14 ways to stay motivated to lose weight
IT continues to be an underrated element of a successful fat-loss program (and more importantly, a happy life) — your mindset. Here’s how to control yours.
Inspiration
Meet Australia’s real-life Biggest Losers
IF YOU’RE looking for some healthy inspiration, look no further than Kayla, Grantly, Tina, Tracey and Zee, who together have lost an incredible 230 kilograms. So how did they do it?
Why she should be your role model
SHE’S a five-time world champion, has 208,000 Instagram followers, dabbles in modelling and is about to release a film — but you wouldn’t know it from talking to Stephanie Gilmore.
How Jess lost over 40 kilograms
LOSING weight is something many new mums struggle with. But after weighing in at 105 kilograms, 27-year-old Jess Connelly decided to turn her life around. Here’s how she did it.
The town that declared war on fat
ITS population proved to be perfect fodder for reality TV, but what happened when the cameras stopped rolling in this famously obese town?
‘The idea was so ridiculous I had to try it’
CAN YOU really go from zero to half marathon in four and a half weeks? If you’re comedian Claire Hooper, the answer is, yes.
Why we all want a body like this
SHE’S got more Instagram followers than Gwyneth Paltrow, and yet you rarely see her face. So who is Kayla Itsines, and why do people love her?
Bulletproof: The bizarre world of biohackers
BUTTER in your coffee, daily sleep reports and popping prescription drugs. Take a look inside the bizarre world of biohacking.
An ode to footy’s fittest man
THERE’s a whole six-pack of reasons we’ll miss Sonny Bill Williams. This weekend could be the last time we get to see his fit body on TV. Soak it in.
Sexiest cancer campaign ever
A CANCER awareness campaign launched in Norway has found international fame thanks to its sexy approach to recovery.
50 health secrets of the super fit
THEY grace magazine covers, compete at the Olympics and light up every room. So what’s the secret behind their success?
What it’s really like to be a ballerina
JADE Wood has danced since she was two, and is now one of our most treasured performers. So is the ballet world really all about divas, busted feet and no food?
Mum becomes NFL cheerleader at 40
AT 40, Kriste Lewis already stands out in the New Orleans Saints cheerleading squad. But that’s not all that sets the mother-of-two apart.
From overweight to Bikini Diva in two years
WHEN Rhonda Purcell could no longer recognise the woman in the mirror, she took herself off to the gym and found some weights. You should see her now.
Are these photos inspiring or dangerous?
CAN photos of a model working out send a positive message about body image? Some say they’re inspiring. Others say they’re dangerous.
From smoking fatty to smokin’ hottie
STEVE Way used to weigh 102kg, binge on junk food and smoke 20 a day. Now he’s run far enough to cover the globe and has been selected for the Commonwealth Games.
‘Won’t be shamed for weight loss’
A WOMAN who lost a staggering 77 kilograms says she was rejected from appearing in a fitness magazine because she wouldn’t hide her saggy stomach.
The health secrets of the royals
AS AUSTRALIA prepares for the arrival of William, Kate and baby George this week, we look at the health tips that help the royals live long and prosper.
‘You don’t have to become a whale when pregnant’
SHE copped a lot of flak for continuing with her low-fat, plant-based diet while pregnant, but Loni Jane Anthony has given birth to a healthy boy — and she’s not budging from that diet.
Teenage girl’s fierce letter to magazine
SHE may be just a grommet but this surfer delivers a mature smackdown to a magazine about sexism. See how she unleashes in her brilliant letter.
Why this 71-year-old learned to swim
AFTER nearly drowning in a country drop-canal when she was 7, Jeanette Savage has finally learned to swim. But what’s it like learning something new at her age?
Man ‘unrecognisable’ after weight loss
THIS young man lost a whole lot of weight in secret over the last 12 months. Then he went back home for the Christmas holidays. His own family couldn’t recognise him.
The fitness secret that saved this champion
IF YOU’VE ever wondered what it takes to make a champion, ask Anna Meares. Not even a broken neck can stop this elite athlete. Find out how she came back from the brink.
The top ten ways to get super-fit in 2014
IF your New Year’s resolution has already slid off the rails, take a look at these 10 ways to get into shape in 2014.
Want a hot bod? Get your head straight first
HAVING a healthy body doesn’t necessarily lead you to have a healthy mind. Actually, it’s the other way around, writes Angela Mollard. Here’s the real way to craft a hot bod.
Bodybuilder shows age no barrier
THIS bulging bodybuilder works out twice a day and can deadlift more than 190 kgs without breaking a sweat. You’ll never guess how old he is.
Instagram star shakes her moneymaker
AN INSTAGRAM star with almost 2 million followers is showing how far you can go by shaking your moneymaker, landing her first endorsement deal.
The 12km race to hell and back
ONE DEATH. Countless broken bones. And several hundred cases of hypothermia a year. Some call it the world’s toughest race … others say it’s a survival ordeal.
Why tabata training will change your workout
TABATA. It’s not a Latin dance or a new range of rice crackers. It’s the super-efficient workout that gets you ripped 20 seconds at a time. Here’s how.
This woman should be your fitness inspiration
TURIA Pitt died three times on the operating table after surviving a horrific bushfire. Now she’s training for a 3716km bike ride. You have no excuses.
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