If you are listening to this episode on the date that it airs, it’s Valentine's Day.

While many people are rushing around getting last minute dinner reservations and boxes of chocolate, I wanted to focus on a different kind of love.

The love of fitness.

Now I’m not talking about just establishing a fitness routine or building a healthy habit. I’ve touched on that in previous episodes. I’m talking about how you can actually fall in LOVE with fitness!

Yes it’s true, fitness can be a part of your life that you not only enjoy, but look forward to! All it takes is finding the right activity. Listen in to learn how.

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I’m not sure where the term negative-calorie food originated, however it pops up every now and then -especially in the new year when diets and weight loss are in the forefronts of many people’s minds.

So what exactly is a negative calorie food, and can it actually help us lose weight? Listen to today's episode to find out.

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Supersetting is a strength training method in which you perform two exercises, one after the other, with no rest in between.

Learn about the benefits of this type of workout and how to add it to your fitness routine.

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I’m sure you’ve heard the quote by Theodore Rosevelt “Comparison is the thief of joy”.

It’s true that comparing ourselves to others can lead us to feel inadequate, however it can also motivate us to achieve our goals.

In today’s episode I wanted to talk about that comparison fairy - specifically about when her fairy dust sprinkles us with negative feelings and when it inspires us to go after our goals.

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Officially called exercise-related transient abdominal pain, the side stitch is a sharp pain that occurs in your upper abdomen just below your rib cage. It can occur on either side but it’s most commonly felt on the right.

Listen to today's episode to find out why we get side stitches when we workout, what to do when you get one and how to avoid them happening altogether.

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Other episodes referenced:

Tip #65 - Stand Tall - https://anchor.fm/willpowernotrequired/episodes/Tip-65---Stand-Tall-e1968jj

Tip #21 - Concentrate On Your Core - https://anchor.fm/willpowernotrequired/episodes/Tip-21---Concentrate-On-Your-Core-e12k9mv

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The Ostrich Effect is a cognitive bias happens when we make the decision (consciously or unconsciously) to avoid information even in cases where that information could lead to a positive outcome overall.

It was originally coined to describe the tendency of stock market investors to check the stock market often when markets are performing well and actively avoid checking when they are not. 

More related to our health and wellness, it can show up as:

Though it can be tempting to run away from potentially bad news, in the long run, we’re almost always better off knowing where we stand and how we can improve.

So how can we help ourselves and avoid the tendency to stick our heads in the sand?

And where can it actually be beneficial to practice the Ostrich Effect?

Listen to today's episode to find out.

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Fats, like the other macro-nutrients, have ridden a roller coaster through history. At times they are demonized as the cause of weight gain and health issues then other times lauded as a key to health and longevity and a necessary nutrient for weight loss.

The more you know about nutrition, the better able you are to make the decision that is right for you.

Listen in to learn about fats, the different types and the role they play in our body.

Head to the blog for more - https://firedupfitness.ca/blog/is-fat-healthy-or-not/

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Do you need to sweat to actually get in a good workout?  Does a workout that leaves you dripping burn more calories than one that doesn’t?

Listen to today's tip and find out.

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Other Episodes referenced:

Tip #43 - Get Intense https://anchor.fm/willpowernotrequired/episodes/Tip-43---Get-Intense-e16r6p4

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Today's episode is a replay of another very popular tip from 2021 - 5 Ways to Find Your Fitness Mojo Again

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It’s hard to start over.

Maybe you’ve had to put your fitness routine on hold for the last little while and are wanting to get back into it or you’ve been working out at home by yourself for months and are now interested in getting back into the gym.

Either way, it can feel intimidating to make that kind of change.  You may not know where to start and may feel uncomfortable about getting started.

In today’s episode I’ll be talking about 5 ways to find your fitness mojo again so you can safely and happily make fitness a regular part of your life.

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Today's episode is a replay of a popular tip from 2021. Learn how to read nutrition labels so you know what you are putting into your body. 

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Pre-packaged foods are convenient and can be a part of a healthy diet, you just need to know how to read the labels.

It is the job of food companies to encourage us to purchase their products so a lot of marketing goes into the design of packages.  In addition to this marketing they are required to have a Nutrition Fact Table on the product. This table provides a lot of useful information and can help you make healthy choices. That is if you know how to read it and you read it properly.

See a visual of the Nutrition Facts Table here - https://firedupfitness.ca/blog/how-to-read-food-labels/

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