Here’s what my mom does when she needs to lose weight fast

I’ve watched my mom struggle for years with her weight. She has me to thank for her weight gain 27 years ago. She used to be stick thin until she gave birth to me. That’s when her bum took on a life of it’s own.

Ever since she started gaining weight when I was a baby, [...]

Treadmill playlist you can rock out to

One of the easiest ways for me to get my cardiovascular exercise is to jump on my treadmill and pound rubber. I always listen to music while I’m on there or I don’t last that long. Without some kind of rhythm to keep me moving, I end up concentrating on how much time has passed [...]

Belly dance your way to flat abs

Now that I’ve reached my goal weight, I’m focusing more on getting toned and building muscle. I’ve been tightening up my fluffy areas, and the most fun and effective way I’ve done this is by belly dancing. I’ve also been shoveling insane amounts of snow which has pumped up my arms a bit, but that’s [...]

Using Meal Planning to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Loss

Who is meal planning for?

In my opinion, meal planning is great for everyone, whether you’re trying to lose weight or just want to live a healthier lifestyle. There are meal plans specifically tailored to diabetics, vegetarians, breastfeeding mothers, large families, etc. You can always create your own meal plans as well.

What are the benefits of [...]

Diet soda makes you gain weight?

Did you know that the more diet soda you drink (or diet pop as we Canadians call it), the greater your risk of becoming obese is? I’m not just talking about the people who drink gallons of it a week. All it takes is just one can of diet soda a day to increase your [...]