8 Simple Food Swaps That Save Calories
Improving your food choices and quality doesn’t need to be difficult. As a dietitian, I have always used the mantra ‘it’s what you do on a daily basis that matters’ – in other words, small changes or...
View ArticleWhat Are You REALLY Craving?
We all do it: when we’re feeling something uncomfortable (be it stress, heartbreak, tiredness or extreme boredom) there’s a temptation to reach for a calorie-laden snack. Why? Sugary and fatty foods...
View Article5 Essential Tools For Weight Loss
Starting a weight loss journey? While doing the hard graft is essential, the tools you use can make a huge difference – and they don’t have to be at a gym! Here are 5 items that can help you on your...
View Article10 Strength-Training Myths Busted
What does strength training really mean and why is it that we see so many people shy away from this style of training? Strength training is an important aspect of exercise and has many awesome benefits...
View ArticleDigital Detox – Do You Need One?
Let’s be honest: life would be very different without digital technology. Your day-to-day would be unrecognisable: no PayPass at the supermarket till, only four stations on your telly, a well-thumbed...
View Article7 Foods to Help You De-Bloat
There’s nothing worse than the tight, pressured feeling of a bloated belly; when you slip on those skinny jeans – that were satisfyingly loose yesterday! – and struggle to do up the zip. You know you...
View ArticleDo You Suffer From Body Image Distortion?
Have you lost a lot of weight yet still ‘feel fat’ or think you look overweight? Perhaps you’ve absent-mindedly picked up your old size when trying on clothes. This disconnect between reality and how...
View ArticleHow To Burn More Calories with ‘Afterburn’
So what exactly is afterburn? In a nutshell, it’s the energy your body burns after your workout in order to restore oxygen levels. A higher intensity workout requires more energy to replenish your...
View ArticleHow Much Protein Do We Really Need?
Protein is a pretty incredible macronutrient. It is part of every single cell in our body. It’s used in our hair, nails, muscles, ligaments, skin… even blood! Protein is commonly referred to as the...
View Article10 Quirky Members’ Hacks for Staying on Track
Staying motivated and on-track takes discipline, motivation and…some quirky strategies! We asked 12WBT’s December Round Winners, who have all smashed their goals and inspired their teammates, for their...
View ArticleFree 12WBT Recipe: Bean Nachos with Chilli Guacamole
This delicious dish is a crowd-pleaser, appealing to meat lovers and vegetarians alike! 331 calories per serve 25 mins prep time 15 mins cooking time 2 Serves Ingredients Olive oil spray 1 medium...
View Article5 Tips for a Guilt-Free Easter
Eating a hot-buttered Hot Cross Bun or gooey chocolate egg is one of life’s great pleasures. However if you are keen to keep things in moderation this weekend, here are some expert 12WBT tips! 1....
View ArticleNo Sweat? Why It Could Be a Serious Problem
Not sweating during a workout? If you notice that you are not sweating during your workouts, despite working really hard, there could be a reason – and it’s time to assess what is happening. Sweating...
View ArticleWhat Do I Do When I’ve Finished My 12WBT Round?
You’ve finished an awesome Round, achieved a fantastic result and you’re feeling pretty good, but what is next – and how do you move forwards? Failing to set yourself up for ongoing success can lead to...
View ArticleIs There a Perfect Body Fat Percentage?
Let’s get it out the way: there is no perfect body fat percentage! Like everything in the fitness world, the answer is frustratingly complex and depends on the individual. Gender, weight, height,...
View ArticleWeight Loss Plateau? Here’s How to Break It
Hitting a weight loss plateau – despite your hard efforts – can be a frustrating and demotivating point in your journey. When this happens, you can feel that it’s not working anymore or that your body...
View ArticleCan You Overdo Avocados?
Ok, ok, avocados are tasty, healthy, nourishing and disease-fighting. It also helps freshen your breath (apparently). It’s great spread on toast, tossed through a salad, or tightly packed with tuna...
View Article3 Five-Minute Dinner Ideas
Let me paint the picture: it’s dinnertime, you’re starving, the kids are starving (and let you know it every two seconds), you’re not home yet and, worst of all, haven’t even started dinner...
View ArticleWe Road Test the New TomTom Fitness Range
12WBT’s Fitness Lead, aka Fit Tim, road tests the new TomTom Touch and Tom Tom Spark Cardio – and gives his verdict! TomTom Touch Having trialled and reviewed dozens of trackers over the past 20 years,...
View ArticleFREE 12WBT Recipe: Penang Chicken
Creamy, luxurious and with a hint of heat? Yes please! Here’s 12WBT’s famous Penang Chicken recipe. Penang Chicken Curry 6 Serves 35 min prep time 10 min cooking 297 calories per serve Ingredients 1...
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