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There are all kinds of ways to help you lose weight and boost your fitness, but a new craze that is springing up – called boot-camp – could be the best way of all. Not only will the strength, agility, resistance and cardio moves from the…

Are you troubled by your weight and fitness, but think that you don’t have time to tone up and get fit? In truth, the simple things that you need to do to boost your wellness and general wellbeing only take a few minutes each day. It is…

You’ve probably heard plenty of reports that claim that drinking soda is bad for your wellness, but is this really the truth? The answer to this question is a resounding yes: soda does indeed do immeasurable damage to your health and…

It’s no great secret that the western world has an obsession with dieting, and it’s wholly understandable. Many of us hold jobs that see us sat in front of a computer 9 hours a day, and these times of economic austerity often mean a costly…

A new diet has emerged claiming that people who limit their sugar intake to just 100 calories are more able to lose weight. This means that just two apples could tip you over the edge of your recommended amount! Fitness experts are claiming…

If you know how many hours of exercise it would take to burn off that burger, would you still want to eat it? According to researchers from the Texas Christian University, in Fort Worth, you’d probably think twice about it. Their findings,…

There is a link between sleep and weight, and it’s not the one that you might imagine. Many people envisage a stereotypical image of lazy people who sleep a lot being overweight, but in fact quite the reverse is true. Sleep is not only…

Your mother may have told you ‘It’s what’s on the inside that counts’, but according to health warnings from a diverse group of scientists, when it comes to food packaging, the outside has a lot to answer for too. According to the wellness…

Everyone knows that, in order to stay healthy, it’s important to have a balanced diet, but far too many people ignore the beneficial effects that exercise can also have on their bodies. Fitness is an often undervalued element of wellness,…

It’s long been thought that one of the only ways to lose weight is to count every calorie of the food you eat. But burning more calories than you’re eating and increasing your physical activity is a more effective way to do this. Cutting…

While real weight loss requires determination and effort, if all you want is to shed a few calories, there are some surprising things you can do at no cost to your mental wellbeing whatsoever. So, we gathered some top wellness experts for…

Although all weight loss is important for your wellness and wellbeing, there are good ways to lose weight and there are bad ways to lose weight. A good way to lose weight is to eat healthier food and increase your fitness and…

If you are on a diet, you may find that it’s far easier to be ‘good’ during the week than at weekends, and long for some time off from the diet. All you know about nutrition, however, traditionally tells you that you cannot take a break…

Men who are on a diet need different nutrition to women who are on a diet. In addition to eating the right type of food, men also need to be more aware of their portion control – good food will benefit their wellness and wellbeing but will…

With summer (eventually) on it’s way, you can start to wonder how you’re going to look in your bikini. It might be nice for your overall sense of wellbeing to lose a few pounds, but how do you stay motivated so you can look hot to trot when…

When you’re out and about, you can forget all the rules of nutritional wellness. Whether you’re snacking on popcorn at the cinema, or sharing a bag of chips with your friends, those treats can be really damaging to your wellbeing. So let’s…

As it’s now February, it’s pretty safe to assume that whatever promises you made while you were drunkenly counting down the clock on New Year’s Eve have now been officially broken. However, the problem may not be your motivation or…

With weight loss, it all comes down to eating fewer calories than you burn off. Really, it’s all a matter of maths but how do you work out your magic number? If you find out your basal metabolic rate, or how many calories you burn in the…

Weirdly enough, sometimes exercise can make you ditch your diet. Even though diet and exercise are both helping you reach your wellness goals, if you have a great workout, you can think it’s OK to indulge in whatever sugary snack you like.…

If your New Year’s Resolution is to lose weight, increase your fitness and improve your general wellness and wellbeing, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got easy and yet very effective methods that you can use to start shedding those…

With all the knowledge that we have about weight, wellness and the human body, sometimes you can wonder why losing weight is still so hard to do. Surely someone has found a way to make it easier by now? A new device has been…

For most women on a diet, carbs are public enemy No. 1. As much as pasta, bread and cake is helpful for your sense of emotional wellbeing, they get in the way of your weight loss. That said, does this mean every carb will make you fat? Of…

If you want to lose weight, the best way is to reduce your calorie intake by looking closely at your diet and nutrition. The benefits that weight loss will have to your wellness and wellbeing are numerous, and by reducing your calorie…

Understanding your metabolism is the key to losing weight and improving your fitness. If you understand your body, it makes it easier to know what to do to boost your wellness and wellbeing. Metabolism is a word that is used to mean the…

Losing weight is always hard, but when you have 50 pound or more to lose, it can seem like an impossible task. Losing that amount of weight is going to take a great deal of determination and fitness, but you will find that your wellness and…

When you are trying to lose weight, one of the best things you can do is to concentrate on your health. Foods that are good for your wellness and wellbeing are undoubtedly the same foods that will help you to lose weight. One area that…

Those with a high metabolism struggle to gain weight, which is the high demand for calories from a person’s diet. While it may appear that skinnier people are getting enough calories from their diet, the reality is that they’re not. Once…

With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, now is the time to take a look at what you want for your wellbeing. Do you wish you could burn more fat? Or do your aims lie in building more muscle or gaining flexibility? If you’re struggling to…

There are a number of foods that are championed as ‘negative calorie’ foodstuffs – but many people often think of these as ‘no calorie’ foods. But the reality is that there is no such thing as a food that doesn’t have calories in it – all…

Diet’s are hard, particularly if you find seeking out lighter alternatives difficult. It doesn’t have to be a constant battle though; all you need to do is make small changes to your diet and you’re sure to see results. Here are some ideas…