From obese to bikini model
WHEN you look at Donna Gillie’s before and after pictures it’s hard to believe she’s the same woman. After losing 52kg she’s competing in bikini shows.
Weight Loss
‘They’ll take the FAT ones first’
A GYM has been slammed for billboard ad, claiming fat people will be abducted by aliens if they don’t lose weight.
Why you get fatter as you age
IS KATE Hudson an exception to the rule, or are we not actually meant to get fatter with age? Tim Robards looks at the science behind weight gain.
Why this diet book is going nuts
IT’S breaking records all over place and flying off the shelves. But is this diet book all it’s cracked up to be? Our nutritionist puts it to the test.
The ‘dark side’ of weight loss
A MAN who courageously shared photos of his body online after losing 76kg, also shares the new challenges his transformation presents.
The best exercise for fat loss
THERE are two main factors to consider when looking at what kind of exercise burns fat most efficiently.
Babies, boobs and Bridges’ new body
TRAINER Michelle Bridges — the newest member of the body+soul team — chats about motherhood, fitness and why she’s not “bouncing back” from pregnancy.
Why you can’t get rid of belly fat
WHY is the hardest fat to lose in the place we want to lose it most? Here are four science-backed ways to get rid of it for good.
How this woman lost half her body weight
AFTER years of constant bullying and isolation, Tanya Rybakova weighed in at 107kg and decided to lose weight — but she never imagined how it would change her life.
‘I train rich slobs to get them laid’
PERSONAL trainer Hamid Castro gets paid $15,000 a month to turn rich “slobs” into chick magnets. His methods are hardcore.
Stop using these weight loss excuses
DIETITIAN Susie Burrell hears these excuses on a weekly basis. If you really want to get into shape, you need to stop using them now.
The ultimate revenge on bullies
MICHAEL Sullivan was tormented for years and called a “fat b—-ard”. He decided to do something about it, and now he’s had the last laugh.
Is your partner making you fat?
MOST people pile on a few kilos after getting partnered up. But like Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich, you can buck the trend. Here’s how.
Mercilessly mocked for exercising
AT FIRST, Maddi Turnbull thought the laughing men in a passing car were content simply to mock her. Then they returned with a tin of paint.
The six-pack mistakes you’re making
WE ALL want a flat stomach. But we make a lot of common mistakes in our quest for abs. So how is it really done?
Missing ingredient for a summer body
WANT to look like this at the beach? There’s a very simple thing you need to get rid of, says Tim Robards, and the end of the year can be the hardest time to do it.
How to burn calories at your desk
MEET the ‘Cold Shoulder’, a calorie-burning device developed by a NASA scientist that apparently lets you lose weight by doing… pretty much nothing.
The sinister side of scales
GIRLS, it’s time to throw away those scales. A new study has revealed they’re doing more harm than good in the battle of the bulge.
Why living alone is a health hazard
LIVING along can be lonely and depressing, but now Brisbane researchers have determined it can be bad for your physical health too.
From 155kg to personal trainer
ALMOST 18 months ago, Matthew Gorry weighed 155kg.Now he’s lost the weight and wants to become a personal trainer. Here’s how he did it.
Khloe Kardashian reveals tiny waist
SHE’s known for her toned booty and now Khloe Kardashian has shown how thin her waist is in a selfie defending the controversial ‘waist training’ trend.
My week in a waist trainer
THEY suck your guts in until you can’t eat or bend over and you struggle to breathe. Kim Kardashian swears by them, but the reality of this road test will make you think twice.
What’s in your ‘healthy’ snack?
WHO doesn’t love a good snack? But it’s all too easy to be fooled into thinking seemingly healthy snacks are good for your waistline.
Have they just found the key to obesity?
QUEENSLAND scientists have just stumbled on a discovery that could help end the obesity crisis.
The key to weight loss is all in your head
IT’S the diet where you enjoy every mouthful and lose weight in the process. Mindful eating might take a bit of concentration, but the benefits can’t be ignored.
Remarkably simple way this guy lost 45kg
ALASDAIR Wilkins lost 45kg in a year without nibbling kale or battling through spin classes in expensive Lycra. He reckons the ‘secret’ is actually ‘pretty dumb’.
Never, ever eat food at the airport
IF THERE’S one place you shouldn’t eat if you want to lose weight, it’s the airport. Apparently, they’re a ‘chronic disease waiting to happen’.
The best food for exercise
WHETHER you are training for a marathon, or just keeping fit, the food you eat before and after exercise matters. And there are some surprising goodies on the list.
Kourtney’s amazing post-baby body
ALL eyes have been on Khloe’s weight loss — but now Kourtney Kardashian has shown off her banging body after giving birth to her third baby.
The amazing new-found benefits of fasting
A NEW study has found regular fasting could make you live longer and boost brain power, as well as helping you lose weight. Sign us up!
‘My nipples are nearly cutting through’
HE’S the hot leading man who used to be overweight. Now Chris Pratt has told us what getting in shape has done to his career – and his sex life.
What’s the deal with intermittent fasting?
CAN you really increase your energy and lose excess fat just by changing when you eat? According to Tim Robards, yes — you can.
Whoa! Melissa reveals amazing weight loss
A FAR cry from her current starring role as a dowdy CIA analyst, Melissa McCarthy has reportedly lost around 20 kilos, displaying a stunning slimmer look on the red carpet in Berlin.
