Francine Hamel
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Weight Training/Resistance Exercise
Don't let the words "weight training" scare you. It only means you're working with resistance, like dumbbells or machines or bands, or even your own bodyweight! Everyone needs to work with resistance to help build muscle fibers that will give you a leaner look, along with all the other benefits it gives!! In fact, sometimes you'll only work with your own bodyweight. You don't need fancy equipment to get in shape.
Did you know that weight training burns fat, even after you're done your workout? You can workout 3 times a week and add a bit of cardio, watch how you eat, and enjoy a leaner YOU! No need to do hours of cardio like the old days.
Ladies, you will NOT become a bulky object comparable to a man! But you will discover curves and shapes to your muscles that will look sexier and firmer. Get rid of the "gobble-gobble" when you wave to a friend. And who likes the muffin-top overspill in a nice pair of jeans?
As we age, we tend to lose our bone density, leaving us open to osteoporosis and injuries. Resistance training helps keep our bones strong and more resilient. Weight training helps increase muscle fibers so we burn more calories, even at rest! That means we can lose weight, by including a few sessions of weight training, along with our cardio. Short on time? We can combine the two!
Weight training helps give you more strength so you're able to keep up with your daily tasks, activities, even playing with your children or grandchildren! 
Fitness/Cardio
There are so many ways to burn calories through cardio and fitness exercises. But if you need motivation, like so many people do, why not hire a personal trainer to help get you started, and to keep you going - even on days you would easily slip back onto the couch with a remote control in hand. Learn to enjoy being active. Feel better, have a clearer mind, a more positive attitude to life, better self-esteem and lots more benefits. From biking, to hiking, to jogging, to aerobics, to snowshoeing, to swimming, to whatever you like to do. You don't have to do hours of it at a time (unless you're enjoying what you're doing!). There are different ways to incorporate aerobics in your week. I can help you!
Make it fun, or you won't stick to it.
You're too tired to do cardio? You don't have the energy or the breath? That's because your body is not used to moving! That'll change. I dreamed of "jogging" for years, but blamed the fact I couldn't on sore legs when I jog. Then one day, I tried it on my treadmill. It was exhilarating! I only did a bit at first - switching from powerwalking to jogging. Soon, l was able to jog much longer, even outdoors! Now I look back and wonder why I never tried it years ago! Too busy thinking I "couldn't". You can get fit too! Jogging may not be your passion, but there are many ways to incorporate cardio into your weekly schedule. Or if you have a tight schedule, we can incorporate much higher intensity for just 15 minutes 3-4 times a week. A personal trainer can push you past your limits - past that sticking point where you think you "can't" do it, but really can!
Don't be afraid to try!
(note: always follow your doctor's advice and obtain his or her "go-ahead" before beginning any exercise routine - especially if you have any health issues).
Nutrition Advice
Certified through ISSA (International Sports Science Association) as a Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, I have learned different ways to help you lose fat or maintain your weight - even gain weight, if that's your need.
You can exercise everyday, but if you eat poorly, you won't see good results. Just like if you eat well and never exercise, you'll never see the full results you can achieve. There are so many ways to eat healthy and keep variety in your food, so you never get bored! But you have to choose the right foods. I can help you change your ways with simple tips and advice.
No pills, frozen meals, magic foods, or fads. All healthy food you can find at the supermarket. Don't wait until you have diabetes, or high blood pressure, or obesity problems! 
It only takes three weeks to break an old bad habit. By eliminating the really bad foods, you will eventually lose all taste for it and no longer crave it. By keeping your insulin levels stable, instead of the peaks and drops that many foods, or serving sizes can cause, you'll learn to eat every 3-4 hours, with reasonable portions, healthy foods filled with protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats. Yes, even fats! We NEED healthy fats to lose fat. That means you get to eat 6 times a day!! What fad diet allows that?!