…no, seriously.

A lot of people think that gym attendance = weight loss. And of course, the more you go, the more you lose. While it’s true going to the gym is good for you, and you do lose weight, it’s not the only thing in the world that will help you fit into that little black dress.

Here’s a great post we found from healthnew.biz, detailing healthy and natural ways to lose weight without hitting a gym. You can read their full post, but here’s some quick notes.

1. Drink lots of water; avoid soft drinks.
2. Forget starvation diets.
3. Exercise daily.
4. Eat balance meals.
5. Get a good night’s sleep.
6. Eat regular meals.
7. Be aware of the relationship between food and your emotions.

Of course, if you do go to the gym, more power to you.

As a general rule, your body cannot manufacture the vitamins it needs from scratch. So you need to get them from the food you eat, or some other way. Vitamins are required by the body for its various biological processes. These include growth(Vitamin B6); mental alertness (Choline, Niacin); resistance to infection (Vitamin C and Vitamin E). They also act as catalysts in the body’s chemistry as well as precursors to vital body factors. This enables the body to use carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

Healthy skin can be obtained from eating right. We’ve got a lot of meal replacement options available, but you can also make some lifestyle changes too. Eating fruits and vegetables are an easy way of obtaining vitamins, but there are other options too. It’s all about doing your homework.

Phew!

These formats offer you the greatest flexibility on the busiest of days. And you won’t feel hungry either because Nutribar products have been clinically tested to satisfy your hunger for hours.

Let us know in the comments below how you’ve incorporated Nutribar into your routine.

Nope, for most Canadians, it’s all about the food. Some of us are pressed for time, so something like toast or a whole-grain bagel isn’t in the cards for us. Others may feel a bit of guilt: they may want that big muffin from a fast food place, but their waistlines don’t want it.

What’s a girl on the go supposed to do? Relax, that’s what. It’s always possible to balance taste and nutrition. Even if you don’t opt for one of Nutribar’s delicious powders, meal replacement bars or snack bars, there’s still a ton of options for you. Blend some fruit the night before, and whip up a delicious smoothie you can throw into a travel mug in your rush to get out the door.  

You can also trade those high-calorie sweet cereals for something wholegrain. If you’re one of those early bird folks, swap your usual bacon for turkey bacon. (Ideally you would scrap it altogether, but some people just can’t give up their bacon.)

 Now, who’s looking forward to breakfast again?

The Canadian federal government is in full agreement, and yanked said products off the shelf. The Toronto Star wrote:

“…The legislation makes it illegal for retailers to sell cigarettes, cigarillos and blunt wraps which contain specific additives or flavourings aimed at youth.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the government is committed to protecting youth from “unscrupulous marketing practices by the tobacco industry.”

He is calling on tobacco producers and retailers to respect the spirit of the legislation, as well as its legal obligations”.

Read the rest of the Toronto Star’s ‘Flavoured cigarettes banned in Canada’ article.

We want to hear from you – what steps have you taken to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle habits, like good nutrition, stress management and regular exercise? Feel free to share with us how has Nutribar helped you achieve those goals, in the comment section below.

But consider this: do you want to be reminded that your clam linguine has enough calories in to support a family of five? No way! On the other hand… none of us needs that many calories in one sitting. Maybe then you opt for something less – some nachos, perhaps? If you’re watching your weight, it’s nice to know what you’ll have to work off later!

We found the article on the CBC, and it’s given us some [pardon the pun] food for thought. Check out this excerpt:

“…Bill Jeffrey from the Centre for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI, a non-profit advocacy organization) spoke about the importance of posting nutritional information directly on restaurant menus. He was there to support the private members Bill 156 — an Act to amend various acts regarding nutritional information and trans fat content of food and drinks that are provided in restaurants and fast food chains”.

Do you want to be reminded about fat content if you decide to splurge a little? More importantly: what is life without cheesecake?! All jokes aside, the reality is that 64% of adults in Ontario are obese. Is it time to help Canada get fit?

What do you think? Read the full article.

Read the full story – what do you think? Have you ditched the beef and eat more fruits and vegetables?