The University of Florida’s Weight Loss Study supports what we believe, and teach, here at Mountain Trek. Our 1200 calorie-controlled spa cuisine, 6-7 hours of physical activity per day, and stress reduction and detoxification practices, benefit our guests with a rapid, healthy raise in metabolism. The by-product: weight loss averages of 4-6 lbs for women […]
Notes: Recipe serves 3 x 8 oz each, or 4 x 6 oz (at MT we serve women 4oz, men 6oz – for weightloss) Hemp protein powder, we use the pure stuff here at MT – no additives, just hemp (1 tbsp per serving). Greens powder, we use a greens combination (with spirulina, sprouted barley, kamut, etc) […]
This morning was my last guiding day of the season here in British Columbia. As we close up shop for the winter, we are already preparing for the Turkey Burner (our winter program) and the upcoming 2011 season. It has been great to see the evolution of our program over ten years to where it […]
In 2004, travel writer Cynthia Dial came to Mountain Trek in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. She returned in the fall of 2010 and documented her experience in TraveLife Magazine and JustLuxe.com. “With a six-year-older body and a metabolism 2,190 days closer to its expiration date (yes, I multiplied), I had doubts. Would a similar routine have similar results? Moreover, would […]
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For 2012 we’re upping the anté and taking the idea of “fitness vacation” to the next level…to an Everest Base Camp level! If you’re looking for a unique physical challenge, and want to experience one of the most culturally rich places on the planet, join Kirk and iTrekNepal for the Himalayan Adventure (March 12-20, 2012), or the ultimateEverest Base Camp (March […]
Tatler Spa Guide 2011 has chosen Mountain Trek as one of the top 101 spas in the world. They recognize that “with everyone’s crazy, unhealthy lives, the spa break is no longer an indulgence but a necessity”. Mountain Trek is featured in the Lithe Spirit category, which is apt description as you go home feeling lighter […]
This past November I had the pleasure of leading the Mountain Trek Program with Jeff at Rancho La Puerta in the sunny Baja. Let me sum it up: it’s hard to be motivated to “move” here in the cold, dark, north! If you’re thinking of joining our upcoming Winter Program at Rancho La Puerta, here’s a taste of what you’ll […]
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Instead of setting resolutions this year, why not think of the New Year as an opportunity to add some new ideas into your lifestyle. For instant stress release try: Have a cup of tea. Perhaps the English had it right taking an afternoon break for tea. According to a study conducted at University College London, […]
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It’s exciting for us at Mountain Trek to be able to set up our hiking weight loss program at the oldest fitness and health spa in North America, Rancho La Puerta. It’s the best of both worlds. For many of our guests who make decisions day in and day out, it’s a welcome break to drop […]
You may consider yourself to be in better than average shape (after all you are a Mountain Trek Veteran). Now at home as part of your integration plan you’ve been hiking 3 times a week in close by local parks. Some friends come into town for the holidays and you decide to go biking. No […]
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SOME exercisers are tortoises. They prefer to take their sweet time, leisurely pedaling or ambling along on a treadmill. Others are hares, impatiently racing through kilometers at high intensity. Each approach offers similar health benefits: lower risk of heart and stroke disease, protection against Type 2 diabetes, and weight loss. New findings suggest that for […]
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Sodas (pop) and artificial sweeteners (Aspartame and Splenda, or Sucralose) Whoa, did I, as a registered Dietitian just write that? The position statement of both the Dietitians of Canada and of the American Dietetic Association is that Aspartame and Splenda are safe, acceptable sweeteners useful for weight loss. But when we graph the pop/soda consumption […]
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Emotional Eating is a common stress release, or reward choice, for most of us. Using food as a way to work through our feelings, we lower the intensity, or even numb uncomfortable emotions by chewing, grazing, searching, tasting, craving, overeating or even binging. Unfortunately, eating can lead to guilt or shame when we do it […]
With all the fanfare of recent days with the Queen of England’s visit to Canada, I watched with interest as she greeted the Canada Day crowds with her Queen’s wave; elbow, elbow, wrist, wrist….which made me giggle as “the wave” here at Mountain Trek in beautiful British Columbia has quite the different movement! One of […]
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At the top of mountain peaks, near fast-flowing rivers, in a spectacular forest setting, or simply sitting near a lake listening to the birds sing to the light. These are a few things of my favorite ways of increasing my vitality as a guide at Mountain Trek. I can appreciate that our guests come for […]
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Quick & Skinny
