Amazing Weight-Loss: I Lost 46kg By Ditching One Ingredient

Glasgow mother-of-one Donna Docherty had dropped to a size 20 for her wedding a few months earlier, and admits she felt great in her custom-made gown. But Donna knew she had to make a life-changing decision when she saw how big she’d really got at her sister’s wedding just 18 months later, below. “I saw myself in…

ByThe Carousel26/07/20210Comments

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5 Surprising Foods To Avoid If You Want A Flat Stomach

Having trouble shifting those love handles before hitting the beach this summer? If you’re exercising like a demon, but they still won’t shift it could be that those foods you thought were good for you, are holding you back. Leading London nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert shares some surprising facts about five supposed healthy food options. 1. Lentils "Foods high in…

ByJames Graham23/05/20210Comments

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How I lost Half My Body Weight To Become A Bikini Model

The sweet-tooth addict – ice-cream, cheesecake and sweets were her downfall – had let her weight balloon to an unhealthy 104kg. “I remember sitting at my desk at work at my new job and feeling very uncomfortable,” says 162cm Donna. Determined to get fit, Donna joined the gym in 2010 and started exercise classes which helped her…

ByThe Carousel22/03/20210Comments

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How To Quit Sugar In 21 Days

There’s a difference between added sugars and the kinds found naturally in whole foods, like fructose in fruit and lactose in dairy. Eating naturally occurring sugars is generally considered healthy because they contain nutrients with metabolic benefits, such as fibre and antioxidants. Added sugars (sweeteners put into food for flavour) have no such perks, say experts. These…

ByThe Carousel02/01/20211Comment

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Try A Free Science-Based Diet Tailored To Your Personality

Now is the time when our New Year’s weight-loss resolutions are at the most vulnerable stage. We’re back at the office with all the usual stresses, or the kids are driving us to reach for those treats that only a few days ago we’d banished for good. But help is now at hand thanks to…

ByJames Graham02/01/20210Comments

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How To Enjoy Christmas Without Putting On Weight

The temptation for indulgence, which Christmas time undoubtedly brings about, does not complement our health and fitness goals, especially when talking weight. However, just because the festive season is upon us doesn’t mean we are unable to enjoy all that Christmas has to offer and still achieve our goals, says Aussie nutritionist Zoe Bingley-Pullin, below.…

ByJames Graham21/12/20200Comments

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Game Changers With Sarah Harris: Meet The Chef Making Weight-Loss Easy

Former private chef Edit Whitelaw had battled unsuccessfully to keep her weight in check for more than 30 years. The 157cm self-confessed sugar addict had tried everything in that time, from diet pills to the protein-fuelled Atkins diet, all to no avail. The turning point finally came last year after reading about the remarkable body…

ByRobyn Foyster12/07/20200Comments

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Celeb Trainer Alexa Towersey’s Tips To Avoid Winter Weight Gain

The Carousel chatted to Alexa Towersey, who is an athlete, celebrity trainer and founder of Creating Curves, about her exclusive secret hacks for keeping the pounds off during those hibernation months. Why do you think people gain weight during winter? Winter months are notorious for increasing our appetite as well as providing extra excuses to avoid training. It’s really…

ByVictoria Webster15/05/20200Comments

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British Singer Adele’s Weight-Loss Secrets Revealed

Adele's weight loss secrets are reportedly thanks to the Sirtfood Diet. Reports say the British singer has dropped around 14kg from her 179cm frame. Adele’s longtime trainer Pete Geracimo is said to be a fan of the meal plan which focuses on foods that activate sirtuins, 'skinny gene' proteins in your body that reportedly regulate metabolism. Co-authors…

ByThe Carousel04/02/20200Comments

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How To Drop A Dress Size Before Melbourne Cup Day

Melbourne Cup Day, the highlight of the racing calendar and the day that stops the nation, is just three weeks away - Tuesday, November 5. So now is the time to plan your show stopper dress. But like many, you might be thinking: How much weight can I lose in three weeks? And how…

ByIrena Geller20/10/20190Comments