Macronutrients
In today’s blog, we will be continuing our series of YQL Nutrition’s Hierarchy for a healthy lifestyle by looking at MACRONUTRIENTS! First thing’s first… what are Macronutrients?! Macronutrients ("macros") make up the calories in the food that we eat and serve...
Top 10 Tips for Thriving this Summer
Summer is upon us, and we know that it can be a challenge balancing your goals with all the changes that happen during the summertime - change in routine, more social events, cold drinks on your deck, and going away on summer vacaction. However, just because there...
All About Energy Balance
We are BACK to chat about the next level of YQL Nutrition’s pyramid for a healthy lifestyle… First, we started with the importance of having a plan that is specific to the INDIVIDUAL, then we looked at the importance of adopting healthy lifestyle habits, and now we...
The Power of Habits
As we introduced in our blog "The Foundation for Success Begins with a Healthy Lifestyle", behaviour and lifestyle habits is the foundation of our pyramid; and consistency with your actions is the key to long-term sustained results. Why is consistency so...
Pregnancy and Nutrition
HI Mama, we know that all the information out there about how to care for yourself during pregnancy can be overwhelming. As nutrition coaches we have identified a need for more education surrounding nutrition, healthy habits, and pregnancy. As a mom of two, Robyn...
The Foundation for Success Begins With a Healthy Lifestyle
Ever wonder what makes up a Healthy and Sustainable lifestyle? Over the next few blogs, we are going to go over the “Hierarchy for a Healthy Lifestyle”, that we at YQL Nutrition use to empower our clients to look, feel, and perform their very best with an approach...
My 4 Favourite Stress-Relieving Activities
Relaxation Activities.... also known as...Down-Regulating ActivitiesStress-Relieving ActivitiesRejuvenating ActivitiesParasympathetic ActivitiesALL aimed to DECREASE stress, cortisol, anxiety; and ENHANCE calm, happiness, focus, & mental clarityBefore I tell you...
Fill Your Cup
Dear Mama, I know that the number 1s in your life are your little ones; they are the first thing on your mind when you wake up, they are the last thing you think about when you go to bed. Your to-do list is never-ending … laundry, lunches packed, a house...
Understanding Your Why
A question I get asked a lot is what to do when you just can’t seem to stick to your nutrition plan and health-related goals The best answer I could ever give someone is ... know WHY you are doing something in the first place! Do you want to look better?...
What are Macro Plans?
Let’s shed some light on what a “Macro-Based Nutrition Plan” is exactly.Macronutrients are protein, carbs, and fats in our foods that all have a specific and important job in our body.Proteins are the building blocks for gaining lean muscle. This is a huge help for...