If you’re waiting until you’re in better shape or the exact right time to really commit to your fitness and nutrition, I have to tell you that the perfect moment you are waiting for is probably NEVER GOING TO COME. So here’s where I would start: Awareness. Awareness of your strengths. Awareness of your weaknesses. Awareness…
It’s been said that “we’re stressed out, high on caffeine, depressed with too many obligations seeking the holy grail or magic bullet solution to any and all of our issues.” Wow, that’s a mouthful. With that much stress in our lives, it’s no wonder many people don’t have the time to prioritize their health and…
It’s easy to get excited for events or challenges eat great for 12 weeks, lose 20lbs, then gain it back when stress and life and vacations take hold… And then you do it again, and again, and every time you do this, it get’s harder to lose the weight, and easier to put it back…
This past weekend marked the finale of BEFIT’s 12th instalment of the 12 week weight loss challenge known as The Biggest Winner. And with this challenge, we stressed mindset. BECAUSE mindset is everything. It is the base of your fitness and precludes everything else… Because when you put everything under your control and put everything…
As a gym owner, I work with people all the time wanting to lose weight. And with this responsibility, it’s always important to remember that as people, we are slaves to our habits and ultimately the results of what we repeatedly do. That being said, If I didn’t know anything about you and wanted to…
Weight loss is most women’s goal when attending a Langley gym or fitness centre. And although there are many effective weight loss and personal training platforms, it is the nutritional component where most fall short. So I put together an infographic for you with some nutritional recommendations specifically targeted for females looking to lose weight….
Protein shakes are everywhere in our society these days. And why not!? They’re a fast, convenient, and delicious way of getting some additional protein in our day. But the thing is, if you have a fat loss goal… they’re probably not your best choice (unless it is after a workout). In fact, it’s always better…
I’ve noticed over the years that a lot of people get into trouble with their snacks. Whether it be granola, bananas, or protein bars, many of these options are unfortunately loaded with sugar and not keeping your body in an optimal state for fat loss. But before we get into some healthy alternatives on the…
I’m a big advocate of the following statement: “Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar.” – Greg Glassman Your cheat sheet: Meats are foods like chicken, beef, fish, pork, eggs (preferably not lunch meat). Vegetables are anything… the greener the better. Did you eat something green today? Nuts…
Originally published Feb 22, 2012. In speaking with my most successful Bootcamp Effect/BEFIT members over the years, there always seems a common denominator that I see in everyone of them… Yes, it is true, there are members that don’t get the results they are looking for, and this is very frustrating for me as a…