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Festive temptations
Stay slim over Christmas
Christmas is upon us again and although this is one of the favourite times of the year, it can be fatal for anyone who wants to lose weight or preserve their svelte figure.
Getting back into shape
The Christmas and New Year festivities are over for another year and most probably you, like 99% of South Africans, overindulged and are now feeling bloated, fat and demotivated.
Don't indulge over Easter
It’s Easter again and all the supermarket shelves are groaning with chocolate eggs, bunnies and chickens. Do you indulge or do you stick firmly to your diet?
Valentine’s day love foods
Love is in the air. But could it be on your plate as well? DietDoc takes a look at the truth about love foods.
Festive season slimmer's guide
The festive season, with all its indulgences, is upon us. But what if you're trying to lose weight? Weigh-Less has a few useful tips on how to survive the next few weeks.
Christmas spice and all things nice
Christmas-time is closely associated with feasting on special foods. But did you know that many of the seasonal treats we enjoy also have a healthy aspect?
Do not follow Oprah's example
Oprah Winfrey has gained 18kg and is back to square one, according to The Times. Don't let this happen to you over the festive season.
Beat the bulge this festive season
A recent survey showed that on average people will gain about 2kg during the 4-week Christmas period. Here's how you can avoid becoming another statistic.
Survive the silly season
It's that time of year again. The festive season is also often called the "silly season" because it is characterised by excesses in eating and drinking. Here's how to survive.
Christmas dinner for dieters
Spare a thought for slimmers this year and prepare a Christmas dinner that isn't loaded with kilojoules, fat and cholesterol.
Chocolate update for Easter
This weekend it's Easter, and kids of all ages will be munching away on chocolate eggs. It, therefore, seems rather appropriate to be reminded that chocolate can be good for you.
Got any Easter eggs left?
Enjoy those chocolate delights today and get back to your low-fat diet with a new will after the weekend.
Cut those Christmas kilojoules
Do you always gain a kilo or two over the festive season? This needn't be the case. It is possible to enjoy a festive family feast and still maintain a healthy weight.
Thwart holiday weight gain
Over the festive season, slimmers enter a 'danger zone'. It's the time of year when temptations are everywhere. You can’t hide till it’s over, so what can you do?
Give Dad a new lease on life
Show your dad how much you appreciate him and how special he is. Here is a tasty menu plan from Weigh-Less to spice up your dad's day.
Have a heart-healthy Christmas
The festive season is not only a special time with family and friends, it's also that time of the year when we're tempted to over-indulge in our favourite kilojoule-laden foods.
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