I went to Eatuitive Nutrition to see both the registered dietician and fitness advisor for coaching…read moreand sports testing. I wanted to make a diet change first instead of medications (due to my high cholesterol), and my GP said to see the Dietitian at Eatuitive Nutrition. My job is demanding and life can be hectic, so I was worried to get recommendations that were not realistic for me. Luckily I was wrong. I started with a free consult, and based on my fitness + nutrition goals, and my bloodwork done in May 2019 that showed high LDL and triglycerides, we decided on a coaching program with RMR and body composition testing. My first appointment was a baseline testing appointment to figure out how many calories my body needs, and my body fat % and muscle mass. Then the second appointment was a 3 day nutrient analysis review. After all this we were ready to piece it together with an assessment. I was so impressed with the initial assessment and how in depth it was. The dietitian and fitness advisor learned about my past eating habits, goals etc, and we linked my lifestyle to the testing results, 3 day nutrient analysis and went through my macro and micro numbers so I had a detailed action plan with daily goals to focus on. I was told to eat more, and more complex carbs specifically to get more soluble fibre to reduce cholesterol. This amount of carbs scared me, as it seemed like a lot, but I'm so glad I took the advice as I've never felt better and my cholesterol numbers dropped a full point into normal range in 3 months!!! My doctor was blown away and said I didn't need meds!!! Also I lost 15 lbs, and more importantly kept it off!!

From the owner: Eatuitive Nutrition - Dietitian Calgary | Registered Nutritionist…read moreOur Calgary registered dietitian nutritionist and online nutrition programs are aimed to end the yo-yo weight loss cycle and achieve meaningful health. We offer a variety of nutritionist services in Calgary which help improve your relationship with food and eat intuitively, sports nutrition programs for fitness performance, weekly updated meal plans, metabolic testing for body composition (BIA), resting metabolic rate (RMR) and 45-Gene Nutrigenomix DNA testing. We can also help manage conditions such as IBS, Celiac disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and recovery from sub-clinical eating disorders. Our dietitian office is located in Downtown Calgary.

Dr. Kimberley is a compassionate and thoughtful naturopathic doctor. She worked closely with me to…read morework through some health concerns, and no concern is too minor for her - she works hard to find solutions to get you feeling as healthy and energetic as possible. Dr. Kimberley encouraged me to take some extra lab tests (blood, saliva) so we could be certain about what may be causing my symptoms. I have gone to other naturopaths who do little more than guess at the cause of symptoms (for example, one naturopath treated me for candida overgrowth, but the blood test I did with Dr. Kimberley shows my candida as healthy). This ensures that I am spending my time and money focused on the right things to get me feeling great! I'm feeling better than I have in years, and this is primarily due to diet. Dr. Kimberley has developed her own meal plan, along with weekly grocery shopping lists, and not only is the food amazing, but it has me feeling amazing too!

From the owner: Dr. Kimberley O'Brien is a Naturopathic Doctor with an expertise in digestive health, food…read moresensitivities and hormones. Through science based diagnostic testing and physical exams, Dr. Kimberley works to identify the underlying cause of your health concerns. She then treats the root-cause of your symptoms to provide comprehensive, long-lasting solutions to restore your health.

I recently hired Derek at Advanced Nutrition & Fat Loss to help me reach my fat loss goals. I've…read morealways been a little overweight, and decided it was time to get healthy for my daughter. I heard about Derek through a friend. From the moment I contacted him, he treated me so good, answering all my questions and building me a plan that I could easily follow and enjoy. I couldn't believe how wrong I was in regards to nutrition! I thought I ate healthy, wow I was wrong! When I started I was 182lbs, and being a 5'6, I wasn't exactly fitting into many of my older dresses! After 9 weeks, I was at 157lbs!!! My confidence has soared and the energy I have now to run around with my daughter is priceless. IF you're looking for an excellent Nutritionist and Personal Trainer, Derek at Advanced Nutrition & Fat Loss is well worth the call :) THANK YOU DEREK :)

I had Courtney as a dietitian a few years ago. she was excellent! She helped me navigate dietary…read moreissues surrounding cholesterol, blood pressure (what we thought was gout at the time (upon further testing was pseudo gout!). Her advice helped free me from food prison and bring me in to a healthier relationship with my eating habits. Our visits were through Zoom because of my location but I found her compassionate and understanding.

I would personally not recommend this service. I signed up for the Comprehensive Support program,…read moreand have been very unhappy with it. At $189/week (over $2000 for 3 months of "full support"), it is not worth the money. There are so many free resources online today like My Fitness Pal, Pinterest, free recipes on Canadian Living, it is far too expensive to receive recipes and meal plans from a "professional" that you can get online for free with a bit of research. Also, I found my in-person sessions to be very unstructured, I was not held accountable for keeping a food diary, etc. I've gotten a lot farther doing meal plans on my own, trying new recipes, and keeping a free food diary with My Fitness Pal (awesome iPhone app - just scan a barcode and it brings up the nutritional info). The nutritionist I was paired with was not compassionate or helpful when I expressed frustration and felt overwhelmed with having photocopied recipes shoved at me. At the time, I worked long hours, and it wasn't realistic to come home at 8 or 9pm and cook dinner for myself. It wasn't a matter of WHAT to cook, it was WHEN to cook it. She didn't seem to understand why this would have been difficult, since I was single and had no children at the time. Her comment was along the lines of "Do you think I want to come home and cook after picking up my kids, taking them to lessons, etc. No, but I do because I have to." She was able to provide a lot of recipes, but we never talked about a meal prep strategy or my relationship with food. In the end, it was not a fit for me.

