Sunnybank Obesity Centre

31/03/2022

OBESITY IS A SERIOUS ILLNESS.

It is estimated that By 2030, 18 million Australians or more than three quarters of the projected Australian population will be overweight or obese.

Some of the conditions associated with being obese include;

- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)
- Sleep apnea and breathing problems
- Many types of cancers
- Low quality of life
- Mental illness such as clinical depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders
- Body pain and difficulty with physical functioning
- Lower life expectancy

If you would like to find out more information about any of the conditions associated with being overweight or obese contact our team today.

Sunnybank Obesity Centre is one of Australia’s most established Weight Loss Clinics with over 25 years experience in helping Australians achieve health and wellness goals.

Visit our website for more information.

05/06/2016

A big thanks to everyone that stepped outside of their comfort zone to participate in our very first session of The Movement Forward with Caren at Restoration Zone :) For more info on our support group visit http://sunnybankobesitycentre.com.au/support-group/

29/06/2014

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand have an interactive food labelling poster which enables you to figure out all what the packaging really says! This is a great resource to enable you to make better food choices. Check it out:

The type and amount of nutrition information found on food labels can sometimes be confusing or difficult to understand. We all lead busy lives and we don’t have time to spend in the supermarket trying to ‘translate’ what it all means. One of the main aims of Food Standards Australia New Zealand is…

26/06/2014

Check out this SBS documentary looking at why we love junk food!

What's worst for you, fat or sugar? It's a question that's been generating huge amounts of heat in the world's media, from the outer reaches of the Internet to the front pages of the New York Times. So what's the scientific truth? This documentary delves into this debate to get to the bottom of it w…

15/06/2014

Do you think that increasing healthier options in the fast food market will impact on obesity levels?

Australia’s fast-food choices are getting healthier, smaller and more diverse, as growth in the local industry slows to a crawl.

12/06/2014

The Council Of Australian Governments (COAG) Reform Council, chaired by former Victorian Premier John Brumby, has released its latest snapshot on the progress of the states, territories and Commonwealth against the 2008 National Health Agreement. "You’re going to see big increases in circulatory dis…

05/06/2014

In keeping with the physical activity theme, here's a few workouts to do indoors

“I can’t make it to the gym” is no longer a good excuse to get out of exercising. These 9 workouts can be done anywhere—in your living room, in a hotel room, in a park, in a box with a fox… You get...

28/05/2014

If you can't handle the cold, take it inside! Join a gym/health club or find out if your local public pool is heated...most are.
Alternatively download a mobile fitness app to help you stay active at home on those super-cold days:)

25/05/2014

Stay away from a cold nature's way: eat foods high in vitamin C such as citrus fruit, dark green leafy veg and capsicum.
Vitamin C contributes to maintaining a healthy immune system.

21/05/2014

As the days get shorter, you may be exercising when it's dark. Make sure you wear reflective gear when outside. Stay safe!

18/05/2014

You can still eat healthy this winter:
Add lean protein and vegetables into your pasta and casserole dishes.

14/05/2014

Partner up with a friend or join a team sport this winter. It will help keep your motivation up!