Diet Articles

Post Summer Revival – A Naturopath’s Advice

Post Summer Revival – A Naturopath’s Advice

Post Summer Revival – A Naturopath’s Advice Two things take a beating over summer; the skin and the liver. The liver is responsible for breaking down the food in our diets into substances that the body can use or eliminate. This includes the cake, sweets and...

Is your mood taking a dip this Winter?

Is your mood taking a dip this Winter?

It’s common to feel different with the change of season, all of sudden you feel like snuggling inside, binge watching tv, and eating heavy warm food. But for some people winter brings with it a sense of dread. A good 80% of people we speak to have a change in mood...

Are you a Slave to the Scales?

Are you a Slave to the Scales?

It's fascinating how often you hear women talking about their weight - and how much anxiety is associated with what the bathroom scales say. Depending on what we're trying to achieve, seeing extra or fewer kilos on the scales can prompt reactions of happiness and...

Unlock Your Biggest Keys To Success

Unlock Your Biggest Keys To Success

To be successful at whatever you do, you need to be backed by your own motivation. Whether that means to reach your fitness goals, career goals or even personal goals- they all require daily motivation and action. Here are some ways you can be successful in achieve...

4 Skin Care Rules to avoid Wrinkles this Summer!

4 Skin Care Rules to avoid Wrinkles this Summer!

With Summer in full swing, have you noticed how INTENSE the sun is on your skin!?! Wow and we are only in the first week of December! So apart from the obvious Slip, Slop, Slap and wearing your essential Vixen Trucker cap, what else can we do to protect our skin from wrinkles? Well as we get older the internal side of things becomes just as important as the external ways to protect our skin from turning into a prune! Read on to find out our TOP 4 Rules!

Top 9 Foods for Weight Loss!

Top 9 Foods for Weight Loss!

Now that Summer is on our doorstep, looking at your diet is KEY when living an Active Lifestyle. Why would you spend so much time and energy investing in your body and your health if you’re not supplementing it with GOOD Nutrition? You know that cliche saying that Abs are made in the Kitchen? Tip the scales in the right direction with our fat-busting shopping list of weight loss food that you need to have in your kitchen leading up to Bikini Season! Read on to find out more….

4 reasons why diets fail and how to beat them!

4 reasons why diets fail and how to beat them!

If you view dieting as a constant uphill struggle for weight loss, you are not alone.
Losing weight is one of the top resolutions made every year, yet only 20% of people achieve successful weight loss and maintenance.
Read our latest blog for 4 main reasons why diets fail. Recognise what they are and you’re a step closer to making sure you’re a weight loss winner. Here’s to Summer!

What to Eat before Exercise!

What to Eat before Exercise!

You want to get the most out of your workout but sometimes it’s hard to time eating, choose the right food and work it around your training. Read our latest blog post to find out what to eat before training!

How Mental Stress Turns into Physical Stress!

How Mental Stress Turns into Physical Stress!

We thrilled to have 2 Guest Bloggers write for us! This informative and educational blog was written by our AMAZING In-House Nutritionist Amanda Dinte and In-House Sports Therapist, Jo Northwood. We all know what it’s like to feel mentally stressed, but how does it manifest in our bodies physically? Read on to find out more…

Started a new Training Program and ended up sick as a dog?

Started a new Training Program and ended up sick as a dog?

It is not uncommon to feel sick or even experience flu-like symptoms when beginning or returning to a healthy regimen of diet and exercise like our ZONE 21 Challenge. You are not alone if you have felt under the weather with symptoms such as body aches, fatigue, stomach cramps, headaches and even respiratory congestion, after a week or so of exercising and making healthier eating choices. Read on to find out our top tips to combat illness so you can stay on the band wagon…