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10kg Down And More Confident Than Ever!
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10kg Down And More Confident Than Ever!

After losing the weight she had been battling with since her teens, Debra Maritz has managed to keep it off for nearly a decade.

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Volume 34
Peanuts: Yay Or Nay?
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Peanuts: Yay Or Nay?

Thanks to their multiple health benefits, their relatively low-carb and high-fat content, nuts and seeds are a popular choice for those following a low-carb or paleo lifestyle. This is great news for all the peanut butter lovers… right? Well, not necessarily.

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Volume 34
the heat IS ON!
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the heat IS ON!

EXPERIENCE YOGA LIKE YOU’VE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE: IN A WARM COCOON. FEEL YOUR BODY (AND YOUR MIND) OPEN UP INSIDE AN INFLATABLE POD HEATED TO 37 DEGREES.

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Volume 34
ALL ABOUT autophagy
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ALL ABOUT autophagy

Here’s how to ‘declutter’ your body on a cellular level through fasting.

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Volume 34
EASY AS PIE
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EASY AS PIE

Thought you'd seen the last of those flaky golden crusts and hearty gooey fillings when you starting eating low-crab? Think again...

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Volume 34
100kg DOWN FOR THE JOEL FAMILY!
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100kg DOWN FOR THE JOEL FAMILY!

After 40-odd years of battling to lose weight, Natalie and Howard Joel knew that it was time to make a serious lifestyle change. Together, they committed to eating low-carb, and the dramatic results speak for themselves.

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Volume 34
All About Salads Healthy & Greens
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All About Salads Healthy & Greens

Not too keen on your veggies? This will change your mind!

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LOSE IT! The Low-Carb Way Volume 18
How To  Restore Good Gut Bacteria
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How To  Restore Good Gut Bacteria

Microbiota are important guests – we should treat them well!

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Volume 19
Pound It Out!
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Pound It Out!

The ultimate Rebel workout has finally come to South Africa.Forget electronic pop beats paired with complicated choreography,we’re talking old school.

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Volume 19
'Just Hang In There And Tell Yourself You Are Worth It!'
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'Just Hang In There And Tell Yourself You Are Worth It!'

ONE MORNING, TEENAGER WERNER GUNTHER WOKE UP AND DECIDED HE’D HAD ENOUGH OF BEING THE ‘FAT’ KID. HE LOST 54KG IN 10 MONTHS.

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Volume 23
Treat Yourself
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Treat Yourself

GIZELLE LOOTS, FORMER STUNT DOUBLE AND PERSONAL TRAINER, STARTED BANTING BAKER GIGI IN SEPTEMBER 2016, AFTER HER EXPERIMENT WITH BANTING-FRIENDLY BREAD SPARKED AN INTEREST IN CREATING LOW-CARB BAKED GOODS AND TREATS.

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Volume 23
Turn Up The Heat
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Turn Up The Heat

HOT YOGA IS INTENSIVE BUT IT HELPS WITH WEIGHT LOSS AND STRESS RELIEF, INCREASES ENERGY AND STRENGTH AND TONES THE BODY.

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Volume 23
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What Are The Effects Of  A Raised Insulin Level?

And other obesity related questions for Dr schoonbee.

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July 2017
My Number One Rule Is That Everything I Do,I Do For Myself
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My Number One Rule Is That Everything I Do,I Do For Myself

Anwyn Hawkings tells us about her journey to better health.

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July 2017
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Diet & Acne – The Connection

Acne is not just a skin condition:it’s a whole-system condition.

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July 2017
‘ I Lost 20Kg And Found Food Freedom!'
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‘ I Lost 20Kg And Found Food Freedom!'

When comedian Shimmy Isaacs went LCHF and took up functional training, she finally got that healthy feeling she’d been trying to achieve for so long. Now she’s 20kg lighter, doesn’t get any hunger pangs and has mental clarity like never before!

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Volume 17 2016
How To Stay Motivated When You're Winning...
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How To Stay Motivated When You're Winning...

And Make Sure Success Doesn’T Trip You Up!

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Volume 17 2016
And 4 Other Reader Questions For Sally-Ann Creed
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And 4 Other Reader Questions For Sally-Ann Creed

‘I’Ve Heard That Eating More Carbs Is Better For Some Women – Is This True?

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Volume 17 2016
‘Can I Follow An Lchf Lifestyle While I'M Pregnant?'
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‘Can I Follow An Lchf Lifestyle While I'M Pregnant?'

It’s Vital For Your Own And Your Baby’s Health To Be Aware Of Your Nutrition And Weight Before And During Pregnancy.

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Volume 17 2016
Why SLEEP is so NB!
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Why SLEEP is so NB!

Do you scroll through your Facebook or Twitter feeds just before you go to sleep?

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Volume 16 2016
What should you feed your best friend?
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What should you feed your best friend?

When I first started feeding my dogs real food, I was in for a surprise.

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Volume 16 2016
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Dropping From 126kg To 84kg Has Been A Triumph

After trying various commercial diets and nutrition plans and not seeing much success, Mick Waters decided to give banting a go in January 2016. Since his change in lifestyle,he says he has never felt better.

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July 2017
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This Month's Miracle Ingredient:Aubergines

Whether you think of them as aubergines, eggplants, brinjals or even the purplish globe that you don’t really know how to use, this vegetable is a winner in kitchens all over the world.

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July 2017
Good Fats Vs Bad Fats
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Good Fats Vs Bad Fats

There are nutritional and health dangers hidden in some polyunsaturated fats. Where does the problem lie and what can you do to protect yourself?

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July 2017
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Banting ‘Doughnuts'

Whether doughnuts are made with cake batter or yeast dough, iced or plain, they’re seriously unhealthy. Howard Shenker, a committed banter, chose to reject the ‘dough’ part and devised a notdoughnut that’s become a hit at markets in Gauteng.

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July 2017
The Problem With Too Much Insulin
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The Problem With Too Much Insulin

Your body has some useful earlywarning systems when things aren’t right. Here’s what to look out for.

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July 2017
How To Look And Feel Younger
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How To Look And Feel Younger

Think about the fight against ageing and it’s Botox that comes to mind but ageing well, ultimately, has more to do with being healthy and strong than with cosmetic interventions. It’s fabulous to look 40 when you are 60 – but you want to be able to move like a 40-year-old too!

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July 2017
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Born To Box

For Steve Burke, the owner of The Armoury Boxing Club, boxing is much more than a means to get fit and toned.

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July 2017
Why Is Everyone Talking About Adrenal Fatigue?
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Why Is Everyone Talking About Adrenal Fatigue?

It’s because your weight gain and constant tiredness might be down to the pressure you’re under.

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Volume 16 2016
Shall We Take It Outside?
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Shall We Take It Outside?

Hating the Gym Is No Excuse – Adventure Boot Camp Has Been Taking Exercise Outside for Years. And Some Happy Campers – Like Amy Trout – Have Never Looked Back!

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Volume 16 2016