Posts Tagged "alcohol"
Happy Holidays
The holidays are for resting. Be with those you love (even if it’s just you and your favourite TV characters this year), feel zero pressure, and enjoy being appointment-free. The holidays are for indulging. Whether it’s dessert, an afternoon glass of wine, or some champagne with your breakfast, just remember a LITTLE is typically better enjoyed than a LOT. (Nobody likes an afternoon / evening hangover or a sugar coma!) Do not drink and drive. I mean, to lose your whole life or to become a murderer in a split second foggy decision is just far too incredibly stupid and sub-human. Think, stay clear, make arrangements ahead of time. These tragedies are far...
Read MoreRyan: Back in the Saddle
Back in the saddle again… Well, after a brief hiatus, Jessica and I are back at it. This past Sunday Jessica whooped me – she whooped me good. Unfortunately, these past two weeks were impossible to get any strength workouts in with Jessica. I was moving out of my 900 square foot King West loft and into a 6 by 10 windowless bedroom in Parkdale (with 3 roommates). The situation was a bit stressful to manage, and all in all took about 2 weeks to sort out. But after the initial shock of giving up my lavish lifestyle, I am now set up with some awesome new roommates and am ready to re-engage in my strength program with Jess. Unfortunately, the absence of my cooking...
Read MoreRyan: My First Week with Manning
I had my first session with Jessica on Tuesday the 17th. I won’t lie, I was a little nervous. Most boys won’t admit it, but it can be intimidating signing up for a female trainer. Maybe it’s a lingering elementary school mentality, but you don’t want to get embarrassed by a girl! I can safely say, however, that I had nothing to worry about. Jess came in and was immediately a calming presence – very laid back and professional. We briefly discussed the action plan and then got right to it. Jess’ program for me is focused on functional training – so we did a lot of body weight exercises: reverse-crunches, push-ups with side planks, lunges with rows...
Read MoreUnwrap a Healthy Body – Top Ten List for Keeping Fit Through the Holidays
Now is the time. Trainers, magazines, coaches and dieticians are all posting their top tips for keeping everybody on track through the holidays. Why? Because it’s hard – and because we professionals do not like to see you discouraged come January. Discouragement is the most dangerous feeling in the world of wellness, because it simply spurs a snowball of reckless behaviour and more feelings of UGH. Here are MY tips for getting through this typically gluttonous and hands-in-the-air season: #1 – Know that you don’t WANT to fall off track and feel large, swollen and lethargic. Know that it isn’t worth 3 seconds of taste on your tongue from...
Read MoreThe Simplest Ways to Eat Clean and Stay Lean
So, I’ve just been composing a quick sheet of pointers for a class I’m speaking to tomorrow, regarding nutrition. I’ve tried to keep clean eating as simple as possible for the members of this class – of course there is so much to know, but here are the most important points highlighted: - always eat within an hour of waking up to get your metabolism running for the day - get in some starch with breakfast (oatmeal, whole grain bread) to fuel the brain immediately - eat every 3-4 hours throughout the day to keep blood sugar levels stable and burn more fat - every time you eat, include each of the macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) to round...
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