“If you are the kind of person that retains water on a regular basis, your fat loss may be slower (or at least seem slower). Water retention can mask results, so be patient. This tends to be a big problem for females. It can take a while for the body to flush the excess water.. Read more →

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and.. Read more →

Ingredients  1 medium onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 pound 99%-lean ground turkey 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans 5 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons pumpkin.. Read more →

Here’s one BIG tip for metabolic health. YOU CAN’T ALWAYS BE DIETING! You NEED to have extended periods of time, and I mean extended, throughout the year where you’re NOT dieting, NOT eating in a big caloric deficit, NOT doing a lot of cardio; phases where you relax, eat more, eat well yes, but more… Read more →

Relying on external motivation from someone else will not last; it may get you going, but it will not last. Real motivation is intrinsic and has to come from self. More importantly motivation is an ATTITUDE not a feeling. You need to be able to look past ‘the now’ and forecast the future positives or.. Read more →

As we’re celebrating Thanksgiving here in Canada this weekend, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’m thankful for. Of course, I’m thankful for my family, my friends, the roof over my head, and the incredible experience of being able to be a part of the LBC community as well. I feel so very blessed… Read more →