Paula Madigan, a high school teacher from Newcastle, NSW, used to love munching on potato chips. But when this 40-year-old mother of one knew it was time to lose weight, she decided to crunch on salads instead … and she’s lost more than 20kg! “I never wanted to be a skinny mini; just smaller and […]

Being overweight is not normal — get active and do something about it. In Australia, we are fatter than we have ever been. Fifty years ago it was rare to see an obese person and those who were fat more often than not suffered from a glandular condition. Today more than half the population is […]

I’m a 27-year-old female from Melbourne. I have just read French Women Don’t Get Fat by Mirielle Guiliano and it’s by far the best book about food/diet that I have ever read. I have put the author’s philosophies into practice and have noticed results in only two-three weeks. For starters, I have reduced my portion […]

Question: I want to get an eyelash perm. I just want to know if it’s safe and will it damage my eyelashes? Where is a good salon I can go to? Ava June Answer: I would suggest you invest in a great eyelash curler instead. There is no need to perm your lashes, especially with […]

Question: How do I stop my cockatiel from biting me or anyone that comes near him? He is eight months old and beautiful. Mary Nelson Answer: Biting birds are certainly not unusual. They usually do it if they feel a little frightened or out of control. They also do it for play reasons, so it […]

Question: My cat has been losing hair from her stomach and thighs. The hair loss started 16 months ago when my son was born and is steadily getting worse. I assume she is stressed. How do I calm her and stop her over-grooming? Suzanne Casson Answer: I think you are right on the money thinking […]

By Annette Campbell To coincide with this year’s World Heart Day on September 25, we’ve gone to the experts for some advice about keeping our hearts healthy. “Being overweight and carrying that excess weight, particularly around the abdomen (being ‘apple-shaped’), is a major risk for heart disease, reducing the likely age of your first heart […]

When Annie Bristol — a 36-year-old registered nurse and mother-of-three from Springfield, near Brisbane, Qld — tipped the scales at 89kg, she knew she had to do something about it. “I remember thinking that the only time I’d been this heavy was when I was pregnant with my twins, who are now four, Thomas and […]

It may not be what you eat but what you drink that’s making you fat. I had a client who recently told me that she couldn’t understand why she wasn’t losing weight. A food diary audit revealed that she consumed 2980kj a day in coffees alone. That equates to more than half the average recommended […]

Question: I have hazel eyes, brown hair and a warm skin tone. What eyeshadow would compliment my eyes for the day and evening? Thank you, Serena Beke Answer: You could wear just about any colour. But the lovely greens that are around would really bring out the colour of your eyes. Mix them up with […]