You don’t need to invest a lot of money in order to be active and make fitness a part of your life. However there are a few basic items that will help make your workouts more comfortable, enjoyable and injury free.

That is why the type of gear you need, how often it should be replaced and tips to extend its lifespan are the topics of today’s episode.

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Sleep; no other activity delivers so many benefits to our health with seemingly so little effort.  All you have to do is lie there!  But sometimes that good night's sleep can seem so hard to come by or we may push it off because we are too busy and it doesn’t feel like a priority.

Listen to today's episode for tips on what to avoid and what to add to log enough good quality snooze time.

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The myth of the Fat Burning Zone.

So you want to burn fat….and many of us do...you should workout in the fat burning heart rate zone right?  

Listen to today's podcast to find out why the "Fat Burning Heart Rate Zone" is so misleading and what to do instead.

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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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You’ve actually found a few minutes in your schedule to get that workout in and you are raring to go. Is that workout going to be sandwiched in between a warm up and a cool down?

Well, many people skip over these two most important parts of a workout routine and opt instead to get in, get it done and get on with the day.

Here are some reasons why the warm up and cool down are worth the time and how to fit them in without a LOT of extra time.

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What are you supposed to look for when choosing the best fruits and vegetables?

Listen to today's episode for some tips to help you pick the perfect produce and make your next healthy meal taste great!

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Your Scale may be a Big Fat Liar

I mean I guess it’s likely not ACTUALLY lying to you, most scales are accurate enough at measuring your relationship to gravity. However that number beaming back at you only tells a tiny part of the story of your health. Seeing a number you don’t like can cause you so much frustration along with feelings of shame and anxiety.

Listen to today's episode for 5 reasons why the scale doesn’t reflect your true progress along with a few ways that do.

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Whether you are a true beginner or starting back after a long break, the gym can feel like an intimidating place.

Now you don’t HAVE to workout in a gym but don’t let intimidation keep you from walking through the doors.

You can boost your confidence and ensure a safe and effective workout by learning the lingo (or gym terms) and knowing (and following) gym etiquette.

Listen to today's episode for more.

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What did you eat yesterday?  Like exactly everything? Can you remember it all? Well you might be able to, but I’m guessing that there are at least a few items that you’ve forgotten about.

Not really a big deal but if you are trying to eat healthier or lose weight, not knowing what you are eating on a regular basis might be holding you back from reaching your goals. 

Just the act of keeping a food journal for 1 week can uncover some small changes that can have a huge impact. And it’s not just about counting calories.  Recording what you eat can help you make a few other helpful discoveries. 

Listen to today's episode for more benefits of food journaling.

Click here to download my printable food journal template.

Follow this link for more on how to use your hand to measure portion sizes https://firedupfitness.ca/blog/use-your-hand-for-portion-control/

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On the road to optimal health, we all experience bumpy patches. We miss a workout….or 10, we binge on chocolate after a stressful day or go weeks in a row without the scale moving an ounce. 

It can be easy to see these as failures, feel frustrated and throw our hands in the air and say “what’s the point?!”. It can also be easy to feel like you ARE a failure and that you can’t and never will reach your goals.

In today's episode I will be talking about how you can use a 'List of Wins' to combat this potentially derailing negative mindset.

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