High Protein Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie | Ready in 2 Minutes!
This High Protein Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie is the perfect grab-and-go snack that satisfies your sweet tooth! Start your morning with a balanced breakfast, enjoy as a snack, or dessert when you need a healthy pick-me-up! The recipe below is gluten-free and plant-based (vegan). It can be modified to meet your dietary preferences. PREPARATION TIME: 2 […]
Mindful Breathing 101: Four Deep Breathing Exercises for Stress & Anxiety Relief
Deep breathing is a great tool to promote relaxation and stress management. This post breaks down the science and benefits of deep breathing, and it shows you 4 different deep breathing exercises. The Stress Systems When we experience stress and anxiety, our body responds by activating the stress response. This response causes our sympathetic nervous […]
The Ultimate List of Physical Activities! | 100 Ways to Be Physically Active
Looking for a new activity to try? In this post, I share a comprehensive list of physical activities for anyone looking to increase their daily activity. According to the CDC, “Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health”, and this is because physical activity provides a vast […]
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness: A Broader Look at Health
When we think of our health, what often comes to mind is our physical health, such as nutrition and exercise. However, there are 8 dimensions of wellness that contribute to our health and well-being besides the physical elements alone (1). Wellness Wellness is a concept that looks at our health as an integration of our […]
Wellness 101: 5 Healthy Habits to Improve Your Wellbeing | Simple Self Care Tips & Wellness Strategies to Enhance Your Health in 2022 🌿
We’ve had a crazy past year, and now more than ever we are beginning to realize the importance of taking care of our health and wellness. I’m not sure about all of you, but lately, I feel like I’ve been muddling through life and just surviving… I think with everything going on & the hardships […]
Delicious & Creamy Butternut Squash Soup | Plant-Based/Vegan Option
Now that the weather is getting colder and the leaves are changing, a warm soup is the perfect thing to enjoy! Warm your soul with this delicious, healthy, plant-based Butternut Squash Soup. PREPARATION TIME: 15-20 MINUTES COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 35 – 40 MINUTES SERVINGS: APPROXIMATELY 8 INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil 1 […]
Welcome to the Heather Fit Blog!
Welcome to the Heather Fit Blog! If you couldn’t already tell by my blog’s name, my name is Heather and I am the Fitness Instructor, Blogger, and Creator of HeatherFit. I am currently living in Ontario, Canada with my loving sister & her adorable dogs Stella and Lola. I’ve always had a passion for fitness […]
Instant Pot Quinoa Recipe | Simple, Healthy Side & Ready in 15 Minutes!
This Instant Pot Quinoa recipe is the perfect option for a healthy meal prep or side dish! To make things even better, this recipe is low-maintenance & only takes 15 minutes to produce the perfect fluffy & delicious quinoa! Quinoa is a great healthy option to enjoy on its own, stuffed into vegetables, added to […]
The Fit From Home Guide
How Much Physical Activity Should I get in a Day?The new Canadian physical activity guidelines provide recommendations for aerobic physical activity, strength training, and light activity. It is recommended adults aged 18 to 64 accumulate at least 150 minutes of aerobic physical activity per week. This physical activity can be in bouts of as little as 10-minutes and should […]