Since we left on this little Floridian road trip, I’ve literally only worked out a total of 3 TIMES. Before leaving, I was SO determined to keep up my regular fitness & nutrition routine while I was traveling. But, the truth is? It ain’t that easy. HOWEVER, instead of beating myself up about it - I followed a few of my fave strategies over the course of this trip that have helped me to maintain my fitness goals (to an extent) while still being able to ENJOY myself, be flexibl

One of the biggest recommendations that any personal trainer will give their clients when asked what’s the best way to ensure they will achieve their goals is MEAL PREPPING. Not only is it a total lifesaver when you’re in need of a meal in a hurry, but it also helps to keep you on track with your overall calorie and health goals. Just prep everything in advance, and eat your meals as the week goes on! Sounds easy, right? Not always... If you’re like most of the population, yo

Recently, I had the AMAZING opportunity to test out GNC Canada’s new line of clinically-dosed pre-workout, LIT, and take an INSANE high-intensity, full-body spin class at Spokehaus with a group of other inspiring Toronto-based fitness influencers. (Did I mention that this was all after teaching 3 Hollywood classes at F45 Yorkville earlier that morning!?) But boy, was it LIT. Normally, I would have been too depleted of energy to power through my own workout after teaching thre

I used to spend my days WISHING that I could be (insert adjective here) - whether it was thinner, fitter, smarter, more successful, you name it - but not actually taking ACTION or doing anything about it. However, one of the biggest lessons I've learned over the course of my fitness journey is this: if you really want something, it’s entirely up to YOU to go get it. Trust me. You’re not going to achieve your goals by sitting around and waiting for someone to realize your full

We allllll know I'm not about those "quick fix" solutions to achieving a specific goal. Living a truly balanced & sustainable lifestyle is more about what you do CONSISTENTLY over MONTHS (and years!), versus what you do PERFECTLY right NOW. However, there are small changes we can make TODAY that can instantly benefit our overall health, fitness and #bodygoals. (And trust me, if you continue doing them each day, these changes can lead to major results in the long run!) 1. MOVE

So, you’ve decided to lose some fat, but you’re not sure how to get there in the quickest way possible. With only so many hours in a day, you want to make sure you’re getting the most effective workout for your time. Bring on the age-old debate: Is cardio or weight training more effective for fat loss? The short answer? While doing cardio can certainly help you achieve your fat loss goals, weight training is far more effective, and will also give you a more toned body shape o

Lately, I've been trying to get into the habit of choosing ONE self-care practice that I can do daily to ensure that, despite all the time I put into work, helping others & building my business, I am ALWAYS making time to take care of myself, too - body, mind & spirit. While exercise and eating healthy are still important for maintaining a healthy body, self care goes WAY beyond the surface - and there are SO many little ways that you can show your body, mind & spirit some lo

One of the main things I really wanted to focus on this month was allowing myself more of a balance between building my career as a personal trainer and actually having a LIFE – being able to enjoy weekend adventures, going out with friends, eating foods that are probably not very nutritious but just taste really damn good, and not worrying for a single moment how many calories are in them. And this past week, that's exactly what I did. Since I'm still recovering from my Carp

Since I've been having a bit of a rough time transitioning into my bulking phase, I've decided to give the whole "Intermittent Fasting" thing a try again. I mean, what better way to give you guys REAL advice on certain diets/eating patterns than by trying them myself? The main reason why I abandoned my Intermittent Fasting trial last year was because my work schedule shifted very drastically and I found that I had to keep shifting my "eating window" from day to day in order t

If there's one thing I'm really trying to focus on lately, it's making sure not to forget about my greens! Leafy greens - like spinach, kale, arugula, parsley, cilantro & so much more - are all super low-calorie vegetables that are filled with lots of amazing micronutrients that boost your metabolism and immune system. They also serve as a natural antibiotic, keeping the heart healthy and detoxifying the body! The best way I do this is by adding leafy greens to as many meals