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Be in control! Curbing your appetite

Bill Phillips, an American entrepreneur and author once said that food is the most widely abused anti-anxiety drug in Australia, and exercise is the most potent yet underutilized antidepressant. Ok, little lie. He wasn’t referring to Australia but America, but he wouldn’t have been wrong if he had. In fact, I’m sure most of us think his reasoning applies not…

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Healthy pumpkin and carrot rice ball salad

Cool down on these hot summer days with this deliciously healthy salad 🥗   What you need (4 servings) 500g Coles diced pumpkin 1 large carrot, grated 1/3 cup sultanas 250g packet microwave brown and quinoa rice mix 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 80g low-fat fetta, crumbled 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Olive oil cooking spray…

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Habits over Goals

Both habits & goals require different actions from us. We want to get fit GOAL – I decide I want to be fit in six months HABIT – I commit to 30 minutes of exercise daily See the difference? PROBLEMS WITH GOALS They Have an Endpoint Once achieving a goal, people revert to their previous state. Example: a person trains…

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It’s not about size: The many benefits of lifting weights

Whether you are lifting weights at home or at the gym, many studies show that it has multiple physical & mental benefits to your health. Unlike what some people may think, the benefits of lifting weights go far and beyond aesthetics purposes. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends resistance training -a type of exercise that improves muscular strength…

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Cheesy Mexican pork muffins w/veggies

These pork muffins are the perfect snack to have in school or at work. They’re also super easy to make and loaded with veggies 🥬 Stuff you need Dried breadcrumbs, for coating tins 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500 g pork mince 1 tablespoon Mexican spice mix or taco seasoning 1 small red capsicum,…