Nutrition Archives - Burke Cleland, Ottawa Personal Trainer

My Opinion on Supplements: Questions to Ask Your Personal Trainer, Part 3

Many people wonder if supplements should be a part of their fitness or weight loss programs. The question is a fairly controversial one, as supplements have become an $11.5 billion industry in the US alone. If you have been following...

April 15, 2014

Take Your Training to the Next Level: HIIT Group Training!

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Take Your Training to the Next Level: HIIT Group Training!

I’m thrilled to announce the launch a group high intensity impact training program, or HIIT Group Training. It’s the perfect way to take your training to the next level! HIIT Group Training is ideal for you if you: Are a...

November 25, 2013

Nutrition: So They Got Rid of the Food Pyramid…

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Nutrition: So They Got Rid of the Food Pyramid…

Remember the food pyramid? That stack of food groups that told you to eat 6-11 servings of bread, cereal or rice a day? Well, the USDA got rid of it this year, to the relief of the nutrition coaches everywhere....

September 21, 2013

Your Food Journal: Teach Yourself to Eat Right, Part 2

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Your Food Journal: Teach Yourself to Eat Right, Part 2

In the first part of this series, I spoke about ways to write a food journal. I talked about how keeping a food journal is a lot like keeping a household budget: if you don’t know where your money is...

August 28, 2013

4 Tips to Help Your Diet Survive Ottawa Patio Season

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4 Tips to Help Your Diet Survive Ottawa Patio Season

Sticking to your diet can be a big challenge when you’re sitting on an Ottawa patio with a bunch friends. First come the appetizers and the the first round of drinks and later come the burgers and fries, or the...

July 27, 2013

The Single Greatest Threat to Your Fitness Goals

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The Single Greatest Threat to Your Fitness Goals

A lot of my customers start with clear fitness goals that they want to achieve. Their motivation levels are high. They’re following advice on nutrition. They’re 80% compliant with their program. They enjoy the exercise and how it makes them...

July 26, 2013

The Problem with Lose Weight Fast Programs

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The Problem with Lose Weight Fast Programs

With over 10 years in the personal training business, I’ve seen many programs and exercise routines that claim to help people lose weight fast. I have to say that they are not all created equal. Some are fad diets that...

May 31, 2013

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The Healthy Weight Loss Diet

There are two habits standing in the way of most healthy weight loss diets: First, many people eat until they’re stuffed. Second, many always make sure to finish what’s on their plate. When you combine these two eating habits with...

May 14, 2013

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