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Hallowe’en Candy Calories!
Dara (Belly Bootcamp) in Been Around the Blog, Fitness Blogaholic, For the love of food, Holiday Blogaholics, Party Planning Blogaholics - 3 comments - posted on Oct 27th, 2011[caption id="" align="alignright" width="242" caption="very sinister."]
[/caption]If this doesn’t scare you, nothing will. Here are the calorie counts for the most popular Hallowe’en candies… plus, how long you’d have to exercise to burn off a single tiny little piece! BOO!
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Is Junk Food Really Cheaper?
Dara (Belly Bootcamp) in Been Around the Blog, Fitness Blogaholic, For the love of food - 1 comment - posted on Oct 7th, 2011Is junk food really cheaper? Debunking this old myth…
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Countdown to the New Year: Endurance Workout
Dara (Belly Bootcamp) in Been Around the Blog, Fitness Blogaholic, Holiday Blogaholics, Just Between Us - 1 comment - posted on Dec 6th, 2010Wow! December is here and, all of a sudden, those holiday parties seem a little too close for comfort. With 4 weeks left to the New Year, try this simple endurance workout to build your staying power, physically and mentally. You’ll feel stronger, fitter and better able to cope with the demands of a busy holiday schedule. And it only takes about 25 minutes! Continue reading
September Rainy Day Workout
Dara (Belly Bootcamp) in Fitness Blogaholic, Just Between Us - 0 comments - posted on Sep 21st, 2010Happy Fall! It’s still gorgeous outside and there’s plenty of time for fun, outdoor workouts with your little one tucked snug in her stroller. But what do you do on a rainy day? Here is a 20 minute workout to get you through a rainy day. Skip the puddles and frizzy hair. While you’re at it, skip the dash through the rain to get the kids into the car and head to the gym. Find an activity for older kids or put little ones safely in a play pen with a heap of toys or – gasp – a cartoon! … Continue reading
Cellulite What Cellulite
Dara (Belly Bootcamp) in Fitness Blogaholic, Just Between Us - 0 comments - posted on Sep 2nd, 2010I have pretty good body image, I think. Sure, there are things about myself I’d like to change but I only focus on the things I can change with healthy habits. For every part of myself I am not crazy about, I can name another thing with which I really am satisfied – even happy. I am still breastfeeding, and I have some weight left to lose after my last baby was born in November, but overall I feel alright. But cellulite. If there is one part of postpartum that makes me feel as unattractive as possible, it’s the cellulite. … Continue reading
The Myth of the Fat Burning Zone
Dara (Belly Bootcamp) in Fitness Blogaholic, Just Between Us - 6 comments - posted on Aug 26th, 2010The “fat burning zone” is one of those exercise myths that just. won’t. die. If you work out at a gym, you’ve probably encountered that little box on your favourite cardio machine – the box that tells you where your heart rate should be for the “cardio zone” and the “fat burning zone”… as if the two are not compatible. Well, ignore it. It’s about as outdated as the notion that a woman shouldn’t lift heavy weights or she’ll “bulk up.” That’s another blog, by the way… Where does this antiquated workout philosophy come from? The body stores fat to … Continue reading
Cancer-Fighting Sprinkles
Dara (Belly Bootcamp) in Fitness Blogaholic, For the love of food - 3 comments - posted on Aug 9th, 2010We’ve all heard of antioxidants; they’re those wonderful substances that help prevent and repair damage to our cells to ward off premature aging and cancer, among other maladies. Antioxidants such as vitamins A, C & E, lutein, beta carotene, selenium and lycopene are found in abundance in a healthy diet rich in whole grains, vibrant fruits and vegetables and… herbs and spices? That’s right. Those wonderful flavouring agents growing stale next to your stove are, in fact, superfoods with the ability to help you lose weight & stay healthy! Spices are a dieter’s best friend as they add flavour and … Continue reading
Move of the Month: Yogi Squat
Dara (Belly Bootcamp) in Fitness Blogaholic, Just Between Us - 0 comments - posted on Jul 21st, 2010It’s the Move of the Month! These are all moves I really use with my Fit Family personal training clients and in our fantastic Belly Bootcamp prenatal and postnatal classes. The Moves of the Month are all simple and effective, and they’re perfect for exercising at home,or at your gym… or even your local park. Try this month’s move! THE YOGI SQUAT Target Body Parts: Hips, Thighs, Calves, Core Equipment: None Combine the focus and balance training of yoga with a dynamic move to tone hips, calves and thighs, and what have you got? The Yogi Squat! Begin standing with … Continue reading