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eat organic produce says red deer personal trainer

I don’t know about you but I dread going to the grocery store, I don’t know why but I have never enjoyed grocery shopping. What’s worse it seems these days the checkout numbers can be nerve racking, food in general is expensive. Organic, whole, unprocessed food is even more expensive. These costs tend to become a focal point and often a point of discouragement for some embarking on the road … [Read more...]

How To Ruin Your Metabolism

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I know you probably didn’t wake up this morning thinking you were going to jump out of bed look out the window at a bright sunny day and say, “Hello Red Deer! Today I am going to ruin my metabolism, put myself at risk of disease and try to gain bodyfat!” Sadly though that is exactly what many people will do today. If you are like most it’s never fun to hear the alarm clock first thing … [Read more...]

Metabolic Typing Just Makes Sense To Me!

One of my favourite books.

In 16 years it’s safe to say I’ve had, learned and changed a few ideas about training and nutrition. I am astounded how much you can continue to learn and how the pieces of a much bigger puzzle slowly fit into place with time. With many holes and gaps in ideas and concepts still remaining I am excited to express and implement a few more. Let me explain myself. In 1994 when I really started … [Read more...]

Near Instant Relief of Headaches and Much More. Information Night.

Have you noticed our new products showing up in the gym? If not, you definitely should! We are pleased to have Young Living Essential oil products and supplements in the facility, and have already been getting rave review from clients about them.  Jill says, “I used to get unbelievable migraines and tension headaches. I was taking a lot of pain medication etc. Advil, Alieve, Excedrin. The … [Read more...]

Delicious Flourless Banana Bread

1½ cups oatmeal, uncooked 8 egg whites 2 bananas, mashed 2 tbsp vanilla extract 1 ¼ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg 1 tbsp sugar substitute   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  In a blender, blend oatmeal, egg whites, baking powder and baking soda and until oatmeal is smooth.  Combine oatmeal mixture with the remaining ingredients and mix all … [Read more...]

Sugar Free & More

At One-to-1 Fitness we know that the hardest part of reaching your fitness and weight loss goals is sticking to your nutritional plan. If you are looking for a great place to shop in Red Deer for those items that make dieting so much easier make sure you visit our good friend Valerie up at Sugar Free & More. A hidden gem to reaching your next goal, check out my recent interview at this … [Read more...]

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients 4 scoops Peanut Butter/chocolate Protein Powder 1 cup natural peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ cup honey Preparation 1. Put all ingredients in blender and blend well. 2. Roll into balls. 3. Wrap in wax paper and place in freezer. 4. Makes about 16 balls. Nutrition facts per serving (serving size 4 balls): Calories: 388 Protein: 31 g Fat: 8.5 g Carbs: 46 g … [Read more...]

A Red Deer Personal Trainer Explains Water is a Key Element to Weight Loss

Today’s post is a reminder from Red Deer Personal Trainer Cabel McElerry that water is a key element to weight loss. You haven’t had enough water today or yesterday but you can start correcting it for tomorrow. Our body is comprised of seventy percent water it is the single most important element to sustain life. The difference proper hydration makes on a day to day basis is enormous. … [Read more...]

Do Carbohydrates Have Self-Esteem Issues?

Over more than a decade of personal training in Red Deer I have seen so many fads come and go it’s ridiculous, however one argument rages on, are carbohydrates the bad guys? If there is any macronutrient to suffer low self-esteem issues, carbohydrates are surely it. I’m not sure how they got such a bad wrap but it’s safe to say that should not be avoided like the plague like many people … [Read more...]

Grilled Salmon with Avocado and Bean Salad

12 oz Salmon fillet 7 oz green beans 1 medium avocado, sliced ½ cup chopped onion 2 tbsp parsley ½ tbsp mustard 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil   Boil or steam beans until tender.  Place beans and onion in a bowl.  Add mustard, oil, avocado, lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper to the beans.  Mix together.  Preheat oven to low broil and cook salmon to your liking.  Add salmon on … [Read more...]