One of the best things about working out is how you feel when you’re done. It’s an accomplishment, especially if you really didn’t feel like working out in the first place. It’s more than just that. Working out relieves the stress of the day and leaves you feeling more relaxed and at ease. While working […]
While we’re luckier than some places, Gloucester, ON can get pretty uncomfortable in the summer, especially if you’re going to exercise in the heat. For those days that the temperatures reach their high, it’s time to adjust your workout schedule if you exercise outside or without air conditioning. Play it smart in the heat and […]
There are a lot of steps to achieving good nutrition and weight loss. One of the best ways is to create a meal plan and do meal prep ahead of time. That allows you to have ready made meals you can heat and serve, which take far less time than going through a fast food […]
There is a real benefit to having a workout partner. It’s sad that often the first and only workout partner many people have, are personal trainers. Workout partners can provide huge benefits. In some ways, it’s like working out with a trainer, since you make a commitment to another person to show up at the […]
If you’ve never heard of food journaling, here’s a quick breakdown on exactly what it is. It’s a simple way to help you identify and even control what you eat. People often think they ate less than they really ate. In fact, some people tell me they barely eat, yet still gain weight. That all […]
It’s easy for people to identify things they should do for a healthy lifestyle. Diet and exercise are always at the top of the list. One important lifestyle change you should also make is to drink more water, especially during the summer in Gloucester, ON, Canada. It’s when you lose a lot of fluid through […]
I love seeing people in Gloucester, ON, using the time for self care during this time and now it’s time to start planning for and participating in things that are healthy no matter what the conditions, but especially after a pandemic. Taking good care of yourself, losing weight to help with underlying conditions and taking […]
It’s hard enough to shed weight, let alone trying to lose body fat and preserve muscle mass, but it can be done. It all starts with eating a healthy diet that contains nutritious food, plus enough protein to help build or maintain muscle mass. It should be between 0.8-1.3 grams of protein per pound of […]
Just cutting calories isn’t enough. You have to cut calories, while ensuring you get the most nutrition if you want to be successful. That means you need to identify the best foods to lose weight, which also provide the most nutrition. It means not all calories are created equally. While they all provide the same […]