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Use Slimtrack's online tools to track your weight loss progress on a daily, weekly and monthly basis or longer. Weigh in as often as you can in order to stay motivated, then share your progress and ideas on the Slimtrack community forum.
A routine medical examination led to Yvonne's discovery that her blood pressure was dangerously high. She was told to lose weight or face serious consequences to her health.[more]
When she was younger, Debbie would lose weight by basically starving herself of food for weeks at a time. After becoming a mom, she discovered a healthier approach with lasting effects.[more]
Whatever your eventual weight-loss goal might be, focus on losing only a little at first. Around 5% of your starting weight is a good initial target.
Smaller meals eaten more often during the day will help you lose weight. Starving yourself and then overeating is the worst thing to do!
It's that time of year again when it seems we're tempted by chocolate wherever we go. While chocolate is not all bad news for your health, it's best to be careful and to arm yourself with the facts.
Have you unknowingly been munching on donkey meat? The revelation that processed meat sold in South Africa often declares unwanted types of meat has highlighted the importance of food labeling.
Some people don't like their strong flavours, but these budget-friendly vegetables are always low in kilojoules and an outstanding source of nutrients. Great for anyone watching their weight!
Temptation is everywhere this time of year, and that includes having a cool glass of festive cheer or two at parties or after work. But if you want to lose weight, alcohol is no cause for celebration.
Theoretically most of us know what an important meal breakfast is, yet somehow we easily fall into the bad habit of skipping it. Here are some useful ideas for getting back on the breakfast track.
Our feet were indeed made for walking. Walking is safe, cheap and doesn't require any practice. It is also by far the single best exercise anyone can do to get into shape. So why don't we walk more?
Successful weight loss is unlikely if you have vague or unrealistic goals. Slimtrack helps you set attainable and healthy goals based on your unique needs AND guides you towards reaching them!
Keeping a record of what you eat and drink can greatly benefit your weight loss project. It is also an important part of the Slimtrack approach. Dietician Lila Bruk explains why this works so well.
A recently published scientific study published in the USA found "an association" between regularly drinking diet soda drinks and heart disease and stroke. How concerned should you be?
This one of the most frequent questions asked by Slimtrack users. We have good news: You've already taken the first steps. In fact, Slimtrack is in itself a collection of motivational tools.
Just because you are trying to lose weight does not mean you can’t eat out at your favourite restaurant on occasion! Here are some tips to help you eat out without sabotaging your diet.
Even Olympic athletes can suffer from weight problems, it seems. Sometimes these problems are real, but often they have more to do with other people's perceptions of what athletes should look like.
An active lifestyle at a young age often continues into adulthood. The opposite is also true, which is why there is growing concern about children's increasingly sedentary lifestyle.
The second eating plan compiled for Slimtrack users by dietician Lila Bruk. This one will limit your food intake to 5 800kJ a day. Remember, you can adapt either plan to suit your individual needs.
The third of our kilojoule-controlled eating plans, compiled for Slimtrack by leading dietician Lila Bruk. This plan is suitable for anyone with a "budget" of approximately 6 700kJ per day.
The ability to motivate yourself is essential if you want to keep going and succeed at the goals you have set for yourself, no matter how many temptations come your way. How do you do this?
Food prices are rising steadily and in most households it's increasingly difficult to put fresh and healthy food on the table. Difficult, but not impossible, because we have some ideas for you.
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