by josephine | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, Dieting
The dieting approach.The dieting approach to health is to focus on weight loss. When weight loss is the focus, a person will take steps to improve their eating and exercise habits. To get to their ‘ideal weight’ quicker, many go on a fad diet which usually involves...
by josephine | Feb 21, 2019 | Blog, Dieting
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is recruiting for its Fast Track to Health Trial. It is a 12 month study looking at the effect of 2 types of low calorie eating plans for children between 13 – 17 years of age. All participants will undergo 4 weeks of a Very Low...
by josephine | Dec 1, 2018 | Blog, Dieting
As the weather heats up and our thoughts turn to spending time at the beach, regrettably for some the idea of being seen in a swimsuit sees them searching for solutions from the fad diet industry. Summer = weight loss Sadly, summer has become synonymous with weight...
by josephine | Oct 29, 2018 | Blog, Dieting
People are becoming more aware of fad diets’ empty promises and potential harm. The tide has turned, with the attention now on exercise trackers and apps. Excessive exercise is the new fad diet. I recently came across an advertisement for a walking weight loss app. It...
by josephine | Aug 31, 2018 | Blog, Dieting
Imagine, after work you go to the local supermarket to pick up a few items for dinner. As you stroll down the frozen food aisle, you notice an ice-cream which you saw advertised while watching TV one evening. The ad depicted a woman lying relaxed, chin held up high,...
by josephine | Jul 31, 2018 | Blog, Dieting
Physical Education in NSW schools is set to be overhauled in an effort to curb childhood obesity. The program, which is currently being trialled in ten schools, has been endorsed by Health Minister Brad Hazzard. The idea is not new. The UK considered similar changes...
