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The next Lean Eating Coaching Program opens Tuesday July 27th. As we get ready to accept a few new clients, I thought I would share 8 key lessons from Lean Eating that you can use right now for your own body transformation, whether you’re in the program or not.
Last week, I brought you confessions from our women’s Lean Eating Program coaches. Now it’s the men’s turn to tell us their secrets, and how they use their PN wisdom to stay on track.
We’ve got some pretty amazing people running our Lean Eating and Lean Eating Alumni programs. You’d think that because our coaches are “experts”, they’re perfect. They probably never have a bad hair day, a bad workout, or a bad meal. Guess again.
Do you have “forbidden foods”? If so, is putting these foods “off limits” helping or hurting you?
If you want more simplicity in your nutrition, in your training, and, quite frankly, in your world, there’s one thing you’ve gotta do. You’ve gotta declutter your mind. Here’s how.
Our team of PN experts shares their top tips for leading happy, healthy, awesome and long lives. Take that, mortality!
Many North Americans set themselves up to fail. They live the life of an overweight, disease prone person. Why should they expect anything different? If you’re looking for success, ask yourself: what situations are you putting yourself in?
In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the physiological part of appetite. We learned that many hormones, neurotransmitters, glands and organs regulate appetite. Now we’re going to look at the interactions between biology and environment, and how you can become a better, more aware eater.
What you believe can become real. Don’t believe us? Just check out this study. It shows that your perception of yourself and your environment has a definite, measurable impact on your health. Believing and living a healthy lifestyle is more beneficial than either one alone.
Need expert nutrition advice? Look no further than yourself. You’ve been eating since birth, after all.
If you’re happy and you know it… you probably won’t eat a super-sized bag of chips.
Pizza Hut now? Or six-pack abs later? Get this question right, and you might just win at the game of life too.
Counselling psychotherapist Erin Byron chats with Lean Eating coach Krista Scott-Dixon about how our experiences with food are actually about relationships. Emotion sandwich, anyone?
Are vegetarians too skinny? Is there something to be said for this level of leanness? Are vegetarians just wasting away due to their food choices, on a collision course with anorexia and eventual death? Or is their leanness all part of some other plan?
Frustrated? Feel like “nothing’s working”? Here are 9 hard-learned lessons from real people trying to get lean. YOU could be the biggest factor impeding your progress.
Whether you’re interested in competing as a bodybuilder/figure competitor, or whether you’re just looking to drop body fat as fast as possible, it’s important to understand the difference between training for aesthetics and training for health. In this article, Krista Schaus shares some valuable lessons about managing body image and imbalances while trying to get into the best shape of your life.
Around PN, Lean Eating coach and Director of Education Ryan Andrews has a reputation for being a nice guy. But sometimes he gets mad. What makes this man mad? You.
Pam Boteler is a sprint canoeist and raw vegan advocate. Here, Pam talks about her diet, her champion mindset, and how nutrition fuels her world-class performance.
In Part 1 of this article series, Amanda shared some great “big picture” tips on how you can think about and plan for your fitness photo shoot. Now, in Part 2, Amanda’s going to get down to the details including: attire, hair, make-up, nutrition/exercise peaking, and much more.
Back in September, we spotlighted PN Team members Amanda and Erin, sharing pics and video from their recent photo shoots. And today we’d like to share some additional photos as well as Amanda’s top tips for looking your best – whether it’s a class reunion, back-yard bbq, or your very own photo shoot.
Ryan Andrews goes to Uganda and discovers that some things are true even thousands of miles away: eating real food moderately, having social support, and staying active keep people lean.
Round Two of Tips from Pretty Boys — three more certified PBs spill their secrets to helping you grrls look fabulous.
That hair! That skin! Those abs! Ooh la la! *swoon* Pretty boys aren’t just for underwear ads and eye candy. Their secrets to getting and staying Calvin-Klein-worthy can help us ladies get foxy too. (Plus it gives us something to look at between sets.)
What if I told you that 1/2 cup oats, 4 egg whites, 5 ounces of chicken, and 1/2 cup broccoli was a recipe for getting fat? For most people, restrictive meal plans are the last stop on the expressway to overeating.
Research shows that regardless of what we’re eating, humans typically eat about 3-5 pounds of food each day. If we prioritize natural, whole ingredients, the 4 pounds we choose will fill us up without boosting our body fat. If we choose fast or junk food, the 4 pounds we choose are guaranteed to cause problems. So, think about it, what are your 4 pounds made up of?
Social support is essential to success. Family plays an important role in our social support networks. Are your family dinners helping or hindering your goals?
Research shows that people eat more while watching TV. But does this “TV munchie effect” persist even hours afterwards? The results may surprise you…
Have you ever missed out on accomplishing a goal or task because you were overwhelmed? Well if so, we’ve got the answer for you. It’s called “Habit Based Coaching.” And it’s the commitment to a single, but immensely important idea: focusing on less helps you achieve more.
Why does temptation always have to be bad? Here’s how to make temptation work FOR, rather than against, your fitness goals.
Many decisions are shaped by your belief that you have control over your own life and behaviour… regardless of whether you ACTUALLY have control. So, are you the boss of you?
Starting with a clean slate. It’s a simple thought. But it might have profound implications for your physique – and your life. The key is to learn how to stop fixating on your mistakes – we all make them. And to focus on the awesome stuff that lies ahead of you.
If you’re hoping to diet down to your ideal weight, then quit working on it, you’re in for a surprise. Just like you don’t brush your teeth once and then forget about it, research shows that staying at a healthy weight requires regular effort, exercise, and a long-term focus.
Purposeful rest and recovery. It’s an important part of the fitness equation. Yet it’s the one most of us neglect. If you don’t build in 30 min of parasympathetic activity per day, you need to come check out this article. It’ll show you how to build in restful, parasympathetic activities in order to help keep stress in its place.
What should your carbohydrate to protein ratio be in your postworkout drink? Should you eat carrots before or after exercise (and should they be cooked so you absorb the beta-carotenes or raw so you get their natural carroty goodness)? Should you avoid eating after 6 pm… or was that 8 pm? Ack! Relax. It doesn’t have to be that complicated.
“Hi Mrs. Smith, can Suzy come out to play?” “No Jane, I’m sorry — you’re making Suzy fat.” Should you blame your buddies for your beer belly?
In Part 1, we shared our experts’ resolutions (or, for that matter, non-resolutions), and some of the secrets to their success. Ready to make your own resolutions, and finally make them work this year? Awright! Here’s the plan…
If you already eat right, exercise regularly, and have healthy habits, what the heck do you resolve to do every January? And what’s the secret to making a resolution “stick”? Find out what our experts are planning to do after the party hats come off, and how they make lasting changes.
So, the question of the day is this…are you looking after all three? Do you have someone to mentor you, a support group, and someone holding you accountable? These are the keys to the physique kingdom.
Who do you turn to for support? Who helps you figure it out? Who’s you’re lifestyle manager? Your nutritional occupational therapist? If you’re not in the kind of shape you want to be in – and you can’t think of a good answer to the questions above – perhaps it’s time to start taking applications.
Do you have somebody in your life that actually knows how to eat well – and is healthy enough, vibrant enough, and fit enough to demonstrate it? If you have a good role model in your social circle right now, make the absolute most of it! If not, you’ve gotta find one immediately.
