Make Your Body Work: Live healthier, smarter, and happier!

By Dave Smith, Canada's Top Fitness Professional

What's Make Your Body Work: Live healthier, smarter, and happier! about?

Make Your Body Work is all about living healthier, smarter and happier…and doing it all one day at a time. Dave Smith, Canada’s Top Fitness Professional, answers your health-related questions!

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Make Your Body Work: Live healthier, smarter, and happier! episodes:

10.18.2018
Make Your Body Work Episode 117: Am I Too Old to Make These Changes
"I'm too old to change" - Have you said (or thought) something like this? The reality is, you can change your body at any age. Here's how to begin...
09.19.2018
Make Your Body Work Episode 118: How Do I Stop Falling Off Track?
Do you get enthusiastic about losing weight but then fall off track soon after? You're stuck in that on-again, off-again fitness cycle? Here's what to do...
06.28.2018
Make Your Body Work Episode 116: How Do I Keep the Weight Off When I Can't Exercise Like I Used To?
Have injuries or age slowed down your exercise and now the pounds are creeping on? How can you slim down when you can't exercise like you used to?
06.28.2018
Make Your Body Work Episode 116: How Do I Keep the Weight Off When I Can’t Exercise Like I Used To?
Have injuries or age slowed down your exercise and now the pounds are creeping on? How can you slim down when you can't exercise like you used to?
03.28.2018
Make Your Body Work Episode 115: How I Lost 85 Pounds and Kept It Off
Have you been dieting and trying to lose weight your whole life with little to no success? Learn the steps that one woman used to drop 85 pounds and to keep the weight off for good!
03.08.2018
Make Your Body Work Episode 114: How Do I Stop Osteoporosis Before It Starts?
No matter how healthy you are, everyone ages, and with aging comes a deterioration of bone density. Can we you stop osteoporosis before it starts? And, is there certain types of exercise that will help most? Is yoga enough? We'll...
02.22.2018
Make Your Body Work Episode 113: I Just Can't Lose the Last 10 Pounds
You've shed some weight already, but you just can't lose the last 10 pounds. Do you need to change your diet? Maybe you need more exercise? What's the solution?
02.22.2018
Make Your Body Work Episode 113: I Just Can’t Lose the Last 10 Pounds
You've shed some weight already, but you just can't lose the last 10 pounds. Do you need to change your diet? Maybe you need more exercise? What's the solution?
02.08.2018
Make Your Body Work Episode 112: Eat More or Eat Less? Which is Better For Your Metabolism?
Is eating too little harming your metabolism? If you eat more calories, won't that lead to weight-gain? Eat more or eat less? Here's the balance you need...
01.24.2018
Make Your Body Work Episode 111: Should You Start Lifting Heavier Weights?
Are you lifting too much weight in the gym? Or are you not lifting enough? What are the benefits and the risks of lifting heavy weights?
01.17.2018
Make Your Body Work Episode 110: Should I Cancel My Gym Membership?
Do you have a gym membership that you never use? Should you keep it, or can you get in great shape without setting foot inside a gym?
12.21.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 108: Stress Isn’t Going Anywhere - How Do I Deal With It?
Do you have a stressful lifestyle that isn't likely going to change any time soon? Are you worried that it's impacting your weight? Here's what to do...
11.22.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 106: Why Does My Stomach Get So Bloated During The Day?
Stomach Bloating Causes: If your stomach is flat in the morning but round and bloated by evening, you may be suffering from one of these digestive issues...
11.06.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 105: How Much Protein Do You Actually Need?
How much protein do you actually need to eat each day? Since the answer differs for everyone, how can you know what a good amount of protein is for you?
10.25.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 104: How Can I Change My Genetics?
What role do your genetics plan in your health? Is all your hard work exercising and eating healthy foods going to waste if you have the "wrong" genetics?
10.11.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 103: How Do I Deal With a Pelvic Prolapse?
After giving birth, many women suffer from pelvic prolapse. What is it? How do you know if you have it? And, how can you heal and recover from it?
09.13.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 102: Does the Ketogenic Diet Work?
Does the ketogenic diet work for weight-loss or is it just the latest fad that will disappear with all the other diets that didn't live up to their hype?
08.19.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 101: Why Doesn't Losing Weight Make Me Happy?
Will losing weight make you happy? Unlikely. Weight-loss can be part of the equation, but it takes more that a slimmer physique to feel fulfilled...
08.19.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 101: Why Doesn’t Losing Weight Make Me Happy?
Will losing weight make you happy? Unlikely. Weight-loss can be part of the equation, but it takes more that a slimmer physique to feel fulfilled...
07.19.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 100 - Help These Kids Make Their Bodies Work
Why are these children living with physical disabilities when we have the power to heal them? Will you help make their bodies work properly?
07.13.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 099 - How to Stay Motivated Through Every Season
Does your energy for exercise go up and down with the seasons? It doesn't have to be that way. Here's how you can stay motivated all year long!
06.21.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 095 - How Do I Get Long, Lean Muscles?
Can you exercise to get long and lean muscles like a ballerina? Or, are the shape of your muscles determine primarily by your genetics? Here's the answer...
06.20.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 096 - Is "Mindfulness" Enough to Beat Emotional Eating?
You know you're an emotional eater, that's for sure. But knowing it and stopping it are two separate matters. Is "mindfulness" and "mindful eating" enough?
06.20.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 096 - Is “Mindfulness” Enough to Beat Emotional Eating?
You know you're an emotional eater, that's for sure. But knowing it and stopping it are two separate matters. Is "mindfulness" and "mindful eating" enough?
