LiveLighter Blog
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5 ways to curb late night cravings
- Dec 11, 2017
- by Guest Author
How often have you found yourself searching for a snack only an hour or so after finishing dinner? You’re not alone. Late night eating is a struggle for many of us, but it can be overcome! Keep reading for 5 tips on how you can stop your late-night frolics in the fridge.
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Sugary Drinks Brain freeze - When a $1 drink becomes a part of our everyday
- Nov 27, 2017
- by Emma Groves
As the weather heats up, beware the barrage of $1 frozen sugary drink promotions. Available in fast food outlets, petrol stations, sports centres and delis, you could be forgiven for thinking that at $1 a frozen treat is a fun, harmless way to treat yourself in the warmer weather.
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Want to improve your fitness? Just put one foot in front of the other!
- Nov 17, 2017
- by Guest Author
Walking is something we all do every day to get from A to B, so why not walk for exercise? Walking is easy on the body and requires nothing but a good pair of shoes, making it a great way to get active regardless of your age and physical fitness.
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'How my anxiety and depression make losing weight even more difficult'
- Oct 13, 2017
- by Shannon Crane
LiveLighter healthy champion Andrea shares the challenges of dealing with depression and anxiety while also trying to lose weight
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Obesity: we must act now to save Australian lives
- Oct 02, 2017
- by Clare O'Shea
Leading health, medical, consumer and community groups have united to call on the Federal Government to take immediate action to tackle Australia’s obesity problem. Here's what they're calling for.
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Andrea is resisting unhealthy snacks, making old faves healthy and not giving up
- Sep 28, 2017
- by Shannon Crane
Three weeks ago we introduced you to our healthy lifestyle champion, Andrea. Read on to find out how she’s tracking!
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Meet Andrea: our newest healthy champion
- Sep 06, 2017
- by Alison McAleese
LiveLighter is excited to introduce you to our newest healthy lifestyle champion – Andrea. Andrea lives in Melbourne and has just signed up to LiveLighter’s free 3-2-1 meal plan . We’ll follow her journey via blog posts, videos and photos as she embarks on a healthier LiveLighter lifestyle.
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What to do if you have concerns about someone you love
- Aug 02, 2017
- by Amelia Harray
Chatting to someone you care for about carrying excess weight can be a sensitive subject. LiveLighter’s resident Dietitian, Amelia Harray, puts on her mother, wife, daughter and friend hat with her top tips when considering a conversation.
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How Laurence broke old habits and made new ones
- Jul 07, 2017
- by LiveLighter
Laurence, a Western Australian postal worker, faced turning 53 and at 102kg decided it was time he put his health and his family first.
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A bit about BMI
- Jun 16, 2017
- by Guest Author
Have you heard of BMI? It's a simple calculation to classify people's weight. It's not perfect though, here's some of the things to be aware of.