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How much sugar is too much?
Whenever I start with a new client who’s primary goal is fat loss, I ask her to food journal. To write down everything she eats and drinks for a minimum of five days (but preferably for two complete...
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Make your own meal plan | benefits of a boring diet
Back when I started paying attention to nutrition I craved structure. A meal plan that I could follow as I learned the in’s and out’s of fuelling my body so that it performed well, looked good and felt...
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What I read on my summer vacation | fitness book reviews
Disclaimer: Ulysses Press sent me a free copy of Special Forces Fitness Training to review here. No other compensation was provided, and as always, the thoughts and opinions expressed here are all...
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#SilkCreamyCashew | a Silk Cashew review (and a pumpkin recipe too)
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Silk Canada. They provided me with coupons to purchase the product and compensated me for writing this post. Faithful readers of this blog will know that I don’t...
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The psychology of eating | small behavioural changes add up to big results
I am a student of the human brain. Honestly, I love learning about what goes on inside my own head, especially when I’m not even aware there’s anything happening Humans are exposed to hundreds of...
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Food tracking tips | lose weight without losing your mind
Let’s be honest, food tracking is a chore. Weighing, measuring and documenting everything you put in your mouth isn’t any fun. It’s tedious and time-consuming. It tethers you to your phone or...
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Fitness and nutrition rules can simplify healthy living
Structure. © Daddiomanottawa | Dreamstime.com – Chrome Crystal Lattice Structure Photo Some people swear by it and claim that structure is the reason they’re able to consistently exercise and eat...
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Why healthy eating doesn’t necessarily lead to weight loss
I eat fairly healthily. I try and ‘eat clean’. I follow the 80/20 rule. And yet, I can’t seem to lose any weight. I bet the above sounds familiar. We all know somebody whose body never changes despite...
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5 Reasons to swap Yonanas for ice cream
Disclosure: Yonanas sent me this ingenious tool for making ice cream-like desserts at home and compensated me for sharing my family’s enjoyment of it with you. As always, opinions and...
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High protein vegetarian mushroom and chickpea curry | A #MeatlessMondayNight...
Disclaimer: I created the recipe below as part of Silk’s #MeatlessMondayNight campaign. You can find more meatless recipes and enter for a chance to win at the website, www.silk.com/sidelinemeat. If...
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How to eat carbs and still lose weight {Guest Post}
Dear readers. Despite receiving offers from dozens of aspiring writers each week, I rarely accept guest posts. When I do they are always fellow fitness professionals, to ensure that you guys continue...
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Nutrition and grief | tips for helping those suffering from loss {Guest Post}
From Tamara ~ My family and I are truly grateful for all of the meals and snacks and foodie gifts of love and comfort that our friends and family provided in the weeks following my daughter’s death....
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Nutritional strategies for midlife women | simple steps to a slimmer midsection
I struggle with food and the fact that since I have turned 42 my body seems to be gaining fat even if I weight train almost every day and I eat healthy 95% of the time. I’m 51, peri-menopausal and only...
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Make your own meal plan | benefits of a boring diet
Back when I started paying attention to nutrition I craved structure. A meal plan that I could follow as I learned the in’s and out’s of fuelling my body so that it performed well, looked good and felt...
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