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Written By: Mairead, Registered Dietitian When it comes to health and fitness goals, we're all often looking for that next new shiny thing that's going to change our lives. It makes sense - when we find something new, it seems fun and exciting. We're super motivated and hitting our goals or targets seems like a game. But eventually, that shine wears off and it starts to feel like a chore. We start to slip more often and might not be seeing the progress we were before. Often this leads to us giving up entirely. Until we find that next new shiny thing. And the cycle repeats over and over again. As a dietitian, I have clients come in all the time looking for some magic secret. They're hoping there's some trick or hack or secret diet they haven't heard about before that's going to stick forever and fix all their problems. I wish I had one. In reality, the best nutrition advice I can give you is not shiny or magic. While there may be new things you need to learn for specific conditions or needs, the basics for most people are the same. Eat lots of vegetables and fruit. Choose whole grains and high fibre starches over more refined versions. Eat a source of protein at most meals and aim for variety in these sources. Include healthy fats. Wash, rinse, and repeat. If most people did these most of the time, they would see improvements in their energy levels, their performance in the gym, and in their health overall. The hardest part of all is sticking to it for the long-term. It's not a 75 day challenge with an end date, it's the rest of your life. The key is finding ways to incorporate these basics over and over and over again, in ways you enjoy enough that you'll keep doing it. Is there more to nutrition than these basic pieces? Absolutely. And if you have concerns about a specific condition or need, you should seek out credible information for that. But the basics still apply, and are being consistent with these is what will get you those biggest gains in your health and fitness. Looking for more personalized nutrition advice? Let's chat! Email mairead@degreefitnessseaforth.com for more info, or CLICK HERE to book your FREE Bite-Sized Nutrition Chat!
Written By: Coach Kelly When it comes to our fitness and nutrition routines, there are a few resources we need to consider that we either have a lot of, some of, or minimal of. These are: Time Money Environment Support Skills Together, these 5 resources give us the framework for what style of fitness is going to fit us best, what our schedule may look like, and our overall enjoyment of the program - this equates to PROGRESS and CONSISTENCY! Time Considering your regular daily or weekly schedule, how much time do you have to commit to your fitness and nutrition? For example, if you work Monday to Friday, 8-5pm (leave the house at 7:15am, home by 5:45pm) does a morning workout or evening workout make more sense for you? Do you work shift work? Maybe you work from home? Maybe you're a student in school? Do you have kids or pets at home? Would it make the most sense to book into 2 Group Classes per week, or maybe Personal Training gives you the most flexibility in terms of time. Consider your recovery time as well (sleep, eating). This must be added in, too. Overall, everyone's time requirements will be different, so it's important to not compare yourself, but rather, focus on what you want and the time you have to commit to it for the long haul. Are you struggling to manage your time, or even find it for your fitness and health goals? We can help! CLICK HERE to book your FREE intro meeting to make a plan that works for you, or, email info@degreefitnessseaforth.com to inquire.
Written By: Coach Kelly In this blog we'll touch on why it's important to stay active as we move through all stages and ages of life, and how you CAN do it! The thing with fitness is, it doesn't actually need to be as complicated as the media makes it seem. Also, we need to remember that it is OK, and normal, for our exercise to change and shift as we move through life. At our Wellness Coaching Classes , the focus is creating a small group environment that offers support, certified coaching , and movements that are tailored to each individuals' unique needs and wants from their program. This means that movements are designed to help you not only get a great workout in the gym, but also make sure that you can continue to thrive throughout your entire life, not just the first 50 years. There are a thousand reasons to stay active. If we name a few.... - Decreased risk of chronic or acute disease and illness (ie. diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular challenges) - Decreased risk of falling, which drastically decreases your risk of chronic or acute injury if this were to happen - Improved mood - Increased socialization - The ability to stay independent at home and in the community (ie. self care, cleaning the home, tidying the yard, taking care of grandbabies, etc.) The next question is, how do we fit it all in? How can we make it work? A big roadblock to starting or staying active as we age tends to be physical barriers (ie. arthritis, joint replacement) or simply that are harder so we avoid doing them all together. The easiest, fastest and most effective way to get the benefits above, and make it fit is to check out the Wellness Coaching Program. Your classes are created for you, and tailored to you. Your Coach will check in with you regularly, and we consult with any health care providers you may be working with as needed to ensure we are providing a safe space for you. The best part? You just have to show up! Join us at our FREE 'try it' class on Wednesday, May 1 from 930-1030am to try a class out! This is a perfect opportunity to see the space, meet your Coach, and see the benefits of the program first hand. To register email maryjane@degreefitnessseaforth.com or call/text 519-441-7492