Addicted to the Scale?
Studies that cite the benefits of daily weigh-ins usually fail to show the emotional impact the scale has on the dieter. It’s time to come
CARE FOR YOUR BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT
We’re all busy, the stress of incorporating a new workout regimen, and making significant changes to your diet all at once can derail your new fitness plan before it even starts. Sometimes transformation happens after a series of intentional, small day-to-day changes to your routine.
Staying Healthy While Going Through Menopause
Night Sweats, Women Hormones and Other Fun Stuff About a Woman Going Through Menopause The average age at menopause in Canada is 51 years old,
Calories in Alcohol
Do You Know How Many Calories Alcohol Contains? ! Picture one brick of butter, now imagine thirty- one of them! Two six-ounce glasses of red
A Few Tips to Survive the Calgary Stampede…
Looking to survive the Calgary Stampede? Did You Know? Alcohol packs a high calorie punch at 7 calories per gram and no nutrients ! When
Forgive yourself if you’ve fallen off the band wagon
Failure: Forgive yourself if you’ve fallen off the band wagon. Mistakes are a part of the course. Assess: Where did you go off track with
Keeping a Food Journal
You may find it helpful to keep a food journal, even if you aren’t attending nutrition consultations. They can be a real eye-opener in terms
Shock and Degradation in Personal Training
Over the last 28 years, I’ve watched many fitness trends come and go. Countless fitness gadgets and diet plans have found their way to the
Vitamin Sources and Function
Vitamins Sources Function A Cod liver oil, dairy products, sweet potatoes, carrots, leafy vegetables, and fortified foods such as breakfast cereals. Needed for good eyesight
Are You Eating Enough?
A common misconception around weight loss is that the less we eat, the smaller we’ll get. While it’s true that we lose weight when our
Better the Devil You Know…
By Dr. Wendy Froberg As a clinical and counseling psychologist, I am in the business of change. People pay for my time and expertise in
Meal Planning Tips
In our society, time is money. Slow, home-cooked meals with the family gathered around the table is making way for take-out, microwavable dinners, and foods
The Truth About Protein
Many people believe that in order to build muscle, they need to supplement their workouts with protein powders, shakes, and bars. In reality, most of
Pre- and Post-Exercise Nutrition
Pre- and Post-exercise Nutrition What we eat before and after our workouts is important to helping us reach our health goals. Fuelling properly before a
Addicted to The Scale?
Studies that cite the benefits of daily weigh-ins usually fail to show the emotional impact the scale has on the dieter. It’s time to
TIP: Energy Boosting Snacks
Rev Up Your Energy Level Choose nutritious snacks and hard-to-chew foods (apples, carrots, nuts). Aided by the action of chewing, these “hard chews” release glucose
