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10 Ways to Avoid Christmas Weight Gain | FEPT

With all the extra stress, snacks and sweets that come hand-in-hand with the Christmas holiday season, it’s no wonder many of us are entering into the New Year with a little extra padding around the middle. Here are 10 recommendations to help you tip the scales in your favor this December.   1. Hydrate And we... Read more »
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7 Reasons Why Paleo Sucks

Our Fitness Enhancement Trainers are always up for trying new things out, it is also very important so we know what the clients talk about if they want to discuss their experiences with different health fads. Check out what one of our Trainers has to say about trying out the Paleo Diet. I won’t lie... Read more »
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Is Pete Evans right or wrong about Paleo?

The Paleo Diet has now steamrolled its way into the mainstream world. Pop culture coverage of the so-called “Caveman Diet” pinnacled last week, after Channel 7’s Sunday Night interview with celebrity chef Pete Evans. The program has received a considerable amount of criticism from the public—being accused of giving the My Kitchen Rules host a... Read more »
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6 summer is coming fit tips

1. Daylight The closer to summer we get, the more hours of daylight we get, and that means it is easier to find time for exercise! Head out in the morning before work for a power walk, run or ride, or do a workout in the park close to home. If you are not a... Read more »
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Breakfast for Champions

Hot nutritious breakfasts can boost your energy and improve your health.   You have probably heard it a million times – breakfast is the most important meal of the day.   A healthy morning meal can reduce cravings and curb overeating throughout the day and into the evening.  What you eat in the morning can make all... Read more »
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Good Fat, Bad Fat, Ugly Fat

These days fat in food can get a bad rap, but fat is also important in that it provides energy and aids in growth and development. The key is to focus on the good fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) and eliminate the bad fats (saturated and trans). Knowing which fats can be bad or good can... Read more »
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Evolution says Paleo is flawed

Fitness Enhancement thinks that while following the Paleo diet can have some merits, the benefits are no different to good old fashioned real, wholesome and unprocessed food. Good old fashioned wholesome food is what our ancestors from a few generations ago used to eat before the obesity “epidemic” and the need for the word “diet”.... Read more »
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5 reasons you're not losing that weight | FEPT

Weight loss is a long journey; success requires discipline, motivation, support and a whole lot of stubbornness! Here are some tips on what to think about if you are not losing that weight as quickly as you had hoped. 1. Not planning your meals Planning ahead and preparing your meals takes a bit of time,... Read more »
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