Weight Loss Therapist

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 […]

Magnesium is an essential mineral for staying healthy and is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Multiple health benefits of magnesium include transmission of nerve impulses, body temperature regulation, detoxification, energy production, and the formation of healthy bones and teeth. Zinc, calcium, and magnesium are three of the most important minerals […]

Healthy eating means consuming the right quantities of foods from all food groups in order to lead a healthy life. Diet is often referred to as some way for losing weight. When the word diet is used in conjunction with losing weight the unconscious mind gets confused. When the unconscious mind finds that it has […]

Super-size servings are having a major impact on our waistlines; in fact it seems as if we have forgotten what a small portion meal is like. One of the best rule of thumb things that you can do to serve the right portion sizes is to use your hands. Have a look at your hands. […]

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 […]

Most people worry about the fat that they accumulate around their abdomen, thighs, hips etc but there is a more dangerous form of fat that we don’t see. This fat is called visceral fat and it is hidden deep in the body. Most of the time you do not even know it is there until […]

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 but they can be overcome. Sometimes people close to you may envy your weight loss, or fear that you will […]

A lot of people for one reason or another fear losing weight in case it makes them more attractive. Situations in the past such as rape might unconsciously cause a person to try and appear unattractive so that it doesn’t happen again. This strategy often means that the person puts on weight and dresses to […]

There is a lot of news out here, especially with celebrities, of people who lose weight and then put it back on. This fear often leads people to not attempt to lose weight as they fear the pressure and the humiliation of “not succeeding”. If they stay the same weight they will be O.K. In […]