I’d like to present this amazing, strong woman, Cheryl Sherwood. Take a read of her inspiring fitness journey… My name is Cheryl, I’m 51 and I’m the wife of an amazingly supportive husband, #1 fan of the Calgary Police Pipe Band, Mother to 2 great kids (Ethan & Chloe), a Calgary Stampede Showrider Mom, a … Continued
I’m super excited to highlight Leanne who has been a dedicated member of our fit family at Calgary NW Fit Body Boot Camp since 2012. My name is Leanne and I am a mother of 2 active boys – 13 & 11 who both play club basketball. I’ve played hockey for over 25 years and I enjoy … Continued
212 212 is the degrees Fahrenheit that water boils, but that’s not the main point. The main point is it that DOES NOT boil at 211 degrees. At 211 degrees water is simply very hot water. But when it increases to 212 degrees, just a one degree change the entire structure of the water changes … Continued
Technology can really help support our fitness journey. My all time favorite app to help you stay the nutrition course is ‘My Fitness Pal’. There are several reasons for this: it’s easy to use it makes food tracking simple and shareable with whom ever you like it increases accountability it EDUCATES as you track your … Continued
Newsflash: It’s very likely that you consume the #1 metabolism killing food on the daily. But we can avoid it with some education. The #1 metabolism killer that keeps you from losing weight is artificial sweeteners. Who knew? There are three different artificial sweeteners to keep on the look out for and avoid them as much … Continued
Food is our fuel and it comes in the form of three macronutrients: Proteins Fats Carbohydrates Some would say that alcohol is the fourth ‘macro’. It’s an element in our nutrition that is processed very differently than other macros so it’s in a class all of it’s own. This is a quick guide to explain … Continued
Have you ever planned to ‘go on a diet’ or ‘start exercising’ (or insert plan here) on Monday? Or any other future date? Well guess what? You can’t make a decision for the future, you can only make a decision for today. A decision for the future is only a wish or consideration. Nothing ever … Continued
Look, it’s not realistic to think that we can leap over tall buildings every day, there are going to be those days when you’re dragging your behind a little. When I get tired or overwhelmed, I used to tend to beat myself up for silly things, but no more! Here are my strategies … Continued
Want a different approach to fat loss? Albert Einstein said: Everything is energy. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be no other way. This is NOT philosophy, it’s physics. It’s important then to up level our thinking. To be healthy, it’s more than … Continued
Quick body weight workout anyone? I always take my jump rope with me for an impromptu bodyweight workout. This one occurred in the gazebo with a Mama Robin keeping watch. She had a nest full of eggs just to my right (you’ll see it at the end of the video). I wanted to get in … Continued