/in Fitness /by adminThe University of Florida’s Weight Loss Study supports what we believe, and teach, here at Mountain Trek. Our 1200 calorie-controlled spa cuisine, 6-7 hours of physical activity per day, and stress reduction and detoxification practices, benefit our guests with a rapid, healthy raise in metabolism. The by-product: weight loss averages of 4-6 lbs for women […]
MT Powershake aka Protein Smoothie
/in Recipes /by adminNotes: Recipe serves 3 x 8 oz each, or 4 x 6 oz (at MT we serve women 4oz, men 6oz – for weightloss) Hemp protein powder, we use the pure stuff here at MT – no additives, just hemp (1 tbsp per serving). Greens powder, we use a greens combination (with spirulina, sprouted barley, kamut, etc) […]
Reducing dairy = better weight loss
/in Nutrition /by adminThis morning was my last guiding day of the season here in British Columbia. As we close up shop for the winter, we are already preparing for the Turkey Burner (our winter program) and the upcoming 2011 season. It has been great to see the evolution of our program over ten years to where it […]
A Mountain Trek Alumni Returns to Beautiful BC
/in Press /by adminIn 2004, travel writer Cynthia Dial came to Mountain Trek in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. She returned in the fall of 2010 and documented her experience in TraveLife Magazine and JustLuxe.com. “With a six-year-older body and a metabolism 2,190 days closer to its expiration date (yes, I multiplied), I had doubts. Would a similar routine have similar results? Moreover, would […]
Boot Camp Meets Base Camp – Mountain Trek in Nepal
/in Hiking /by adminFor 2012 we’re upping the anté and taking the idea of “fitness vacation” to the next level…to an Everest Base Camp level! If you’re looking for a unique physical challenge, and want to experience one of the most culturally rich places on the planet, join Kirk and iTrekNepal for the Himalayan Adventure (March 12-20, 2012), or the ultimateEverest Base Camp (March […]
Mountain Trek “Extraordinary Adventure Bootcamp” Says Tatler
/in Press /by adminTatler Spa Guide 2011 has chosen Mountain Trek as one of the top 101 spas in the world. They recognize that “with everyone’s crazy, unhealthy lives, the spa break is no longer an indulgence but a necessity”. Mountain Trek is featured in the Lithe Spirit category, which is apt description as you go home feeling lighter […]
Tales from The Ranch
/in Tips & Advice /by adminThis past November I had the pleasure of leading the Mountain Trek Program with Jeff at Rancho La Puerta in the sunny Baja. Let me sum it up: it’s hard to be motivated to “move” here in the cold, dark, north! If you’re thinking of joining our upcoming Winter Program at Rancho La Puerta, here’s a taste of what you’ll […]
Ideas for the New Year
/in Relaxation /by adminInstead of setting resolutions this year, why not think of the New Year as an opportunity to add some new ideas into your lifestyle. For instant stress release try: Have a cup of tea. Perhaps the English had it right taking an afternoon break for tea. According to a study conducted at University College London, […]
Why Mountain Trek loves Rancho La Puerta
/in Tips & Advice /by adminIt’s exciting for us at Mountain Trek to be able to set up our hiking weight loss program at the oldest fitness and health spa in North America, Rancho La Puerta. It’s the best of both worlds. For many of our guests who make decisions day in and day out, it’s a welcome break to drop […]
Cross Training 101
/in Fitness /by adminYou may consider yourself to be in better than average shape (after all you are a Mountain Trek Veteran). Now at home as part of your integration plan you’ve been hiking 3 times a week in close by local parks. Some friends come into town for the holidays and you decide to go biking. No […]
The Tortoise and the Hare
/in Fitness /by adminSOME exercisers are tortoises. They prefer to take their sweet time, leisurely pedaling or ambling along on a treadmill. Others are hares, impatiently racing through kilometers at high intensity. Each approach offers similar health benefits: lower risk of heart and stroke disease, protection against Type 2 diabetes, and weight loss. New findings suggest that for […]
There are only TWO BAD FOODS
/in Nutrition /by adminSodas (pop) and artificial sweeteners (Aspartame and Splenda, or Sucralose) Whoa, did I, as a registered Dietitian just write that? The position statement of both the Dietitians of Canada and of the American Dietetic Association is that Aspartame and Splenda are safe, acceptable sweeteners useful for weight loss. But when we graph the pop/soda consumption […]
Self Soothing to Replace Stress Eating
/in Relaxation /by adminEmotional Eating is a common stress release, or reward choice, for most of us. Using food as a way to work through our feelings, we lower the intensity, or even numb uncomfortable emotions by chewing, grazing, searching, tasting, craving, overeating or even binging. Unfortunately, eating can lead to guilt or shame when we do it […]
The Royal Wave
/in Fitness /by adminWith all the fanfare of recent days with the Queen of England’s visit to Canada, I watched with interest as she greeted the Canada Day crowds with her Queen’s wave; elbow, elbow, wrist, wrist….which made me giggle as “the wave” here at Mountain Trek in beautiful British Columbia has quite the different movement! One of […]
Where do you get your Vitality?
/in Tips & Advice /by adminAt the top of mountain peaks, near fast-flowing rivers, in a spectacular forest setting, or simply sitting near a lake listening to the birds sing to the light. These are a few things of my favorite ways of increasing my vitality as a guide at Mountain Trek. I can appreciate that our guests come for […]