We hear ya! Life can get complicated sometimes. Schedules get jammed up, kids need attention, work demands are high, and your spouse could use a little more attention. Where do you fit in here? YOU are needed in every scenario listed above but if you are stressed out, are not feeling fully present or worse,...Read More
Say what? Simply stated, our journeys are unique. Our goals are unique. Why then, do we spend time comparing ourselves to others? Theodore Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the thief to joy.” When we compare ourselves to others, we deprive ourselves of all the great things we’ve done and how far we’ve come. We are taking...Read More
The people that have the most willpower use it the least. It’s true. Even the people that “have it all together” will falter from time to time. Do you want to know their secret to success? They create an environment that supports the way they want to live, eat, and perform. Looking to lose a...Read More
The link between physical and mental health is often misunderstood. They are not separate entities. The two go hand in hand. According to the World Health Organization, health is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Meditation is a gateway to better mental, emotional, and physical health. Meditation is an effective way to...Read More
Myth: Weight gain is inevitable as we ageTruth: We lose muscle mass when we age so if we eat the same amount of food with less muscle mass, we will gain weight. Weight gain is NOT inevitable. It is true that building muscle is easier when we are young. Muscle mass requires more calories to...Read More
Why is sleep necessary for better nutrition? A quality night of sleep can help us feeling refreshed and energetic the next day. Sleep also affects our hormone balance. Too much or too little sleep can cause a hormone imbalance that can affect how much we eat and what we eat. Poor quality sleep or...Read More
Alcohol can derail your fitness and nutrition Research indicates that, when it comes to losing fat or gaining muscle, your nutrition plan makes up approximately 75 percent of the equation. This includes beverages, from water for hydration to alcohol for recreation. Alcohol, specifically, can play a key role in derailing your goals, especially when it...Read More
Healthy Thanksgiving Sides There is so much delicious food served this time of year. A little advanced planning can provide a decadent and delicious meal without all the unwanted calories. We took some of the headaches out of the planning process. All of the recipes (shared below) have the calories, fat, carbohydrate, and protein content...Read More
True North Performance is located at 1465 Cornell Rd in the Howard Industrial Park. The team at True North Performance is committed to improving the total well-being of its members. “We have seen the success of our members. We have helped them incorporate physical activity in a manner that supports their lifestyle,” shared Kelly Demers,...Read More
