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Fat loss isn’t meant to be fast if it’s meant to last! You know the fact is that an astounding number of those of you who lose weight, or have lost a large amount of weight, will eventually put it back on and often, more. Yes, it’s unfortunate and it also doesn’t need to be […]

Festive Season Nutrition Planning Doesn’t Need to be That hard! These festive season nutrition tips will give you flexibility, while giving you good guidelines to use over this coming festive season. Planning! 1. Moderation is the key with your festive season nutrition plan! Being too rigid in your thinking might swing you towards ‘all or […]

Rachels Avocado Brownies (Flourless & Fudgy!) These Avocado Brownies are rich & fudgy, and made healthier by using avocado instead of butter or oil. They are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free! PREP TIME 10 minutes COOK TIME 45 minutes TOTAL TIME 55 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 ripe avocado (about 7 ounces; 1/2 cup mashed) 1/2 cup cacao powder (or cocoa powder) 2 eggs 1 cup coconut sugar (or brown […]

Carrot Soup – with Tahini and Crunchy Chickpeas Ingredients: 2 tbls extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste 900g carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 2 leeks, thinly sliced and cleaned 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch of red chilli flakes 4 cups vegetable stock Apple cider […]

Don’t tell me that you go to the gym to lose weight. 1- There are many well known weight loss methods around, that include NO exercise. This is because exercise alone, is actually an ineffective way to lose weight. Yes! Check out the #science. However, if you exercise for weight loss maintenance, then exercise is […]

Besides countless fun for your kids (& FREE time for you) what are the benefits of playing with play dough in VIVA KIDSCARE? 1. It develops fine motor skills While your kids are molding play dough into different shapes, they are actually building up strength in their tiny hands. The acts of squishing, rolling, flattening, […]

10 Lifelong Tips For Healthy Lean Bodies The 10 rules of good nutrition for lean bodies 1. Eat every 2-3 hours. Are you doing this – no matter what? Now, you don’t need to eat a full meal every 2-3 hours but you do need to eat 6-8 meals and snacks that conform to the […]

Why? We labor over our bodies in the gym, flexing and lifting and tensing to muscles to keep them firm and strong. Should our faces be any different? Believers in facial exercise—sometimes referred to as face yoga—believe that stimulating and building the muscles in the face can help maintain contours and elasticity, and even make […]

Banana Protein Pancakes 1 large ripe banana 2 large eggs (or 4 egg whites if you’re looking to reduce calories and fat content) 1 level scoop (35g) of your favourite Protein powder – i would go with a Gentec Hydro pro in Vanilla .. but each to their own. 1 level scoop (35g) rolled oats […]

Cajun Breakfast Bake 280 Cal per serve 4serves Ingredients: 2 pieces rindless, eye bacon, no fat. diced. 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 small mushrooms, sliced 1 spring onion, sliced 2 eggs 3 egg whites ½ cup low fat milk 4 cherry tomatoes halved 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced into bite size pieces ½ […]