http://www.healthguru.sg Facts, Hints, Tips, Advice and Inspiration on everything to do about health & weight loss. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:54:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today marks the 1st Day of February and Day 1 of FEBFAST. What is FEBFAST? Febfast is an initiative to raise awareness for those with alcohol and drug problems.  The idea is that for the month of February, you give up drinking alcohol. For further information you can take a look at the website: www.febfast.org.au It’s great to see that [...]]]> http://www.healthguru.sg/general/febfast-pause-for-a-cause/ I found this on the Ninemsn website this morning. Thought I’d pass it on as it supports my belief in eating a higher protein, lower carbohydrate diet, exercise daily and that everyone needs to consult a health /wellness coach for monitoring. Here it is: A diet high in protein, combined with regular dietitian sessions, is more [...]]]> http://www.healthguru.sg/general/high-protein-diet-helps-weight-loss-study/ Calories in 1 sheet Bak Kwa – 45g Energy: 176 calories Protein: 12 g Carbs: 18 g Fat: 6 g Does that suprise you?  That BBQ pork contains more carbohydrates than protein?  That’s because it’s loaded with sugar during cooking! From Wikipedia: Bak Kwa, or rougan is a Chinese salty-sweet dried meat product similar to jerky, made in the form of flat [...]]]> http://www.healthguru.sg/learn-about-food/calories-in-bak-kwa-chinese-bbq-pork/ Happy Chinese New Year ! 2012 is the year of the Dragon.  As a Monkey, I’m extremely compatible with Dragons.  I’m looking forward to a great year ahead (I’m not sure if it means I’m compatible with the whole year or just individuals!!) Gong Xi Fa Cai !! Wishing happiness and healthiness to all. ]]> http://www.healthguru.sg/general/happy-cny-gong-xi-fa-cai/ GYM ETIQUETTE.  This is a story about what everyone wants to tell you, but really can’t because they might offend you.  So take a read and I hope you’re not one of the people I’m referring to! (if you are… it’s not too late to change) There truly is nothing more annoying than ‘that person’ at [...]]]> http://www.healthguru.sg/general/gym-etiquette-how-to-not-be-annoying-at-the-gym/ Welcome back to 2012.  The last few days of 2011 and the turn of 2012 were some of my favourite days of the year.  Being with friends and family, relaxing ahhh…. there’s nothing better. But now things have come to a screeching halt.  Reality time. Back to work and most importantly for me, back to routine. Which [...]]]> http://www.healthguru.sg/personal-confessions-of-the-health-guru/new-year-resolutions/ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Health Guru Fans! I’ll be taking a break over the christmas period with friends and family in Australia and returning to you all in early 2012. If you celebrate christmas – enjoy, eat, drink, be merry and safe.  If you don’t, wishing you a happy and relaxing holiday season. And remember… [...]]]> http://www.healthguru.sg/general/merry-christmas-see-you-in-2012/ Following on from my previous blog entry about bad trainers, I wanted to install a bit of faith in health & fitness professionals out there and provide a profile for a really great trainer in Singapore, Pauline Yong.  She’s a personal friend of mine, a fellow paddling team mate and someone that I look to [...]]]> http://www.healthguru.sg/general/an-awesome-personal-trainer-pauline/ I have a really big problem with BAD PERSONAL TRAINERS at the gym. Now… it’s important to point out that I AM A QUALIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER so I know what I’m talking about.  I could estimate that I have conducted thousands of personal training sessions and I also have also participated in hundreds of sessions personally, [...]]]> http://www.healthguru.sg/general/i-have-a-problem-with-bad-personal-trainers/ I read this article written by Nicola Conville on a health website called Body & Soul (www.bodyandsoul.com.au) and thought everyone needs to read this.  So… excuse the fact that I’ve copied it pasted it – I just really like the information and encourage you to have a read, follow the advice and please do go [...]]]> http://www.healthguru.sg/general/do-i-pee-too-frequently/