Let's get fit and healthy together
Australia is now ranked the fourth most obese nation in the world. While this might not come as a surprise to some, most would agree that something needs to be done collectively to ensure that as a nation we don't climb up to third spot and beyond.
At Bupa we are serious about tackling health issues and improving the lives of our members, which is why we are proud to support the Channel 10 initiative - 1 Million Kilo Challenge.
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We'd really like to see you be successful in achieving your weight goals, and would like to support you each step of the way. How?
We’re talking with our health experts about losing weight and keeping it off, tips for healthy snacks, expert advice on how to keep motivated and much more! Every Tuesday evening at 7pm in #HealthyChat on Twitter.
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On the last Friday lunchtime of every month from 12.30-1pm, we’re running a Facebook Healthy Chat with Bupa experts around a number of different health topics.
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If you’re not already on Team Bupa, you’re missing out! Get advice and motivation from our dietitian, encouragement from the rest of the team, and there are lots of prizes* to be won.
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Calendar of events
Bupa health expert bios
Starting the second week in February, our Bupa health experts and ambassadors will be running regular chats on Facebook and Twitter - these chats will cover a number of health topics, and provides you with an opportunity to have your health questions answered.
Dr. Paul Bates, Bupa Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Paul Bates is a passionate healthcare advocate and Bupa's Chief Medical Officer.
Paul studied medicine in Sydney and worked in clinical medicine in a wide variety of fields including paediatrics, obstetrics, accident and emergency, occupational health and sports medicine.
Paul then joined a large international healthcare company and developed a reputation for excellence in diverse areas such as outreach health programs, health data analysis and technology development projects.
Paul recently joined Bupa and leads a team whose goal is to help people live longer, happier, healthier lives.
Gemma Cosgriff, Bupa's Accredited Practising Dietitian
Gemma's absolute passion is helping others feel empowered and able to make long term health changes with her simple, creative and realistic advice. She believes “It's not about dieting, it's not about deprivation, it's about the small, simple changes that can make a difference now and for the rest of our lives”.
Gemma has worked extensively in the prevention and management of chronic health diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and weight management, but also has a great love for sports nutrition and habit change.
Gemma loves her own fitness too, having run for 12 years, loves all disciplines of triathlon, and enjoys regularly touching base with sports such as boxing, gym work, bikram yoga, wakeboarding, snowboarding and walking.
Guy Leech, Bupa Health and Wellness Advisor
Guy Leech shot to fame as a 19 year old with an extraordinary against the odds victory in the inaugural Coolangatta Gold Iron Man race in 1984. Guy Leech won an amazing 7 Uncle Toby's Iron Man Championships and the World Iron Man title in the event many believe to be the ultimate test of fitness.
Guy is very passionate about Australia and is doing all he can to address the health issues that are affecting kids and adults in this country like never before - obesity and heart disease to name a couple. Guy is married with two daughters Paloma & Phoenix & is Bupa's Ambassador for Health and Fitness.
