Category: Victoria Weight Loss Retreat

Many people who need to drop a little (or a lot of) weight are not the only people in their households with the same problem. Seeing your spouse or children with extra, unhealthy weight can be a big motivator for you to model good habits and start getting control of your own weight. However, getting other people on board with your new, healthier lifestyle is sometimes a challenge. Here are som…

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If you’re like a lot of people, you’ve tried everything under the sun when it comes to losing weight. Fad diets are tempting with their promises of quick weight loss, as are supplements and pills that promise the same thing. But chances are you’ve also seen the pounds creep back on once the “diet” or other program is over.

Weight loss at its core is very simple. You must take in…

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The metabolism doesn’t rely entirely on exercise. Once the many squats, lunges, and push-ups have finished (and Australians toss themselves on their sofas to relax), this process continues – helping to burn further calories and support muscle development. This is the Resting Rate.

The Resting Rate, simply explained, refers to the amount of energy individuals use during moments of inactivity…

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The Paleo diet came out as a new plan to help everyone lose weight because it is the way that we are meant to eat. Hearkening back to a different age, the Paleo diet is very restrictive and does seem to help people lose weight if they follow the plan. While this diet does seem to work, it may not be the best idea for everyone.

The Paleo diet is similar to the ketogenic diet as you ar…

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You’ve started working out, and you’re sticking to it; you’re noticing your stamina building and your strength increasing. It’s starting to seem as if you can do this exercise thing, after all. There’s just one problem – you aren’t losing any weight because your workouts are making you ravenously hungry. The extra calories you consume on workout days are cancelling out the calories…

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When you’re following a weight-loss plan but not losing weight, there are a number of factors that could be at play. Common reasons for the number on the scale to stop changing include portion sizes that have crept up  – even a little makes a difference – or overestimating the number of calories you’re burning through exercise.

But what is you know for certain you are following your…

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People often turn to talk therapy or counselling to help them deal with difficult issues such as relationship problems or addiction, but have you ever thought of using therapy as a way to help you with your weight loss efforts? It may just be more beneficial than you’ve ever imagined. Sitting down face to face with a therapist who specialises in weight issues can be enlightening, especially…

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Pizza may be the ultimate convenience food and the ultimate fun food – but did you know it could also be the ultimate health food? Pizza has the potential to be extremely healthy and waistline-friendly; it completely depends on how you make it. To make pizza as healthy, nutritious, and low-calorie as possible, try these eight great tips.

1. Start with the right crust. Typical white-flour…

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If you’re like most people, you’re using your smartphone to assist you with everything from Internet browsing to taking photos to communicating with your friends and more, so why not use it to help you lose weight? There are tons of weight loss and fitness apps available that can make it much simpler to track your calorie intake and stick to your healthy diet plan.

1. MyFitnessPal. This is…

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You’ve probably heard “drink water” more times than you can count – but does it really help with weight loss? The short answer is, “it depends.”

If you’re already drinking plenty of water, drinking more won’t make a difference in your weight. However, if you’re dehydrated and you start drinking more water, or if you drink high-calorie beverages often and you replace them wit…

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