Meaford Positively Pilates

01/17/2026

01/13/2026

Dear friends, loyal customers, and our wonderful community,
After 40 incredible years of serving you, Meaford Pilates is closing its doors. My sister and I have made the difficult but thoughtful decision to retire and turn the page to this next chapter of life.
What an amazing ride it's been. From our very first day opening up shop, through countless early mornings, late nights, busy seasons, quiet moments, and everything in between—we've been so fortunate to share it all with you. Your smiles, your stories, your support, and your trust have meant the world to us. You've become more than customers; you've become part of our extended family.
We're deeply grateful for every single one of you who've walked through our doors, trusted us with your needs, celebrated milestones with us, and stuck by us through thick and thin. This business has been our life's work, and it's been an absolute privilege because of you.

Karen and Susan

09/05/2025

What if you could eat during your fasting window without actually breaking your fast? The science behind Prolon's Fasting Bar makes this possible.

In a randomized controlled study, participants fasted overnight for 15 hours, then consumed either breakfast, a Fasting Bar, or water. Blood glucose and ketones were measured every hour for 4 hours.

The Results Were Remarkable:

Glucose Response: The Fasting Bar maintained stable blood glucose levels virtually identical to water fasting, no spikes, no crashes, just steady metabolic state.

Ketone Maintenance: Ketone levels continued to rise with the Fasting Bar, matching the same fat-burning state as water-only fasting.

What This Means: The Fasting Bar's proprietary formula of premium nuts and specific macronutrient ratios doesn't trigger your body's nutrient sensing system. Your body literally thinks it's still fasting.

This breakthrough comes from over 20 years of research at USC, where scientists studied how unique blends of nutrients could be consumed without kicking your body out of a fasted state.

Perfect For:
- Extending your intermittent fasting window when hunger hits
- Late-night satisfaction without breaking tomorrow's fast
- Travel days when fasting feels challenging

Anyone who wants fasting flexibility without losing the benefits
The Fasting Bar represents a new category of nutrition, food that maintains fasting states while providing nourishment and satisfaction.

Available in Chocolate Chip, Coconut Macadamia, and Nuts & Honey.

08/29/2025

08/11/2025

A study published in Nature just changed everything we thought we knew about the "best" diet for health.

For years, the Mediterranean Diet has been considered the gold standard for heart health and longevity. But this head-to-head comparison revealed some surprising results when researchers pitted 120 continuous days of Mediterranean Diet against just 20 days of Fasting Mimicking Diet (four 5-day cycles over 4 months).

The Results:
Muscle Protection - FMD Wins Mediterranean Diet participants lost nearly 2 lbs of muscle mass, while FMD participants showed no muscle loss at all. This is crucial for long-term health and metabolic function.

Metabolic Markers - FMD Wins After 3 months, FMD participants showed sustained improvements in insulin, HbA1c, and insulin resistance that weren't seen in the Mediterranean Diet group.

Biological Age Markers - FMD Wins FMD participants showed significant improvements in vascular response markers typically seen in younger adults. This change was absent in the Mediterranean Diet group.

Visceral Fat Loss - FMD Wins Both diets reduced overall weight, but only FMD significantly reduced dangerous trunk fat mass linked to metabolic diseases.

Sustainability - FMD Wins 20 total days of FMD achieved results comparable to or better than 120 continuous days of strict Mediterranean Diet adherence.

The Bottom Line:
This doesn't mean the Mediterranean Diet is bad - it's still excellent for daily eating. But it shows that strategic, periodic fasting through FMD can achieve profound health benefits with far less time commitment.

The study suggests that short, focused periods of cellular reset may be more effective than constant dietary restriction for certain health goals.

07/23/2025

"Physical activity can play a major role in patients who are undergoing cancer treatments: it can improve the effectiveness of drugs, reduce side effects, and reduce the risk of developing other pathologies [...]

Physical activity is important:
1) for cancer prevention;
2) during therapy in order to obtain greater tolerance to the drugs and possibly increase their efficacy;
3) to prevent muscle loss and frailty during treatment and after treatment has ended;
4) to possibly help prevent metastases and as a way to reduce the risk of developing other pathologies.
(Prof. Valter Longo, “Fasting Cancer”).

For more information on physical exercise, watch the video on the page https://www.fondazionevalterlongo.org/en/exercise-and-longevity/

For information and nutritional assistance, contact the Create Cures Foundation at the following email: [email protected]

07/23/2025

“Fasting Cancer” a book by Dr. Valter Longo, available in English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Discover how fasting and nutritechnology are revolutionizing cancer prevention and treatment.

🗓️ Available now at the following link: https://valterlongo.com/professor-longos-new-book-fasting-cancer/

All proceeds from the author are donated to the non-profit Create Cures to support educational programs and research on affordable integrated therapies for serious diseases, including cancer, Alzheimer's, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, and other conditions affecting both adults and children.

For more information or to request nutritional assistance, contact Create Cures Foundation at: [email protected].

04/04/2025

Monday morning slots available for one on one training. April packages of 10 or more sessions 25% off.

03/17/2025

03/17/2025

03/17/2025

Let's talk about something revolutionary: fasting designed with women in mind.

Women's bodies face unique challenges throughout life - from hormonal shifts to menopause - and science shows that how we support our cellular health matters more than ever during these transitions.

Here's what makes the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) a game-changer for women's health:
- Preserves lean muscle while targeting fat loss - crucial during hormonal transitions
- Supports skin health with a 25.1% increase in hydration after just one cycle
- Helps maintain metabolic balance during menopause
- Provides essential nutrients while activating cellular rejuvenation
- Designed to work with your body's natural rhythms, not against them

The best part? You only need 15 days a year to potentially transform your cellular health. That's the power of scientifically-designed nutrition working in harmony with your body.

To all the women taking charge of their health journey: we celebrate you today and every day!

Ready to discover how FMD can support your unique health goals? Tap the link in our bio to learn more about our women-focused approach to longevity.

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03/17/2025

What if we told you that weight is just one small piece of a much bigger health puzzle?

The real magic happens during a fasting state - this is when your metabolism shows its true colors. It's like getting a behind-the-scenes look at how well your body adapts to different fuel sources, something scientists call "metabolic flexibility."

Key markers your doctor should track:
- Fasting glucose levels (your body's baseline fuel management)
- Insulin sensitivity (how efficiently you process energy)
- Ketone levels (your body's ability to burn fat)
- Inflammatory markers (your cellular stress levels)
- Blood pressure trends (not just single readings)

The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) designed to provide a window to observe these markers. It's like taking a snapshot of your metabolic processes.

Here's why this matters: Understanding these markers helps you:

Make more informed health decisions
Track your progress beyond the scale
Support your body's natural metabolic flexibility
Optimize your cellular health
Want to learn more about how FMD can help reveal your true metabolic health? Tap the link in our bio.

Curious about the clinical implications of these markers? Head over to tomorrow for a deeper dive into glycemic management and what it means for your health journey.