me the other day – I have achieved a goal I always wanted to – maintaining my weight within a 2 kilo (or 5 pound) weight range, effortlessly, over the course of a year. I used to be classic yo-yo dieter. I was like Britney Spears, fluctuating from slightly-hot to blobby and […]
5 ways to feel confident about your body right now
I love my body. No, no – don’t hate me. I don’t love it because it’s perfect. I love it because I have always loved my body – even when it was overweight. No, actually I am lying. When my body was overweight – I felt awful, every day. When I was overweight I never […]
How can you can drink more water? Here are 10 ways
I drink a lot of water. Like, a lot. I interviewed Australian sports star Kerri Pottharst the other day, she is a triple Olympian who has two Olympic medals. Speaking with her was very inspiring – she spoke to me about how to set a winning mindset and achieve your goals. Advice from an Olympian, […]
My first memories of comfort eating
Oh seriously GUH. Blergh and ugh. I have had the most weird crazy couple of days where I feel this sense of being completely overwhelmed. You know the feeling – when you feel that there is simply too much going on all at once so you feel the need to comfort eat and self-nurture. It […]
5 best natural energy boosters you can do right NOW
Today I feel OK but there are many days when I wake up tired and feel like I have next to no energy at all. I have heard a theory that all humans (and indeed, all living things) have a finite amount of energy each day. When this is used up, we feel drained and […]
Are you and your pet obese because you’re miserable?
Your life has its limits, and so does your pet’s! Every minute is precious and we waste so much time with pointless things. Today’s era is not a great one for spirituality, for morality, for family and for mental health. We’re a mess, collectively. I was watching TV this morning while I drank my plunger […]