Can I Exercise on a Detox?

The answer to the above question is YES. Yes, you can exercise on a detox. It just depends on the type of detox that you're doing as to what type of exercise is the best choice for you. Some people say that when you do a detox, you should stop…

Dealing with challenges

I recently started on the final course of my nutrition diploma program, Sport & Fitness Nutrition. I have three months left to complete the course, and then I have to write an exam for it, and then I have to complete my final exam for the entire course in order…

Nine Days in NYC

Several weeks after Mr. Science and I returned from NYC, I'm finally getting around to posting about our trip! We arrived in NYC on Friday December 9 and left on Sunday December 18. It was the perfect length of time to be away. We did everything we wanted to do…

How to Menu-Plan

I weighed in yesterday morning at 3 lbs less than Saturday morning - go me! Nutrition is one of the most important things we can improve upon when we want to get healthier and/or lose weight. And good nutrition means planning menus. I love planning menus but got rather bad…

Year-long Goals

Today marks the second day of my month-long detox. Fun stuff! Over the past month or so, while I've been travelling around New York and finishing up at an old job and beginning a new job and indulging in holiday pleasures, I've been thinking about what I want to achieve…

January’s Nutrition Challenge: Detox

Hello friends! I am home from NYC and back at last to the blogging world. I fully intended to blog all last week, but Mr. Science and I arrived home from New York late on Sunday night (the 18th), and then I was awake at 7am to begin my first…

Short Circuit Fitness

Exercises to do anywhere, anytime (almost) The holiday season is generally very busy, but you can still squeeze in a few exercises! Here are some of my favourites (no gym equipment required): 1) Jumping jacks. Rev up the heart rate by doing four sets of 25 jumping jacks. Take a…