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In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, let's chat about staying active while enjoying the festivities. We are fast approaching the holiday season, for many of us that means family gatherings, lots of delicious foods, maybe some time off work, or even a holiday away. December and January can prove to be a busy time for most, it can be easy to let your fitness routine slip. But what if I told you it doesn't have to be that way? There are many ways to help you stay active

How do you know if you are on the right track if you don't track your progress in some way? Understanding how to measure your progress helps you assess whether you are making improvements or have possibly hit a plateau in your health and fitness journey, it also helps to keep motivation levels high. If you don't measure progress in any way, you won't know if you are doing the right things to get you to your health and fitness goals. There are many different ways to measure pr

Drinking enough water is vital, let's talk about why... Hydration is essential for so many aspects of our health, as our bodies require adequate hydration to perform daily essential functions and perform optimally. Hydration is required for many of our body's systems such as: Maintaining bodily functions - water is responsible for several cellular processes such as waste removal and nutrient transport. Without adequate hydration, we risk suffering from constipation as digesti

Can alcohol lead to weight gain? If so, why is that? Let’s discuss… Alcohol is sometimes referred to as the fourth macronutrient. Our main macronutrients are protein, carbohydrates and fat. So why is alcohol considered the fourth? Alcohol contains calories and this is why it is considered a macronutrient, however, unlike the other macros - Alcohol does not contain any other nutritional value, e.g. vitamins, minerals, or fibre. Let’s compare the four macronutrients and their c