Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 24, 2018 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we discuss how to manage stress with Tawnya Ritco; the mistakes that derail your fitness with Kathleen Trotter and Natural Nutrition Month with Claire Le Gresley.

We specifically discuss:

How To Manage Stress:

How can you tell if you’re stressed out

chronic stress

response to chronic stress

adrenaline and cortisol

back-up sex hormones

recognizing stress triggers

coping mechanisms

diaphragmatic breathing

unplugging

adaptogens

Mistakes that Undermine Fitness:

self-sabotage

lack of awareness

small things add up

steady-state cardio vs.interval training

strength training – body-weight training

caring about calories vs. nutrition density

have realistic expectations

Natural Nutrition

Why is healthy eating so complicated?

media’s role and influence

experiment vs. immediate acceptance

be skeptical of external authorities

do ideal diets exist?

sustainability

pack a snack!