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Need Help Calculating The Calories Burned During Everyday Activities? These Links Will Do It For You!

Last updated on: July 24, 2013 By Kaylene Filed Under: Health & Beauty, Weight Loss Leave a Comment

Even though there are hundreds, if not thousands, of diets available today the only really scientifically proven way to lose weight is to make sure that the number of calories consumed is less than the number of calories burned for any given day.   It is relatively easy to track the number of calories that we consume these days because most food items come with a nutritional panel. Even the big fast food outlets like McDonalds and KFC list the number of calories contained in their … [Read more...]

Avoiding That Ugly Dry Skin on Your Feet and Treating Cracked Heels: Some Links You Must See!

Last updated on: November 16, 2013 By Kaylene Filed Under: Feet, Health & Beauty 4 Comments

When walking around the streets or shopping centres I sometimes glance down and notice that the person in front of me has dry, cracked and peeling feet. In the summer time when everyone is wearing open shoes it is even more common. It doesn’t look very nice but usually my first thought is “do my feet look like that?”   Most times my feet look fine but considering I don’t pay too much attention to them I am probably just lucky. As I get older I have started worrying more about my feet … [Read more...]

Mosquito Bites: Some Ideas for Easy and Quick Relief

Last updated on: July 23, 2023 By Kaylene Filed Under: Bites and Stings, Health & Beauty Leave a Comment

When the warmer weather of spring and summer arrives I, like most people, like to spend more time outside. Doing things like gardening, as well as enjoying picnics and BBQs. While being out and about in the fresh air is wonderful the one downside of the warmer weather is the arrival of biting insects such as mosquitos. Even though I try to use insect repellent wherever possible, the little blighters still seem to give me a few bites and for me the bites can remain itchy for 2 to 3 days. I … [Read more...]

Losing Weight: It’s Easy With The Help of Your Smart Phone!

Last updated on: November 15, 2013 By Kaylene Filed Under: Health & Beauty, Weight Loss Leave a Comment

I have battled in recent years with losing weight that I have managed to put on when  stressed and eating for comfort. I tried following a portion controlled diet for a few months and I did lose 15kg (33lb). After a while though, when I had stopped strictly following the diet, I lapsed back into my old habits and started overeating again. I had soon regained all of the weight and then some!   By this stage I had returned to study and I would eat chocolate, lollies and unhealthy … [Read more...]

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