LIFESTYLE LIBRARY
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Sweet Nothings - Jun 2010
Artificial sweeteners have been under the microscope since their discovery. But are they safe and what impact do they have on…
Tune it up! Jun 2010
Tuna is a super quick and delicious way to add essential nutrients to your diet, including protein, healthy fats and important…
Fibre and Your Heart - Jun 2010
Dietary fibre, which is mainly found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, is best known for its ability to prevent…
Senior Health - What’s a Healthy Body Weight for Your Age?
Nutritional needs change as you get older, and you may find that you have to fight the battle of the bulge…
Ready, Set, Lose Weight! May 2010
Weight loss is a journey. Make sure you’re in the right frame of mind by mentally preparing yourself for the road…
Decode your cravings! May 2010
The urge to scoff is a window into your nutritional needs and your personality!
Why you can’t stop at one Tim Tam! - Apr 2010
The first one was so good, but where the heck did the empty packet come from? You’ll be happy (or dismayed)…
The Real Goods to get you Real Results! - Apr 2010
Tired of the same lame advice such as ‘take the stairs instead of the elevator?’
Fresh vs Frozen Vegies - Apr 2010
Peas plucked from your garden must be better for you than those frozen in a bag, right? Not necessarily.
Healthy Snacks to Control Hunger - Mar 2010
Snacking has become part of the Australian diet. But snacking isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Smart snacking can be part of…
How Exercise Eases Anxiety - Mar 2010
Anxiety can be overwhelming and cause many physical and emotional side effects.
What’s Your Diet Personality? - Mar 2010
If your approach to dieting is standing between you and weight-loss success, there are steps you can take. Start with a…
Can Alcohol Derail Your Diet? - Feb 2010
It doesn’t have to. Learn how a little moderation and a few simple tricks can allow you to enjoy alcohol without…
Fat Melting Foods - Feb 2010
When it comes to your metabolism, the sum is greater than the parts. It’s the combinations of foods you eat, when…
Excuse Busters - Feb 2010
Excuses may only be one-liners, but they can wreak havoc with your commitment to exercise and eating well. Here’s how to…
Quit Yo-Yo Dieting and Get Real Results
How many times have you started a diet in your life (probably a lot more than just once)? If you want…
To Count Calories or Carbs
Question? I’ve always had problems with my weight and have tried many diets. I’d like to know whether counting calories or…
The Dos and Don’ts of Stretching!
Here are some general stretching guidelines: STRETCHING DOS Do stay hydrated. Keeping your body properly hydrated is important for any exercise,…
7 rules to stay trim over Christmas
If you ate just one mince pie every day in the lead-up to Christmas without compensating with extra exercise, you would…
Eating Well Over Christmas
At the risk of sounding like Scrooge, it is possible to eat in a healthy way even though you are celebrating…
The Feel Good Effect of Exercise
Have you ever noticed how good you feel after your workout - the buzz that it creates? Ever wondered why that…
Ladies! Get More From Your Workout
1. Plan. Don’t just go for a workout. Instead, know exactly what your workout will consist of and follow the program.…
The Time Excuse!
Are you using this excuse? Your team here at C2K is always talking to people who want a ‘better’ body. And…
The Buddy System
Two Heads Are Better Than One Why is training with a partner more productive? There are a number of reasons,…
Reading Labels
With so much information about food and nutrition sometimes it can be hard to identify what healthy eating really is. Learn…
You can’t beat a bad diet with exercise!
You CANNOT out-train a bad diet! Contrary to popular belief, you cannot eat what you want and ‘get away with it’…
Women, Weight Gain and Aging: What’s Going On?
The 40s are very different from the 30s, and the 50s are very different from the 40s as far as your…
Muscles Don’t Turn into Fat
Saying that your muscles can turn into fat is like saying that diamonds can turn into glass. Muscle and fat are…
Fat Loss Success and Muscle
As you age into your 40s and 50s they say you suffer from furniture disease, where your chest falls into your…
Knock your ordinary workout to the curb!
Knock your ordinary workout to the curb! Boxing is one of the quickest ways to develop a lean, toned, strong body…
6 Step Motivation Planner
The secret to being motivated to eat well and exercise regularly is not solely about willpower. Here’s a simple approach to…
Nutrient timing
When should I use it? Nutrient timing involves consuming the right food in the correct amounts at particular times to optimise…
Common Fitness Blunders - Part 1
Both beginners and experienced exercisers can be guilty of a few fitness blunders from time to time. Some may even become…
Calorie Counting
Why count calories? It is the simplest way of monitoring your food intake! To lose weight, you must burn more calories…
The War against Fat!
Fat is a source of energy, most people have 100,000kcals of fat stored in their body! Fat is essential in our…
The Benefits of Weight Training for the over 55’s
• Resistance training builds muscleThe more muscle you have the stronger you are to do all your day to day activities…
Why do I get sore shins when I walk?
Shin soreness can often be the result of over using the calves and landing the foot too far back on the…
Kids & Exercise
The technological age has lead to a dramatic reduction in activity among our children. The many benefits of exercise are well…
Are you overtraining?
Overtraining : When too much of a good thing becomes a problem If you are training hard and not giving yourself…
Exercise yourself into a better mood!
Life does not always go to plan, sometimes we can dig ourselves into a stress & depression fuelled rut. Endorphins, (hormones…
When should we Stretch?
We often see people stretching before they start their exercise session. Is this the right time to stretch? Yes and no.…
Reduce Back Pain
Back pain can result from weaknesses in your ‘Core’ muscles What are your ‘Core’ Muscles, how do you activate them and…
Speed Recovery after playing Sport
The 3 main points to remember when recovering from a sports event are; Refuelling Straight after your sporting match should consume…
C2K Mythbusters - Women & Weights
Myth #1 Women shouldn’t lift weights... This is one of the worst ‘fitness myths’ floating around the old rumour mill. The…
Rest your way to good Health
21/8/09 Sleep is a major component of fitness & good health: When starting an exercise program sleep must be a part…
How soon can I exercise after having my baby?
If you have been active during your pregnancy, you still need to avoid strenuous activity for 6 weeks after the baby…
Don’t Sabotage your training!
Are you unconsciously sabotaging all that hard work you have done in the gym? It may come as a shock to…
Metabolism - Burn Body Fat
How do you think the body burns fat? Rapid weight loss might seem desirable but if done very quickly, the body…
Persistence = Results
I can’t stick to an exercise program! Sound familiar, Do you start with the best of intentions only to find work,…
Super Foods
Here are some foods you must add to your shopping list that will assist you to look your best and improve…
Advanced Running – Sue Wells
Here is where the going can get tough if you do not include resistance training in your training program. As you…