#008: Jillian Michaels, maximizing your life, & motivation

Ange & Gill discuss meeting Jillian Michaels, her "Maximize Your Life Tour", and they candidly discus their motivation to glow forward everyday!

• Journey of the Yogini: http://www.journeyoftheyogini.com
• CrossFit London: http://www.crossfitlondon.ca/
• Jen Broxterman (NutritionRx): http://www.nutritionrx.ca
• CrossFit Games - Canada East: http://games.crossfit.com/region/canada-east
• Growing Chefs Ontario: http://growingchefsontario.ca
• Grickle Grass Festival: http://www.gricklegrassfest.com 
• London Children's Museum: http://www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca
• Bud Gardens: http://www.budweisergardens.com
• Anatomy Trains (Tom Myers-Gill's fav anatomist): http://www.anatomytrains.com
• Hol Fit (Ange's website for upcoming webinars): http://www.hol-fit.com/
• Jillian Michaels: http://www.jillianmichaels.com/fit/
• Chatelaine Kitchen: http://www.chatelaine.com/recipes/chatelainekitchen/
• Weighty Matters (Dr. Yoni Freedhoff's Blog): http://www.weightymatters.ca
• Jai Release (Julie’s meditation that Gill LOVES): http://www.jailifestyle.com/shop/jai-release-meditation-progam/ 
• March Against Monsanto: http://www.march-against-monsanto.com

#007: Staying Healthy While Traveling

Hol Fit (Ange's website for upcoming webinars): http://www.hol-fit.com/

Canadian Obesity Network Summit: http://www.con-obesitysummit.ca/

Lululemon Kitsilano: http://www.lululemon.com/vancouver/kitsilano

Ben Greenfield: http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/

YYoga: http://www.yyoga.ca/

Jill Miller and Yoga Tune-Up: http://www.yogatuneup.com/

Upaya Nautrals Neti Pot: http://www.upayanaturals.com/Neti_Pot_Stainless_Steel_p/net-011.htm

Balanced School Day: http://www.lfpress.com/2012/09/07/brescia-study-weighs-school-lunch-options

The Market Movement (community yoga each Saturday at 7am in London Ontario): https://www.facebook.com/events/366638270107611/
***at Western Fair Farmer's Market: http://www.londonsfarmersmarket.ca/londons_farmers_market.html
***upstairs at the Fire Roasted Coffee Company: http://www.fireroastedcoffee.com/
***put on in partnership with Lululemon Masonville: http://www.lululemon.com/londonontario/masonville

Environmental Working Group (to check sunscreen/beauty products): http://www.ewg.org/

Green Pastures Fermented Cod Liver/Butter Oil: http://www.greenpasture.org/public/Products/EmulsifiedCodLiverOil/index.cfm

#006: The one where we interview Rich Roll & Julie Piatt

Our ULTRA exciting 1st interview: 

Rich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/ (the link to Rich’s Book “Finding Ultra” is found on his site)

Julie Piatt: http://www.srimatimusic.com/

Plant Power Ottawa (where Rich spoke): http://www.plantpowerottawa.com/

Wellness Warrior Coaching (Deb Gleason-Ottawa): http://www.wellnesswarriorcoaching.com/

#005: We ❤ Apple Cider Vinegar

Bust a Move for Breast Health London: http://www.sjhc.london.on.ca/bustamove

The Athletic Club (athletic sponsor for Bust A Move): http://www.theathleticclubs.ca/

TEDx@Western (links to all the talks): http://www.uwo.ca/tedx/

Rob Stewart (from TEDxWestern): Sharkwater http://www.sharkwater.com/
Revolution (in theaters now): http://www.therevolutionmovie.com/rob-stewart/

Hol Fit (Ange's website for upcoming webinars): http://www.hol-fit.com/

Women's Holistic Health Retreat (April 19-21, 2013): http://www.hol-fit.com/p/blog-page.html

Canadian Obesity Network Summit (that Gill is going to & teaching yoga at May 1-4 2013): http://www.con-obesitysummit.ca/

BMO Vancouver Marathon (that Gill is running on May 5th): http://www.bmovanmarathon.ca/

Runners Feed (amazing resource by Brandon Laan & his team about all things running): http://runnersfeed.com/

From our ACV Taste Test...

Bragg's ACV: http://bragg.com/products/bragg-organic-apple-cider-vinegar.html

Filsinger's ACV: http://www.filsingersorganic.com/prdd_ap_cidervinegar.php

Nancy Abra (Gillian's mustard lady): http://www.frommygarden.ca/

Our ULTRA exciting 1st interview guests: 

Rich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/ (the link to Rich’s Book “Finding Ultra” is found on his site)

Julie Piatt: http://www.srimatimusic.com/

Plant Power Ottawa (where Rich will be speaking) - April 20, 2013: http://www.plantpowerottawa.com/

#004: Taming the Stress Monster...Holistically

To listen please click HERE

Hol Fit (Ange's website for upcoming webinars): http://www.hol-fit.com/

Women's Holistic Health Retreat (April 19-21, 2013): http://www.hol-fit.com/p/blog-page.html

Bust a Move for Breast Health London: http://www.sjhc.london.on.ca/bustamove

Jill Miller and Yoga Tune-Up: http://www.yogatuneup.com/

Gil Hedley's Fascia and Stretching: The Fuzz Speech: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FtSP-tkSug

Gillian’s New Fav Shoes from Barefooters: http://www.mybarefooters.com/

Pictured here on Gillian in Bubble Gum - these Barefooters shoes are made from environmentally friendly material and are super comfy - they even massage & support the foot while encouraging natural locomotion!

