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How Unathi lost 28kg

“I wanted to go back to being my husband’s sexy girlfriend,” says TV and radio personality Unathi Msengana.

8 reasons to lose weight

Research has shown that losing weight can significantly improve your health. Losing as little as 2.3kg can result in a healthier body.

How I lost 71 kg

When he weighed in at 153kg, Brian Berkman’s health started deteriorating. He knew he had to do something, and fast. A year and a half later he is 71kg lighter and has a healthy new lifestyle to go along with his new physique.

Love can make you fat

There is not much thought given to the effect that love can have on our bodies. Unfortunately loving can have some negative consequences, such as gaining weight after marriage.

The 10 worst diet myths

You've all heard them: dieting is easy. Just cut out fats and carbs, eat lots of popcorn and drink lots of fruit juice. Welcome to the Land of Diet Myths.

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Easter: a chocolate explosion?

At Easter time we are faced by an abundance of chocolate eggs and bunnies. Unfortunately this also includes the potential kilojoule burden that may stay with us until long after this weekend.

Trans fats and weight loss

Natural trans fats contain conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which may aid weight loss. DietDoc takes a closer look.

Obesity in SA: where will it end?

The latest figures on obesity in South Africa are frightening; especially as obesity can lead to serious lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer, says DietDoc.

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