I’ve recently joined a gym and have had a few sessions with a personal trainer. This is great, because I’m doing exercises I wouldn’t normally do on my own, and I’m being pushed to work harder. Weight training isn’t something I’ve done much of before, but with my personal trainer by my side, I’m excited… Continue reading My Unexpected Experience With Weights
So a month ago, actually, five weeks ago now, I decided to trial a vegan diet for a month. You can watch my original Vegan for 1 Week video here. Basically, I was so sick of feeling tired all of the time, and since I’ve tried almost every other diet out there, I figured I’d give… Continue reading Vegan For A Month – My Experience
Okay, we've all heard it, "Muscle weighs more than fat" but what does that actually mean? That statement is actually not very descriptive. It should read, "Muscle has a higher density than fat." That's what's going on here. Let's look at the famous fat vs muscle picture that's been making the rounds online for the… Continue reading Muscle vs. Fat – Is the Difference What We Think?
If you believe everything you read online, you’d know that KFC deep-fries rats, there are hot singles in your neighbourhood waiting to meet you, and 3500 calories is equal to 1 pound. Hang on, that last one actually sounds interesting. This is actually science; 1 pound of fat is the equivalent of 3500 calories of… Continue reading Does 3500 Calories Really Equal 1 Pound?
Laura the Working Mom 