Is it Hunger or a Craving?
Sometimes when we think we’re hungry, it’s really a craving. Ask yourself, what would satisfy that hunger? Eating something from the...
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Using the Habit Loop to Break Bad Habits and Create New Ones.
Whether we realize it or not, habits shape our everyday life. For example, when we wake up, we typically have the same routine (habits);...
Summer Can be a Challenge!
Check out these great tips that will help you stay on track whether you’re on program or maintaining your weight. You've got this! Always...
Want Guaranteed Weight Loss? Meal prep, prep, prep!
When you have prepped ingredients and prepared meals handy, whether in the fridge or freezer, it takes no time to whip up a healthy meal....
Have you heard of SMART goals?
For those of you on Phase 1 your goal is already SMART. Specific – Although not always drilled down to numbers, the goal is to stick to a...
Where Does the Fat Go?
When we are losing fat, what we're doing is metabolizing the triglycerides that are stored in the fat cells. Triglycerides are comprised...
How Does a Low Fat Keto Diet Help Heart Health?
A recent statement from our Canadian Health Minister said, heart disease is currently one of the leading causes of death in Canada,...
What's an Exercise Snack?
UBCO recently had a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. The study was on ‘exercise snacks’....
Why is Water Important for Weight Loss? 5 Tips to Get You Drinking More.
Our bodies are made up of about 70% of water. We all know drinking enough water is vital for optimal health but not everyone knows how it...
Does Stress Cause Weight Gain and Inhibit Weight Loss? The Answer is YES.
Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your weight loss goals, here are some reasons why: When the body is in a state of stress the adrenal...
Mindset – The Key Ingredient to Lose Weight and Keep it Off for Good.
Losing weight and maintaining your goal weight may be one of life’s biggest challenges. It’s why it’s a multi-billion dollar industry....
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