Weight Loss Therapist

When you want to lose weight you need to have your immune system functioning at full capacity. Winter is the traditional time for flu’s and colds and when your immune system is at its lowest ebb. Here are eight ways to keep your immune system topped up and helping you to not only avoid the […]

When we eat fat protein and carbohydrates we feel full. There is no such control for fructose, you can eat as much sugar as you can get into your mouth and it will never fill you up. The more we sugar eat, the more we crave – not only sugar but other foods too. If […]

At weight loss therapist in Capalaba we don’t believe in diets or dieting to lose weight. Instead we promote a lifestyle where your portions are smaller and you change some of your thinking about food. In promoting this we have put together some tips for people to have a healthy lifestyle: One piece of fruit […]

Some people may feel that those around them may feel threatened when they lose weight. Will their partner feel insecure? Will my partner feel that others will become interested in me? These are valid fears. Sometimes people close to you may envy your weight loss, or fear that you will judge them for not being […]

We all have days when we feel flat, tired and a little demotivated. Usually when we are like this we reach for a sugar snack, have a coffee or a short break. Here are some ways to pep you up: Change your posture. Have you ever noticed that when you sit or walk with a […]

Too often your so called healthy breakfast can be too high in sugar. Some of the more trendy breakfasts that you are told will save you time and are healthy are often far from healthy: Breakfast and Snack Bars: Often contain high amounts of dried fruit, honey and chocolate, all of which is packed with […]

Most of the sugar that we consume in our diet is in the form of fructose. Fructose is found in fruit and in small amounts is quite good for you. Sugar which is made from sugar cane or sugar beet consists mainly of fructose and glucose. Glucose is metabolised by all the cells of the […]

When you finish exercising, it is natural to feel some hunger and even a little thirsty. It is essential that you address the thirst first as dehydration prevents your body from working well. Avoid sugary drinks, this includes diet drinks, or carbohydrate snacks. They elevate your insulin and blood glucose levels which reduce the fat […]

Exercise is the most effective way to combat visceral fat because it increases the ratio of muscle to fat. When you exercise it is better to exercise smarter not harder. You can maximise your exercise routine by: Cross Training: this includes exercise such as swimming, cycling, running and rowing. They increase your heart rate and […]

You know the feeling: It’s 5pm. You’re eons away from finishing a project at work, but you promised a friend you’d be at her birthday drinks by six. Meanwhile, you haven’t called your mum in weeks, and you can’t remember the last time you cooked a proper meal. Stressed? You don’t even have time to […]