Want to Lose weight? Why you should act now rather than later
You keep telling yourself, and others around you, that you need to lose weight. You keep setting new dates to start being healthy... Yet you cannot quite bring yourself to get started. Do you lack the motivation? Perhaps you should give this some thought.... If you...
My love handles are gone!
I would like to thank TLC for assisting me with my health. My journey started in June. I was size 38, 40 and I had love handles. I couldn't buy any beautiful dresses I loved because of my shape at that time. Now I am what I was dreaming I could be and more. It took me...
IVF: Improve your chance of success
IVF is a new reality for many couples now. About 1 in 8 women need this extra help in getting pregnant. But it is not a guarantee of pregnancy. While success rates have increased in recent years, many couples still face crushing disappointment after an IVF cycle. So...
FATLOSS as a Super Detox for your body
So.... What happens to body fat when you shed excess weight .. do you sweat it out, pee it out or breathe it out? The answer is yes, yes and yes. So you are pee-ing and breathing and sweating your fat away. But is it all 'harmless' fat? Fat is our body's storage unit....
When going becomes a chore
Most people suffer from constipation at some time in their lives. For most it is a discomfort that's best not discussed as it is in most cases temporary and for most people it's an awkward subject. If the problem is severe or frequent and causes you a great deal of...
Dieting while ill
You took the positive pro-active step. You started your TLC - Program! Well done! Now you have caught a virus, and you feel ill and miserable. What should you do? Can you or should you stay on your diet while you battle the virus and recover? This question is...
The ongoing Fat debate
Fat was the root of all evil in the 70s and 80's. Butter and red meat suddenly became bad for you and those who indulged were warned that they were taking their lives in their hands. People overreacted. Over-simplistic newspaper headlines and articles shouted the...
Post Partum Weight Loss
Losing weight as a new mommy.. Should you and how? For many women, that exciting time of finally bringing home that little bundle of joy can be mixed with emotions about the changes in their own bodies. Very soon they start stressing about how they will lose the...
Pre-diabetic or insulin resistant? What does that mean?
These terms are often thrown around together and can lead to a bit of confusion. When are you insulin resistant? Or are you pre-diabetic? And how serious is this and can it be turned around? Let's see if we can get some clarity. So essentially, being insulin resistant...
Quick Pesto
So you love Pesto? We do too! This is a quick recipe - will take just a minute or two and you can use it on fish, salad, egg etc Ingredients: Fresh Coriander (large handfull) Fresh Basil (large handfull) 1 tsp Olive Oil (allowance) 20 grams Pine Nuts (allowance) Salt...