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Last week, we talked about the dangers of eating too much sugar. Sugar can cause weight gain, increase your chances of type 2 diabetes, and hurt your brain, liver, and heart. But even though we know sugar is bad, cutting back can still feel really hard.

The problem isn’t about needing more discipli...

Life can throw some tough challenges our way, and that’s unavoidable. But what really matters is how we respond to those challenges. Today, we're talking about resilience – the ability to bounce back and grow stronger when life gets hard.

Resilience is key to both our physical and mental well-being...

As we approach the weekend, let's explore five remarkable health benefits of spending time outdoors, backed by scientific research. Nature offers a powerful remedy for many of our modern ailments, and incorporating outdoor activities into your routine can significantly boost your overall well-being....

Are you a regular meditator? Would you like to be?

Meditation is one of those very simple, very easy and very powerful practices that can improve just about every aspect of your health.

Today, we're exploring five reasons why you should consider making meditation a part of your daily routine.

This week on the podcast, we featured Laura Mazin, an RLM member who joined initially for help with weight management but found the added benefit of vastly improved sleep.

We all know the struggle the day after a poor night's sleep but a night here or there doesn't really affect our long term healt...

Self-care isn't a luxury—it's essential.

It's about taking intentional actions to maintain your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Most of understand that self care is vital — yet it can often feel overwhelming or indulgent. With busy lives, constant demands, and the pressure to care for ...

Achieving sustainable weight loss requires more than sheer determination. Many unwittingly sabotage their efforts by falling into common traps.

Here are five critical weight loss mistakes to steer clear of:

#1 Crash Dieting and Scale Obsession

A major but common mistake in weight loss is com...

Making healthy habits stick…

We all want to live healthier lives, but sticking to healthy habits can be hard. Busy schedules, tempting convenience foods, and the demands life make it tough to keep up with changes.

The key to success isn’t just setting goals — it’s using strategies that fit your li...

Trying to be healthier? Rewarding yourself makes healthy change easier AND faster. 

Our brains love quick wins. We are much more likely to prioritise an immediate reward like the sweet taste of chocolate, over our long-term rewards, like being healthy and slimmer.

This short-term bias can make it ...

Is alcohol sabotaging your health and weight loss?

Today, we're addressing a topic that significantly impacts women's well-being: alcohol consumption.

It's a topic that we talk a lot about in Momentum

At a population level, men drink more than women. However, research indicates that women are mor...

Dr Lucy here. This week I failed.

I failed to send the Friday 5 at 5 email out on Friday. Hence it's coming to you on Sunday at 6.

Now I know in the grand scheme of things, this is not a big failure but as someone who likes to follow through on commitments, it doesn't align with my core values and...

What is Hypnosis and How Can It Help Your Health?

Hypnosis, or hypnotherapy, is a state of deep relaxation and heightened focus. Contrary to popular myths, hypnosis isn’t about losing control or being unconscious.

Instead, it allows you to tap into your subconscious mind to change unhelpful behavi...