Helping You Lose Weight and Eat Better, The Awesome Way!
No fad diets, no magic foods. These guides explain how energy, carbohydrates and protein really work, how to tell a good diet from a bad one, and how to build habits like eating slowly and planning treats.
Because real life includes holidays and all-you-can-eat buffets, we also cover how to eat well when the food is unlimited and the plates are small.
Diets. The dreaded D word. It is the thing we start when we feel a little heavy, a little bloated and a little out of shape. But before you spend money and months on a plan, it helps to know whether that plan is any good. It is frustrating to follow a programme rigidly and get mediocre results, and even…
Irregular mealtimes, food eaten on the bus, lunch wolfed down between meetings. Many of us eat fast without noticing. Slowing down is one of the simplest, cheapest habits for better digestion and easier weight control. We live in a rushed, distracted world. It is easy to finish a meal in five minutes: one bite, a few chews, swallow, repeat. The…
One of the most common questions we receive goes like this: "I want to lose weight fast. Which is better, low carb or low fat?" It is a fair question, and the answer is more interesting than either camp usually admits. We do not like one-size-fits-all plans, because people have different needs, health conditions and preferences. But we can look…
"I'm trying to lose fat. Is it okay to cheat once a week? Will it undo all my work?" It is one of the most common questions in weight loss, and the honest answer is: it depends on you. Many people start a diet with six strict days and one free-for-all day. It feels great at first. Then, as the…
Protein has an image problem. Some people still worry that eating more of it will make them "bulky". In reality protein is one of the most useful tools for losing fat while keeping muscle, and most people trying to lose weight benefit from a little more of it. Proteins are large molecules made from chains of amino acids, often called…
"No carbs for me, I'm trying to lose weight." Sound familiar? Carbohydrates are probably the most feared macronutrient in the diet world. The truth is less dramatic: carbs are not bad. The type and the amount make all the difference. Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients, alongside protein and fat. Chemically they are saccharides (from the Greek word for…
Calories get a bad reputation. Counting them can be a hassle, and nobody really knows how many are in that slice of salami. But calories are not the enemy. You need energy to breathe, think, digest and move, and understanding how your body uses it makes every other nutrition decision easier. You do not have to count calories forever to…
