What tips do other people have?

Weekly Tips

Week Ending 13 Mar 2010

Trish - Encounter Bay SA

Start a "healthy lunch" competition at work to give each other inspiration for healthy and interesting lunches

Nell - Cambewarra NSW

During the day I put on some music and do some dancing in the lounge room with my 18 month old. Even if it is only for 15 minutes it is a way of getting some exercise and having fun with my daughter at the same time.

Pashaar - Doncaster VIC

When going to the shops, don't always look for the closest carpark. Park a little bit further away to get more exercise in your day. You won't even notice it.

Tilling - Hazelwood Park SA

When shopping load up your trolley with the fruit and vegetables first. As the trolley is already half full there is less room to add unnecessary processed foods on top.

Ele - Myponga SA

I like to ride my exercise bike whilst watching tv. It's easy to lose track of how long you've been riding and you don't feel so guilty for spending a couple of hours watching telly.

Suzanne Piper - Launceston TAS

Reduced fat cottage cheese or reduced fat hommus makes a great spread on bread in a sandwich or on toast with sliced tomatoes on top.

Danielle - Roma QLD

Put grated carrot in Bolognese sauces. An extra serve of vegies is there and the kids don't notice (neither will the husband)

Angela - Little Hartley NSW

Take up dancing. If you enjoyed dancing when you were younger, you'll love the Zumba latin dancing fitness classes. The time just flies and you come out having done a great workout regardless of how fit you are to start with.

waterwarrior - Geelong VIC

When drinking cordial add more water to the mixture to ensure you get more water than sugar.

Penny - Frewville SA

Preparing salads and vegies the same way you always have can get boring. Even if you are not vegetarian, borrow some vegetarian cooking books from your local library and try some recipes from the 'how to make salad and vegies interesting' experts. You will be amazed at the variety of taste sensations you can achieve.

Tanya - Gawler SA

Make a menu before you go shopping for the groceries. That way you're not tempted to throw a frozen pizza into the trolley or, worse, pick up takeaway on the way home.

marg - adelaide SA

if you're feeling hungry between meals, drink a glass of water instead. this will fill you up without any calories.