June 12 25: Does Menopause Stall Fat Loss?
Let’s Bust Some Menopause Fat Loss Myths! The area of menopause is fraught with misinformation and confusion. Tracy and her team are always focused on clearing the fog for you and helping to provide the clarity that allows you to still achieve your goals. Don’t let the myths stop you!! Take control, secure in the knowledge that […]
June 5 25: What to do when Motivation Wanes
Motivation Can Wane but We’ve Got You! Motivation is great – when it shows up. But for most women over 40, juggling work, family, fluctuating hormones, and maybe a body that doesn’t respond like it used to… motivation is inconsistent at best. And waiting for it is one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck. […]
Beginner Kickstarter 2.0
With all of the information swimming around on the internet, it is challenging to know what the truth is and who to listen to! Having been in the fitness and nutrition industry for nearly 15 years now, I can tell you that I have seen what works to move you down the road to better […]
Just Keep Shoveling
I got a shovel handle right in the gut this morning. It snowed today and I have taken it upon myself to be the family shoveler. I shouldn’t, I do have 3 teenagers who could do it, but I enjoy the quiet moments outside. I love the look when it’s completed. To see the side […]
This Fitness Style Is Not For You
I had the pleasure of watching a morning news program on the television while at the gym this morning. It had a New Year’s Resolution theme to it and so of course they had a fitness trainer come and share her new 100%-guaranteed-to-work gadget with the television host. It looked similar to this. […]
Two Birds, One Stone.
Two Birds, One Stone. You were made for connection. Even if you are an introvert at heart, and you refuel by being alone, your longing to know someone and to be known is an innate part of being human. Brene Brown writes that connection is the “energy that exists between people when […]
Just Go Get The Damn Test!
These past few years I have suffered greatly from a severe iron deficiency called Anemia. At one point, my ferritin levels were at a 2 and they are suppose to be around 44. Needless to say , I was not well. This summer I was close to getting fed up with feeling like I had […]
AM1150 Spot -Exercise Adherence!
Sticking with an exercise program for life can be a challenge. Sometimes what we need is a strategy to get us through the slump. If you are experiencing that right now, click on the audio below and listen to my interview with Clint Pratch and radio personality Tim Wohlberg from AM1150! http://www.iheartradio.ca/am-1150 You may have […]
Goodbye Cocktail Cara!!
Pretty much the day after New Year’s Eve, I had a lady contact me about my services. We as trainers always know that many people are keen on setting New Year’s Resolutions and that we will always have an influx of clients right around that time. For trainers, its the most wonderful time of the […]
The Experts Weigh In On How To Stick With Your Exercise Plan!
A few years ago I sat across from a woman who had called me inquiring about personal training. She was at a very low point in her life and when I asked her why this was the moment that she decided to reach out to hire a trainer, she dropped her head and began to […]