Teriyaki Chicken Plate

This recipe is very flavorful and is filled with wholesome nutrients, vitamins and fiber. Unlike most teriyaki recipes, this doesn’t contain sugar, yet it maintains a sweet undertone. Serve on a bed of baby arugula and quinoa. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need: 1 can naturally sweetened, zero calorie lemon lime soda (Zevia brand) 1/2 … Continued

Joint Pain? Get Rid of It (Unconventional)

Do you have joint pain? Have you considered that the pain you experience may be related to your summer holiday food belly? I know the holidays can be a tough time nutritionally. (I just returned from a week visiting my sister in BC, thankfully she’s a really healthy eater so I didn’t have too many … Continued

Q & A – Ageing, belly fat and hip surgery

Penny asked:  I have read your emails with great interest but also trepidation as I am not just over 40, I am actually over 70.  As a result, I have found many of your exercises would not only be very difficult for me, they might be downright dangerous for my physical condition.  Thus I have … Continued

5 Things NOT to Do (Playground workout)

Sev and I needed to get the ants out of our pants. It’s a long weekend here in Canada and the traffic into the big box gym here in Kelowna was too much to bear, so we headed to the playground. While playground workouts are fantastic, there are a few things you shouldn’t do: 1) … Continued

Kick your stress and your belly fat AWAY!

  Here’s a fun workout from our buddy Dani Woodrum – kickboxing and fat loss expert.  Nothing beats a great kickboxing or boxing workout for smashing both stress AND calories! Dani’s workouts are based on density training principles so that you’ll not only train efficiently with short, intense workouts under 30 minutes you’ll always be … Continued

Tropical Salad with Teriyaki Chicken

This salad is fun and full of flavor, made with nutrient-packed microgreens, sweet mango, tender teriyaki chicken and guilt-free onion rings. Eat this and give your body the protein it needs as well as a healthy serving of fiber. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need… 4 organic, free-range chicken breasts 1/4 cup Organicville Island Teriyaki … Continued

One Pot Chicken and Veggie Dinner

Cooking a healthy dinner at home does not have to be complicated or take lots of time. This simple recipe for chicken tenders and veggies will only take you about 30 minutes from start to finish. Meals that are rich in protein and fiber and low in carbs, like this one, will help you build … Continued

Forward Head Posture – A Pain in the Neck!

One of the most common muscle problems I see with men and women alike, is SUPER tight neck muscles.  Shoulders and neck muscles are like tightly banded cords, leading to headaches, shoulder pain, pins and needles in the arms and other uncomfortable symptoms. In most people this has to do with modern lifestyles and activities … Continued

What’s YOUR Motivation?

Sometimes you just need the right motivation and you’d be surprised what you can accomplish… Here’s a little story: I figured in the heat of summer it was time that Sev learned how to swim. His first lesson saw him sitting dry on the shore, he barely got his belly wet. He’s not a ‘fetcher’ … Continued

Q & A – On Swimming, Jumping and Interval Timers

If you have questions – then we’re here to help answer them! Margaret asked:  “I’m just getting started on your basic program and am working with a trainer, Tom.   I love your program and all the support. I’m 61 and pretty fit but dealing with the creeping fat of “muffin tops”. I have a few questions: … Continued