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Curb your enthusiasm
I've started bingeing - how do I curb this before I stack it on?EN, Newcastle, NSW
Think about what events or feelings lead to bingeing. Are you hungry? Are you tired, upset or bored? If it's hunger, plan ahead so you have healthy snacks available. If you're bingeing after meals, it may be more emotional. Bingeing can be a way of coping with stress or depression, so in this case, understanding the causes and resolving them is important. And avoid snack attacks by making sure you don't have "culprit" foods at home. Have fresh food available instead, like fruit, yoghurt and nuts.
Carbo-rater
Is it true that eating carbs at night will make you fat?BB, Currumbin, Qld
Carbs really get a bad rap. Too much of any type of food will make you fat if the energy you're taking in is greater than the energy you expend. Fill up on low-GI carbs and lean protein, and increase your veg intake at night: this will cut the kilojoules but still keep you feeling full, preventing the temptation to snack after dinner.
Hippy shake
I only ever lose kilos off my face and arms but I'm very pear-shaped. How can I lose weight off my hips?KJ, Maitland, NSW
Genetics plays a role in where our bodies store fat and, when we lose weight, it often seems to be mostly from areas where we don't want to lose it, like the face or bust. But if you persevere with healthy eating and exercise, it will come off where you want it to - it might just take longer than you hoped. My tip: set some other health-related - but not weight-related - goals to help keep you motivated and on track for longer.
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