LiveLighter Blog

  • Hula hooping

    Creative ways to get moving

    • Feb 15, 2021
    • by Gael Myers

    We all know that moving more is good for us, but if you dread the thought of slipping into lycra and sweating it out on the treadmill we’ve got tonnes of other ideas to get you moving that don’t involve the gym.

  • Family walks in the park

    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 in 2021.

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    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 you get the balance right.

  • Homemade dukkah

    Ditch the box of choccies and try homemade treats

    • Dec 13, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    Instead of stocking up on wine or boxes of chocolates to take to your host, why not try something a little different this year?

  • Friends having a picnic

    Drink less and feel fresh this festive season

    • Dec 04, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    The stream of Christmas parties 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.

  • Christmas bauble

    Happy holiday hosting

    • Dec 02, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    Here are a few ways to lighten your Christmas lunch that will fly under the radar. Your guests would thank you if only they knew!

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    Healthier festive season at work

    • Nov 16, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    Did you draw the short straw this year? Or do you love planning events? There are loads of ways to celebrate that are memorable and will help your team keep well through the festive season.

  • Healthy feast

    Banquets on a budget

    • Nov 13, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    Christmas is a time for giving, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s five ways to avoid a Christmas blowout that have the happy side effect of being better for you too!

  • cucumber water

    6 tips to keep your drinking in check

    • Nov 08, 2020
    • by Danica Keric

    There's no denying that 2020 has been a stressful year, and so it's not surprising that we would be looking for ways to help manage this stress. For some, it might be tempting to turn to alcohol. That relaxes us… right? Spoiler alert; rather than help us cope, alcohol can make us feel more stressed and anxious. Here are our top tips for staying well and keeping your drinking in check.

  • Strawberry and mint sparkling water

    Ditch the drinks, not your social life

    • Nov 01, 2020
    • by Alice Bastable

    Taking a break from drinking doesn’t have to mean taking a break from friends. In fact, you may feel you have more energy, save money and feel better as a result. We recommend a few things you can do that don't revolve around alcohol.