Network Magazine winter 2014 | Page 38

COMMUNITY GETTING SOCIAL Which of Network’s social media posts provoked the biggest responses in recent months? Food star ratings ‘There’s been a lot of talk about health star ratings recently. Choice has compared a few similar products using the Health Star Ratings...’ Silvestro: It is evident that there is clearly something wrong with our nutrition information. My advice is to ‘Keep it Real & Keep it Simple’ by consuming real whole foods. The 1200 calorie myth A link to a blog on calorie misinformation started: ‘Somehow, somewhere, I was taught that if I want to have a flat stomach and tight bottom, I need to limit my calorie intake to 1200 a day…’ Maryanne: For those with a lot of weight to shed, without self discipline, calorie counting can be the most beneficial way to help reduce the amount they consume on a daily basis. However it should not be one set figure, rather a suggested range. fb.me/ozfitnetwork Feeling grateful An infographic on gratitude included these words: ‘If you have food in your fridge, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of the world. If you have money…’ Karena: Very cool! Sometimes we all need to be reminded how lucky we really are! Jodie: OK, when u put it that way... Has the Biggest Loser shed its final kilo? Link to a news story on the alleged end to the current Australian version of the competitive weight loss TV show. Kerrie: I hope so. So much unrealistic expectations for the rest of the fitness industry to deliver. De: The first season I watched I was grossly overweight and I learnt from that show alone, being healthy is a lifestyle choice not a membership or a shake. … Biggest Loser showed me that if 60 year old Bob or Margy can do it, so can I. twitter.com/ozfitnetwork pinterest.com/ozfitnetwork #ozfitnetwork Share your fitness pics! instagram #ozfitnetwork or email your snaps to [email protected] EMBRACING CHANGE ALL ROUND! At Australian Fitness Network we are truly living this year’s FILEX slogan ‘Embracing Change’ in everything we do – including the redesign of this magazine! Network isn’t the only publication we’ve overhauled, though – Network eNews, which is emailed to members monthly, has also ‘had some work done’… With a fresh design it still features the latest research findings and fitness happenings to keep you in the know, but it now also incorporates PT, Group Ex/Mind Body and Business-specific articles. A major reason for the shift to a new responsive design is that so many of us are now living on our smartphones and tablets, and the new format seamlessly adapts to whatever gadget you’re reading it on. Every story and article also now enjoys its own page, making it simple to share interesting research and fitness snippets at the click of a button – or tap of a screen. If you’re not receiving Network eNews and think that you should be, please email [email protected] 38 | NETWORK WINTER 2014