One positive thing from joining the PUSH_body Transformation challenge has been forming new social connections and involving myself more in the club. I’ve been training at Viva (and even KP Fitness!!) for years, and always did my thing solo. Even as a sociable person, training used to be about getting in, getting it done and […]

So proud of everyone who was part of the latest challenge. Everyone did an amazing job. We all achieved something. We all gained very important knowledge that we can use for years to come! I learnt that eating isn’t a bad thing. Eating properly to achieve a goal is necessary. Weight training is important to […]

Well, I definitely surprised myself… I’ve formed so many good habits over the last 8 weeks – walking every morning before work, decreasing coffee intake, 15,000 steps each day, better food choices….but the results have shown for themselves today and it all feels worthwhile. Here’s what I’m most proud of… Goal = 70kg – Result […]

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 […]