Why you’re about to get fat
IT’S the season of soups, hot puddings and takeaways. Are you one of more than 10 million Australians about to pile on up to five kilograms by indulging in such winter staples?
The secrets to Britney’s amazing new body
RUNNING backwards, intense core workouts and tennis are how Britney Spears got her body back for her Las Vegas residency.
Weight loss in winter, is it possible?
STEP away from that sticky date pudding and head out the door. They say summer bodies are made in winter, and Tim Robards tells us how.
Khloe’s sexy behind-the-scenes selfie
KHLOE Kardashian has been hitting the gym hard since splitting from ex-husband, and she’s just shared the results with her followers on social media.
Are lights making us fat?
IN NEWS scary for shift workers and night owls, a new study has found too much artificial light makes mice fat, even when they are fed the same diet.
What cereal should you be eating?
IT’S the most important meal of the day but couldn’t be more confusing. They all claim to have health benefits, but what cereal should you actually be eating?
Courtney kicks a goal for Swans
Former MasterChef contestant Courtney Roulston is hoping the Sydney Swans go one better this year as the team prepares for the AFL season opener.[Substitute images]
‘It gets in the way every single day’
AN OVEREATER who tipped the scales 283kgs is now half his size but struggles with the excess skin. See why.
The simplest way to lose weight
IT’S the diet change that doesn’t require you to throw out your kitchen, ditch your favourite meals or lose your mind with cravings. It almost seems too simple.
Should you really wake up hungry?
IT’S hard to sleep when your tummy is rumbling, but if you want to lose weight should you go to bed with an empty stomach and wake up hungry?
‘I looked like a melted candle’
LOSING half her body weight wasn’t the dream Jen Moore thought it would be. The after-effects were shocking.
What our boys will do to get ripped
BODY image disorder is often associated with young women, but an alarming number of young men are taking it to another extreme.
Please don’t, they’re too young to diet
QUEENSLAND kids as young as seven are being treated for eating disorders – and a disturbing new lunch trend isn’t helping.
‘I fat-shamed myself into weight loss’
A 122 KILOGRAM woman has managed to lose 50 kilos with an unusual form of self-motivation. It was painful at first, but now she feels fantastic.
The app that fat shames dieters
A MOBILE phone app that shames people into losing weight by calling them “flabby meatbags” and tweeting horrible insults if they overeat has become the latest craze in calorie-tracking apps.
‘It’s amazing the difference in how I feel’
AUSTRALIANS are fatter than ever, so Australia’s leading scientific body has launched an online version of their popular diet to tackle our big weight problem.
‘I lost weight and nearly lost myself’
ANDIE Mitchell weighed almost 140 kg by the time she was 21. But when she lost 60kg, she found that skinny was its own kind of prison.
Idol star sheds whopping 66kg
AUSTRALIAN Idol winner Kate DeAraugo has shared her incredible weight loss story after shedding exactly half her body weight.
Find your exercise balance this summer
RUNNING along the beach, paddling in the pool, or having a hit of backyard cricket are all great ways to get fit this summer.
When you lose weight, where does it go?
DO YOU know where your body fat actually goes when you shed the kilos? Don’t worry, it turns out most doctors don’t know either. Here’s the fascinating truth.
‘Get real’: Michelle unleashes
ENOUGH already. Stop stressing over whether bananas or mangoes have a higher sugar content, says Michelle Bridges. The key to healthy living is something else.
Easy ways to detox your life
THERE are a number of ways you can detox without doing anything too crazy—and we all know too much craziness doesn’t last in the health and fitness space.
Faster diets work the best
RAPID weight loss may be more effective than shedding kilograms at a slow and steady pace, new research reveals..
Weight-loss shakes making us fatter
ONE in five Australians who use weight-loss shakes say they are actually making them fatter, according to a new survey of consumers.
Why is fat mum-shaming a sport?
OPINION: Another personal training service is selling itself by branding mothers “fat and lazy”. Why is this okay in Australia?
From ‘fat girl’ to beauty queen
CRUELLY taunted over her weight, Keli Kryfko underwent an incredible body transformation to go from ‘fat girl’ to the winner of a major US beauty pageant.
‘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.
‘My kids inspired me to lose 100kgs’
DAVE Douglas weighed almost 200kg when his wife was pregnant with their first child. Here is how he turned his life around.
Why ‘fat but fit’ is a lie
THERE are many myths surrounding exercise, nutrition and body shape. But perhaps the most dangerous myth of all is the idea that you can be ‘fat but fit’.
Fitness trainer sparks bikini war
MIDDLE-AGED mums shouldn’t give up on their goal of looking good in a bikini, a leading fitness instructor says.
Biggest Loser star transformed
HEART problems forced Cameron Brown out of The Biggest Loser in the first few weeks. You won’t believe what he looks like now.
Magda blames ‘calorie amnesia’ for weight gain
MAGDA Szubanski has broken her silence on why she gained weight and had to re-sign with Jenny Craig for the second time, and hits back at her critics.
How to think yourself healthy
WISH you could change your dress size by adjusting your attitude? You can, with these four tips.
Bridges bites back in weighty debate
MICHELLE Bridges has defended her show, The Biggest Loser, after criticism it promotes unnaturally quick weight loss.
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