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Lose It! Disclaimer
1. You must not use the content in LOSE IT! as a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. You should seek medical advice from a qualified professional before starting any weight-loss programme. 2. LOSE IT! magazine (which we some
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LOSE IT! The Handbook
Editor Suzy Brokensha Production Manager Liezel Dukes Managing Editor Crystal Matthews Food Editor Vickie de Beer Senior Designer Janine Nortjé Content & Syndication Manager Tasneem Larney [email protected] Picture Editor Washiefa Larney Fea
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Hello!
Q: How can you tell when someone is doing the cold-water swimming thing? A: Because they’ll tell you about it in the first five minutes of conversation. By now we all know at least one person who swears by dragging themselves out of bed before dawn t
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Here’s What’s New…
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From Comfort Eater To Low-carb Star
Notabizolo’s life wasn’t always filled with the joy of being active and the confidence of knowing she looked and felt good in a beautiful dress. For years, she struggled with her weight and the emotional toll that went with it. ‘I grew up chubby,’ sh
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Can-do Situation
When it comes to maintaining a healthy diet, seafood ranks high on the list of recommended foods because of its nutritional value. But times are tough, and enjoying fresh seafood every day – or even just once a week – can be hard on your wallet. Tinn
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Best Types Of Of Tinned Fish
SALMON is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, and vitamins D and B12. Opt for wild-caught salmon for the best nutritional profile. SARDINES are packed with omega-3s, calcium (if you eat the bones) and vitamin D. Look for sustainably ca
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Why (SH)IT MATTERS
Considering all the research about the importance of gut health for the human immune system, the actual excretion of the contents of said gut should be significant and open for discussion. The appearance of your poop can tell you a lot about your hea
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Is Apple Cider Vinegar Good For Weight Loss?
Q Is it effective to do intermittent fasting (IF) without going low-carb, or do I need to do both to lose weight? A There have been mixed results when it comes to IF without incorporating low-carb. For some people, the mere restriction of eating for
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Low Stress, High Results
Are you ready to break a sweat without busting your joints? Look no further than high-intensity, low-impact training (HILIT), a burgeoning fitness trend that offers the best of both worlds: the benefits of high-intensity workouts without the joint st
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Diets Don’t Work, but A Healthy Lifestyle Does!
• Say goodbye to annoying extra kilos.• Say goodbye to hunger and hello to glowing skin.• Say goodbye to sleepless nights and hello to boundless energy.• Say hello to a new YOU! 6 weeks to LOSE IT! is a specially designed online programme that will h
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EAT TO EASE your ALLERGIES
Before we delve into whether eating low-carb can help alleviate allergies, let’s look at what an allergy is and how it affects the body. You have an allergy when your immune system reacts badly to a substance that is typically harmless, such as polle
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The HEALTH SCOOP
Simplify your ketogenic journey with Hendrik Marais’s guide to easy, budget-friendly and delicious keto living. This is a streamlined companion to Hendrik’s successful first book, designed to make the ketogenic diet accessible and enjoyable for every
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Digital OVERLOAD
Can you guess the percentage of our daily waking hours that we South Africans spend with our eyes glued to a screen? It’s 58.21%. Yikes! According to a 2023 study published on the ElectronicsHub online platform this puts us at the top of global ranki
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Do You Crave Sugar?
GET YOUR COPY OF • Quit comfort eating forever• Understand your cravings and learn to combat them• Manage inflammation and stress• Transform bad habits into good ones• Slow the ageing process IT’S THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU CAN MAKE IN YOUR WELLBEING ON
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‘I’m Not Done Living Yet’
When Jacqueline Lawrence found out in 2022 that she had type 2 diabetes, she was shocked into disbelief. She even double-checked with her doctor that he hadn’t meant prediabetes. No, he assured her, she had diabetes, and a dramatic change was needed
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Thriving on MEAT
The carnivore diet takes a no-frills approach to eating: meat, poultry, seafood and eggs, with optional dairy for those who digest it well. That’s it. No vegetables, no fruit and definitely no grains. It may seem extreme, but it is fast gaining tract
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Sweet Success
Rhubee’s Chocolatiers of Distinction in Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal, isn’t your average chocolate shop. Founded by Alexandra Roberts and Julienne Prozesky in 2009, this business was born from a shared desire for delicious sugar-free chocolates. The two of t
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Get CRACKING!
• Use fresh eggs – organic or free-range if available.• Use a non-stick pan for the best results.• Three eggs make the perfect omelette for one person.• Make sure to whisk the eggs thoroughly, using a fork to break up all the protein strands.• Mainta
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Comfort FOOD
SERVES 6 • 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil• 3 garlic cloves, chopped finely• 1 onion, chopped roughly• 2 small celery sticks, chopped• 2 x 400 g tins whole peeled tomatoes• 1 x 700 g bottle tomato passata• 3 sprigs of thyme• a small handful of basil leaves,
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BRAAI… On The Lighter Side
SERVES 4 BASTING SAUCE • 30 ml (2 tbsp) smoked paprika• 10 ml (2 tsp) ground cumin• 2.5 ml (½ tsp) ground cinnamon• 1 garlic clove, chopped finely• 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil• a pinch of salt SALAD • 500 g braaied chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken
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WRAP ’n’ ROLL
SERVES 2 WRAPS • 250 ml (1 cup) chunky plain cottage cheese• 80 ml (1⁄3 cup) egg white (the whites of about 3 eggs)• salt FILLING • 2 x 200 g tins tuna in olive oil• 45 ml (3 tbsp) mayonnaise• a handful of rocket or other salad leaves• 1 big tomato,
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MENOPAUSE & MIDLIFE…
Join FAIRLADY editor-in-chief Suzy Brokensha and a panel of highly regarded experts for an intimate, funny, fierce, no-holds-barred conversation about everything from sex and hormone therapy (or going through menopause commando) to rage, frustration,
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Spring DETOX
SERVES 4 AS A SIDE DISH SALAD • 100 g green cabbage, shaved finely• 100 g red cabbage, shaved finely• 100 g broccoli florets, chopped• 100 g pumpkin, sliced thinly• 6 radishes, sliced• 10 g coriander leaves, chopped roughly, plus extra to garnish• sa
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What Can I Eat?
Choose full-cream dairy products. But while you are trying to lose weight it might be better to cut out all dairy other than butter. • Blue cheese• Butter• Cream (preferably double-thick)• Cream cheese• Feta cheese• Ghee• Parmesan cheese• Yoghurt (do

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