by Joanne Parker | Sep 3, 2019 | Fatigue, General Health, Sleep, Thrive, weight loss, Wellness
Sleep! When was the last time you woke up without an alarm, refreshed and didn’t need a big bucket of coffee to get going in the morning? There’s no question that we all want better sleep! But, with all of the distractions, and stresses of daily life – it’s a...
by Joanne Parker | Aug 14, 2019 | General Health, healthy eating, mindfulness, Nourish, Nutrition, weight loss
As a nutrition coach I focus on habits and behaviours – and the first habit I introduce to clients is mindful eating. We’re often told WHAT to eat… what types of foods, how much of them, what combinations, and what time to eat them – all with the...
by Joanne Parker | Jun 25, 2019 | Fatigue, General Health, menopause, Sleep, Stress, Thrive, weight loss
Have you ever wondered whether a lack of sleep can cause weight gain? Are you stuck trying to figure out why you’re gaining weight? Or why it’s so difficult to lose those extra kilos that just seemed to sneak up on you despite not changing your diet or exercise...
by Joanne Parker | May 30, 2019 | Fitness, General Health, Nourish, Sweat, weight loss
Ahhh… Spot training belly fat! You’ve probably heard the claims that you can change your body weight and composition overnight with this brand new gadget or exercise program. You know the ones … “Lose the belly fat” “Banish your trouble zones” “Drop...
by Joanne Parker | May 16, 2019 | Exercise, Fitness, Sweat, weight loss
If you follow the fitness industry, you’ve probably heard of the benefits of HIIT (or High Intensity Interval Training). I am often asked by my Real Girls, what type of workouts should they be doing especially once they hit their 40’s and beyond. HIIT workouts...
by Joanne Parker | Mar 26, 2019 | Exercise, Fitness, General Health, Sweat, Uncategorized, weight loss
When starting at Real Girls, my clients often ask me what type of exercise (i.e. cardio or resistance training) should they be doing outside of their sessions with me. The uncertainty and confusion of where to start when it comes to exercise, is because there has long...
