“If I just have a little treat everyday, I’m good, right?” I get this question a lot from friends and clients. Even I have asked this question to myself! And I am sure you have heard it before: Everything in moderation. Well...not really. Many people believe that they can totally have that piece of chocolate [...]
Today, I wanted to talk about something that I know many of you can relate to (myself included): The endless supply of holiday sweets & treats. This means plenty of possible little handfuls tossed back without even really noticing. Before you know it, this can lead to our total demise when it comes to sticking [...]
If you’re looking to beat the January craze of new healthy resolutions, you may want to check out this video on juicing. I've been curious about juicing for a while now and had the chance to interview the co-founders of Cru Juice Inc. here in Calgary. I got the answers to a lot of questions [...]
Have. A. Plan. Do not go anywhere without truly thinking about what you’re going to consciously choose - and then keep your portions small. Nuts vs cheese plate? Appetizers vs. dessert? Wine vs. chocolate? Gravy vs. butter? Stuffing vs. mashed potatoes vs. candied yams? Butter tarts vs. squares vs. pie? FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out. [...]
A few years ago when I was overweight and running on the treadmill wearing my baggy shirt and ball cap, I remember talking about my weight frustrations with a friend of mine. I was complaining about the fact I was working so hard but not seeing any progress. She said, “Maybe you eat too much?”... [...]
I have to share a story with you from one of my clients. She was at the grocery store and could overhear two women talking in the produce aisle. Both were sharing how they were looking to lose weight and one seemed to be giving a lot of advice to her friend. This is the [...]
Let’s face it - healthy weight loss needs to happen while we’re living our life - NOT while we pretend to exist in a bubble of everything always going smoothly. I don’t know about you but as much as I try to be fully prepped with veggies and healthy options if I’m out and about [...]
As you know I work in the world of weight loss and fitness which means in my house we're always talking about making healthy choices, being active, exercising, and eating good healthy food. It's always an interesting conversation as my mom is a little overweight and also smokes (she has for 40 years despite ALL [...]
I’ve received so many Facebook messages and emails about my new veggie spiralizer I had to make a video showing you how awesome it is. Especially because my #1 tip for healthy weight loss is to eat more vegetables. Why? Because eating lots of vegetables helps you to feel full and studies have shown that [...]
The biggest mistake I see women making is thinking that the results should come *quickly* and then they get frustrated when it doesn't. As you go about your healthy journey, no matter where you are in it, remember that aiming for 1-2 lbs of fat loss a week is really, really good!! Just stay committed [...]
