- Come join our amazing steps challenge this month! Everyone is welcome and it's a great way to find out what other Newtopians are doing to stay active. For the second mini challenge we are going to focus on beating our own personal best kilometers.It’s one thing to be in competition with the people around you but another to be in competition with yourself. This next week and a half is... read more
- Each month we host a “steps challenge” aimed at helping those of you who are using the NewtopiaPED to stay active!This month we have decided to spice up the community challenge and focus on going the distance! This challenge will require everyone to work as a team and keep each other motivated in order to reach the team’s ultimate goal, while still maintaining that competitive edge to try... read more
- I would like to congratulate 6 amazing women Tina, Tede, Kari, Marianne, Valerie and Gloria, all fellow Newtopians who took it upon themselves to challenge each other in a friendly but fierce steps competition. Using their Newtopiapeds they embarked on a 30 day challenge to see who could get the most steps. Each day they would accumulate steps on their own using their... read more
- Many of us need a boost whether it is increasing our energy levels throughout the day, increasing our metabolism or even just help with decreasing our weight circumference or controlling our appetite, to help keep us on plan.For this reason our Naturopath Jean-Jacques Dugoua has created a helpful natural health product specifically targeted towards increasing or boosting your metabolism. The body... read more
- The system has taught me portion control and that fitness are the key to my future good health. Also I discovered that 1800 calories can be a lot of food. With my DNA results I discovered that being active will always keep me slimmer. My coach has helped my progress by challenging me and guiding me to making better food choices. Thank You to my Newtopia Coach for all your help, and I look... read more
- Natasha Vani our Exercise physiologist came up with a great way to promote a healthy posture, reduce tension headaches and improve back health, while in the workplace!Routine: Take a 5 minute break once every hour and complete the following warm up and stretching exercises. (once every hour is ideal however even a few times a day is better than none at all).Review the office... read more
- One of the biggest issues most of us face on our way to healthy living and weight loss is lack of MOTIVATION! For most people the same cycle repeats itself whether you are just starting your journey or whether you are trying to maintain your healthy habits. Most of us are motivated in the beginning and then somewhere along the line we need a boost. While doing a little bit of research... read more
- Mary Bamford the Director of Nutrition here at Newtopia feels that it is really important that we all understand what the glycemic index is and how it can help you to lose weight. First things first, the glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how much a carbohydrate-containing food is likely to raise a person’s blood sugar.For example, carbohydrate foods (fruits, dairy, whole grains,... read more
- Try these 6 abdominal exercises to help give your core an amazing workout. Just like any other strength exercise you need to make sure that you do not work the same muscle groups 2 days in a row. Try doing these exercises 2-3 days during the week to give your body time to recover!Standing Twists with a medicine ball: Stand with your feet spread shoulder width apart.Hold a medicine ball in your... read more
- In order to help improve and control over eating we all must take a step back and slow down the eating process. This will help to improve the mind-body connection when eating say's our Director of phychology Karyn Hood.Her rationale for this is because when you eat quickly you can end up feeling dissatisfied and you can very easily finish your entire meal before your body recognizes you are full... read more
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Posted January 19 2012 3 to 4 exercises that will blast your love handlesThe first thing to remeber is that there is no such thing as spot reduction. Working out your abs will not get rid of your love handles. So the real question is; what is the best way to target that extra weight? 1. Pick up the intensity! Working out harder means burning more calories which results in more weight loss. Add in some sprints to your workout, do some... read more |
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Posted January 19 2012 Simple Tip from Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua about Stress ManagementSleep is a key factor in keeping your stress manageable. If you sleep better, your body heals and reloads - just like charging a battery.If your batteries are empty, you won't go too far, right? For a good 8 hours of sleep per night and get to bed before midnight. If you're having trouble sleeping, try some magnesium. It relaxes you, makes you transition into... read more |
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Posted January 10 2012 A Healthy Breakfast that the Whole Family Can EnjoyFor a healthy alternative in the morning our director of nutrition recommends GOLEAN Crunch Cereal. Many of us get stuck in the same old boring routine during the week and then feel like splurging on the weekends. Instead I think it's about time that we made breakfast delicious and healthy, so why not venture out and get creative with the healthy foods that are already stocked in your... read more |
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Posted December 20 2011 Should you exercise while you are sick?Should you exercise while you are sick?As the weather drops through the winter months or as the cold and flu season approaches we all find ourselves feeling under the weather or sitting next to someone who is under the weather. So what does that mean in terms of sticking to your exercise routine even though your sick?Our Director of Exercise Natasha Vani outlines whether or not you should be... read more |
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Posted December 20 2011 Have you been looking for a way to increase your protein intake?Masala Scrambled TofuHave you been looking for a way to increase your protein intake? If so our Director of Nutrition here at Newtopia has a delicious recipe that the whole family can enjoy. Tofu is a great meat alternative for those of you who don’t like to rely on fish, chicken or beef as your protein staples. Tofu is an easy-to-digest form of soy that is low in fat and... read more |
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Posted December 13 2011 Supplements to help you digest those holiday treatsDr. JJ, ND, HBSc, PhD, explains which supplements help to digest those Holiday treats, which nutrients are essential to support good health & supplements aid in reliving Holiday Stress:Stress & Mood Support:Newtopia Stress and Mood Support contains the adaptogen ashwaghanda (Indian ginseng), which helps to adapt to stress, reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.Digestive Enzyme:... read more |
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Posted December 13 2011 How to pick the healthiest H'ordeurves & drinks during holiday partiesMary Bamford, BSc, RD, MBA, Director of Nutrition lets us know the best options for food and drink when out at any Holiday event which are sure to keep you on track and not break the calorie bank!Check out these tips:1- Find the fish and seafood--raw oysters, shrimp cocktail, grilled shrimp, grilled calamari, sushi, sashimi---but skip the deep fried2- Find other lean meats or... read more |
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Posted December 12 2011 Top 5 calorie burning and metabolize boosting exercisesIn a Holiday Time Crunch, get some quick exercises in that will burn up all those extra calories. – Natasha Vani, BSc, MSc, ND, Director of Physical Activity shows us her top 5 picks.Bodyweight exercises are an excellent way to boost your metabolism and burn calories. Strength Exercises:1- Tricep Dips off of one leg 2- Chinups 3- pushups 4- Alternating between forward... read more |
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Posted September 27 2011 What does it mean to be on a “diet”?What does it mean to be on a “diet”?Have you ever woke up one morning and had this spontaneous urge to start living a healthier lifestyle whether it be for your own personal benefit or just to lose weight? For most it starts off with these simple words "I'm going on a diet!" but once you've said it, what do you really mean? For most it's the dreadful thought of bringing out the plain salads, the... read more |
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Posted September 21 2011 Debunking 3 Common Myths of ExerciseMyth # 1: Spot Reduction works?Spot reduction is simply the idea that if you work a specific muscle group you will decrease the amount of fat in that area. The most common example of this is when people focus on abdominal exercises in an effort to lose weight in their stomach area.In reality, there is no such thing as spot reduction. You will never attain a flat stomach just by performing... read more |