Keeping it Real with Nyree and Fiona

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Armistice Day, or Remembrance Day, marks the end of World War I, in 1918. We’ve been honouring that day and those who serve in all branches of the military for 106 years. While the tools of war have changed, the physical and mental demands have not.

Being fit to serve can be the difference between life and death on the front line. That front line could be overseas in a war zone or a house fire in your neighbourhood. Greg shares his experience on the front line of search and rescue and talks about the fitness requirements of first responders.

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How did you fare with the switch to Standard Time? Feeling a little groggy and out of sorts? You are not alone.

Fiona says it takes her a few days to adjust to the time change. Greg and Nyree feel it makes no difference because they never see the sun in the morning or late evening.

We talk about maintaining healthy sleep habits year round and the importance of getting sunshine every day.

Greg is enjoying his favourite beer while Fiona and Nyree are savouring an Italian red. 

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You don't have to be training for anything specific to be training. CrossFit is all about training for the demands of life. 

Lee and Holly are back! On this episode we talk about what training means to us and how fitness is about more than you.

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It's a family affair on the latest episode! Fiona's son Lee is back and is joined by his wife Holly. Zena, Lee and Holly's puppy also makes a guest appearance!

We're talking about the physical demands of different jobs and how fitness improves work performance.

Lee owns the Old Fashioned Barber Shop in Thorold and Holly is a brilliant tattoo artist. You can samples of her work here.

As always there are some classic Greg moments!

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Eating healthy is a challenge for most of us. If you have a busy schedule it can be even more difficult.

We're sharing our top tips for how to make healthy eating convenient and easy when life gets busy.

Take advantage of leftovers this weekend to make healthy eating a breeze for the upcoming week.

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Let's just start this episode by saying that we are not drinking low carb alcoholic beverages!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and many people will be looking for healthier alcoholic beverages. You might be thinking that low carb options may be a better choice. 

We get into why you shouldn't be worried about carbs when it comes to your alcohol and what to do instead.

Grab a zero carb coffee or tea and have a listen!

Here's a link to the Periodic Table of Booze:

https://www.sunnyside.co/blog/alcohol-calories

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The change of season is inspiring Greg to go for the pumpkin-spiced lagers. Fiona and I are always in season with our red wine!

We're talking about ways you can burn extra calories throughout the day without exercise. It's called Non-exercise activity thermogenesis and it is an easy way to get more movement in your day.

NEAT includes things like parking the car at the back of the lot to get extra steps, gardening and housework, puttering around the house or fidgeting. It is hard to quantify NEAT, but over the course of a day it can be an extra 1500 - 2000 calories burned.

So download the podcast and do some housework. You'll learn something and have a clean house!

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🤣I owe Fiona a really good bottle of wine after our first ever Amazing Race!  We're enjoying an  Inniskillin Baco Noir, while Greg is starting fall with a seasonal beer.

Our first ever Amazing Race was an absolute blast! We had participants carry a 45lb bumper up and down Lion's hill, learn some local history and attempt to sink baskets. Let's just say that no professional basketball league will be recruiting our members!

Take a look at our social media pages for some of the best video highlights. Save the date! The Amazing Race will be on Saturday September 20, 2025. We're already planning next year's challenge!

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Part two of our brain health series!

We're still enjoying the bottle of wine from the previous episode, while Greg is into a dark beer.

In this episode we're talking about foods for brain health. Some of our favourites include fatty fish, blueberries and coffee. Eating whole, unprocessed foods keep both your body and brain young.

So grab a cup of coffee and a handful of nuts and have a listen!

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Our lifestyle has a significant impact on our brain health.

We're hanging out at the Isle of Sound studio engaging in some socializing and stress management, two important things that impact brain health.

While you can't stop the aging process, you can do a lot to keep your brain young. We've got easy things you can do right now to maintain a young and vital brain.

Greg is on fire with his classic Gregisms! There's a lot of useful tips in the latest episode!

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