Author: Shawna Kaminski

Outdoor Training

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With spring on the horizon, you may be thinking about getting outside to exercise. Take a look at the article I was quoted in here.

Herbal Magic – Magic or Hocus Pocus?

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I watched this CBC Market Place episode and thought it may be of interest to you. This is an investigation of Herbal Magic and the claims that the company makes in terms of losing weight. I’m all about education and  there are many misconceptions about weight loss out there. If weight loss was easy, wouldn’t … Continued

Female Fat Loss Diet

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Many ladies ask me about a female fat loss diet. The best advice I can give for this is to maintain a nutrition plan high in lean proteins, fruits and veggies, and complex carbs. You’ll want to choose low glycemic carbohydrates to help maintain stable blood sugar. Eating six times a day is also a … Continued

Charity Boot Camp a Big Hit!

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Imagine, if you will, a 6 foot tall man, about 210 lbs, hairy and larger than life, standing in line at the Winner’s fitting room with several (large) black dresses in hand. Yes, it’s our own Kelly Scott from the 9:30 am camp. The man who got  the whole ‘Little Black Dress’ charity event idea … Continued

Female Fat Loss Routine

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Any female fat loss routine worth doing is doing should include some core exercises. But don’t be fooled into thinking that doing core exercises alone will get rid of the abdominal fat that’s hanging on. You’ll also need to include some high intensity interval training, or HIIT. This is the kind of cardio that I … Continued

Inspirational Boot Camper

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Shari may not consider herself to be an inspiration, but she is an amazing woman. She is a dedicated boot camper with a toddler at home. As you can see, she is due at any moment with her second child (well, she has a bit of time left). Shari’s pregnancy didn’t slow her down much … Continued

A Little More on Bloating…

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My friend and colleague, Lisa Taylor, had some more helpful advice regarding bloating: If you notice that you are having a lot of bloating when eating bread or pasta, this is a sign that your body does not like flour. It could be a mild food sensitivity/allergy, a gluten intolerance

What to Do About Bloating

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Hey, are you feeling like you swallowed a balloon at times? Many women experience bloating. It’s uncomfortable and that distended belly look is so last year. You don’t want to train like a dog only to have your tummy troubles spoil that trim look you’re after. Try some of the following tips to see if … Continued

Eating Out – Is Healthy Eating Possible?

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It’s easy to blow a clean diet when eating out. This is the number one reason that I don’t like to eat out much because it’s so easy for me to make poor food choices. On the one hand, since I eat out so infrequently, I don’t mind splurging on treats a little more, but … Continued

How I Eat Breakfast on the Road…

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I’m not overly fond of eating out and have the embarrassing habit of taking my own food with me for travel. Of course, this isn’t embarrassing for me, but a 16 year old tends to embarrass easily, again, who’d a thunk? Actually, the only meal that I consistently pack for myself for travel is my