Homemade popsicles are an amazing treat, which can relieve your cravings for after dinner sweets, but won’t break your calorie budget. Invest in a popsicle mould from your local home ware store, or purchase some popsicle sticks and re-use old yogurt containers. Read story
Losing weight (fat loss) is achieved by consuming less calories in your daily diet than you expend, placing yourself in negative energy balance. A personalized nutrition and exercise plan from a qualified professional that places you in a 300-500 calorie deficit is the safe and healthy way to go. Be sure that you are combining your nutrition plan with an individualized exercise and strength and conditioning program suited for weight loss. Read More…
Spring training season is now in full gear, so it’s time to start thinking about your pre-race rituals. Last week, Lululemon’s experts posted a blog with some excellent pre-race tips that will get you ready two-weeks prior, one week prior, the day before and on race day. Read more…
Alcohol consumption can be part of the culture in many sports and can become a habit-forming behavior. Varsity athletes can fall into the “drinking lifestyle” that can be synonymous with the university experience. It is important that athletes realize that there are negative consequences to excessive, chronic alcohol consumption. Read more… Read story
These tasty chicken and apple lettuce wraps are a nice change for lunch. You can prep the filling the night before and if you don’t have chicken, you can use other fillings like ham and cheese, tuna, turkey and swiss and salmon. Read more… Read story
The pressure athletes and active people have to perform can be tremendous. In addition to achieving athletic success, some athletes may also feel pressure to maintain a certain body composition or body type for their sport. This can come from being involved in a sport which has weight categories (ie. judo), is aesthetic in nature (ie. dance) or where the perception that a light and lean physique may be advantageous (ie. distance running). Read story
Running the same route can get a little boring, so we’ve come up with a list of our 5 favourite running routes around Vancouver. Read more…. Read story
Need a break from your regular breakfast routine? Enjoy this quick and healthy pita for breakfast or any time during the day! Read story
Jennifer Gibson shares three ways YOU can make roasted chickpeas. Read more… Read story
Jennifer Gibson is a Registered Dietitian working exclusively with high performance athletes.
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