You want to be fit. You know how much you should weigh. You know your ideal dress size. You can even picture how great those new jeans will look. So why aren't you living life in your ideal body? There are many complex reasons that make weight loss a challenge, reasons that go deeper than simply calories-in versus calories-out. I'm talking about the life issues that get in the way of your success. Read the following 5 obstacles and the solutions to unlock your best results ev

If you feel confused and even overwhelmed by the bombardment of new, constant and sometimes conflicting dietary advice, then you are forgiven! Nutrition is a complex science that often gets twisted and bent in brief stories that appear on television, in newspapers and magazines or on the internet. The result? Frustration. Feeling frustrated can sap your diet confidence and sometimes create a barrier to using all the good dietary information that’s available. Diet Confusion Qu

This weeks Workout Of The Week is based on strength endurance. Perform 10 rounds of the following circuit with a time cap of 20 minutes: 5 Burpees 10 Push-Ups 15 Squats 20 Crunches #exercise #workouts #healthyhabits Chris, myHealthCoach

Have you ever been frustrated over a lack of results from your workout routine? If so, you are in good company. Even the most seasoned athletes experience times when their results plateau. When you continue to put in the same effort day after day with little or no results it is safe to say that you've hit your own fitness plateau. Your body adapts quickly to any repetitive routine. The definition of 'insanity' is to do the same thing over and over while expecting different re

Here are seven foods you should add to your regular diet if you want to keep firing on all cylinders. These foods may not make you smarter, but they'll help you stay sharp and think clearly-especially when you've been glued to your desk for 12 hours. 1. Salmon. This is one of the best brain foods out there. Salmon is rich in Omega 3 essential fatty acids that have been shown to enhance memory and cognition. Plus, Omega 3s have anti-inflammatory properties that have been shown

The old saying goes, “Breakfast for a king, lunch for a prince, dinner for pauper.” But do you need to eat less at night (i.e., after 6pm)? The simple answer is no, you don’t. Just make sure you don’t overeat. Over consumption of carbohydrate or any food late in the day is the likely cause of weight gain related to nighttime eating. It’s hard to find any conclusive metabolic evidence that food eaten at night is more likely to be stored as body fat. Metabolism drops when you a

Experts say there are two basic categories of foods that can be considered "keeping it off superfoods" because they fill your tummy without piling on the calories: fruits and vegetables. And the nutrient that gives fruits and vegetables that ‘staying power?’ Fibre. So, if fruits and vegetables are the "keeping-it-off superfood groups," fibre may well be the "keeping-it-off super-nutrient." Protein is another super-nutrient. It's becoming more scientifically accepted that prot

Want an easier way to get in shape? Stop starving yourself, counting calories, or eliminating your favourite food groups. Those extreme techniques only burn you out and leave you more frustrated than ever. I bet if I sat on your shoulder and watched your daily routine, I would be able to identify at least 5 areas where you could make simple changes that effortlessly help you lose unwanted pounds. Because the truth is that real fat loss comes with lasting, healthy lifestyle ch