LiveLighter Blog

  • Bain marie

    Fit for flight: eating well on site

    • Jun 16, 2021
    • by Gael Myers

    Long workdays and weeks (or sometimes even months) spent away from the support of family and friends can really take a toll. FIFO workers may find themselves reaching for high fat and high sugar comfort foods, avoiding exercise, and drinking alcohol as a way to cope. While it might seem like a good idea at the time, these habits can actually leave people feeling more stressed and rundown. Check out our top tips for eating well while on site.

  • Walking for exercise - is it enough?

    • May 31, 2021
    • by Alex Dreyer

    Walking is a fantastic form of exercise that can give your physical and mental health a massive boost… and begins right at your front door. In this blog we'll walk you through how much to do, how hard it needs to be and how to fit walking into a busy schedule.

  • Home-cooked microwave meals

    Fast not flash

    • Apr 04, 2021
    • by Gael Myers

    Cooking healthy and tasty homemade meals doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. Here are some of our “real life” tested tips to make mid-week meals that are ready in a flash.

  • Creamy pasta

    20-minute dinners for busy weeknights

    • Mar 15, 2021
    • by Anne Finch

    You’ve just walked in the door after work. The kids are asking about dinner, you’re exhausted, and the clock has just struck 6. While it’s tempting to settle onto the couch, scroll through a menu app and have something delivered, why not bump the junk and choose one of our fast, easy and tasty dinner options instead?

  • Hula hooping

    Creative ways to get moving

    • Feb 15, 2021
    • by Gael Myers

    We all know that moving more is good for us... the key is finding ways to move our bodies that works for us. If you're looking to explore something beyond running and gym workouts, read on!

  • A middle-aged man and woman prepare a meal in a kitchen.

    Ditch the diet pressure and think health this year

    • Dec 22, 2020
    • by Gael Myers

    It’s that time of the year when we frown at the string of festive feasts and resolve to lose 20 kilos. Here are three tips to refresh your New Year’s resolution thinking and feel great this new year.

  • Christmas tree

    Tips to LiveLighter through Christmas

    • Dec 17, 2020
    • by Guest Author

    It’s Christmas - a time to eat, drink and be merry! While you might be looking forward to munching on some delicious food over the festive season, chances are you’re not so thrilled by the prospect of the post-meal food coma. We’ve put together our top six tips to help get the balance right.

  • Homemade dukkah

    Ditch the box of choccies and try homemade treats

    • Dec 13, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    Looking for a small gift for a friend, or something to take for a dinner party host? We've got a bunch of lovely homemade gift ideas that tick all the boxes.

  • Friends having a picnic

    Drink less and feel fresh this festive season

    • Dec 04, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    The stream of end-of-the year celebrations and the pressure to drink alcohol at all of them can leave us struggling to get out of bed – let alone socialise. Here’s a handy guide to help you drink less and survive (and thrive) this holidays.

  • Friends sharing a meal

    Happy holiday hosting

    • Dec 02, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    Tips for serving up fun, fresh food when you're putting on a spread