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Month: January 2019

Get anti-gravity glutes & a functional booty

Toronto Holistic Nutritionist Laurie McPhail Anti-gravity GlutesI can’t recall which comedian said “By the time I turned forty, I finally had my head together…and then my ass fell apart” but I do recall thinking it was hilarious at the time.  By the time I turned fifty, I didn’t think it was so funny any more.  And now that I am beyond fifty (how much beyond is a state secret), many of my cohort are lamenting the state of our fallen asses and are ready to take action to achieve anti-gravity glutes.

So I thought I’d ask one of my fan-tastic Pilates teachers to give guidance on how to achieve anti-gravity glutes.  When I learned that Amanda’s Instagram handle was @assbyamanda, I knew our asses were in good hands.  All puns intended. 😉

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Wind down winter with the Yoga Warrior Restart

warrior restartwarrior restartWishing winter would end sooner rather than later?  Wanting to do your body some good?
Then consider winding down your winter, and winding down, with the Yoga Warrior Restart in beautiful Bucerias, Mexico.

Yoga Warrior Robin Riviere is hosting this week-long yoga retreat from April 6 to 13. 

Warrior Restart is for yoga warriors over 40.  Whether you began Ashtanga yoga early in life or are just learning, Robin will show you how to find the yoga warrior within.  So if you are looking to take time for yourself, restart your yoga practice and renew your commitment to healthy lifestyle choices, Warrior Restart is for you!

For a limited time, registration includes my Shrink it in 6ix program…

Even better, right now (and for a limited time), Robin is offering registrants the gift of nutrition.  Sign up to Warrior Restart and her gift to you is Shrink it in 6ix, my one-on-one program designed to reduce weight in a safe and sustainable manner and promote optimal health.  This program includes six private sessions and three weekly meal plans (a $600 value).  This is one appetizing add-on!  Find out more about Warrior Restart here and Shrink it in 6ix here.  Hola!

Dishing It Up for January 2019

Toronto Holistic Nutritionist Laurie McPhailDishing It Up serves up a selection of stories, studies & so on from the world of wellness & nutrition each month.


In this month’s issue of Dishing It Up…

How to Stop Eating Sugar
One Cardiologist’s Mission to Reduce Statin Use for Cholesterol
Will a No Booze, Dry January Help Your Health?
Fitness Snacking (it has nothing to do with food)
Flu Rides the Subway, Too

Get a taste of each from the sampler platter…

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Immunity Boosting Menu for January

This month’s immunity boosting menu features foods to boost your immune system, keeping you hale and hearty through the deep freeze of January!

Toronto Holistic Nutritionist Laurie McPhail Immunity Boosting Menu

Breakfast: Spinach, Tomato & Goat Cheese Egg Scramble (round out with a broiled grapefruit half)
Lunch: Butter Chicken and Cauliflower Rice (make ahead; when ready to serve simply reheat and stir in some chopped baby kale)
Snack if needed: Golden Turmeric Latte (these can be addictive)
Dinner: One Pan Salmon with Rainbow Veggies (on the table in no time)

Join The Nutritional Reset community here to receive this month’s menu today (as well as each month to come)!

 

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