Tanja Shaw

Set your own ‘principles of success’

Set your own ‘principles of success’

Whether growth is as a person, in business or in your heath and fitness journey, the same ‘success principles’ apply.

Set your own ‘principles of success’
The most common change people make to their diet when starting a nutrition program or fitness challenge at our studio, is adding protein to each meal, says Tanja Shaw

Enlist the power of protein to look and feel your best

Whether you want to lose weight, increase or maintain muscle mass, or feel more energetic throughout the day, protein can help.

The most common change people make to their diet when starting a nutrition program or fitness challenge at our studio, is adding protein to each meal, says Tanja Shaw
Exercise has many wonderful, life-enhancing benefits, says Tanja Shaw. Just do it for the right reasons.

Why you shouldn’t exercise to lose weight

I want to let you in on a secret. If you want to be successful with a fitness program, do not exercise to lose weight.

Exercise has many wonderful, life-enhancing benefits, says Tanja Shaw. Just do it for the right reasons.
Most diet plans fail because they only emphasize the ‘what to eat,’ says Tanja Shaw. They forget about the ‘why to eat’ and ‘how to eat.’

Why diets fail: Healthy eating is not a short-term affair

Today I am going to share the top reasons diets fail, and some tips to find a diet plan that will work for you.

Most diet plans fail because they only emphasize the ‘what to eat,’ says Tanja Shaw. They forget about the ‘why to eat’ and ‘how to eat.’
By sticking to your workouts, and being mindful of what you eat, you can stay fit and slim while truly enjoying your vacation, says Tanja Shaw.

Going on vacation? Don’t leave your fitness at home

Follow Tanja Shaw's five simple rules to enjoy your vacation and stay in great shape.

By sticking to your workouts, and being mindful of what you eat, you can stay fit and slim while truly enjoying your vacation, says Tanja Shaw.
What motivates you to stay fit?

Get motivated for your workout

Despite all the benefits of exercise, there are days when I simply don’t feel like working out. Here are some tips to get you moving.

What motivates you to stay fit?

Make simple swaps for big results

By focusing on one or two habits at a time, you will be more likely to be successful in the long term, says Tanja Shaw.

Four simple ways to improve your diet

When it comes to how you feel, how you look, and how your body functions, what you eat matters, says Tanja Shaw.

A plan is essential for success, says Tanja Shaw. And keeping a food journal is a great first step.

How to have a happy (and healthy) new year

In the early days of 2015, take time to answer a few questions to help make this year one of your best.

A plan is essential for success, says Tanja Shaw. And keeping a food journal is a great first step.
Tanja Shaw offers a simple exercise to make your holiday to-do list more manageable and give yourself permission to relax a little.

Wishing you a happy, stress-free holiday

Tanja Shaw offers a simple exercise to make your holiday to-do list more manageable and give yourself permission to relax a little.

Tanja Shaw offers a simple exercise to make your holiday to-do list more manageable and give yourself permission to relax a little.
Personal training programs are also an ideal gift to challenge and motivate the fitness enthusiast, or get a loved one started in the right direction.

Giving the gift of better health

The gift of fitness is for everyone, from the ‘I’ll start tomorrow’ fitness type, to the elite athlete, says Tanja Shaw.

Personal training programs are also an ideal gift to challenge and motivate the fitness enthusiast, or get a loved one started in the right direction.

Fear: What’s holding you back?

Every time you conquer a fear, says Tanja Shaw, you become stronger.

Lessons learned: Tanja Shaw reflects on 10 years as a personal trainer

Lessons learned: Tanja Shaw reflects on 10 years as a personal trainer

In my last article, I shared three things I learned in the past 10 years as a personal trainer. Today I will share three more

Lessons learned: Tanja Shaw reflects on 10 years as a personal trainer
September is a time when many people can get back on a regular schedule, and also a time when many think about getting a fresh start in fitness, says Tanja Shaw.

Tips to help ‘fall into fitness’

September is a time when many people can get back on a regular schedule, or think about getting a fresh start in fitness.

September is a time when many people can get back on a regular schedule, and also a time when many think about getting a fresh start in fitness, says Tanja Shaw.
When it comes to health and fitness, motivation is what gets you started on a fitness program and healthy eating plan, says Tanja Shaw.

What’s your motivation?

When it comes to health and fitness, motivation is what gets you started.

When it comes to health and fitness, motivation is what gets you started on a fitness program and healthy eating plan, says Tanja Shaw.
Healthy eating doesn't have to be boring, says Tanja Shaw

Four simple ways to makeover your favourite recipe

Here are four ways to give your favourite dish a healthy makeover without sacrificing taste, says Tanja Shaw.

Healthy eating doesn't have to be boring, says Tanja Shaw

Is your food journal failing you?

For long term success with weigh loss and weigh maintenance, keeping a food journal is a very useful, says Tanja Shaw

Carli Ricka races to the finish line while pushing her 16-month-old twins, Juliet and Alistair, in a stroller during the 16th annual Run for Mom at the UFV Trades and Technology Centre on Sunday.

Tips for the active mom

If you are wondering when you’ll be able to get out of your stretchy pants and back into your pre-pregnancy jeans, you are not alone.

Carli Ricka races to the finish line while pushing her 16-month-old twins, Juliet and Alistair, in a stroller during the 16th annual Run for Mom at the UFV Trades and Technology Centre on Sunday.
Two questions for any diet: Can you live with it, and is it healthy, says Tanja Shaw.

What is the best diet to follow?

To find the best diet plan for you, ask yourself two questions, says Tanja Shaw.

Two questions for any diet: Can you live with it, and is it healthy, says Tanja Shaw.
If your routine is starting to feel a little stale, Tanja Shaw offers some tips on ways to spice things up.

Spice up your exercise routine

Make exercise fresh and exciting again with a few simple changes to your workout program, says Tanja Shaw.

If your routine is starting to feel a little stale, Tanja Shaw offers some tips on ways to spice things up.