Most of us don’t think about our immune system until we become ill. It’s something lot of us take for granted, yet it’s working on our behalf every minute of the day. Do you ever wonder why is it that some people never get sick, and some people seem to get sick all the time?…
Our lives have become quite hectic. On daily bases we are faced with more tasks, deadlines, chores and to do’s then it’s feasible to fit in one day. I should know! I am a chronic over planner! However our bodies are not indestructible, and there is only so far we can push them before they…
Recently we sent a survey to all our newsletter subscribers and one of the questions was; “What are your biggest questions or obstacles when it comes to plant based eating or fitness and nutrition in general?” After reading over the answers it became very obvious to us that many of you are still trying…
Today I want to talk to you about motivation. I’m in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as I write this. At a huge resort packed with people soaking up the sun while on their vacation. I came here to teach yoga and together with Nik work on our AV blog. We just finished lunch and now enjoying…
“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” -Jim Rohn The biggest myth about happiness is when people say that it is not right or correct for you to put your happiness ahead of everyone else’s. Throughout my life, I’ve met people who have said…
This tip of the week is inspired by my stay here in Rishikesh India. Every morning before our yoga practice we are greeted with a warm lemon water. So I decided to share with you the benefits of such ritual 🙂 10 Reasons Why You Should Drink Warm Lemon Water in the Morning 1. Boosts your…
Happy 12/12/12 everyone!! Seeing as it is the last of the great repeating dates to occur in our lifetimes – unless you’re planning to live until Jan. 1, 2101, that is. 🙂 It inspired me to write this post…. The holiday season is here and I think it is one of the hardest times for…
You work out hard every day to reach your fitness goals, but do you do it without a workout log? Now it’s time to consider keeping a workout log. While a lot of people think that it’s more important to just work out, it is important that you keep track of your progress. This helps…
The Silent Killer, Sugar! Are you bloated, lazy, moody, depressed, overweight, obese? How much sugar do you consume? I honestly believe that Sugar is not fit for human consumption. Literally every single organ in the body is negatively affected by sugar. Get this, It’s been said that one teaspoon of sugar lowers your immune systems response…
Joe and I have recently moved across the country (that might explain the lack of updates and podcasts). As our house back in Ontario was sold with all the furnishing we decided to pack only a few of our most important belongings to make the move as easy as possible. I believe that we are…
There is a saying: If you associate with positive, motivated, driven people it can only rub off on you and make you more successful in anything you do. If you surround yourself with bunch of unhealthy, negative friends that pretty much says that you are unhealthy and negative or you are well on your way to be that way. Mark Twain…
Where the hell is the fitness industry headed? It’s a shame that the fitness industry is much more focused on profits rather than people. Yesterday Zuzana met with a couple of friends at the gym. They asked her to help them out and show them how to use some of the equipment. …they had to…
I hope that everybody is having a great day! Yesterday was Christmas Eve and what an awesome day Joe and I had! I have been living here in Canada for 10 years however I am still trying to keep some of my Czech traditions alive. One of them is celebrating Christmas and opening presents on Christmas Eve. But… …let me start…
This common fat loss tip has been around since the 90’s. And that tip is that you should eat 5 or 6 small meals per day (once every 2-3 hours) instead of the more typical diet which consists of 3 large meals. I have to admit I did fall for this craze as well. For…
If the answer is YES, then read on….. …but first ask yourself one more question… Are You Ready to Make a Lifestyle Change? Yes you heard me “Lifestyle Change”! If you want to have a lean, healthy, sexy body it will require more than just a quick fix. While magazines and infomercials make it seem…
