Perfect Fit Personal Training- Health and Fitness Blog

Have you ever thought about doing a mud race? There seem to be so many of them out there these days...Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, Muderella...so which one to try? Spartan Race is coming to my hometown of Vancouver, Canada on June 6, 2015! Looks like fun! Have you tried a mud race recently? If you're interested in saving some 15% on the Spartan Race, enter this code on the website : AROO15 I am also giving away a free entry for the race! Leave a comment below to be entered into the draw for a free admission. Draw date is Monday, May 11th. Tell me what you would love most about competing in a mud race and why you should get the free entry. Be creative! Winner will be notified by email.

Exercise and Aging- not an oxymoron! As we age, our needs change, our fitness level changes, and our energy also drops. Here is an article I wrote for Alive magazine on Exercise and Aging. I hope you enjoy this article on Exercise and Aging!

I love a smoothie in the morning, or the afternoon for that matter! But sometimes it's a mad rush in the morning and I just don't have time to make a smoothie. That's why this idea is so brilliant (so why didn't I think of it??) Prepare your smoothies ahead of time and freeze the whole lot of it! Not the pre-made smoothie, but all the "raw" ingredients. Find all the info here . This is just such a simple but brilliant idea. Some of my favorite smoothie add-ins are things like Spinach, Pineapple and plain greek yogurt. What are yours? I hope  you enjoy this link as much as I did, so get cracking!

Soccer, hockey, baseball, gymnastics... Your kids are participating, but are you? When is the last time you got active as a family? Played a game of soccer at the park? Hit the baseball in the backyard and played with your kids? Played tag where mom and dad were "it"? Playing and having fun as a family is fun and important; you're creating a role model for your kids and showing them rather than telling them about health and fitness long term. Winter is a great time to hit the slopes, do some sledding (is more tiring than you'd think!), go ice skating, swim indoors, snow shoe, or just go to the park all bundled up! What's your favorite way to stay active as a family?

SHOPPING FOR A WEIGHT LOSS SPA? SEVEN DOS, DON’TS, TIPS AND TRICKS Ever since The Oaks at Ojai opened in 1977, its mantra has been to help its guests kick start a healthy lifestyle. A balance of physical exercise, emotional well being and incorporating a sensible nutrition plan, affords guests the opportunity to lose weight and enjoy meals without feeling hungry. So what should guests seeking a weight loss spa look for? Here, tips from The Oaks at Ojai: Buffet Schmuffet : A sure fire way NOT to lose weight is to be offered an all you can eat buffet at every meal. Willpower and self control are usually big culprits to overeating and when you have an entire smorgasbord in front of you, it makes it that much harder to adhere to calorie restrictions. Stay away from spas that offer unlimited dining options. The Oaks at Ojai offers a structured, portion-controlled 1,000 calorie-a-day menu that includes s...

Summer is just around the corner! Tomorrow is June 1st, that means you have a good month to get in great shape for your bikini, shorts and tank tops. What can you do in a month to get you ready for bikini season? Here are some tips on getting ready for your bikini without going crazy or starving yourself: Make a plan! Write down your goals and map out each week. Empty your cupboards. Get rid of sugary snacks and tempting chocolate. You only have a month! Pull out the clothes you want to wear. There is your motivation! Put them on and see how they fit; imagine how they will fit in a month. Log your food. I love food logs/journals or whatever you want to call them. Writing down what and how much you eat can make a huge difference. If you're not motivated to do any of those things, give me a call or email! I will be happy to set up a free consultation with you to come up with a four week plan we can do together, in the gym, park, or your home. Email us today!

Here is the synopsis of Bel Air Bodies, my new novel available on Kindle . Amy Morgan is 32 and is struggling to make it in the high class community of Bel Air. She’s tired of being a single mother with no doting father at home; and dating the same types of guys is getting old, but she can’t seem to get her act together when it comes to finding the right man. Meanwhile, her friend Mandy is having -trouble too. Her attempts at getting pregnant are falling short, and her best friend has moved out of the state to run her own personal training studio. But as the story gets going, Amy and Mandy plod through their diverse problems together, with an in-person visit and many late night phone calls. Amy goes for an annual checkup at her doctor’s office, only to meet an attractive man who has all the qualities she’s looking for. They begin a relationship, which involves their respective four children, and it gets quite serious. However, Amy manages to do the usual number, and ruins her chanc...