Nutrition Blog Articles
- Sep 23, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
The Importance Of Tracking Diet And Exercise
Tracking Your Diet And Exercise One of the best ways to keep on track of your fitness and weight loss journey is by hiring a personal trainer. A personal trainer will have the knowledge and experience to provide you with workouts tailored to your. . .
- Aug 30, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
Breaking Bad Habits For A Healthier Lifestyle
Prioritize A Restful Sleep It is recommended that adults receive at least 7-9 hours of sleep each night. When you do not get enough rest, it can have a significant impact on your physical and mental health, not to mention your work performance. . .
- Apr 27, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
Spring Produce That Can Aid In Weight Loss
Now that spring has arrived, many of us may be feeling the need to drop any added weight from the winter and prepare for the swimsuit season. But before you know it, summer will turn into fall and our warm months will be gone. Appreciate spring. . .
- Apr 26, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
Turkey Meatloaf Muffins
Getting tired of chicken breast for your meals? Try this Amazing Turkey Muffin recipe that can be substituted for any of your protein portions. Today's recipe: Turkey Muffins ! Ingredients: - 1 package lean ground turkey -. . .
- Feb 19, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
5 Stellar Benefits of Using a Nutrition Coach
Have you been considering using a nutrition coach to help you better reach your weight loss or fitness goals? Here are the five main benefits you can expect from working with one. Anyone who has ever embarked on a weight loss or fitness journey. . .
- Feb 07, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
How to Choose the Right Weight Loss or Muscle-Building Meal Plan
Nutrition is more than half the battle when it comes to reaching your weight loss or muscle-building goals. Here's how to pick the right meal plan for either. When it comes down to it, the best diet is one you can stick to. Otherwise, you. . .
- Dec 03, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
10 Diet Hacks That Will Make Losing Weight Even Easier
Are you looking to lose weight by adhering more strictly to your current diet? Here are the 10 best diet hacks that will make it easier for you to lose weight courtesy of those who run our online weight loss program. It's not easy sticking. . .
- Oct 07, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
What to Look for in an Online Weight Loss Nutrition Plan
Are you wanting to use an online nutrition plan to help you lose weight? Not quite sure where to start though? With countless ones available on the web, it can be tough to narrow down your search and select the right one for you and your goals. . . .
- Sep 29, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
Fitness Nutrition Meal Plan for Maximizing Your Workouts
Looking to get shredded in a short amount of time? While the gym will certainly help you get there, the food you put in your body is even more important than the gruelling workouts you put yourself through. Here's some tips on how you can best. . .
- Sep 13, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
How an Online Nutrition Coach Can Help You Lose Weight
Have you been thinking of hiring an online nutrition coach to help you lose weight as the COVID-19 pandemic continues? Here are the top ways an online nutrition coach in Calgary can help you achieve your weight loss goals and start living a better. . .
- Aug 20, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
How to Keep the Weight Off for Good
Looking for the top ways to keep all the weight you've lost off for good? While it may have seemed like a lot of work to get to this point, now is when the real hard work begins. Here's how you can keep those additional pounds at bay and. . .
- Aug 12, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
3 Fad Diets You Need to Avoid at All Costs
Looking for the best diet for weight loss Calgary? While the internet is a wonderful resource for many things, sometimes fad diets get amplified and lifted above where they should fall in the pantheon of diets due to celebrity exposure. Here are. . .
- Jul 05, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
Nutrition Plan for Losing Weight
Wondering what type of nutrition or meal plan you should be on in order to reach your weight-loss goals? Here's the outline of a simple one that's easy to follow and provides great results. If you need a diet or weight loss meal plan. . .
- Jun 11, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
What is Creatine and Should I Be Using it?
Not sure what creatine is? Wondering if you should be using it when working out? In our article this week, we'll break down this polarizing supplement and hopefully provide you with the info you need to make an informed decision about whether. . .
- May 29, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
Best Nutrition Tips for Losing Weight
Have you been trying to lose weight but just can't seem to get the nutrition part down pat? Here are the best nutrition tips to help you get over the hump and lose the weight once and for all. Most good personal trainers will tell you. . .
- Apr 27, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
5 Simple Grocery Store Swaps to Help You Lose Weight
Looking for an easy and simple way to help with your weight loss Calgary? One of the least difficult things you can do is to make some simple changes when strolling through the aisles of your favourite grocery store. Here are five simple food swaps. . .
