Here are a few tips for those folks stuck in a time-poor mindset .

FOOD DELIVERY

If you are busy don't waste time going to the shops. ''Use technology,'' Green says. ''I have been a big fan of Coles and Woolies online for more than five years. Yes, it may cost a little more but saves me as a single parent lugging shopping bags up to my apartment. Instead, it is delivered directly to my door. I can be really careful about my food choices and not be distracted by other tempting and unhealthy food choices in the supermarket.'' There are also many online food delivery services, such as EatFitFood, Dietlicious and Lite n' Easy.

''Then aim to be a domestic demi-goddess!'' Green says. ''Buy good-quality appliances that make your life easier, i.e. a Nespresso (soy or low-fat of course), an easy-to-set-up-and-clean blender for juices, a simple orange-squeezing device for fresh juice, a water filter, etc.''

EXERCISE

''If you can afford a personal trainer, you'll love it,'' Bridges says. ''First and foremost you can't cancel on them or it costs you and it makes life easy if they come to you. Tell them what you want and be clear with your goals and objectives.''

Another option is to hire workout equipment to use at home. ''If you hire a cross trainer or treadmill or stationary bike, make sure you use it and think of the time you're saving,'' she says. ''By working out on the cross trainer, it saves you the time it takes to drive, park and get inside a gym. This is a good option for mums who can't leave the house but can work out while the baby is sleeping.''

Green agrees: ''If you're stuck in the house, again, use technology. Wii Fit, yoga DVDs, etc, are handy and easy to pop on.''

MOTIVATION

Having all the equipment in the world won't mean squat if you don't use it. ''In terms of motivation, the key is to know why you are making these small changes to your life,'' Green says. ''How important is your health to you? Once you get really clear, you need to find ways to remind yourself of the 'why' - this might be through motivating pictures on your fridge or Post-it notes with motivating statements, e.g. Health is happiness!''