This metaphor is a very powerful one especially at this time of year when our inner critical voice is very yappy. I was recently listening to a podcast and the topic was about mindset and how to reprogram our mindset...
Category: Body Freedom
What If Less Is More To Be Fitter, Stronger & Slimmer
I have been in health care a few decades now and often the mindset that has been promoted is that if something is good for you then doing more of it is even better. Makes sense??? What if Less is...
Is Your Monkey Brain Or Empire Brain Making Your Decisions?
I was recently on a webinar and heard a great description about the different areas of the brain and how our behaviours will be ruled by the part of our brain that is engaged and making the final decision. In...
How to Control Your Appetite and Lose Weight
Over 70% of Americans are considered either overweight or obese. We try and try to exercise and lose those extra pounds, but often exercising just isn’t enough. We need to moderate our diets too. But giving in to your body’s cravings is...
7 Tasty Tips For Good Nutrition This Summer
Ahhh summer. That time of the year when BBQs are a must, gathering over drinks and food on patios or on the dock up north. If you’re hoping to lose weight, tone up, or simply enjoy all these gatherings but...
Why Meal Prep Matters: 8 Important Meal Prep Benefits
There are so many meal prep benefits you reap when you start preparing your own food. Having control over what you eat is a great way to save time and money. Studies show it’s also a great way to accelerate...
Do I Really Need an Accountability Buddy?
Losing weight is incredibly difficult to do on your own, especially at first. Getting past the three-month hump and making a real habit out of staying healthy might require a little help. We’re going to talk about the idea of...
How To Stop Eating Junk Food
What do you do to unwind after a long, stressful day? Maybe you go for a run or hit the gym after work. Perhaps you watch a couple episodes of your favorite show to help yourself relax. Or maybe you...
How Women Lose Weight After 50
Have you gained weight since you turned 50? Have you noticed that the number on the scale is creeping up, or that your pants are tighter than they once were? It can be a bummer for women to gain weight...
Genes that Cause Interrupted Sleep Patterns
When was the last time you got a good night’s sleep? If you have to think about it for more than a couple of seconds, it’s probably been a while. You’re not alone in your sleep problems. More than 30%...