by Kieran Legg | Apr 30, 2025 | Weight-Loss
A lack of exercise and seriously terrible eating habits were putting Eugene Markram, 42, on a path to destruction. “I started having problems with high blood pressure,” he admits. “Also, the person I saw in the mirror was a far cry from the one I wanted to be.” And...
by Kieran Legg | Dec 4, 2024 | Weight-Loss
It was the tail-end of high school, and Brandon van Niekerk was the heaviest he’d ever been. But he always had excuses. Mostly, he’d pin the plethora of pounds on bad relationships or a lack of self-esteem. However, at 140kg, the reality was that regular fast food...
by Kieran Legg | Jun 13, 2024 | Weight-Loss
When you start losing weight, it can feel like the kilos are practically falling off your frame. However, this downward slope can (and usually does) flatline, leaving you at an impasse in your weight-loss journey. Maybe you’ve tried everything—cutting more calories,...
by Kieran Legg | Mar 26, 2024 | Weight-Loss
In the wake of the pandemic, Shaquil Mohamed (27) was in dire straits. The Boksburg entrepreneur’s business had crumbled and his relationship had ended: “I was at an all-time low,” he admits. He needed a coping mechanism and excessive drinking, junk food and...
by Mens Health | Mar 1, 2024 | Physical Health
Docs and insurers have historically used this to determine how healthy you are. Here are better ways to know how much your weight matters to your health. In June American Medical Association officially recognised the problematic history of using body mass index (BMI),...