- Mar 05, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
The Two Best Nutrients for Weight Loss
Wondering what the best nutrients for weight loss are? Not sure where to start? While there's no shortage of conflicting advice on the Internet nowadays, there's something to be said for getting back to the basics of tried and true. . . .
- Feb 29, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
7 Ways to Lose Weight Fast Without Dieting
Are you considering investing in a fitness and nutrition plan? At our Calgary gym, we offer customized weight loss and nutrition programs to help you achieve all your goals and become healthier and happier without dieting. Good nutrition is an. . .
- Apr 12, 2019
- Shayne Jensen
Can I Lose Weight on the Ketogenic Diet?
If you’re looking to lose weight, the Ketogenic diet might be for you! Ketogenics is a weight loss method that has been around for 90 years, but what is it? And why is it the latest craze in weight loss? The Keto diet. You've heard about. . .
- Sep 10, 2018
- Shayne Jensen
7 Ways Alcohol Hinders Weight Loss
Are you working out and eating a healthy diet, but still not seeing results? It may be because of your alcohol intake. Here's why drinking is bad for weight loss. When it comes to losing weight, one of the most common questions people ask. . .
- Jun 12, 2018
- Shayne Jensen
4 Simple Summer Eating Tips For Weight Loss
This summer say no to fad diets for weight loss! Slim down and maintain your new figure with these 4 simple summer eating tips. Diets for weight loss are used by many individuals who are trying to quickly achieve the figure they’ve always. . .
- Dec 21, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
Stick To Your Weight Loss Goals With These 4 Holiday Eating Tips
Don’t let the holidays derail you from your healthy weight loss diet! Here are some simple and easy holiday eating tips from our Calgary nutrition coach to help keep you on track this festive season. Healthy holiday eating can be tricky. . .
- Jun 13, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
How to Create a Successful Meal Plan
Are you trying to lose weight or simply become more fit? No matter your goals, investing in personal training and a nutrition coach can have enormous benefits. Staying in good health and shape requires that you engage in a regular workout. . .
- Dec 28, 2016
- Shayne Jensen
Best Weight Loss Tips - Happy Weight vs. Healthy Weight
With the many hurdles life can throw your way, why does weight have to be one of those challenges? Struggling with weight loss is a common issue many people encounter. A common pattern many people may follow when they start a weight loss program or. . .
- Nov 30, 2016
- Shayne Jensen
Nutrition Coach Calgary - What Is Nutrition Coaching?
Are you one of those people who seem to believe that no matter how much you plan your meal or try different weight loss methods, fixing your diet seems like an impossible feat? Food is a science and fortunately, nutrition coaches have educated. . .
- Nov 07, 2016
- Christine Jensen
Egg White Muffins for a quick and healthy breakfast
This is one of my favorite brekfast recipes! They are so quick to make. Each muffin equals 4 egg whites. I eat 2 with a piece of sprouted grain toast for breakfast :) DIRECTIOINS: Preheat oven to 400 1 red pepper diced 1 green pepper. . .
- Jan 26, 2016
- Christine Jensen
Keto Pizza
We are now on Day 26 of our Ketogenic Diet. We have made quiet a few yummy recipes with "Keto Friendly" foods! We wanted to share one of our favourite recipes which is a Low Carb/Keto Friendly Pizza. It tastes way more yummy then the tradiontal. . .
- Jan 12, 2016
- Christine Jensen
Keto Life Day 15
So today is Day 15 of being on the Ketogenic Diet and we feel AMAZING!! Tons of energy and mental clarity! For those of you unsure what this is here is a little info on the diet:: A Keto Diet is well known for being a low carb diet, where. . .
- Nov 09, 2015
- Christine Jensen
Protein Gingersnap Cookies
Gingersnaps are one of my favorite holiday cookies so I thought I would try making a healthier version to satisfy my sweet tooth. These cookies taste sooooo yummy you would never guess they are good for you!! Happy Holidays Fit Fam! xo. . .
- Oct 21, 2015
- Christine Jensen
Pumpkin Protein Waffles
Ingredients: 1/3 cup Quick Oats or Oat flour 1/2 scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder (I used Syntha 6 vanilla ice cream by BSN) 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg 1 tsp Truvia 2 tbsp Pumpkin Puree 1 Whole egg 4 Egg Whites 2 tbsp. . .