06.14.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 094 - Is My Body Too Acidic?
What does your body's pH balance tell you about your health? What symptoms will you see if you become too acidic and how can you reverse this problem?
06.07.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 093 - How Do I Eat Veggies That I Don't Like?
Want to eat more vegetables but just don't like the taste? The solution is in the way you prepare your meals. Learn how to make veggies taste great!
06.07.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 093 - How Do I Eat Veggies That I Don’t Like?
Want to eat more vegetables but just don't like the taste? The solution is in the way you prepare your meals. Learn how to make veggies taste great!
05.17.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 092 - Am I Going To End Up Like My Parents?
Are you worried that you adopted unhealthy genetics from your parents? What can you do to overcome the obesity and illness that runs in your family?
05.11.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 091 - What's the Cure for Nighttime Overeating?
Food cravings often lead to overeating, especially in the evening. Stop trying to rely on your willpower. This simple mindset shift might be what you need.
05.11.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 091 - What’s the Cure for Nighttime Overeating?
Food cravings often lead to overeating, especially in the evening. Stop trying to rely on your willpower. This simple mindset shift might be what you need.
05.05.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 090 - When Do Eating Habits Become An Eating Disorder?
Striving for healthy eating habits is great, but at what point does it become obsessive? When has healthy eating crossed over into an eating disorder?
04.27.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 089 - Bouncing Back After Cancer Strikes
When cancer, other disease or injury strikes, how do you get your health and fitness back? What's reasonable to expect after losing so much ground?
04.20.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 088 - Is This Really My "New Normal"?
With age comes hormone changes. Have you noticed? But just because your "new normal" feels different, don't think that you've lost control. You haven't!
04.20.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 088 - Is This Really My “New Normal”?
With age comes hormone changes. Have you noticed? But just because your "new normal" feels different, don't think that you've lost control. You haven't!
04.12.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 087 - I Feel Like I Don't Measure Up
How often do you compare yourself to others? Are those comparisons inspiring you to be better? Or, do they leave you doubting your value and potential?
04.12.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 087 - I Feel Like I Don’t Measure Up
How often do you compare yourself to others? Are those comparisons inspiring you to be better? Or, do they leave you doubting your value and potential?
04.05.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 086 - Help! I'm Chained to My Desk
Are you chained to your desk? You sit all day without any opportunity to get up and get moving? Here's a 4-minute morning solution for you...
04.05.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 086 - Help! I’m Chained to My Desk
Are you chained to your desk? You sit all day without any opportunity to get up and get moving? Here's a 4-minute morning solution for you...
03.31.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 085 - I Need a Solution for My Chronic Stress
Stress is one of the most overlooked reasons why people can't lose weight. But, it's easier said than done to rid yourself of stress. Here's how to do it.
03.17.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 084: I Want My Body to Move Like a 5-Year-Old's
Do you remember what it was like to move when you a child? No pain. No stiffness. No restriction. Can you get that back? You bet! Here's how...
03.17.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 084: I Want My Body to Move Like a 5-Year-Old’s
Do you remember what it was like to move when you a child? No pain. No stiffness. No restriction. Can you get that back? You bet! Here's how...
03.03.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 083: Surprising Foods Will You Find in a Nutritionist's Refrigerator
What does a nutritionist really eat? No hiding any treats or snacks. What healthy diet is doable for a professional, and can you do it too?
03.03.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 083: Surprising Foods Will You Find in a Nutritionist’s Refrigerator
What does a nutritionist really eat? No hiding any treats or snacks. What healthy diet is doable for a professional, and can you do it too?
02.24.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 082: Depression Is Ruining My Healthy Life
Mental health and physical health are so closely linked. If you're feeling depressed or anxious, a few simple mindset shifts may be a great place to start.
02.18.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 081: Is Leaky Gut My Problem?
Do you have digestive issues? Can't lose weight no matter what you try? What if leaky gut is the issue? Here's how to diagnose and treat leaky gut.
02.12.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 080: I'm Just Not Happy With My Progress
You're worked hard to get in shape and you've seen some great results. Awesome! But, you're still not satisfied with your progress? Here's what to do...
02.12.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 080: I’m Just Not Happy With My Progress
You're worked hard to get in shape and you've seen some great results. Awesome! But, you're still not satisfied with your progress? Here's what to do...
02.03.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 079: Pain Is Preventing Me From Exercising
Is your chronic pain preventing you from exercising the way you'd like? The solution to your pain may begin in a place you wouldn't expect...
01.28.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 078 - Can DNA Testing Help You Lose Weight and Maximize Your Fitness?
For the first time ever, DNA testing is available and affordable. But, can DNA testing show you exactly how to lose weight and how to maximize your fitness?
01.20.2017
Make Your Body Work Episode 077 - What Can I Do to Counteract a Slowing Metabolism?
Has your metabolism slowed down as you age? While this can be typical, it doesn't have to be a fact of life. Learn how to fire up your metabolism again.

