Muscle means health. It is really that simple. Keep your muscles healthy and you will be healthy. That keeps me exercising even on days when I don’t really feel like it. I was at the gym the other morning and I started thinking about why other people might want to go to the gym. There was a team doing a …
Top Canadian Vegan Influencers
Thank you! Thanks to everyone that voted for me as one of IMPACT magazine’s Canada’s Top Vegan Influencers. I am so grateful to be included in this group! You can view all of the Canadian Vegan Influencers here! Evolution Book Club! After so many great responses from my Recommended Reading post, I am going to have an Evolution Coaching Book …
Bod Pod
You have 14 weeks until 2018. What? What is this all about? If you had a goal or a resolution for 2017 you still have some time to take action. You may remember my fall theme was to improve my fitness and prove that older doesn’t necessarily mean decline. I have started and I have taken action. I also set …
Let’s talk about salt
Salt has influenced my life. I didn’t even realize it until now. From the time I can remember my father had high blood pressure. When I say high, I mean really, dangerously high blood pressure. My parents were also ahead of their time, they believed that their lifestyle could change their health. It’s true, we know that for a fact …
Invest in yourself at Canyon Ranch
When you make an investment what sort of return are you expecting? You may have invested in your education, career, portfolio, house, children, there are so many considerations. What is the long term vision that comes with these different investments? Do you expect modest, incremental changes to a successful future? Or are you more the get in/get out quick and …
5 Benefits of an Apple a Day
It’s apple season and apples are one of the best choices for snacks. Apples are full of antioxidants, flavonoids, and fiber. They are a convenient snack with so many benefits. Apples have been shown to help in weight loss, reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. They are full of Vitamin C, B Vitamins, phytonutrients and minerals …
Fat loss or weight loss?
What do you think about fat loss or weight loss? Do you worry about how much you weigh or your body composition? Your weight is not the whole story. Having too much body fat is unhealthy, but you can have too much body fat and not weigh very much. We know that being overweight is a health risk, but most …
Sugar + Protein = Fat
Do you know how much sugar is in beverages? Starbucks Grande Caffe Mocha, Pepsi, Lipton Iced Tea, 7-Up, Coke, Mountain Dew, Vitamin Water, Minute Maid Lemonade, Sunkist Orange Soda, Tropicana Twister Orange Soda, McDonalds Frappe Mocha all have one thing in common. They all have a lot of sugar. For reference, 4 grams of sugar is equal to one teaspoon. …
For best results, believe.
How you feel about exercise makes a difference. Your mind and your body aren’t separate. If you haven’t given it much thought, now might be the time to change your mind. New research has shown that you can think yourself fit. Don’t get too excited you still have to be active, but how you think about it can make a big …
What if you were a vegan for one day?
Do you follow a plant-based, whole foods diet? Would you consider yourself a vegan? Do you eat more plant-based meals during the week than any other type? How would you describe your regular eating habits? What you eat is one of the most important ways that you can influence your health. Your health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a significant …
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