GRIT Fitness

In an overwhelming world full of crazy and conflicting diet protocols, “fat burning” supplements and waist slimming belts, it’s hard to know the best and most effective way to lose weight. I’ll let you in on a little secret, it’s so very simple - it all comes down to calories in vs calories out. Unless you have some kind of disorder preventing you from losing weight, if you are burning more calories than you consume in a day, then you’re going to lose weight. As simple as th

How motivated are you to go to the gym tonight, or tomorrow? How about for the next year? At some point that motivation is going to run dry… Look at where you are right now in your life. Think to yourself "How did I get here? What barriers did I have to overcome?" I can assure you, you had to work, and you had to set goals, plan and grind. If you pushed through and made it out the other side, you already have the tools you need to reach your fitness goals. Whether it’s to los

Too many times we find ourselves teaching an evening class, and people have mentioned that they have no energy. The question that follows is: "when was the last time you ate?", and the most common answer is "lunch". So get this, you feel like you have no energy, because you don't have energy! Food, mostly carbohydrates and fats, are used as fuel in the body. When we don't eat for an extended period of time, our bodies have run out of fuel, and are basically just running on fu

Clients ask us all the time what they should be eating to help with their weight loss / fitness journeys. Most people are concerned with calories, fat and "low-carb" diets, but we’d love to shift this thought-process to one where we consider nutritious, whole foods, to give our bodies what they require. Don’t think of food as an indulgence or as an enemy, think of it as fuel. Ask yourself, why do I eat what I eat? So you're hungry, and it's time to eat... but what actually

There are 6 essential nutrients the body needs to function: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, mineral and water. We source these nutrients through the food we eat, which is why making good food choices is so important. It is our hope that having a better understanding of the nutrients your body requires, will motivate you to eat with purpose, especially before and after your workouts. We are first going to go over the big 3. Protein, carbs and fat are energy nutrients

Many of us eat salads because we are trying to make a healthy food choice. While salads CAN be wonderful things, did you know that Jack Astor's Grilled Chicken Cesar Salad contains 515 calories, Subway's Chicken & Bacon with Avocado Salad contains 330 calories, and even Kraft's Zesty Italian Salad Dressing packs in 109 calories per 2 tbsps? Case in point, if you are going to choose salad as a meal, make it wholesome and delish, by making it at home. A few tips: be sure to in

Fish and shellfish are nutrient dense and salmon is no exception. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals (including potassium, selenium and vitamin B12) but it is their content of omega-3 fatty acids that receives the most attention. Here are 2 delicious and nutritious ways to serve up salmon, that the whole family is sure to enjoy! MAPLE BALSAMIC SALMON 1 Salmon Fillet (or 3-4 small ones) 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp Balsamic Vinega

When it comes to your grocery shopping, we HOPE that most of your cart is filled with fresh fruit, veggies and lean meats. If you need to venture into the "middle aisles" for something in a package, here are some great picks that are very nutritious and great-tasting! We will keep this list updated with our favourites, or great new finds, but here's a good start: Avocado Oil The awesome thing about avocado oil is that it’s not only a superfood oil that can used in uncooked i