The Real Reason You Aren’t Getting Fit and Healthy
Are you constantly struggling to get healthy, exercise, eat better, etc? Do you feel like you just don’t have the time to focus on yourself and your health? You’re not alone. And you’re not alone in one of the biggest reasons WHY you are struggling. Ready for this #truthbomb? You’re waiting for the perfect moment […]
Banish your Bat Wings, Blast your Belly, Build your Booty – At-Home Workout
The most common complaints women have about their body relate to their “bat wings” (ie the flabby part under the arm), their belly and their butt. This is an at-home circuit workout designed to specifically target each of these areas. All you need is a bench or chair and a resistance band or dumbbell (or […]
How to Stay on the Fitness Wagon
Did you jump into the New Year with an ambitious agenda to workout every single day and eat perfectly? And now you’re struggling to stay on top of it all? When thinking about improving your health and staying on the fitness wagon, do you often think of all the things you do “wrong” and need […]
10 Minute Fat Blast Workout
Is 10 minutes of exercise a day enough to make you feel better and have more energy? It sure is! I conducted a 2-week study where participants did 10 minutes of exercise a day at home and answered a short survey on how they felt about themselves and their energy level. What were the results? • […]
Set and Forget Slow Cooker Chili {recipe}
Autumn is upon us after what ended up being a lovely and warm September (at least in Ottawa). I’m a summer gal, but I know many love the coziness of this season, curling up in warm sweaters under a blanket eating comfort food. One thing I do love about this time of year is the […]
Easy Adult Lunches – Salad in a Jar and Mix & Match
Many adults spend between $30-60 each week buying lunches. That ends up being over $1500 on the low end! With some simple prep in advance you can save money and eat healthier. In the video below I show some options for a healthy and delicious lunch that you can mix and match to suits your tastes, […]
Simple Seafood Stir Fry {recipe}
Looking for a quick and easy meal that works for lunch or dinner? Try this simple seafood stir fry. You can make it with whatever vegetables you have on hand and no need to pre-thaw anything. It’s perfect for those days you come home and there’s nothing ready to eat and you forgot to take […]
Three Super Simple Salads {Recipes with Grocery List}
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. A salad is a great, EASY way to get your protein and (lots of) veggies in! Here are three salad options for you with a grocery list so you have all the items you need to make them. Each salad below took me less than 10 minutes to […]
Demystifying the Personal Training Experience
Personal training can seem daunting if you’ve never done it before. Many people assume it’s like on TV where the trainer is yelling at the client and making them do things they don’t want. While there are some “drill sergeant” style trainers, it’s generally not like that (and not with me). My Approach My approach […]
The 4 Worst Things to Do After Overeating
Yesterday I ate too much. The day started ok, with a typical breakfast and lunch. Mid-afternoon I was at a friend’s for a little gathering. I didn’t show up hungry but over the course of a few hours I nibbled on the chips, popcorn, hummus and crackers, bologna and fruit. I didn’t stuff my face […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Throw Out Your Scale
I’d like to introduce you to Heather, one of my online clients. Heather’s progress in the few months we’ve been working together provides the perfect example of why you should throw out your scale! Heather came to me wanting to lose body fat, increase muscle definition and generally feel better and have more energy. She […]
5 Amazing At-Home Exercises with Kitchen Items
Exercise doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. Body weight work can be very effective, especially when done as high intensity interval training. There are many options for doing exercises at home, with some equipment like resistance bands or a suspension trainer, or with no equipment. You can also improvise and make your own “equipment”! […]
The One Way to Stop Feeling Unhappy about Your Body
Have you ever found yourself comparing your body and progress to someone else’s? I sure have! (Yes, I’m in good shape, but that doesn’t mean I’m immune to having comparing thoughts) A lot of social media these days is full of almost naked women and men showing off their amazing bodies. It can sometimes be overwhelming […]
Increase Your Flexibility in Just 5-10 Minutes a Day
Stretching is often the most neglected part of fitness. It’s something I personally struggle to keep up with and make part of my regular routine. Two things have worked for me: 1. Scheduling it in. I’m always talking about scheduling because it’s so essential. If we don’t schedule, it won’t happen. (Make sure to schedule […]
4 Simple Tips for Eating Healthy at a Restaurant
Staying on plan or making healthy choices at a restaurant doesn’t have to be tough or complicated. Most restaurants can accommodate any specific requests you have, but you can keep it simple with these 4 tips. Tip #1: When in doubt, go with meat and veggies. Generally speaking, the healthiest […]
