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Here’s an example of a healthy and balanced packed lunch. Try this one out, and then use it as a springboard for your own creative lunch ideas. Don’t fall into the trap of eating the same thing day after day. Remember to use the 7 steps above to create your perfect packed lunch.
Servings: 1
Hey there everyone. I just thought I would fire out a quick blog post to you to get something off my chest.
I had a consultation with a new client today that really hit home. The session went well, but brought back a true story I heard a few years ago and made me reflect on many situations in my life that held me back from success. This story (and reality of the situation) highlight a common reason people fail to achieve their goals
Let’s start with the story (as told to me by Bedros, one of my mentors) that shows an interesting fact about crabs and the parallel with people in our lives…
As a Personal Trainer in Calgary for the past decade, one of the most common excuses I hear is that people are tired, unmotivated and lack the energy to exercise. This becomes a habit that leads you down the slippery slope of weight gain, poor health, and unhappiness with your mind and your body. Short of hiring a Personal Trainer to pick you up and drag you through each workout, you need to figure out a solution to get your butt in gear!
The good news is that I have a simple solution for you.
Here’s a recipe to spice up your breakfast. Egg whites, fire-roasted green Chile and diced tomatoes create a tasty omelet that is bursting with flavor and packed with protein. Serve with a side of salsa and sliced avocado.
Servings: 2
Here’s what you need…
Have you ever been frustrated over a lack of results from your workout routine?
If so, you are in good company. Even the most seasoned athletes experience times when their results plateau.
When you continue to put in the same effort day after day with little or no results it is safe to say that you’ve hit your own fitness plateau.
Your body adapts quickly to any repetitive routine. The definition of ‘insanity’ is to do the same thing over and over while expecting different results. This holds true for your workouts. When your results stop then it’s time to do something new.
I have good news – the following 4 tactics are guaranteed to crank your workouts up to the next level and to deliver the fast results you want. [Read more...]
Personal Training in Calgary is a growing trend. In fact, I like to call it Personal Coaching because with FRESH! clients, it goes a lot further than just the physical workout. That’s because anybody can give you a generic workout. You can also download one from one of the many fitness websites out there or from popular magazines, but this will never compare to hiring an experienced and certified personal trainer in Calgary.
Here’s a healthy burrito recipe to sink your teeth into. Whole grains, lean protein and crunchy veggies make this a recipe that you’ll come back to time and again. Serve with a side of your favorite salsa.
Servings: 1
Here’s what you need…
Let’s face it, most North Americans are overweight despite having access to the most nutritional information on the planet! That means there is a short circuit somewhere in society that information isn’t getting absorbed (unlike the food we eat)!
Clients will sit in front of me and SWEAR that they eat healthy and the right portions. The fact is, you don’t get to be fat and overweight by eating small healthy meals! Without getting into too much detail on the technical aspects of nutrition, here is ONE SIMPLE THING you can do at your next meal to start the process of dropping those pesky extra pounds of fat…without feeling you’ve deprived yourself of something you like!
OK, here is is…this simple mind shift will literally change your life (and your body):
What better way to usher in summer than with this delicious no-bake mango pie? You won’t find any processed sugars or refined carbs in this dessert – just sweet and nutritious whole food ingredients. That being said, remember to use portion control even with nutritious desserts.
Servings: 12
Here’s what you need…
Each day you make well over 200 decisions about food, according to Brian Wansink, PH.D. in his book, Mindless Eating. Your weight is the sum total of your past food decisions.
According to Wansink, overeating can be greatly reduced simply by removing the cues in your environment that cause you to overeat. He goes on to explain the top 5 Diet Danger Zones and the solutions for each:
