LiveLighter Blog

  • mother and daughter stand and stretch to reach their toes

    5 x 5 x 5 to boost mobility

    • Feb 20, 2024
    • by Katie Liddiard

    Our mobility contributes to how easily and efficiently we can move around. From getting up out of a chair to tying our shoes, how mobile we are is important for staying independent and allowing us to perform daily tasks.

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    Have a Go August

    • Jul 28, 2023
    • by LiveLighter

    We all know how good physical activity is for our body and mind! To help you rediscover the joy of movement, LiveLighter have put together a 4-week exercise challenge that you can do from the comfort of your own home, at the park or even in your office!

  • Meal planning tips for working parents

    • Aug 23, 2021
    • by Tina Tedeschi

    After a year off on parental leave, it was time to get back to the office. Juggling family life and a career comes with many challenges, and I realised very quickly that it really pays to plan ahead.

  • Close up of showing someone sitting on grass holding a full lunchbox of healthy food items.

    Fast and fresh work lunches

    • Jul 12, 2021
    • by Gael Myers

    Convenient work lunches to help you bump the junk

  • Night shift nosh

    • Jun 21, 2021
    • by Anne Finch

    Taking care of your health when you regularly work the graveyard shift can be a challenge. Night shift messes with your sleep, metabolism and digestion. Here are some practical tips to help you eat well and be active on shift.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Poolside Percy

    Six refreshing alcohol-free options to wet your whistle

    • Nov 27, 2020
    • by Gael Myers

    Have you ever been to an event where there are endless choices of beer, wine and cocktails but the alcohol-free options are limited to fizzy water and soft drink? Me too. All the time.

  • healthy grazing plate

    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.