How to Take Your Photo

Recommendations for taking photos – front and side on: Dress in clothing that is relatively fitted. You don’t need to go down to your underwear. Take off your shoes. Neutral background – standing against a door frame is great as it gives you a frame. We find that when clients keep the same background such…

Organise Your Kitchen

The first place to start being organised is in the kitchen, no matter its size, as it is the place that helps you to not only enjoy delicious meals, but also achieve a healthy weight along the way.  An organised kitchen, pantry, and refrigerator makes everything from menu creation, grocery shopping, and meal preparation easier as…

Body Mass Index & Waist: Hip Ratio

This ratio of weight: height allows you to broadly classify your health risk. Calculate your Body Mass Index(BMI): Your weight (kg) =Your height (metres) =BMI = weight (kg) / height (metres)2 Your BMI =____________ Interpreting BMI: 18.5 – 25 is in the healthy BMI range; 25 – 30 is classified as overweight; 30 + is…

Taking Your Measurements & Photos

Waist measurement Ask a friend to help by finding the bottom of your rib cage with their index finger and the top of your hips with their thumb. Place the tape at the midpoint of these two landmarks over one layer of clothes. Place your finger on the tape and spin around while your friend…

Using Optifast VLCD

Optifast VLCD Meal Replacements are a key part of a high quality, nutritional plan while on weight loss medications. When your appetite is suppressed, getting the right nutrition within a smaller volume of food is key to your weekly and long-term success in losing weight and keeping it off. The Optifast VLCD range balances your…