Posted by Newstart Weight Loss Retreats on May 14, 2018 in Victoria Weight Loss Retreat with no comments
When you’re trying to lose weight, it’s natural to want to check your progress often to see how you’re doing. You want to know whether your efforts are paying off, and how quickly. How often should you weigh yourself to ensure that you get the motivation you need without becoming discouraged?First, keep in mind the scale is only one measure of your weight-loss success. Total body weight is…
Posted by Newstart Weight Loss Retreats on May 1, 2018 in Health and Fitness with no comments
In your search for healthy, convenient snacks, you’ve probably come across dried fruit as a suggestion on more than one list or website. Dried fruit is certainly delicious, but is it really a healthy snack? The answer is complex.It’s true that dried fruits such as raisins, currants, and cranberries pack a big nutritional punch. That’s because as water is removed, the fibre and nutrients…
Posted by Newstart Weight Loss Retreats on April 14, 2018 in Victoria Weight Loss Retreat with no comments
It’s a frustrating fact of life that when you’re trying to slim down, the people you should be able to count on for support often become your greatest obstacles. How many times have you heard things like, “Just one piece won’t hurt,” or, “Don’t bother losing weight. You look great!” Whether consciously or subconsciously, people who say these things are sabotaging your diet – or…
Posted by Newstart Weight Loss Retreats on April 1, 2018 in Health and Fitness with no comments
Sometimes, “simple swaps” aren’t so simple – or appetising. However, there is one food you should always keep on hand for a nutritious and diet-friendly substitution in many of your recipes: cottage cheese. Cottage cheese is creamy and rich and can stand in for such decadent ingredients as butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese with lots of protein and significantly less fat. Try using…
Posted by Newstart Weight Loss Retreats on March 14, 2018 in Victoria Weight Loss Retreat with no comments
Are you trying to lose weight but not seeing the results you want? It can be extremely frustrating to feel like you’re doing your best and the scale just won’t cooperate. The solution could be as simple as identifying a few common mistakes that could be keeping you from losing the weight. Here are three things to stop doing now if you’re trying to slim down.1. Underestimating the amount of…
Posted by Newstart Weight Loss Retreats on March 1, 2018 in Victoria Weight Loss Retreat with no comments
Australian men and women are consuming far too much salt despite health warnings about the higher risk of heart disease associated with excess salt intake. The World Health Organization recommends eating no more than five grams of salt per day, yet many of us eat nearly twice that much or more.Part of the reason for the high average salt intake may be common misconceptions. For example, peo…
Posted by Newstart Weight Loss Retreats on February 14, 2018 in Health and Fitness with no comments
If you’ve tried losing weight without success, the problem may not be you at all; the problem may simply be you haven’t found the weight-loss plan that works for you. There are lots of ways to approach living a healthy lifestyle – not just one perfect way.The one thing that remains true across the board is diet and exercise are the two keys to weight loss. Beyond that, there are many ways…
Posted by Newstart Weight Loss Retreats on February 1, 2018 in Health and Fitness with no comments
Marketers tend to present yoghurt as a health food, but is it? It does contain lots of protein, calcium, and probiotics, but there are so many choices that finding the best one can be a bit confusing. Most yoghurt is made from cow’s milk and live cultures that cause the milk to thicken and become tangy in flavour. But not all yoghurts are the same.Plain or naturalPlain or natural yoghurt…
Posted by Newstart Weight Loss Retreats on January 14, 2018 in Victoria Weight Loss Retreat with no comments
If you want to lose weight – whether a little or a lot – there are a few simple changes you can make to your daily routine that will help. Losing weight may not be easy, but it’s doable. Make these three daily habits part of your life and you’re guaranteed to see results.1. Eat more vegetablesYou’ve been hearing it your whole life because it’s absolutely true. Veggies are low in…
Posted by Newstart Weight Loss Retreats on January 1, 2018 in Health and Fitness with no comments
If you’ve done any reading about nutrition or, let’s face it, been on the Internet at all, you’ve probably heard that fruit juice is just as bad for you as soft drinks. Is this true – could sweet, natural fruit juices really be as bad for you as chemical-laden sodas?The answer is yes – with some caveats. Fruit juices are full of natural sugars, which are healthy in small doses. T…
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