How Many Calories Do You Really Need?
Calories are a hot topic – and a confusing one. A quick Google search for ‘how many calories do I need?’ reveals a lot of conflicting information, so it’s no wonder people feel overwhelmed. One thing...
View ArticleWhy Rest Days Aren’t Just For Your Body
You have these things called ‘rest days’ scheduled as part of your overall 12WBT Exercise Plan, yet you feel good and perhaps want to bypass those rest days for workout sessions every day. Here are...
View ArticleWhen Can You Skip a Workout?
You have committed to your new chapter, on a mission to hit your goals and something pops up outside of being sick or injured that presents the question… “Is it OK to skip my workout?”. Here are some...
View ArticleHow To (Actually) Stick to a Weight Loss Plan
Making change is not easy. There is literature, scientific studies and research around the complexities and mental challenges involved in making change. Many find that they embrace a new goal or a...
View ArticleFree 12WBT Recipe: Banana Bread
To celebrate National Banana Bread Day (Feb 23) here’s our famous 12WBT Banana Bread recipe, unlocked for a very limited time! You can easily freeze these portions and reheat for morning tea or an easy...
View ArticleI Work Out! Why Don’t I Have a Six Pack?
You are training super hard, eating squeaky clean and yet still there doesn’t seem to be a glimmer of the cheese grater stomach that you envisioned at the start of your journey. You might be thinking:...
View Article10 Ways to Streamline Your Morning Routine
We’ve all seen those TV ads where someone sleeps through their alarm, gets up frantically, bangs their head on the sink while standing up from changing trousers after spilling coffee on the first pair,...
View ArticleCan You Really Have Too Much Fruit?
Barry White is famous for once singing, “Too much of anything is not good for you baby”. But do these lyrics hold true to something as innocent, nutritious and delicious as the fruit in our fruit bowl?...
View Article5 Ways to Curb Your Anger
Edgy, irritable, angry, moody… chances are at some point we all feel that little anger beast inside us bubbling out. So how are some ways to cope when daily stresses push us into the anger zone? Here’s...
View Article7 Running Tips for Beginners
Running is a fantastic form of exercise. It’s cheap, social and an empowering way to move our bodies, so let’s gear up for success with some pointers before you leave the starting blocks. 1....
View ArticleHealthy Eating for Fussy Children
Feeding children can be tough. They can be fussy about textures, flavours and the way a meal looks. If a meal is not what they are ‘wanting’, flat out refusal before a taste can come into play. As a...
View Article5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Own Willpower
Most of us know about this mysterious thing called ‘willpower’ and associate it with our greatest strength in resisting urges and making a commitment. But what exactly IS willpower and what can we do...
View ArticleMembers Reveal: What I’ve Learnt Since Losing Weight
For those who have embarked on a weight loss journey, you’ll know how unsettling the process can be. In shifting the kilos you’re also shifting your entire worldview, from breaking toxic habits to...
View Article5 Easy, Natural DIY Face Masks
Does your skin need a little extra love right now? There are lots of natural, effective DIY masks you can make at home – and you probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now! My...
View Article3 Tricks For Getting Rid of Headaches
Whether it’s stress, lack of hydration or a hangover, headaches have a habit of appearing at the most inconvenient times. If it’s not bad enough for bed rest or painkillers (migraines we’re looking at...
View Article5 Healthy ‘Fresh Cheese’ Recipes
Blake Robinson, from Dairy Australia is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and sports dietitian. What are fresh cheeses, I hear you ask? Fresh cheeses are the simplest of cheeses, made by adding...
View ArticleIs Your Workout Making You Feel Worse?
Exercise is meant to lift your mood, give you a sense of vitality and pump you up afterwards, so why is it that you may feel dreadful after a workout, leaving you regretting the decision to exercise...
View ArticleDo We Really Need Sports Supplements?
Protein powders, protein bars, energy drinks, electrolytes…there are so many sports supplements out there, but are they really necessary? Protein powders After strength training it is important to...
View ArticleYour 2017 Goals: Are They On Track?
Not feeling on top of those fitness goals you had back in January? 12WBT’s Fitness Lead Tim Pittorino shows you how to get back on track. Believe it or not, New Year is not a good time for resolutions....
View ArticleWhat’s Better: Indoor or Outdoor Workouts?
Making the decision about where you choose to train can seem like an abyss of confusion, with so many pros and cons across the main locations. Here are some of the benefits and downsides of indoor...
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