I am fascinated by exceptional athletes: how they stay motivated, what makes them tick and particularly how they represent “discipline” and “routine”. Most of them site good habits, and this is a great place to start in furthering your goals. I want to share a list of the top 5 books that have made an impact upon my discipline and …
It’s three o-clock and you’re fading fast, but you still have another couple hours at work. As Dietitians we find that this is the time of day at work that most of our clients struggle with. Those who are trying to lose weight often feel this is their down fall time, and for those who are trying to maintain good energy …
Think of something that you’re proud of, and then ask yourself if it was easy to achieve that very thing. More than likely, what you are most proud of took a lot of hard work, and maybe even some struggle or pain. But in the end, it paid off and maybe even led to more possibilities and happiness in your life. Growth …
As humans, we tend to be creatures of habit, which makes change difficult in every aspect of our lives. Every day we make choices, and these choices relate to our ability to make changes- especially related to our nutrition and health. The choices that we make can add to our health, or they can take away from it. It’s easy …
As you delve into your My Viva Plan workouts you will begin to encounter a variety of exercise equipment. Dumbbells, kettlebells, and medicine balls all fall into the ‘free weight’ category because they are all weights that are not attached to some other piece of equipment. These types of free weight exercises will stress the body differently than exercises that …
Setting goals, and reflecting on them daily, is one of the best ways to stay accountable and keep you on track. We recommend your goals to be small and achievable (ie. realistic in your life right now) and not focus on larger outcomes. Small, realistic goals will create change over time. Here’s an example: If your goal is to run a …
If you struggle with cravings in the evening, or feel powerless over your portions you may want to take a look at how you are eating earlier in the day. As Registered Dietitians, many clients come to us with this eating pattern – start the day with a cup of coffee, maybe stop for lunch if they have time and …
The Christmas holiday season is upon us! There is so much going on at this time of year, and for many, extra commitments are added into our daily routines. Between social events, family gatherings and extra errands to run, it can all add up! Time is often cited as a top reason people do not exercise (Rebar, et.al, 2017), even without the …
As it gets colder and darker in the winter months, mood, sleep patterns, and appetite can be affected. Some individuals who are greatly impacted by this season shift may experience recurrent depressive episodes that begin to appear in late fall, then start to taper off when the days get longer in the spring/summer. This pattern is known as Seasonal Affective …
Are you wondering why you are constantly feeling stressed? With the holiday season approaching and a million things on your to-do list, there is no better time to talk about what stress is, how it influences our relationship with food, and what we can do to manage it! What is Stress? The Canadian Mental Health Association defines stress as …
