What to Eat Before and After a Workout
You’re putting in a lot of effort at the gym, but are you paying attention to what you’re eating before and after your workouts? This is just as important as the workout itself! (If you aren’t exercising yet, here are 7 Tips for Integrating Exercise into Your Life) I hate hearing about people who lessen the […]
How (Female) Hormones Affect Your Weight
Ladies, this article is for you! Men, share this article with important women in your life…they will thank you. As you may know, I’m now working as a Personal Trainer (in Ottawa and online) and have many female clients who are in their 40s. I’ve been hearing a lot of similar comments, such as “I […]
“Use What You Have” Quinoa Bean Salad {recipe}
If you’re looking for a quick, 20 minute eat clean lunch or dinner idea, you’ve found it! The great thing about this dish is that it’s never the same thing twice. The idea is to use items you currently have, which might not always be the same. The basics of the salad are quinoa, beans, […]
Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Last week I wrote about the basics of HIIT — High Intensity Interval Training. As a recap, HIIT is an exercise strategy that alternates periods of short and intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods. I hinted that there were many benefits to doing high intensity interval training and I’m revealing them today! Burn More Fat High Intensity Interval Training […]
What is HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)?
Have you heard of HIIT (high-intensity interval training)? It’s been around for a while, but only has gotten popular and more mainstream in the past few years. HIIT, which is also known as High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise (HIIE) or sprint interval training, is a form of cardio exercise. It’s basically an exercise strategy that alternates periods of short and intense anaerobic […]
Homemade Almond Balsamic Vinaigrette {recipe}
I love salads! There are so many options of what to put on them, from veggies to nuts/seeds to cheese, even beans, like chick peas! My go-to salad is simple. Just lettuce and tomatoes, with goat cheese (if I have it around). I’ve been fond of a basic balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing, but […]
10 Grocery Shopping Tips for Clean Eating
Perhaps you’ve decided to eat clean recently or you’ve been following the eat clean principles for a while and now you’re wondering the best way to grocery shop for clean eating. Here are 10 tips for making the most of your trip to the grocery store. 1. Shop with a grocery list and stick to it. […]
Easy Homemade Apple Sauce {recipe}
Making apple sauce from scratch is much easier than you may think! And by using the right apples, it will be naturally sweet so you won’t need to add any sugar. I was making my homemade protein bars recipe which calls for 1/4 cup apple sauce but when I opened up the bottle I had […]
Top 10 Ultimate SuperFoods
“Super food” is a name given to a food that is highly nutritional and contains many health benefits for your body. Part of the eat clean way of eating is to eat whole, natural foods instead of processed food. Superfoods are like the cream of the crop of these healthy foods. If optimal health is […]
Improve Your Mental Health with Exercise
I’ve previously blogged about the physical benefits of exercise and given 26 ideas to be active without going to a gym, but did you know exercise can be good for our mental health too? Research has found that exercise can reduce negative thoughts and feelings of distress. It has had significant impact on people struggling […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Stretch
Did you know that regular stretching is just as important as regular exercise? If you’re like me, you probably neglect this aspect of your fitness regime. Stretching has major benefits and hopefully these 6 reasons will inspire you to make it part of your schedule! Here are some of the main benefits of stretching. For […]
Eat Clean Berry Pancakes {recipe}
There’s something about homemade pancakes on a Saturday mornings. Lazing about in pjs and eating comfort food. My husband requested pancakes this morning, so of course I looked for an eat clean pancake recipe. (Yes, that’s right, I had to look up a pancake recipe…I’ve never claimed to be a chef, lol). I slightly altered […]
Eat Clean Bean Burgers {recipe}
I’m a huge fan of beef and enjoy my eat clean hamburgers, but sometimes it’s good to switch things up. I recently came across a recipe for black bean burgers and thought I’d give it a try! Since I didn’t have black beans in my pantry, I used red kidney beans. Other beans may also […]
What is Wellness?
Wellness has become is bit of a buzzword over the past few years. In broad terms, wellness is good health. It’s an approach to living that emphasizes total wellness from a holistic point of view. Being well and healthy involves more than just the absence of disease or symptoms of disease. Wellness is a way […]
Stop Blaming Your Genes for Not Fitting in Your Jeans
You know what phrase I really don’t like to hear? “It’s not my fault I’m fat/overweight… it’s genetic!” Yes, I will concede genetics play a small role in your overall health, however, may people use it as an excuse for not taking proper care of their bodies. In fact, lifestyle accounts for 53% of the […]
