Water in Winter
How Important is it to still hydrate in Winter? We all know the importance of staying hydrated during the warm summer months, and it is easy to remember to drink water due to the high temperatures. But during the winter season, it is easy to forget to keep hydrated...
Can you beat the winter bulge this year?
Winter weight gain is a real thing.. Winter has officially come to the southern hemisphere. And as we add extra layers of clothes, we have to watch out that we are not adding extra layers of fat as well. Because winter weight gain is a real thing. It is true... Winter...
TLC was my best decision
"I am proud to say that TLC was a lovely journey for myself. It was the best decision I have ever made and I would say, do it sooner rather than later! I knew I could feel and look much better. I did not feel deprived of anything while doing my TLC-Program. In fact,...
Could you be Borderline Diabetic? Here are the warning signs
Borderline diabetes is basically the same thing as diabetes, just a step behind. We addressed in a previous blog what it means to be insulin sensitive, pre-diabetic or diabetic (https://tlcforwellbeing.com/pre-diabetic-or-insulin-resistant-what-does-that-mean/) but it...
You can stay on track in Winter
We all know it is easier to lose weight in summer but there are many ways to keep motivated and lose weight in winter. So don’t use the winter months as an excuse for falling off your diet and not losing weight! Here’s some tips to help you: Stay Active: Join a gym,...
Five Steps to Getting Active and Fit Again
Have you been couch surfing thoughout lockdown? Are you feeling the effects of lack of movement and exercise but you are not quite sure how to get moving again? Many of us are in a similar situation! Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do...
Selfish or self-care? Why You Need to Put Yourself First and How to Do It
'I don't have time to eat healthy... I have other priorities, when do I have time for exercising or planning my meals, I cannot focus on eating healthy, my family takes up all my time and energy' ... Sound familiar? In this competitive world where we strive to have it...
Hayfever… symptoms and solutions
Runny nose, itchy eyes, intermittent sneezing? Don't panic. If you are currently suffering from these symptoms it is very likely just allergies or hayfever, and not COVID-19 . Hayfever, also known as allergic rhinitis or just allergies, often displays symptoms similar...
Craving or Hunger… do you know the difference?
Pandemic weight gain is a thing. And a lot of us have gained some dreaded lockdown centimeters. Part of it is due to restricted movement and change in habits. But a lot of it can be attributed to increased eating and snacking due to cravings. But how do we...
I feel healthy, energetic and younger
"After a successful weight loss of 17kg, one could think the destination has been reached, but to me the journey has just began. The journey to a new me! I knows how to better control my cravings, portion sizes and most importantly my attitude towards nutrition and...