Supplements – Red Flags
Supplements – Red Flags There are a ton of supplements on the market, covering a myriad of different things, and right now there are more supplements and brands than ever. Understandably, it can be pretty difficult to discern what is worth taking and what’s best left on the shelves. The main thing to keep… read more
Fitness and Diet Resolutions
Fitness and Diet Resolutions Do you find every new year that you set a goal, or a resolution, to “lose weight” or “start working out”? You’re definitely not alone. While setting goals for yourself can be good for not only your physical health, but your mental health too, it’s important to keep them realistic… read more
Maintaining a healthy body & body image during the holidays
Maintaining a healthy body & body image during the holidays This time of year brings a host of challenges: there is pressure to look perfect for holiday parties and photos, a constant bombardment of delicious treats and drinks, and visits with friends and family you haven’t seen in a while who may be prone… read more
5 Myths about Sugar
5 Myths about Sugar Both vilified and coveted, our relationship with sugar can be tricky. It sometimes tastes so delicious that we can’t stop eating it, but we’re also told it’s linked to a variety of health risks. Before cutting it out from your diet, consider some of these myths: Myth #1: Sugar… read more
Effects of Alcohol on Sleep
Effects of Alcohol on Sleep Alcohol can have various effects on sleep, both positive and negative, depending on the quantity and timing of consumption. Here are four effects supported by research: Initial Sedation, Disrupted Sleep Patterns: Alcohol initially acts as a sedative, promoting the onset of sleep. However, as it metabolizes, it can disrupt… read more
Nutrition Coaching Testimonial – Christian W
This week, we’re featuring nutrition coaching client Christian White! Christian originally came to Coach Kate with the goal of losing weight to compete in his first half- marathon, and was hesitant when Kate recommended he increase his food consumption rather than restrict. Regardless, he trusted the process and has now successfully completed not one, but… read more
Meet Day Nutrition & Hydration
This weekend our powerlifting team, and GWA coach Nathan, will compete in the 2023 BCPA Fall Classic powerlifting meet. With that, we thought it would be appropriate to talk about how to handle your nutrition on competition day. Powerlifter or not, you may glean a few useful nuggets of information here that may apply to… read more
What Does Health Mean to you?
At GWA, it has never been our main objective to sell dramatic body transformations, quick fixes, and crash diets. Instead, we are proud to offer services that promote sustainable, healthy habits, and nutrition coaching is no exception. Working with one of our nutrition coaches can be drastically different from what you may have experienced with… read more
Thanksgiving Nutrition
Among many other things, Thanksgiving weekend is often associated with behaviours like “over-eating”, being “lazy”, and a variety of other actions that are deemed “unhealthy”. We’d like to challenge that ethos, and offer up a slightly different sentiment. At the very least, it’s a time to be thankful for the food available to you, whatever… read more
Stress & Food
Stress & Food Stress is both an appetite killer and booster: When we are facing immediate, acute stress, our bodies release epinephrine (adrenaline) to prepare for fight or flight. Hunger and digestion are moved down the list of priorities as blood flow is prioritized away from our digestive tracts to muscle tissue, and appetite… read more
