We are here in support of ditching the scale. Why? Because the scale & your body weight don't give you the full picture of your progress. Everyone carries their weight differently, has a different body shape and everyone's body loses fat where it wants first. You have no control over where you lose weight on your body. Your weight, one number, does not take the following into consideration: ➡️Your total body fat mass ➡️Your total body hydration ➡️Your total lean body mass ➡️

"Aluminum and other active ingredients in deodorants applied near the breasts and lymph nodes may increase your risk for cancer." When we talk about living a healthy lifestyle here at OPEX Regina, most of us already know what that looks like: Exercise, improving quality of food, sleep, and reducing or managing stress in our day to day lives. But what about reducing the use of chemicals we are using around our home or on our bodies? Although the results of scientific studies h

"Unfortunately group classes fail to provide longevity when it comes to health & fitness." From kettlebell to dance-based classes, group fitness is gaining in popularity as a way for people to get active with friends and motivators. There’s no doubt about it, the group atmosphere can provide a positive fun environment with lots of motivation and social opportunities. Unfortunately group classes fail to provide longevity when it comes to health and fitness. The following are a

Sometimes I had panic attacks where my heart felt like it was beating out of my chest and I felt like my hands were shaking

Being as healthy as I can be has always been important to me! Being on birth control for the last 15 years has got me wondering what it was doing to my body and I am a little scared it's going to be detrimental in the long run. My doctor tells me it's ok to be on birth control for a long time but I'm just not so sure. So, I decided to stop taking birth control and put my hormones and cycle under my control! I will be spending the next couple of weeks taking this seriously and