Natural Calm's Magnesium Powder: http://www.naturalcalm.ca/

Tulsi "Elixir of Life" Tea: http://www.organicindia.com/organic-tulsi-teas.php

The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Therapy on Anxiety and Depression: A Meta-Analytic Review: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2848393/

Alkaline chart

Ayurveda Body Type Test (Prakriti Analysis): http://www.prokerala.com/health/ayurveda/prakriti-analysis/prakriti-test.php

Our ULTRA exciting 1st interview guests:

Rich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/ (the link to Rich’s Book “Finding Ultra” is found on his site)

Julie Piatt: http://www.srimatimusic.com/

Plant Power Ottawa (where Rich will be speaking) - April 20, 2013: http://www.plantpowerottawa.com/

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Love + Lemons,

#003: Coconut Oil {in the kitchen, bathroom, + bedroom}

LISTEN HERE

“Bulletproof” Coffee (made with Fire Roasted Coffee beans): http://www.fireroastedcoffee.com/

Hol Fit (Ange's website for upcoming webinars): http://www.hol-fit.com/

Women's Holistic Health Retreat (April 19-21, 2013):http://www.hol-fit.com/p/blog-page.html

Jai Release (Julie’s meditation that Gill is doing): http://www.jailifestyle.com/shop/jai-release-meditation-progam/ 

Oxygen magazine (great recipes & workout ideas): http://www.oxygenmag.com/

Yoga Journal Toronto Conference (March 21-24, 2013): http://www.theyogaconference.com/toronto/

Gill’s teacher Jill Miller at Yoga Journal Conference: http://www.theyogaconference.com/toronto/faculty-view.php?faculty=24

Yoga Tune-Up: http://www.yogatuneup.com/

Chris Kresser Blog Post (3 reasons why coconut milk may not be your friend): http://chriskresser.com/3-reasons-why-coconut-milk-may-not-be-your-friend

R. A., Rudel, Gray, J. M., Engel, C. L., Rawsthorne, T. W., Dodson, R. E., Ackerman, J. M., Rizzo, J., Nudelman, J. L., & Brody, J. G. (2011). Food packaging and bisphenol A and bis(2-ethyhexyl) phthalate exposure: findings from a dietary intervention. Environ Health Perspectives. Jul; 119(7):914-20. doi: 10.1289/ehp.1003170.

•        http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21450549

Oil Cleansing: http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/

The Metabolism of Medium Chain Triglycerides

#002: Debunking Health Myths

In this episode Ange & Gill debunk 5 common health myths. 

Click here to listen

Show notes:

Journey of the Yogini Webinar (Saturday March 9th, 12pm EST)

Ange’s DIY Sprouts & Probiotics Workshop (March 6th, 12:30pm)

Jai Release Meditation (Julie’s meditation that Gill is doing)

Myth #1: Early childhood is the period in which we learn exercise and eating habits that influence our weight throughout life 

• Casazza, K., Fontaine, K. R., Astrup, A., Birch, L.L., Brown, A. W., Bohan Brown, M. M., Durant, N., Dutton, G., et al. (2013). Myths, Presumptions, and Facts about Obesity. New England Journal of Medicine, 368 (5), 446-454. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMsa1208051

Myth #2: Training in the "fat burning zone" 

• Strasser, B., Arvandi, M., et al. (2012). Resistance training, Visceral Obesity and Inflammatory Response: A Review of the Evidence. Obesity Reviews. Published Ahead of Print.
• Ismail, I., Keating, S., et al. (2012). A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Aerobic Vs. Resistance Exercise Training on Visceral Fat. Obesity Reviews, 13, 68-91. DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2011.00931

• Irving, B., Davis, C., et al. (2008). Effect of Exercise Training Intensity on Abdominal Visceral Fat and Body Composition. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40(11), 1863-1872. DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181801d40

• Heydari, M., Freud, J., et al. (2011). The Effect of High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise on Body Composition of Overweight Young Males. Journal of Obesity. 2012. Published Ahead of Print. Boutcher, Stephen. High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise and Fat Loss. Journal of Obesity. Published Ahead of Print. DOI:10.1155/2012/480467

• Schuenke, M., Mikat, R., et al. (2002). Effect of an Acute Period of Resistance Exercise on EPOC Implications for Body Mass Management. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 86, 411-417.

Myth #3: A calorie is a calorie 

• Ebbeling, C. B., Swain, J. F., Feldman, H. A., et al. (2102). Effects of Dietary Composition on Energy Expenditure During Weight-Loss Maintenance. Journal of the American Medical Association, 307(24): 2627-2634. doi:10.1001/jama.2012.6607
• Girlfriend from “Super Size Me” Ditches Veganism

Myth #4: Fat makes you fat

• St-Onge M. P. & Jones, P.J. Greater rise in fat oxidation with medium-chain triglyceride consumption relative to long-chain triglyceride is associated with lower initial body weight and greater loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue, International Journal of Obesity & Related Metabolic Disorders, 2003 Dec;27(12):1565-71.
• “Diarrhea Chips” (WOW chips produced by Frito-Lay containing olestra)

Gillian's Chemistry Lesson for the Day - 3 types of fat