For many of us, losing weight is a matter of being able to fit into those old pair of jeans or into that new dress we bought “for when we lose weight”. But no matter how much you may want something, it doesn’t make the road to success any easier. So let’s be honest here. [...]
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The “not-so-secret” secret to successful weight loss.
In a society that is focused on immediate and tangible rewards, there are bound to be repercussions. For many of us, a delicious piece of chocolate cake is a “well deserved” reward after a long week (sometimes day…but who’s counting?) at work, after a quick workout, or after a week of bland but nutritious foods. [...]
Too good to be true?
A new fitness facility has opened up in the concourse level of downtown Toronto. “An hour and a half workout in just 4 minutes!” is the phrase that H.I.T. Fitness screams at the building’s office workers as they rush by to grab a quick lunch. Who wouldn’t want to save time AND have an effective [...]
The simplified food guide: 5 simple steps.
“Eat your fruits and veggies!”…Every mother’s mantra. Health Canada has just released the newest version of Canada’s Food Guide in an attempt to re-educate Canadians and update guidelines on how to eat a balanced diet and maintain healthy lifestyles. Though Health Canada seems to have made a concerted attempt at updating the guide to include [...]
A Wii bit of exercise.
Who would have thought the day would come when video games would be touted as the newest exercise craze….an effective one too! Time magazine has an article discussing Nintendo’s unintional health benefits of the Wii and anyone who has played any of the games included with the Nintendo Wii can attest to the workout the [...]