I have lost count of how many times client’s or people seeking out advice about weight loss have talked to me about how frustrated they are that with all their effort, it just doesn’t seem to be working for them. The tension in their necks, the defeated look on their face and the devastation in […]
How A Toddlers TV Show Can Change Your Life
For the past several months much of my life has included playing with my one and half year old son while being bombarded with cartoons who sing songs that sadly continue to play/haunt in your dreams. Needles to say, it’s been really fun and I am blessed. One show in particular is my son’s favorate. […]
Zombie Survival Workout – St.Albert Personal Training
I love Halloween. It’s a fun time when you can get fit with a an elite yet down to earth personal trainer in St.albert like me and do it with a smile on your face while doing exercises that mimic things you might have to do to survive a zombie outbreak. My clients Emily and John (retired […]
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups) 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 teaspoons roughly chopped fresh rosemary Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 tangerines 6 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed 1/4 cup dried cranberries Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the squash […]
Should You Be Sore After A Workout?
It’s Wednesday morning and you’ve just rolled out of bed to start your day. By the time your feet touch the floor to stand up and move off the bed your muscles are hit with a deep soreness. Your mind has a flashback to Monday’s workout and all of those lunges, planks and pushups you […]
Grilled Salmon with Cucumber
Maria Hines, chef of Tilth restaurant in Seattle, serves this refreshing, hot and cool salmon dish with a side of couscous seasoned with fresh herbs, lemon zest, and grilled cucumber slices. This Recipe: Serves 4 Total time: 35 Minutes (Courtesy myrecipes.com) Ingredients SAUCE 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 […]