Liquid Calories are Some of the Worst!
Liquid calories are just what their name implies, calories consumed through drinking them. Clients frequently ask me if liquid calories are bad, and I tell them what I often say, "It depends". If you're drinking homemade protein shakes how I make them, filled with...
Getting the winter blues isn’t just in your imagination
Feeling the Winter Blues is Real Are the cold, dark, shorter days of winter impacting you? You may feel down, irritable and lifeless, like you've lost interest in activities you used to enjoy. Don't worry, you're not alone, many people feel the winter blues at some...
How I Get my 10,000 Steps in During the Winter
Why Care about Walking 10,000 Steps a Day? Ten thousand steps daily equals just over 8 kilometres for most people. Research shows this amount of activity helps to reduce your risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, as well as lower your BMI (Body Mass Index) and...
We’re all So Busy… Multitasking is the Only Solution, isn’t it?
Multitasking Isn't Always Productive If you’re like me, the little free time you sometimes have, gets hijacked by errands, technology and definitely social media - for work and fun. An “off the clock” mentality doesn’t really exist anymore. We’re often told to slow...
Dieting Doesn’t Equal Healthy Eating
Dieting versus Healthy Eating - They Couldn't be more Different To me, dieting is: Boring. It's following a similar meal plan day in and day out, adding little variety or flavour to what you're eating. I'm sure we've all heard of the 'Cabbage Soup' diet. Limiting. It...
An Unrealistic Goal can Lead to Unhealthy Thoughts
Your Goal can Shape your Thoughts and Impact your Success I can't tell you how many times I've had a potential client tell me they want to lose forty pounds in two months. This very aggressive goal isn't usually possible, nor is it healthy, and it can often set a...
Is Your Lifestyle Active Enough?
If you're living an active lifestyle by hitting the gym 3 - 4 times a week, and walking 10K steps most days, you should be really proud of yourself - you're definitely in the minority of Canadians! Believe it or not, only 15% of us Canadians are getting in the 30-60...
It’s a New Year, it’s Time for a Healthier You!
It's Time to Set Your New Year Resolution! It's that time of year when we all make new year resolutions to ourselves to improve our current state. Many of our desired self improvements involve health and fitness. Our goals may sound like: 1. "I'm going to start...
Try These 5 Healthy Holiday Strategies
Tips to Help you Stay Healthier During this Time of Year Happy holidays! If you've worked hard all year, you deserve to take time to enjoy yourself with loved ones this holiday season. These 5 tips will help increase your energy so you're able to enjoy each moment of...
My Favourite Fitness Stuff in 2016 and Why…
What Exercise Equipment do I Use in my Daily Fitness Routines? Many of my clients and friends often ask me what my favourite fitness tools are. Outlined below, is the list I give them. My Favourite exercise equipment and tools: 1. Ab roller. I love feeling my muscles...
I don’t have Time to Eat Right – Now what?
4 Ways to Eat Healthy Quickly We're all busy with a ton of responsibilities pulling us in different directions - work, family, friends, fitness, chores, and the list goes on. Making time for anything involves prioritization – we choose to spend time on what is most...
Try These 4 Healthy Weight Loss Strategies
Here's How to Lose Weight Safely We've all heard the magnificent claims of the magical weight loss solution. The promises of a 'quick and easy fix' to losing weight: Whether it's a pill, machine, or diet plan, I don't believe there's a safe way to lose more than 5...