Today is mindful Monday, it is also the Monday where Dufferin shifts into Red zone. If you are like me, you are most likely sick and tired of hearing about COVID-19 and the on-going restrictions. You may feel frustrated, sad, and overwhelmed. Today on CBC, the guest speaker spoke about the underlying mental health pandemic. This mental health pandemic is not being acknowledged- or the...
1 1/2 cupsPlain Coconut Milk 1/2 Avocado 2 tbsps Cocoa Powder 1 tbsp Maple Syrup 2 tsps Peppermint Extract (or one drop essential oil) 1 cup Baby Spinach 1 tbsp Ground Flax Seeds 1/2 cup Chocolate Protein Powder 2 cups of Ice Cubes Add all ingredients, except ice to the blender, blend until smooth. Add ice and continue to blend until smooth. ...
Did you know that Towne Fitness has their very own in-house nutritionist? Rachel Murray has been part of the Towne Fitness Team since January 2019 and is both a Registered Nurse and Holistic Nutritionist with additional training in Nutrition for Athletes. Starting this month, we’ve decided to dedicate Thursday of each week to really focus on Nutrition. Look for Fun Facts, Healthy Tips and other Nutrition...
Imagine if you knew your expiration date? Gasp! Do you think it would motivate you to make changes to your current lifestyle in an effort to extend your shelf life? I don't necessarily want to know my 'end date' but I do want to know that the choices I make today allow me to live my best life so that I can at least remain...
Meghan Smith, a 38 year old full time RN in Mississauga, and a Part Time College Nursing Professor has been on the journey of her life. Her fitness/weight loss journey is a combination of determination, commitment and personal strength and we implore you to take 5 minutes and read her story. The most recent chapter in her story is a true ‘show stopper’. Read her...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives; from spending time in isolation, working from home, kids returning to school, or online learning, or simply the best way to get groceries. A lot of planning needs to be taken into consideration to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. So why should the fitness world be any different? For fitness instructors and coaches...
1/3 cup Organic Coconut Milk (canned, full fat) 2/3 cup Water 3 tbsps Pumpkin Puree 1 tsp Chai Tea (loose) 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice 1/4 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (unflavoured works too!) 1/2 Fresh Or Frozen Avocado ...
By now you have probably heard about ‘mindfulness meditation’. An image of a person sitting cross-legged in the grass, eyes closed, a smile on their face, and a beam of sun shining down, most likely comes to your mind. You most likely also think that you need to focus on “nothingness” and have a clear mind- which may seem impossible! However- being mindful is possible...
The phrase, “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade,” is about being optimistic and positive when things aren't in your favor. The lemons, sour by nature, are a metaphor for the difficult times in life. But when things aren't going your way, don't despair — make lemonade! Add a little sugar! 2020 has presented some really difficult times. This pandemic is like nothing we’ve experienced before. The first Canadian case of the novel coronavirus was reported by...
What do you picture when you hear the words 'meal plan? Do you think of all the things you can't or shouldn't eat? Do you think restrictions? Eating only 'Health Food'? Do you dread feeling hungry all the time? When I design meal plans, while I do have the expectation that my clients will be open to making some changes, the focus is not what foods...