Weight Loss

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

How Dan Hong lost 10kg in 12 weeks: ‘It wasn’t easy’

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...

Why eating in front of the TV is causing you to eat more – and not just at dinnertime

Screens could be majorly messing with your hunger levels

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

Why ‘fat-burning exercises’ don’t exist

I THINK IT'S pretty well established at this point that when it comes to losing weight, most of our focus should be on nutrition. Although there’s a lot of nuance concerning how we should approach losing a few pounds, in principle, calories in versus...

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...

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...