Intuitive Eating
Intuitive Eating We are all born intuitive eaters, but as we age diet culture, whether it’s promoted by family, friends, or media, teaches us that we need to fit a certain thin ideal in order to have value. Dieting convinces us that our bodies can’t be trusted and need to be monitored, and creates… read more
What is PNF Stretching?
What is PNF stretching? PNF stretching stands for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, and this involves low-intensity muscle contractions to assist in the stretch. Simply put, when a muscle is stretched to its end range and we contract it, it signals our nervous system to turn off any muscle to help protect it from tearing. This is… read more
“What I Eat in A Day…”
“What I Eat in A Day…” As nutrition coaches, we often get asked what we eat, or what our day of eating looks like. You may even be familiar with the popular trend that a lot of “influencers” are now following such as “What I Eat In Day to *insert fitness goal*”. These videos… read more
Detoxes
Detoxes The liver creates bile and cholesterol to carry away waste and break down fats while clearing the blood of drugs and toxic substances. The kidneys are responsible for removing waste and balancing your fluids through the excretion of urine. Your large intestine helps to move your bowels and excrete solid excrement. Lungs purify… read more
Effects of Sleep on Fat Loss
Effects of Sleep on Fat Loss For many people, fat loss is quite a challenge in and of itself. It requires a lot of regulation in many aspects of your life – caloric intake, regular workouts/physical activity, meal planning/prepping and, not least of all, making sure you get enough Zs! Though there is ongoing… read more
“Clean Bulk” vs “Dirty Bulk” – Which is Better?
“Clean Bulk” vs “Dirty Bulk” – Which is better? In our last blog post we discussed eating to build muscle mass, or “bulking”, and how to prioritise your macronutrients when doing so. As stated in that post, there are multiple ways to approach your bulk and they typically fall into two categories: a clean… read more
Eating to Build Muscle
Eating to Build Muscle When it comes to building muscle mass or “bulking”, nutrition is going to play a vital role not only in providing your body with adequate energy to push hard in your workouts, but to recover properly afterwards. After all, muscle is built by effectively damaging and tearing down the muscles, and… read more
Meals Under 30 Minutes
Meals Under 30 Minutes It’s hot outside, you’re working late, you hate cooking, you’re watching the kids—whatever the reason, we all need meals we can prepare in 30 minutes or less. Here are the go-to recipes of our coaches: Kate: Egg Roll in a Bowl (https://www.theseasonedmom.com/egg-roll-in-a-bowl/#recipe) I’ll usually swap the grated carrots for beansprouts since… read more
Surviving a Social Summer – Sticking to Your Goals
Surviving a Social Summer – Sticking to Your Goals Summer is a favourite time of year for most people; the perfect season for vacations, barbecues, social gatherings and all manner of outdoor activities. For some people, this may feel like an impossible time of year to stick to their nutrition goals, so the tendency can… read more
More Protein, More Gains?
More Protein, More Gains? Protein has become more and more prevalent in recent times, especially amongst newcomers to the fitness industry. If you look around online, you’re likely to see a barrage of videos/recipes promoting “high protein” snacks or meals. This may lead you to believe that the more protein you eat, the “healthier”,… read more
