Donna lost over 23kg in 20 weeks - Life is great

I remember feeling stressed searching for the perfect outfit to wear to my son's wedding in November 2012.  I could not find the outfit I wanted because I was too large at the time.  I had let myself go.  I had put a further 8 kg on by August 2013 and finally was determined and ready to lose weight. I always had a keen interest in reading health books on all types of ailments...

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WHAT HAS MY WEIGHT GOT TO DO WITH INSULIN?

Everything we eat and drink has a chemical reaction in our body; we just don’t think of this when we are consuming food. For many of us, food is just about pleasure and feelings and we overlook what certain foods are doing to our body. The reason that Cohen’s Program works so well is because of the chemical reaction it causes in our body. That is, it stabilises our blood sugar level and maximises and balances certain hormones. The 3 hormones which...

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3 Simple Things To Step Outside Of Your Comfort Zone

Some of us are quite addicted to staying in our comfort zone – because we feel really safe there. Most of the time this means we stay still, in one place and do not accomplish anything. Making a positive change to our lifestyle can be very difficult because the unknown and growing as a person may be uncomfortable and scary. If you are feeling this way, there are three simple things that you can do to help yourself step outside of your comfort...

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Plastic Surgery Hub

I get so many questions about plastic surgery after weight loss.  When I was researching for surgeons and everything to do with surgery, I stumbled across a fantastic website - the plastic surgery hub. If you have any questions regarding plastic or cosmetic surgery or even to look for a surgeon for a specific problem; the Plastic Surgery Hub can provide you with the answers and connect you to the appropraite surgeon or practitioner. The Plastic...

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How 8 Glasses A Day Keeps Fat Away

Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat. Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase, while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits. Here is why: The kidneys cannot function properly without enough water. When they do not work to capacity, some of their load is dumped onto the liver. One of the liver's primary functions is to metabolize...

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Make today the first day of the rest of your life!

If you are telling yourself you will never lose weight or that it is too hard, or that you have no self control and you accept these thoughts, you will only sabotage your efforts to manage your weight.  What you tell yourself can make you feel stressed, anxious, worried, depressed and more apt to binge or overeat.  You need to change your thinking!! Recognise that there will be events which you will not have control...

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Learn to say "No".

Learn To Say 'No' It is such a small, but can be a very powerful word. It is not always easy to say. There are however some things that you can do to make ‘saying no’ a bit easier in your life, so that you can put more of your time and energy into the things that truly mean the most to you - such as reaching your goal! Kindly defuse and then say your needIt becomes easier for people to accept your no if you kindly defuse...

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