Category: Healthy Eating

It’s easier that you may think to lose a little flub…more on that in a moment. Today I’m hitting the road to drive west to go help my Dad move into a retirement home. He’s doing pretty well recovering from his stroke in January. He’s tired of cooking and cleaning for himself though and I … Continued

29 days from now you could be down at least one pant size… Right now it’s the beginning of May as I write this, so by the first weekend in June, you could be feeling more confident getting into your summer clothes… I have more on that and a cool workout I wanted to share … Continued

Treat day? I have just the thing… But first, an embarrassing story…now since my son doesn’t read my emails, I can tell you this. Once I made ‘healthy’ brownies, but they were of the black bean variety.We had dinner, chased it with a delicious and healthy black bean brownie and then we went to a … Continued

“How MUCH protein should I be getting on a daily basis?” I get asked this question all the time. In most cases, I find the majority of active people (especially women) don’t get enough high quality protein. Sometimes it’s just because the thought of tasteless protein is hard to stomach. Here’s a solution.  Keep in … Continued

Winter is tough for a number of reasons… Today I sit in my window seat that overlooks my snow covered back yard. While it’s quite beautiful to look at, if you venture out, it doesn’t ‘feel beautiful’ 😉 Sev and I feel a little cooped up – it’s currently -25C with the wind. Ug. Now … Continued

Alcohol and weight loss don’t particularly go together but at this time of year, a drink or three is pretty much inevitable.   As always, an ounce of prevention will save a pound (or three) on your hips so give these tips a go for Christmas and New Years and stay in control of your … Continued

Guest Post by James Gaida Author: 4DFL Method It was Oscar Wilde who said: “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” It was me who said: “Everything in moderation, yes, even including pizza.”             When we’re talking about health, fitness, fat burning and body transformation, “moderation” and your definition of it becomes … Continued

Dinner is often an adventure at my house. Recently when I asked the kids ‘what would you like for dinner?’ Hannah said, ‘Something healthy and edible, can you work within those limits?’ I was sure I nailed it with marinated steelhead trout, ceasar salad (and a garlic bun for Sam). Seriously, easy as pie right? … Continued

I get asked this question all the time: “How much protein should I be getting on a daily basis?” (Keep reading for your personalized guide.) In most cases, I find the majority of active people (especially women) don’t get enough high quality protein. Sometimes it’s just because the thought of tasteless protein is hard to … Continued