Brock is celebrating 10 years with us! It was actually on January 16th but we forgot. Denise came to us first and finally convinced Brock to try us out. I still remember seeing him doing a workout his first week with us ( i was teaching pilates and peaked my head in to … Continue reading Happy Anniversary Brock!
Gluten Free Sugar Free Apple Muffins
If you like this recipe, head over toour recipe site. These muffins are moist and delicious. Ingredients: 1/3 cup Teff Flour 1/3 Tiger nut flour ( you can replace both of these with Bob's redmill gluten free flour) 1 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons Baking powder 1 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 large … Continue reading Gluten Free Sugar Free Apple Muffins
Sugar alters the brain similarly to Cocaine
You know how I feel about sugar. Well here is some proof that maybe it's not such a good idea to consume it. I'm sure you all already knew that! If you need help getting off the SUGAR, talk to me! XOXO Marta from INVERSE: Humans have an intimate relationship with sugar — from birth … Continue reading Sugar alters the brain similarly to Cocaine
Is Marta actually drinking Swamp Sludge?
The answer is complicated. Yes and No... Spirulina is technically a micro algae so in fact could be seen a swamp algae.. 😉 I've been drinking Spirulina Smoothies probably for a good 17 years. I stopped for a little bit because my Hormone Dr. didn't want me having any fruit and I was on Keto. … Continue reading Is Marta actually drinking Swamp Sludge?
Marta’s Ginger Turmeric Vegetable Stew
Often when I bring my dinner to the gym I have people commenting on how yummy something smells or looks. Often someone ( ahem Rebecca) sneaks a bite.. This is what I brought for dinner on Wednesday night. It's simple to make. You can make a huge batch and have it for the week. You … Continue reading Marta’s Ginger Turmeric Vegetable Stew
Unsupportive family and friends
I've been doing this for over a decade and I'm still stunned at how our members' families and friends are sometimes unsupportive of their journey and some are even outright hostile. It blows my mind! Some of you who have started your journey with us might have seen this in your discussions with friends. Why … Continue reading Unsupportive family and friends
Some tiny changes to make your life better
Happy New Year! This is a great time to see if you can add some (we think relatively easy) things to your life to help you get stronger, healthier, and look better naked. 😉 This list isn’t in any meaningful order. It is somewhat all over the place to show that there is relatively low … Continue reading Some tiny changes to make your life better
Coach of the Decade – Greg Glassman
I agree wholeheartedly. Greg changed the map with Crossfit. He has been a huge influence in my life . I still remember my first workout. It was 300. Tom and I did it at the Pickering Rec Centre. Man, did we get funny looks from everyone. We both felt it for days and were instantly … Continue reading Coach of the Decade – Greg Glassman
IS THE CALORIE CONCEPT A REAL SOLUTION TO THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC?
This 2017 narrative review compares the basis and implications of the traditional, calorie-centric understanding of obesity to an alternative concept that positions obesity as a hormonally regulated condition. The authors refers to “Concept 1” as the model that views obesity as a disease of energy imbalance whereby individuals become fat by eating more calories than … Continue reading IS THE CALORIE CONCEPT A REAL SOLUTION TO THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC?
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
I hope everyone is enjoying this time off to spend with their families and friends. We are closed today but tomorrow we do have a 9 am and Noon class. I'm sure we will be busy with many of you eager to work off tonight's dinner. XOXO Marta
