Want to lose fat and gain muscle? You can do it. Quickly and effectively. That’s right. Quickly. Lose fat and gain muscle. Did I mention it’s hard? Really, really hard, but possible. Scientists at McMaster University have found that it is possible. It is possible lose fat quickly and gain muscle. Did I mention it is difficult? But, it is …
7 days of fitness
Start 2017 with 7 days of fitness. Starting on December 25th – 31st join me for 30 minutes of activity everyday. That is it. 30 minutes of any type of activity for 7 days in a row. Start the New Year, feeling better and in the habit of exercising. Walking, stretching, skating, swimming, skiing, anything as long as it adds …
Plant Based Shopping List
I have been 95% successful in my plant based eating plan. Only a few processed, vegan, options have been consumed. Like the Rice Dream, non dairy ice cream, that goes really well with Apple, Pear, Pumpkin Crisp (yes, you are getting the recipe). I know I feel better when I am not eating processed foods, but now there is a …
Run for your knees
Contrary to popular opinion running is good for your knees. I am sure that if you run, someone has asked you “what about your knees?” Now, you can answer “I am doing it for my knees.” Exercise scientists at Brigham Young University recently found that pro-inflammatory molecules go down in knee joints when we run. The researchers say, “This study …
Buddha Bowls
Last week I wrote that my goal this month was to eat a plant based diet. So far, not bad, not perfect, but 80% successful. If I was talking to a client I would congratulate them on their achievements, but I know I could do better. This is another week to try improve my diet. I also wrote about the …
Why muscle matters
I have previously posted about your mighty mitochondria. The cellular powerhouses in our muscles and how you can get more mitochondria with endurance exercise. I have more good news for you. It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can gain more muscle and keep your mitochondria. Research published in Medicine Science in Sports and Exercise shows that even after a …
Vegan vs Plant Based
Vegan vs Plant-Based Many people wonder what is the difference between a whole foods, plant-based and a vegan diet? A plant based diet centres around plant foods. Fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, grains, nuts and seeds. No animal products. No meat, fish, butter, milk, eggs, cheese, gelatin or other animal by-product. Being a vegan is a lifestyle choice that involves the …
Fitness Trackers
Fitness trackers are popular, but do they work? Yes and no. You can use fitness trackers to count your steps, monitor your sleep, take your heart rate, count calories and more. Depending on the brand they are more or less accurate. There have been studies on how fitness trackers don’t improve fitness or don’t monitor your sleep accurately, but personally …
Colour your brain healthy
Make your brain more energy efficient. A study of 65-85 year old adults revealed how much effort it takes a vegetable deprived brain to work. It was a small study, but the results could be very useful and provide another reason to eat your fruits and vegetables. When researchers virtually peered inside the brains of older adults they saw something …
Fitness Predicts Future Health
Fitness is not measured at the doctor’s office, but being unfit is a risk for many chronic diseases. Your fitness predicts health risks.
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