Fans of intermittent fasting (IF) absolutely rave about all the purported benefits, yes. But behind all the talk about what type of fasting schedule is right for you or whether you can combine IF with other diets like keto, there’s an often-overlooked fact: IF can still cause side effects or have its negatives…especially if you’re not doing it right.
Weight Loss
Years of unhealthy eating habits had Mayibongwe Khumalo feeling breathless and uncomfortable in her own skin. Knowing that she couldn’t continue damaging her health, the 28-year-old tackled her bad eating habits head on — and won. Here’s how she started to eat the rainbow… and lost 17 kilos in the process. Mayibongwe Khumalo Occupation: Cashier
The journey to weight loss can be so confusing — particularly when it comes time to weigh yourself. The scale is one of the biggest heartbreakers of our time, but a simple understanding of two concepts (that we tend to look at as one) could lighten the burden. Have you ever gone to the gym
When you’ve spent your whole life a certain way, it’s hard to expect things to ever change. “I’ve been overweight ever since I can remember,” Adette admits. It got to a point that she didn’t actually believe it would be possible to lose weight. Enter a weight loss challenge at work. Being extremely competitive, Adette
When Nancy Mabasa’s doctor warned her that her love for pap and vetkoek were putting her at risk of high blood pressure and diabetes, she knew it was time to change her unhealthy lifestyle. Knowing that it would be no easy feat, Nancy committed to making small changes that would have major rewards. Here’s how
Do you have that one friend who can eat whatever she wants without gaining weight? Maybe she credits a speedy metabolism for her ability to chow down on fries and never feel like her favourite pants are feeling the tiniest big snug. Meanwhile, you’ve been trying to eat nutritiously for months and still can’t seem
Yolandi Stegmann found herself at the lowest point of her existence at the end of last year. As a self-admitted emotional-eater, she decided that instead of turning to her usual crutch, she’d turn to exercise as a coping mechanism. “Whilst it started out as a desperate distraction, little did I know I had embarked on
At 1.54cm tall and 86kg, something was either going to pop or give way. After six failed attempts, Lauren finally got it right with weight-loss plan #7… In her own words, Lauren Walbrugh shares what it took for her to transform her body – and her life. At the end of 2018, two days after
Let’s be honest: The word “fasting” doesn’t exactly bring up delicious thoughts and positive vibes. For plenty of people, it probably conjures up images of starvation and deprivation and makes their stomach start growling. Yet, intermittent fasting has so many folks going wild right now, raving about how the strict-and-scheduled eating plans helped them lose
We’ve heard all about the weight-loss benefits of green tea, but what about our own humble rooibos? Well, according to a recent study led by Dr Hanél Sadie-Van Gijsen, rooibos could just be the key to shedding those stubborn kilos. Dr Hanél, a senior researcher in the Division of Medical Physiology at Stellenbosch University, and
Gabi Altamirano is no stranger to yo-yo dieting or binge eating, but when the years of disordered eating had her weight fluctuating, she knew it was time to make a change. With the help of her sister, a personal trainer and dietician, Gabi has started to live her best life while conquering her fears. Here’s
Chantell Ryksen was your typical yo-yo dieter — constantly going from losing weight only to pick it up again — and more. Tired of being stuck in a cycle, Chantell embarked on a journey of self-love and self-improvement — and lost 28 kilos in the process. Now, she’s loving the skin she’s in and helping
Hands up if you’ve ever eaten four portions of food without even realising it. It wasn’t really on purpose but you were binge-watching you fav Netflix show and before you knew the entire pizza was gone. Given that we live lives that keep us super busy and distracted, it’s no surprise that we often lose
If you follow a few Instagram influencers, then I’m sure you’ve seen your share of weight loss products, such as “meal replacement shakes” and “detox teas”. Well, you might start seeing less of them very soon. Instagram has started rolling out new community guidelines detailing which type of weight loss products and cosmetic procedures can
When mother of two, Marlaine Witbooi realised that her eating was out of control, she did a total 360 and changed her life around for the better — without going to the gym. Armed with various exercise plans and the determination to get healthier, Marlaine lost 27 kilos and counting. Marlaine Witbooi Occupation: Sales Administrator
We’re all about getting in on J.Lo’s secrets to the staying power of her six-pack. And thankfully, her and A.Rod post about their healthy, active lifestyle on IG all. the. time. Not too long ago, the couple mentioned they were starting the day with fasted cardio. So, could that be the mega singer’s answer to
Do you ever feel like your weight loss journey is basically you just running on the treadmill- you’re going nowhere fast. You’ve cut the carbs, limited the sweets and kicked the cardio all the way up- but the scale just won’t budge, so WTF gives? Honestly, it could literally be anything. But there are common
Nutritionists get the question all the time: Can drinking apple cider vinegar help with weight loss? But think about it for a sec: If chugging ACV daily and magically dropping two sizes sounds like BS, well, that’s because it is. Sure, if you’re using ACV to replace a calorie-bomb condiment like mayo, then it might
If you’ve been in the diet circle for a while, you know that the number one weight loss rule has always been this: Cut carbs. In the Nineties, the Atkins diet was all the rage – now we’ve got Keto. Both of these popular diets preach low-carb, the apparent weight-loss key. But are there harmful