- Sep 29, 2015
- Shayne Jensen
Chocolate Zucchini Protein Bread
Flourless Chocolate Protein Zucchini Bread Ingredients 2 cups of ground quick oats 1/3 cup cocoa powder sifted 2/3 cup Truvia 1tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 3 scoops chocolate protein powder (I used 100% natural whey. . .
- Apr 21, 2015
- Shayne Jensen
Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Avocado Salsa and Cucumber Avocado Salad
Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Avocado Salsa and Tomato, Cucumber and Avocado Salad Pineapple Avocado Salsa Ingredients 2 cups of diced pinapple 1 avocado, diced 1 jalepeno, seeded and finely diced (half of a jalepeno for less. . .
- Mar 03, 2015
- Shayne Jensen
Benefits of Cabbage
We have decided to switch up our fibrous carbs in our meals. Instead of our usual broccili, asparagus, spinach and green beans we are going to be having cabbage. Yes, I said cabbage. This veggie is not only fibrous but has several other health. . .
- Mar 10, 2014
- Shayne Jensen
Sun Dried Tomato and Herb Tilapia with Asparagus
Try this tasty sodium free, low carb meal. Grill some fresh Tilapia fillets in a frying pan on medium for about 8 mins total, flipping once. Sprinkle some sodium free spice on both sides of the fish. Asparagus is tasty steamed in a pan with a tiny. . .
- Mar 06, 2014
- Shayne Jensen
Lemon Pepper Cod with Zuccini
This is a great low carb meal. Grill some Cod in a frying pan with a little lemon pepper. I like to keep the pan around medium and add a tbsp or so of water around the edges to help it steam. Add some sodium free Lemon Pepper spice. This is a nice. . .
- Feb 14, 2014
- Shayne Jensen
PB & J Valentines Protein Cookies
PB & J Valentines Protein Cookies Ingredients 1 cup of All Natural Peanut Butter 1 large Egg 1 large Egg White 1 tbsp Unsweetened Apple Sauce 1 oz water Add Truvia or your favorite sweetener to taste 1 scoop of Vanilla Protein. . .
- Jan 03, 2014
- Shayne Jensen
Chicken and Tomato Red Pepper Soup
I made this tasty soup tonight. We also paired it with a small portion of Quinoia. Ingredients 1/2 Onion 1 Red Pepper 4 Chicken Breast 3 tbsp Olive Oil 1 cup diced Tomatoes 1 can light Mushroom Soup 2 Garlic. . .
- Nov 21, 2013
- Christine Jensen
Healthy Delicious Turkey Chili
This is one of my favorite recipes to make when its cold out. Its so simple and last for days! I make a huge batch and always freeze some as well. I like alot of spice so please adjust spices accordingly if spicy isn't for you :) Enjoy. . .
- Sep 23, 2013
- Christine Jensen
Protein Black Bean Brownies
Protein Black Bean Brownies Ingredients: 1/3 Cup Oats 1 Scoop Chocolate Protein Powder 1/4 Tsp salt 1/2 Tsp cinnamon 1 Tsp vanilla extract 4 Tbsp Cocoa Powder 5 egg whites 1 Whole Egg 1/4 cup Truvia 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1. . .
- Sep 23, 2013
- Christine Jensen
Chocolate Coconut Protein Muffins
Chocolate Coconut Protein Muffins Ingredients 2 Scoops of chocolate protein powder 2 Tbsp Truvia 4 Tbsp Cocoa Powder 1/2 Cup Ground Oats of Coconut Flour 1 Tsp Baking Powder 1 Tsp Baking Soda 1/4 Tsp Salt 1/4 Cup Unsweetened. . .
- Jul 22, 2013
- Christine Jensen
Flourless Banana Muffins
Flourless Banana Muffins Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce 2 cups of ground oats 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4. . .
- Jun 12, 2013
- Christine Jensen
Turkey Muffins
One of our favorite recipes that is easy to make, and also easy to control the serving size. They can be either pressed flat and cooked in a pan, or press them into muffin tins and bake. Turkey Meatballs Ingredients 2lbs ground turkey. . .
- May 26, 2013
- Shayne Jensen
Whey Protein vs Casein Protein
There is much confusion as to the different types of proteins and how they should best be used. The following is a quick comparison between Whey and Casein.
- May 05, 2013
- Shayne Jensen
Re-Feed Lentil Stew
This Lentil Re-feed stew is very tasty. Great for carb loading or after big workouts. 350 calories per cup, 70 carb, 20 protein, 2 fat.
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