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If you've ever Googled, “Is diet or exercise more important for weight loss?" you've probably come across this common phrase that weight loss consists of 80% diet and 20% exercise. But, is this really the case?

It’s no surprise that nutrition and exercise are both important parts of a...

Updated August 2022

We have all heard that we should be getting in more steps throughout the day and utilizing opportunities to be more active but many are not aware that there is a specific category of calories that everyone burns throughout the day called NEAT calories: Non-Exercise Activity...

It’s no surprise that walking is one of the best and most accessible forms of exercise on the planet. It’s easy to fit walking into your schedule, even when you’re pressed for time. Other than a comfortable pair of sneakers and the willingness to put one foot in front of the...

A person’s metabolism is the rate at which their body burns calories for energy. The speed of metabolism depends on a variety of factors, including age, sex, body fat, muscle mass, activity level, and genetics.

While a person has no control over the genetic aspects of their metabolism,...

Exercising outside during the summer months can be difficult as the temperature rises. When the sun is shining brightly, even heat-loving, sun-seeking exercisers can feel overheated.

Here are my top tips to help you stay active comfortably in the hot months of Summer: 

Choose your exercise...

Electrolytes are minerals, such as sodium, calcium, and potassium, that are necessary for a variety of bodily functions. They're frequently linked to dehydration and highlighted in advertisements for sports drinks that claim to replace electrolytes lost through sweat. Some other electrolytes in...

We have all heard that we should be getting in more steps throughout the day and utilizing opportunities to be more active but many are not aware that there is a specific category of calories that everyone burns throughout the day called NEAT calories: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis. Think...

A recurrent theme that I have come across in my years as a dietitian is clients telling me they are making a conscience effort to minimize starch portions on their plate and maximize vegetable portions, but they still aren’t seeing results in their weight loss or diabetes maintenance...

Could sleep deprivation be a reason why you aren’t losing weight? Many individuals focus on proper nutrition, exercise and stress reduction, but if you find that the scale isn’t moving or that the pounds are creeping up, you may need to evaluate your sleep habits!There is a growing...