We have all heard of (and have likely experienced) the phenomenon of stress eating. But why is it that some people can go through a whole day without even thinking about food and then come home starving? Roughly 40% of people will eat more while stressed, 40% will eat less, and about 20% of people don’t change their eating at …
Changes in seasons are so inspiring, aren’t they? Especially spring-time. The warmer weather seems to trigger some sort of inner organizational guru (aka Spring Cleaning.) There are many ways to stay organized or to set new goals for yourself. Here’s my top 10 tips for tapping into your inner organizer: Get inspired. Take a quick browse on Pinterest to get ideas …
Heavy eating habits can build up in chilly winter months. Time to clean up your eating routine and refresh your meal plan in the true spirit of spring! Home and Office Environment Clean out your cabinets, pantry and fridge of the expired foods, and treat food items that have been to filling you “out” instead of filling you up! Organize …
Spring is a great opportunity for a fresh fitness start. It’s time to take things to the great outdoors, where there are endless opportunities to add variety to your workouts. With winter behind you, being outdoors brings the opportunity for better air quality, increased vitamin D production, diminishing symptoms that go along with Seasonal Affective Disorder, and a better mood …
There are a number of misconceptions on what yoga is and what it isn’t, but one of the most common misconceptions might the description of yoga as a physical practice done to increase balance, strength and flexibility. Although these are all benefits of the practice, the true objective of yoga is to cultivate a quiet and calm mind. Unfortunately, in …
The benefits of outdoor activity have been well documented. Exercising and being active outdoors has a positive impact on both physical and psychological well-being (Loureiro & Veloso, 2014; Pretty, et al. , 2005). Many Canadians love to get outside and take advantage of our glorious summer months, participating in all sorts of activities from structured workouts (boot-camps, runs, etc.) to …
Chia seeds A trendy addition to the food market this past year, chia seeds truly live up to their health hype. Chia seeds are a good source of soluble fibre. Soluble fibre is known to absorb water, which promotes fullness and satiety as it expands in the stomach after it has been eaten and moves into the stomach and intestine. Chia seeds …
Monitoring your heart rate during exercise is a great option to help determine how hard you are working. You can do it manually or by using a wearable device. Target heart rate is the minimum number of beats per minute needed to reach a given level of physical effort, for the purpose of improving cardiovascular fitness. To determine your individual target heart …
There is a lot of workout equipment out there, but here are 5 items that will kickstart your home workout routine. These items have many uses, don’t take up very much space, and are relatively inexpensive. 1. Yoga Mat A good yoga mat is an awesome piece of equipment for so many different things. It provides a great platform …
Gratitude is the quality of being appreciative and thankful for what we have in our lives. It’s more than saying thank you. It’s an emotionally tied, and sometimes deep-rooted appreciation for something or someone. Being grateful and giving thanks is one of the most powerful things you can practice. Feelings of gratitude strengthen our bonds with other people and nurture …
