Diet & Fitness
Trick, no treat for 'obese' children
Natalie DiBlasio 11:05am A US woman says she will give trick-or-treaters that she deems "moderately obese" a letter instead of candy this Halloween.
How to eat out without gaining weight
Susie Burrell Increasingly busy lifestyles, long working hours and numerous daily commitments mean that eating out has become a routine part of modern life. Unfortunately for those who enjoy a restaurant meal, it is likely to mean many extra kilojoules thanks to the mix of larger portion sizes, the heavy use of oil, butter and sauces as well as numerous courses. So if you do find yourself eating out regularly, here is your fail-safe guide to enjoy it without gaining weight.
Not for wimps
How to get fit - in just 45 minutes a week
Paula Goodyer Short, sharp workouts can really boost your fitness - but they're not for wimps
Faster fitness
Paula Goodyer Short, sharp exercise sessions can do wonders for the waistline, but they're not for the faint-hearted.
How to cut your portions without even noticing
Susie Burrell Here are the easiest ways to slash some serious kJ out of your day, without you even noticing.
The right way to run
SARAH BERRY We might have been made to do it, but arguments still abound about the right way to run.
Hypnotherapy and weight-loss
Training your mind to lose weight
Cassy Small Hypnotherapy can unlock the potential of the mind to promote and sustain weight loss, according to a new book.
Giving fasting a go
The fast track
Paula Goodyer When obesity researcher Amanda Salis tried fasting she found some unexpected benefits
Setting example
Children follow in the footsteps of parents on the run
Anne Tarasov One of his daughters is a ballerina, the other is a basketball player, and his son makes his own surfboards. Andrew Daddo's children have all embraced an active lifestyle in their own way.
The fast track
Paula Goodyer An on-again-off-again approach to eating is a hot topic but does it really help manage weight?
Parkrun
A happy example of our generosity
Pip Coates Parkrun is taking over community spaces all around the country at a rapid rate.
Running reads
Legends born from track to mountain
Nick Galvin There is a surprisingly rich tradition of running literature that anyone who practises putting one foot in front of another can't fail to enjoy.
The right fit
A shoe just for you
Pip Coates Pip Coates does a little sole searching about what to wear when exercising.
Women on the go
Running fits into routine
Pip Coates More women than men are entering thousands of running events held every weekend across Australia.
App happy
Miranda Kerr's favourite health and beauty apps
SHELLY HORTON Sneak a look at the apps on Miranda Kerr’s iphone and you can see why she’s a supermodel.
Beam me skinny
Scientists discover how to turn off hunger - with lasers
Sam Maggs If you’re interested in losing weight and aren’t afraid of having your brain controlled by a laser beam through your eyeballs, then science has the perfect solution for you.
Food facts
Bacon lowers sperm count, fish improves it
Laura Donnelly Just one rasher of bacon a day can damage a man's fertility, while eating a portion of white fish such as cod or halibut every other day can improve it, researchers have suggested.
Body types
Some like it hot: porn bodyshape loses appeal
Shelly Horton A new study in Britain has revealed the porn star bodyshape is out and natural curves are in. As a curvy, size 16 gal myself this news has me dancing a jig. While wearing a supportive bra, of course.
Waste of money?
Multiple choice - do you need a multivitamin?
Paula Goodyer Are multivitamins a way to plug nutritional gaps - or a waste of money?
Food porn may be an appetite turn-off
SARAH BERRY Could food porn be the latest weight-loss method? Perhaps not, but it may make you enjoy your food less, according to a new study.
Are you a drunkorexic?
Are you a drunkorexic? The dangers of dieting to drink
Sandy Smith Women eating less so they can drink more in the evenings is an alarming new trend.
Multiple choice
Paula Goodyer Despite their popularity there is little clear proof multivitamins are beneficial.
Miss Olympia competition
Brisbane mother muscles in on bodybuilding competition
NATALIE BOCHENSKI A Brisbane woman who gave birth just 12 months ago is set to compete for one of the world’s most prestigious body building titles, Miss Olympia.
Wellbeing
The ultimate cross-training activity?
Charmaine Yabsley Get your five-a-side together and shoot for a great workout, writes Charmaine Yabsley.
Why you're never too fat to get fit
Paula Goodyer Fitness is possible at any size: it just takes the right exercise - and a little kindness from other people.
Weight-loss guru
Meet Tanya Zuckerbrot, New York's dietitian to the stars
Jane Mulkerrins This weight-loss regimen hits your purse, not your plate.
Tough Mudder
Electric fence obstacles from the past
Damien Murphy Darren Fittler could never have realised the electric fences on his parents' farm north of Coffs Harbour were good training for a 21-kilometre army-style obstacle course that lay ahead in adulthood.
Fun run
Keeping healthy becomes a family affair for races
Kim Arlington Four out of five Australian children do not get enough daily exercise. One in four is overweight or obese.
An uphill battle
Paula Goodyer Exercise is essential for the seriously overweight, but programs need to be tailored for individual needs.
Easy exercise
Simple ways to incorporate exercise into your day
Marjie Gilliam For those who absolutely loathe the thought of going to the gym.
