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No Excuses Workout

May 7, 2014

Shawna K doesn’t use age as an excuse for belly fat. Here she explains her new M2A method of training. Increase lean muscle tone to increase resting metabolic rate and do short intense workouts that create after burn. Here’s a sample workout: Do 30 seconds of work with a 5 second transition.  Use the modifications […]

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The one where Shawna and Lisa chat….

May 7, 2014

From Lisa Bullock Shawna and I chat regularly by Skype – we’re in different hemispheres but living parallel lives.  Our kids are similar ages and our attitudes to training are like peas in a pod! So what do Fat Loss Experts chat about when they Skype? Um, like fat loss, duh! (and workout gear, colourful […]

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Become Superwoman Through an Alkaline Diet

May 2, 2014

Guest Post by Molly Piercy It’s a balancing act, husband, kids, job, house, errands, neighbours, friends, family, bills, dinner.  There are actually times during the day that you can be grateful for sitting ALONE, even if its just a minute on the toilet of all places. (You know exactly what I am talking about) As […]

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Tropical Chicken Salad

April 24, 2014

This salad is the perfect pre or post workout meal. It has plenty of protein and fiber, vitamins, minerals and lots of delicious flavor. Servings: 8 Here’s what you need…     1 head cabbage, chopped     1 red bell pepper, chopped     1 mango, chopped     1/2 cup pineapple, chopped     1 bunch cilantro, chopped […]

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Food rewards and “robust buttocks”

April 22, 2014

From Lisa Bullock What have cats, dogs, rain, love and fat loss to do with each other? And no, it’s not raining cats and dogs – that was just a sample of my female rambling thought processes this morning.  As a woman you’ll understand that one of our major strengths is multi-tasking and being able […]

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Burn 1000 calories in one workout? (article)

April 18, 2014

I love a good rant and I can always rely on Kate Vidulich to deliver a GREAT rant!  I was one of those guilty Bootcamp Instructors who called  my 20-10 intervals “tabatas”, but after reading a rant from Kate a few months ago, I quickly changed my tune (just in case she caught me – […]

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Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers

April 17, 2014

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring! These turkey-stuffed bell peppers are the perfect meal for those days when you’re bored of eating healthy. Shhhh, your taste buds won’t suspect that this dish is low-carb and protein-filled. Serve over a bed of greens for a complete meal. Servings: 5 Here’s what you need…     5 […]

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Easiest Meal Planning Ever!

April 13, 2014

From Lisa Bullock I’m not happy with my nutrition at the moment.  It’s time to pull up my socks, drag myself up by the bootlaces, develop a stiff upper lip, and suck it up princess!  I haven’t been planning my meals at all and so my energy and training performance has slipped.  Lunches in particular […]

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Creamy Egg Salad

April 10, 2014

Most recipes for egg salad call for fat-filled mayonnaise, but this recipe uses fat free Greek yogurt instead. You get all the creaminess without added calories to set back your results. Servings: 3 Here’s what you need…     8 organic, free range eggs     4 celery stalks, chopped     2 Tablespoons onion greens, chopped     […]

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The Devil on your Shoulder

April 7, 2014

Guest Post by Lisa Bullock “God, I’m fat and I feel disgusting!”   Hmm, ever had words to that effect come out of your mouth? Most of us have heard the saying “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right”.  Words are a self-fulfilling prophecy, so be careful of what you […]

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