Have Fun. Be Fit
We’re in the final days of our annual 12 week challenge at Fitness Force. I’m always in awe at the friendships that are formed as participants start working out and focusing together. I’m always proud at the dedication that I see in those who choose to make life changes with improved health as their ultimate goal. I’m always thrilled to see those that stayed strong for the full 12 weeks keep their focus and continue on with their healthy lifestyle.
Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Uncategorized on Apr 3rd, 2012
It must be a sign. I can’t explain why, but several times over the past few days the following statement has presented itself to me “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result” by Albert Einstein and so in this blog post we’ll talk about how to stop the fitness insanity.
Many of us have grown up using the scale and our weight as a measure of our worth. Today I am urging you to GET OFF THE WEIGHT SCALE and forget about your weight in pounds. For the most part, the expectation that we have for weight is unrealistic. Most 40 year old women should not weigh 120lbs. They may have been near that number 20 years ago but it isn’t likely to happen again while maintaining health.
Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition on Mar 6th, 2012
Studies have shown that when coconut oil has been part of one’s diet, white fat stores have been reduced. Due to the medium chain (MCTs) being so well absorbed and used an energy source, their burning actually increases metabolic rate. A diet high in MCTs showed in a study over a 6-day period to increase thermo genesis by 50% – that’s huge.
To lose fat (bad fat) your body needs to have enough of the good fats or it will hang onto anything it can get. If you aren’t getting enough good fat from fish oil, nuts, seeds or olive oil you should consider coconut oil as an option.
Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition on Feb 14th, 2012
Time (or lack thereof) is a reason (or excuse) for a lot of what we do in our busy lives. I promise this. If you have the oil and vinegar on your counter, you can have them mixed together in a jar just as fast as going to the refrigerator to gather the jars and bottles of commercial dressings.
Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition on Feb 8th, 2012
As the middle of February approaches, I sadly see many previously eager “resolution” exercisers start to lose their motivation. The enthusiasm of those New Years Eve promises of a healthy lifestyle start to feel like work. Why? Because it is -just-hard-work. Fitness and nutrition are so very important to our long term health that I urge you to keep plugging along until it becomes habit. This might take a few more weeks. The body you have today is the one you need to use for years to come. If you keep it fuelled properly and maintained starting from today it will be stronger and serve you better in future years. Here are 4 ways to stay on track.
Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition on Feb 1st, 2012
I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to hear Sandra E. Black, MD,FRCPC speak on her research and that of others on who gets Alzheimer’s disease, it’s links to other conditions, progression and diagnosis techniques. I cannot begin to repeat the names of the studies or use the medical terms but I can “dumb it down” into some key take away notes that left an impact on me and an opportunity for all of us.
It’s time to liven up the recipe box again. Here is one that is loaded with nutrient rich ingredients and flavor. Some items might be a little obscure or inconvenient so you should feel free to alter it as you wish. There are lots of healthy recipes and ideas on this website I just found.
I NEVER eat margarine. It’s far too processed and I read once that it’s only a molecule away from being the same as the container it comes in. I remember that when I was a kid, we lost the margarine container when we moved in August. It was found a week later in the garage…..as good as new. I’m afraid of a “food” product that is that well preserved.
With a new year comes an opportunity to start fresh with resolutions to be better at something. The following is a list of the top 7 predicted resolutions for 2012. Many of them are related to fitness, which of course means I can help you achieve them. Many others are related to overall wellness….and I can help you achieve those too.
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