How Can You Easily Consume Fewer Calories?
5 Simple Tips to Eat 100's of Fewer Calories a Day The basic premise behind losing weight, is simple, you have to consume fewer calories than you burn. Here are 5 easy tips that will lead you to consuming fewer calories daily, and help you drop a few extra pounds this...
What are the Best Upper Body Exercises?
Strong Arms are Sexy! So many of us lack upper body strength. A strong upper body is so critical in everyday life. Arm strength is needed to carry groceries, shovel snow, perform the yard work or housework, and pick-up and cuddle pets or babies! Nicely toned arms are...
The Best Weight Loss Tip I Know!
Slow Down Your Eating! We have all heard that we should slow down while we're eating, but why? We live in a time-crunched world, so there had better be some good reasons why we should take 20 minutes out of our day to eat each of our three main meals. Why is it...
How Can You Lose Weight When you Work from Home?
Change a Few Habits to Make Working From Home Healthier I used to work from home at a corporate desk job, so I understand what life is like. It can be hard to remember to eat anything before 2pm, at which time you are starving and race for the snack cupboard! When...
Why Measure Your Fitness Progress?
Does it Matter if you Measure your Fitness Progress? In short, yes it does. I always tell my personal training clients, "If we don't measure your progress, how do we really know you're improving?" When it comes down to it, we all want to be gaining something from...
Why Hire an In-Home Personal Trainer?
Is there a Benefit to In-Home Personal Training? First of all, let me clarify what in-home personal training is. It is when your fitness coach comes to your home, condo or office to workout with you. The personal trainer will bring the necessary equipment with them;...
Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day?
What's the Big Deal About Skipping Breakfast? Studies show that if you skip this first meal of the day, you are more likely to choose high-calorie foods later for lunch and dinner. You'll often consume more in the mid and late day because you feel hungrier when...
How Can I Achieve my Weight Loss Goals This Year?
Where do I Start if I Want to Lose Weight? This popular question is asked by many of my personal training clients. You’re not alone if you don’t know where to start. Don't feel ashamed or embarrassed to ask this question. Although everyone’s weight loss path will be...
How Can You Eat Healthier Over Christmas?
During Christmas, Foods Packed With Calories, Sugar and Fats are Everywhere! The holidays are in full swing, and calorie-filled foods are everywhere! Don't sacrifice your hard earned results, over a couple of short weeks. Stay on track with your health and weight...
What Are the Best Fitness Tools?
My Favourite Exercise Stuff in 2017 & Why As a personal trainer, many of my clients and friends often ask me what my favourite fitness tools and exercises are. Here's what I tell them. My Favourite Exercise Equipment I've gotten simpler with my tools this year....
Does an ‘All or Nothing’ Approach Lead to Weight Loss?
Do I Need to Be 'All In' for my Weight Loss Program? Nope! When it comes to exercise and nutrition, an all or nothing attitude can actually be a problem. Dangers of the 'All or Nothing' Approach... ...when You're Injured Let's say you've injured your ankle, so...
What are The Best Abs Exercises and Why?
A Healthy Core Leads to a Strong Body! My Personal Training clients often come to me with their #1 goal being to shrink and strengthen their abs. Building a strong core is a great goal because these muscles are part of every activity you do. They keep your spine safe...