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SheKnows.com, a large website with useful advice for women, has published an article where I'm quoted as a fitness expert. Check it out here: http://www.sheknows.com/articles/810064.htm Have a great long weekend to those of you in BC!

Are you spending a ton of money every month on a gym membership? Here are some simple solutions to save money, while still getting a great workout: Borrow fitness dvd's from your local library Work out with friends in your back yard or in your house Create a walking group in the summer Create a snowshoeing group in the winter Dig out your old exercise equipment and create a workout space you'll use Ride your bike as often as possible- also save on gas! Change gyms- private is usually costlier than something like the Y or a local rec center. Have fun and keep fit!

Is eating out making you fat? The answer could very well be yes. When you cook your own food, you are solely in control of what goes in the pot, so to speak. Dining out tastes great, it's easier, and it's usually enjoyable all around. But do you ever feel unusually full when you leave the restaurant? At home, you might not have white bread with butter, or a greasy appetizer, or that main course steak that's over 12 ounces. It's great to dine out and enjoy yourself, but are you going overboard? Eating at home gives you more control over what you're ingesting. You decide to add oil or butter to the frying pan, you decide to broil, bake or boil, and you decide how much pasta to throw in the pot- whole wheat please! Next time you dine out, pay attention to the wording on the menu and do make special requests. Bon Appetit!

How exciting...my first article where I'm the expert instead of the author! Check out the article here: http://www.arthritistoday.org/fitness/motivation/rainy-day-exercise.php Rainy Day Exercises in Arthritis Today magazine. Thanks to HARO! Have a great weekend.

If you're like most people, you enjoy a nice, cold drink on a hot summer day. Do you ever have an Ice Cap from Tim Horton's? They're delicious, cold, creamy and taste just right on a hot day. Ever wonder how many calories or fat these yummy drinks contain? Educate yourself on what you're taking in, you might be suprised. A medium Ice Cap has 360 calories; that might be an amount you had saved up for a whole meal. Here is the Tim Horton's website with their nutritional info: http://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/menu/nutrition-calculator.html You can always enjoy "bad" foods, but in moderation. Go for a small size instead of medium or large. Happy Mother's Day!

A crucial part of losing and maintaining a healthy weight is how you eat. If your nutrition is poor, it won’t matter how much exercise you do, you won’t see the results that you’re after. Meal planning is an important part of a fitness regime; it does require forward thinking, so you need to set aside some time every week to map out your meals. Eating on the go can be healthy if you plan in advance. Make your own snacks and beverages to bring with you to work or on the road. A great website address for meal planning is: www.sparkpeople.com On this website, you can get custom made meal plans for your whole week, including a ready to go grocery list which you can print off. Don’t like the meals they have? Customize them to add your own favorites. Once you start eating right, your weight loss will come more steadily. Remember that it takes a few weeks to form new habits, so give yourself time to ease into this new eating pattern. It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle change.

If you’ve tried in the past and failed, please look at the reasons why you might not have achieved success so that you can avoid those things this time around. Some tips for success: · Make your health your number one priority. · Let people know what you’re trying to do so they can support you. · Set goals- small, medium and large, and give yourself timelines to reach those goals. · Be realistic, if you’ve never been 150lbs, but you wish you were, you probably won’t succeed. · Get a friend to join you! Having someone else to be accountable to is a great way to stay focused. · Reward yourself when you reach your goals. · Remember that habits take time to form; give yourself enough time to get committed. · Never give up.