Whether you are meal planning for your family or a group of people, chances are you are going to have to prepare for different preferences, tolerances or lifestyles. This can be a challenge, but not impossible! Here are a few tips. Find common ground. Find an aspect of the meal that will work for everyone. It may be your vegetable or …
We all have busy lives and as you embark on or continue your fitness journey, you can feel a bit overwhelmed at times, especially knowing that consistency is the key to success. Without organization and planning, consistency can become a challenge. Plan to succeed with some simple tips to make being consistent easier: 1.Have a workout plan and stick to …
Mobility has become a trendy buzzword that everyone seems to use, but rarely do you find someone who actually knows what it means. Mobility is tricky to explain because it is often used as a synonym for flexibility, which it is not. Mobility requires flexibility, but flexibility does not require mobility. You can be highly flexible without being highly mobile, …
A balanced breakfast is key to having better energy throughout the day and minimizing evening snacking. Studies show that a breakfast containing higher fibre carbohydrates along with 14-20 grams of protein is helpful for: – Improving mood – Improving cognition – Maintaining a healthy weight or improving weight loss – Bettering blood sugar control A balanced breakfast contains a …
With busy days ahead, it can be difficult to prioritize your meals. However, if you can honour the fact that your body needs to be fuelled throughout the day, it will better support you in tackling all the tasks you want accomplished! Protein If you think about a soda cracker compared to a piece of chicken or fish, you know …
Your body has two different drives to eat: homeostatic (body) hunger and hedonic (reward) hunger. Learning to recognize the difference between the two can ensure your efforts to manage your appetite and weight are targeted at the right place. “Homeostatic” or “body” hunger is the drive to eat when you feel physically hungry. It is managed by hormones in your …
The first step in reaching your fitness goals is deciding that you are going to work hard. It doesn’t have to be a soul-crushing, grind-it-out experience to get into great shape, but chances are you will have to push a little harder than you currently push. As important as it’s going to be to push yourself, it’s also going to …
What does it mean? A basic definition: being attentive and aware of our eating. Diving deeper, mindful eating refers to how we feel currently (hunger/fullness), what our environment is telling us (habit cues, who we are with, etc.), and how we will feel in the future (physically and mentally), all as it relates to the food we eat. Why Does It …
As we age, our minds become very busy; busy minds tend to go on autopilot where we tune out our inner and outer environments. As children, we were better able to observe things through our five senses. Children are not as conditioned by societal norms and culture, and therefore aren’t as prone to analyze, create judgement or criticize. In the …
Follow these five basic tips to planning out your meals in a way that won’t break the bank: Map out your week Don’t make it complicated. Feel free to get inspiration from the internet or cook books but try not to overcommit; aim to try just one new recipe a week or less. Sometimes it is easier to think of the …
