Weight Loss

Smart ways to finally weigh what you want—and stay there—no matter who you are.

How this guy dropped over 50 kg – and has kept it off for 26 years

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...

How this regular Aussie bloke lost 44kg in just over a year

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

This guy dropped 68 kg and became a bodybuilding champion

Simon Lafontant was tired of experiencing health issues, so he made a major commitment to change his life. The results were staggering

14 tips for getting rid of belly fat

WHILE GLP-1 INHIBITORS like Ozempic have taken over the weight loss conversation, they're not right for everyone—there are side effects and issues with cost and adherence. There are other ways to lose belly fat, which are worth investigating. Belly fat can be...

How many calories do you burn walking 10,000 steps?

IN THE AGE of wearables, fitness is no longer about going for a run on a nice day or scheduling a walk around the neighbourhood with a friend for the sake of movement. These feats are now all about hitting 10,000 steps a day. Even if you aren’t a...

8 ways to shed those extra festive season calories

AT CHRISTMAS TIME, unhealthy temptations are everywhere you look. Candy canes and summery desserts fill supermarket shelves, and the frequency of after-work drinks and late-night nibbles increases. And that's all before the big day. The season of eating is topped with...

Your festive season fitness survival guide

SAFE TO SAY that December through January can be one of the hardest times of the year to keep the waistline in check. Back-to-back Christmas parties and functions at seemingly every pub, restaurant and bar; the sun’s shining, the beer’s flowing and late-night kebabs...