What's Make Your Body Work: Live healthier, smarter, and happier! about?

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Make Your Body Work: Live healthier, smarter, and happier! episodes:

Make Your Body Work Episode 117: Am I Too Old to Make These Changes

Make Your Body Work Episode 118: How Do I Stop Falling Off Track?

Make Your Body Work Episode 116: How Do I Keep the Weight Off When I Can't Exercise Like I Used To?

Make Your Body Work Episode 116: How Do I Keep the Weight Off When I Can’t Exercise Like I Used To?

Make Your Body Work Episode 115: How I Lost 85 Pounds and Kept It Off

Make Your Body Work Episode 114: How Do I Stop Osteoporosis Before It Starts?

Make Your Body Work Episode 113: I Just Can't Lose the Last 10 Pounds

Make Your Body Work Episode 113: I Just Can’t Lose the Last 10 Pounds

Make Your Body Work Episode 112: Eat More or Eat Less? Which is Better For Your Metabolism?

Make Your Body Work Episode 111: Should You Start Lifting Heavier Weights?

Make Your Body Work Episode 110: Should I Cancel My Gym Membership?

Make Your Body Work Episode 108: Stress Isn’t Going Anywhere - How Do I Deal With It?

Make Your Body Work Episode 106: Why Does My Stomach Get So Bloated During The Day?

Make Your Body Work Episode 105: How Much Protein Do You Actually Need?

Make Your Body Work Episode 104: How Can I Change My Genetics?

Make Your Body Work Episode 103: How Do I Deal With a Pelvic Prolapse?

Make Your Body Work Episode 102: Does the Ketogenic Diet Work?

Make Your Body Work Episode 101: Why Doesn't Losing Weight Make Me Happy?

Make Your Body Work Episode 101: Why Doesn’t Losing Weight Make Me Happy?

Make Your Body Work Episode 100 - Help These Kids Make Their Bodies Work

Make Your Body Work Episode 099 - How to Stay Motivated Through Every Season

Make Your Body Work Episode 095 - How Do I Get Long, Lean Muscles?

Make Your Body Work Episode 096 - Is "Mindfulness" Enough to Beat Emotional Eating?

Make Your Body Work Episode 096 - Is “Mindfulness” Enough to Beat Emotional Eating?

Make Your Body Work Episode 094 - Is My Body Too Acidic?

Make Your Body Work Episode 093 - How Do I Eat Veggies That I Don't Like?

Make Your Body Work Episode 093 - How Do I Eat Veggies That I Don’t Like?

Make Your Body Work Episode 092 - Am I Going To End Up Like My Parents?

Make Your Body Work Episode 091 - What's the Cure for Nighttime Overeating?

Make Your Body Work Episode 091 - What’s the Cure for Nighttime Overeating?

Make Your Body Work Episode 090 - When Do Eating Habits Become An Eating Disorder?

Make Your Body Work Episode 089 - Bouncing Back After Cancer Strikes

Make Your Body Work Episode 088 - Is This Really My "New Normal"?

Make Your Body Work Episode 088 - Is This Really My “New Normal”?

Make Your Body Work Episode 087 - I Feel Like I Don't Measure Up

Make Your Body Work Episode 087 - I Feel Like I Don’t Measure Up

Make Your Body Work Episode 086 - Help! I'm Chained to My Desk

Make Your Body Work Episode 086 - Help! I’m Chained to My Desk

Make Your Body Work Episode 085 - I Need a Solution for My Chronic Stress

Make Your Body Work Episode 084: I Want My Body to Move Like a 5-Year-Old's

Make Your Body Work Episode 084: I Want My Body to Move Like a 5-Year-Old’s

Make Your Body Work Episode 083: Surprising Foods Will You Find in a Nutritionist's Refrigerator

Make Your Body Work Episode 083: Surprising Foods Will You Find in a Nutritionist’s Refrigerator

Make Your Body Work Episode 082: Depression Is Ruining My Healthy Life

Make Your Body Work Episode 081: Is Leaky Gut My Problem?

Make Your Body Work Episode 080: I'm Just Not Happy With My Progress

Make Your Body Work Episode 080: I’m Just Not Happy With My Progress

Make Your Body Work Episode 079: Pain Is Preventing Me From Exercising

Make Your Body Work Episode 078 - Can DNA Testing Help You Lose Weight and Maximize Your Fitness?

Make Your Body Work Episode 077 - What Can I Do to Counteract a Slowing Metabolism?