Who doesn’t love their carbs? Still, the mantra dictates, cut out cabs, lose weight. I haven’t (refused) to believe this for a very long time, and although I know that eating slices of pizza at every meal isn’t going to lead to healthy weight maintenance, complex carbs in moderation are a good thing. Here’s a […]
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Are you getting the most out of your boot camp workouts?
Hi all, Dan and I were talking the other night and we thought it would be a good idea to go over a few facts and suggestions about post-workout nutrition. When we exercise during boot camp, there are obvious aesthetic benefits, not to mention numerous health benefits. That’s why you’re there! You’re burning fat and increasing lean muscle. […]
The post-workout snack answer
After each session with my clients, I always recommend a post-workout snack with protein (to assist with muscle recovery). There has been a lot of talk lately about chocolate milk being a good choice. I personally think chocolate milk is too high in sugar, but it’s certainly better than nothing. The Toronto Star published their answer […]
HomeBodyFit’s Top Ten Ways to Sabotage your Fitness Goals
I am a big believer in moderation. I am continually guiding my clients towards a happy balance, which includes avoiding UNDER-training as well as OVER-training. But in addition to finding the optimal fitness routine and schedule, one must also get enough sleep, eat the right foods (at the right time), etc. If you’re feeling that you are not getting the results you desire, […]
Halloween Protein Treats
By Dr. Sara Solomon, BSc. PT, DMD, BodyBuilding.com These five healthy protein treats can replace the usual sugar-filled Halloween tricks. They look and taste great, and are built with muscle-making protein! See all five recipes Learn more about HomeBodyFit’s fitness and nutrition programs [useful_banner_manager banners=1 count=1]
Trying to add more protein to your diet? Here are the top 40 ultimate protein picks
Pump up your protein intake with Bodybuilding.com’s top 40 ultimate protein picks. by Matthew Kadey, MS, RD Let us count the reasons we’re obsessed with protein. For one, you need enough of this benevolent macronutrient to build and repair muscle. It also plays a role in revving fat-burning metabolism and reducing the hunger pangs that can […]
How to enjoy dessert…guilt-free! And other healthy eating tips from HomeBodyFit
Here are three tips for healthy eating and better balance How to enjoy dessert…guilt-free! The goal at HomeBodyFit is to help our clients achieve better balance in their lives. We assist clients with incorporating the optimum amount of exercise into their their week; followed by plenty of rest for recover and muscle repair and healthy eating habits. But what’s […]
Double Chocolate Protein Cookies (20g of protein per cookie!)
Looking to take a break from protein bars? Here’s a BodyBuilding.com recipe for gooey, soft and intensely chocolaty cookies with extra protein. Double Chocolate Protein Cookies 2 tbsp cashew nut butter 1/4 cup whey protein powder 1/4 almond milk 1/4 cup 100% cocoa powder 1 tbsp coconut flour 10 g 85% dark chocolate Directions 1. In a […]
Listen to your trainer…it’s a good thing to eat before bed
It used to be that eating before bed was considered to be a big no-no for weight-loss. This is no longer the case. In fact, if you’re working out on a regular basis and eating considerately throughout the day, a bedtime snack is ideal for weight-loss and muscle gain. However, this doesn’t mean that bags of […]
Make your own protein bars! Here’s a foolproof (and fast) recipe
by Rosanna van Dijk, BodyBuilding.com This recipe is super versatile, and you can eat it as part of a protein-heavy breakfast or a filling afternoon snack—whatever you need! You can also use any flavor of whey and variety of nut butter you like. Not sure where to start? Try the classic flavor combination of peanut […]