I've been attending their Saturday morning bootcamps for a few months now. I originally signed up…read moreas part of a "online deal of the day" package and I have to say it was money well spent. I find the classes to be both challenging and fun-often a difficult mix to find. The instructors are knowledgeable and are great at successfully running classes with a range of fitness levels. They are careful to make sure they are aware of any health concerns and are able to offer suitable modifications to just about every exercise. They keep the workouts different enough that you dont get bored but there is enough routine you can feel where you've made improvements. I like that they create an environment that is more encouraging than competitive-I've been to other bootcamps where you are made to feel bad if your fitness level isn't yet what some of the others in the class are at. I recently decided to become a full fledged customer and I am impressed with how quickly they responded to my questions about schedule and price. I don't live overly close to where they hold classes but to me they are totally worth the drive. Oh and you'll see the results too! I think they offer some other classes to like Bridal bootcamp and mom & baby related classes.

From the owner: Try First Step's Fitness Bootcamp classes for only $10/week for unlimited classes starting January…read more5, 2014 to get the support and guidance you need to make your New Year's Resolution stick! Visit our website for more info: www.firststepfitness.ca First Step's certified health and fitness professionals offer elite 1 on 1 and small group fitness training and instruction as well nutritional coaching. We specialize in providing our clients exactly what you need and with a versatile team of pros, we have the perfect trainer for just about anyone. What sets us apart is the unparalleled convenience we offer. Our health and fitness pros will work with you anywhere you want: in your home, office or condo gym, outside, or one of our partner locations.

This place is amazing. After trying many other types of traditional gyms, I finally found this one…read more I have been training here fro about 3 months now going 4-5 times a week. Each class is different, no matter which instructor that go and see. After just 3 months of training I ran the spartan race for the second time. And this year I was able to beat my previous time by 50 whole minutes. This place has completely changed my outlook on working out. Where it used be a task to go to the gym, now I find I am excited to go to it. And days that I don't go I feel I would rather be there. I would suggest this place to anyone that is looking for a change in their workout routine. Or are just starting out and looking for a great place to get a good workout.

There is a serious need for places like this for OCR racers to train year round. When I heard about…read moreit I was excited for my next trip south to check it out! When registering I went to their website and tried to sign in but it wasn't working. So I called and left a message about it. I got a call back the next day from Sandra saying I could register over the phone. They were in the middle of changing their booking service over to the Mindbody system at the time. Registering with the app is super easy now. I find it a little pricey at $30 for drop in tho. The place is in the middle of an industrial area but it was well marked and I was able to find it in the dark just fine. When arriving I was greeted right away by Jesse who was teaching the class. They have a seating area to chill and chat. The change room area was a little rough around the edges. It's a unisex area with box cubbies for your things, no lockers. the change rooms are individual rooms and two unisex washrooms with showers. Just bring your own towel and soaps. The gym itself is an adult playground. It's hard to find something they haven't thought of. All of your universal obstacles are built that you'll find in most races. There's a turf area as well and a few rowing machines. For the class we did a quick warm up on the rowing machines and then of course, burpees. After that there was what Jesse called "12 days of Christmas" workout written on the board. 12 different exercises to get through while working your way back through the ones you already did each round. It was great in that it used the whole space so in between you were running and it gave you many attempts at each one to practice and get better. We had a 40 min cap to get through all 12 before cool down. Anything we had questions about he went over and would show techniques otherwise he just let us go at our own pace while offering lots of high fives and encouragement. The course included: 1.rope climb 2. crawls 3. tire flip 4. 4ft wall 5. burpees x5 6. 6 ft wall 7. push ups x7 8. 8 ft wall 9. box jumps x9 10. KB squats x10 11. turf sprint 12. monkey bars It was so much fun and inspired friendly competition with those in the class like a race. Though everyone was so welcoming and encouraging. We offered each other tips and encouragement. It was a great atmosphere. After time was up we did our own cool down. I was able to catch some time to play on a few of the other obstacles and try for the first time while not in an actual race. The others said they class is never the same and changes up so you never get bored and can train to be well rounded in all obstacles. Hopefully they successfully expand and get one of these gyms in Edmonton. I would sign up for a membership right away. If you want to get into OCR or are just one of those people who get bored with conventional workouts this place is literally an adult playground. And for those who race regularly its a great indoor facility to keep your bruises year round!

Preventous first of all is very $$$ high in price, however one of the best health institutions I've…read moreever been to. I got my lips done for the first time, and got a bit of botox with one of the doctors there, he was so kind, so fun and chill, he cared a lot about how I felt and my pain level, he gave me a warning every time he was going to 'poke' me with the needles!! Everyone that works there knows exactly what their doing and you can tell they all have such a passion about their jobs!! They all make sure you're very comfortable, and they are all so kind to you. If you have any questions they will answer them, they are so nice about you bringing a friend for support! There consultations are awesome, and they go over everything so thoroughly, they always talk about the things that could or might happen, so far nothing has gone wrong with my lips or my face! Highly recommend this place to anyone that ever wants anything to do with enhancements or facials, as well as making your skin the best it can be. I am so confident now, and I feel like this $$$ big bill was seriously the best choice I've made for the start of my new year!

From the owner: Preventous is a passionate team of physicians and supporting health-care specialists devoted to…read morehelping you and your family celebrate your life's precious moments in peak health. We focus on illness prevention through scientifically proven medical and lifestyle strategies delivered in the warm, patient, compassionate manner of the traditional family doctor.