AT EASTER TIME, unhealthy temptations are everywhere you look. Chocolate eggs, bunnies and hot cross buns fill supermarket shelves. And that's before we even get to the big day. The weekend of indulgence is capped off with a grand finale in the form of an Easter lunch...
DAN HONG HAS what can only be described as an atypical approach to fitness. As a chef, he acknowledges that it can be hard to control his calories. So, for nine months of the year, he doesn’t worry too much about what he eats. He still trains anywhere from three to...
THROUGH HIS CHILDHOOD, 48-year-old Rich Bracken labelled himself as the "husky kid". He found football in high school, and the sport allowed him to tie his weight to his identity – "I was supposed to be big," he says. Once he quit, he was sick of not feeling good...
FOR MANY OF us, the days of gathering round a dining room table for dinner have been and gone. A much more commonplace scenario nowadays is plating up a meal, sinking into the sofa, and switching on the TV. But have you ever thought about how bingeing your favourite...
MAKING A CHANGE to your lifestyle in pursuit of better health takes commitment. Many of us would consider skipping dessert if it might help us drop a few kilos. Many would be willing to add another gym session to their weekly schedule if it means they can get over the...
For better or for worse, Easter is a time of indulgence. Here’s eight ways you can burn off those extra calories.
A 12-week cut helped celebrity chef Dan Hong “shave off body fat in a slower, more relaxed and fun approach”
For 48-year-old Rich Bracken, it was all about mindset
Screens could be majorly messing with your hunger levels
A few years ago, Will Pattinson was told “If you don’t kick yourself into gear now, you’re going to live a short life.” Now he’s 44kg lighter, has shed 30 per cent of his body fat and is training for the Paris marathon. This is how he did it, in his own words
Simon Lafontant was tired of experiencing health issues, so he made a major commitment to change his life. The results were staggering
The superstar's trade to the LA Lakers has put athletes' weight under the spotlight. But is body shape a reliable indicator of performance?
Our Fitness Director explains why 'fat-burning exercises' are a myth – and why too many intense workouts could even be detrimental for fat loss
It's not always easy, but doctors share some effective ways to trim your midsection
The fitness goal is a staple in many fitness trackers. But, is it enough movement to put you into a calorie deficit?
Staring down the barrel of parties, feasts and boozy afternoons at the cricket? Use these strategies to blunt a blow-out
A risk factor for heart disease ignited his transformation
