Summer of Sweat – the Wrap Up
Summer of Sweat – The Wrap Up Finally, at last, hockey season has started. Just in time to wrap up my Summer of Sweat partnership with Gatorade Canada and see how my performance has improved on the ice. I had my first games of the season this past Saturday. Started the season with a […]
Gatorade Summer Of Sweat – How I Keep Sweating!
Summer can be a tough time for fitness enthusiasts – I’ve had a busy summer with destination weddings, weekend trips, and the stress of owning my own business. I’m grateful for all of these things but having a busy schedule and going away always makes it more difficult to stick to a program and keep […]
Turn a “Unhealthy Snack” Healthy!
We all know there is nothing better than a guilt-free indulgence. Here are some ways to cheat on your cheat meals and indulge in a healthy way. Yams and Jicama both make great substitutes for french fries; you can spice them and toss them in a heart healthy oil like coconut. Yams fries are a great substitute […]
Busting Fitness and Nutrition Myths
There’s a lot of information out there, and some of which can be conflicting. You may have read some advice that could be doing you more harm than good when it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals. I’ve put together a list of my 5 favorite myths. 1. Eating fat will make you […]
Date night at the gym
Girls, treat yourself! Whether its with your partner or on your own. The How-To: Step 1: Take a quick, refreshing body shower before you go so you feel energized. Be sure to use a body wash with a scent like ginger, mint or orange to amp you up. Ones we like: Step 2: Slip […]
Staying Healthy Over The Holidays
The holiday season is upon us and you know what that means! Holiday parties, food and booze! We want to encourage you to take part in the festivities, and we have some tips and recipes to share with you to make the holiday season a little less taxing on your body. This time of year […]
Nutrition Challenge Winners
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first nutrition challenge! We are impressed with you all for creating nutritional goals for yourselves and holding yourselves accountable to them. Of course there were certain requirements to fill in order to collect points over our 30 day journey. We’ve tallied up the points and are excited […]
Healthy Meal Delivery Services For Gym Members
Our nutrition challenge has come to an end – just in time for the holidays! Congratulations to all who kept consistent for the past month. We’ve shared some beautiful photos and learned a few new exciting recipes too. Hopefully, the experience has helped to develop some new positive habits and create awareness of daily food […]
Eat Nuts!
Eating nuts and seeds regularly has shown to improve heart health. We’ve discussed previously that our bodies need good fats. Nuts contain mono and poly-saturated fats that provide benefits to the heart in addition to Vitamin E, and plant sterols. Replacing snacks like crackers, cookies and chips with nuts will help improve cholesterol, plus fat […]
Soy: Friend or Foe?
I recently posted about protein and the important role it plays in the human body. We took a look at non meat protein sources and I mentioned that I was not going to include soy in that list. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of soy, and I will let you be […]