Weight Loss Drugs: A Guide to Staying Healthy and Nourished

Weight Loss Drugs: A Guide to Staying Healthy and Nourished

Weight loss medications have become an option for many people who feel stuck despite their best efforts with diet and lifestyle. If you’re using (or thinking about using) a weight loss drug to help shift stubborn kilos, it’s important to understand that...
Do I have to Eat Low Fat to Lose Weight?

Do I have to Eat Low Fat to Lose Weight?

Have you ever worried that eating fat will make you gain weight?  For years, we were told to eat low-fat to lose weight, but the truth is, the right fat can actually help with weight loss, energy, and hormone balance—especially for women in midlife.  Now this is not...
Herbs & Spices to Add Flavour to Your Metabolic Balance Meals

Herbs & Spices to Add Flavour to Your Metabolic Balance Meals

Whether you’re following the Metabolic Balance program or just trying to eat healthily, you might find yourself looking for ways to enhance the flavour of your meals while staying within the guidelines. The good news? Herbs and spices are your best friends! As a...
Justifying me-time amidst competing work and family demands.

Justifying me-time amidst competing work and family demands.

Like many of you, I come from a family of helpers. My parents were always first to volunteer, and I’ve proudly carried on this tradition. But as the years have progressed and I’ve struggled to juggle work, family, and everything in between, I’ve learned a...
How to stop snacking when you get home from work

How to stop snacking when you get home from work

We’ve all been there – knowing we need to stop snacking but feeling overwhelmed by the prospect. It’s a common plea I hear from clients, “I’m just so hungry after work I have to eat as soon as I walk in the door”.  I’ve been there too.  ...