Food Traps

It's fair to say that most of us know what we should, and shouldn't be doing when it comes to eating a balanced diet, and trying to stay healthy. Whether or not we follow these things though, is another story entirely. Now (post-Easter chocolate overload) is a great time to share a reminder of some of the traps we get into:

Short order

Time - there just never seems to be enough of it. I often struggle with what to cook mid-week that is tasty and quick…leaving me a bit of extra time up my sleeve for a quick walk or burst of exercise after work. With the change of season rolling in its getting dark earlier and the lure of a yummy meal after a hard day's work is extremely appealing.

Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

Thinking of embarking on a new journey of healthy eating and exercise? Guest Blogger Laurinda Howarth (Funfit Ltd) shares some handy tips to get you on your way...

Did You Know?

Some insurance providers offer a discount on your medical insurance premium if you meet their "healthy lifestyle" criteria. This is a great way of saving just that little bit extra - as well as having a financial benefit it encourages you to maintain a lifestyle that is beneficial to your health.

What Not to Do: Crazy Celebrity Diets

In today's world, it seems that celebrities are scrutinised more than ever and as the pressure mounts for perfection, some celebrities go to extreme measures to lose weight. Here are 5 of the craziest celebrity diets around at the moment:

Fighting Flab with Technology

There is no denying that we now live in a technological age - it's common to see a group of teens sitting in a group with their eyes glued to a screen engaging in a virtual world, while the real world passes them by.

How technology can save you time

Life is getting busier and busier and it is getting harder to find enough hours in the day to get everything done. Here are some simple ideas to make the most of timesaving technology:

5 Days in 5 Minutes

The Heaphy Track was a very long 5 day walk - here are a few of my thoughts along the way. Notice how my enthusiasm and energy wanes as the days progress - glad to have knocked that bugger off. - Dean

5 tips to speed up your computer

I spend most of my day working on a computer and one of the things that frustrates me the most is when it is running slow. Here are some simple things you can do yourself to help your computer run faster:

The Heaphy Track - 5 days out

Tania and I, and a group of our friends, spent five days last week out of the office, and out of our comfort zone. The Heaphy Track proved to be a wonderful five days, and 82kms of tramping through some of New Zealand's best wilderness.

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