Featured Speakers

Tommy Europe

Tommy is the host and fitness coach of the TV show The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp, where recruits strive to transform themselves physically and mentally in just four weeks. Tommy is also the host and fitness coach of the TV show Bulging Brides, helping brides slim down for the big day in only six weeks. This spring, Tommy will release his new book From Flab to Fitness in 31 Days.

The 10-Pound Shred: Get Fit — and Stay Fit!
Sunday, January 22nd from 11:05am - 12:05pm
Fitness Stage

Book Signing: Saturday, January 21st, 12:00pm - 1:00pm in the OptiMYz Booth

Tommy Europe Shed Bootcamp - back by popular demand!
SOLD OUT Saturday, January 21st, 2012 from 2:00pm - 3:15pm; registration opens at 1:00pm.
Limited space available: Sunday, January 22nd, from 2:00pm - 3:15pm; registration opens at 1:00pm.

Royce Gracie

Ultimate Fighting Champion Royce Gracie will share his life story about his road to success—and he'll also display some of the techniques that led him to become one of the top ultimate fighters in the world.

Taking it to the Mat
Saturday, January 21st from 1:35pm - 2:10pm
Fitness Stage

The Ultimate Workout with Royce Gracie
Saturday, January 21st from 10:30am - 12:30 pm
Sunday, January 22nd from 10:30am - 12:30 pm
Limited space available, pre-registration is required

Fred Connors

Achieving what is really important to you is easy to accomplish when you realize the expectations you place on yourself are as important as the expectations others have. Through his personal experiences as well as conversations with so many people who have achieved their own goals, Fred knows that getting what you want is effortless if it really matters.

Achieve What You Want Effortlessly
Saturday, January 21st from 3:50pm - 4:30pm
Lifestyle Stage

Allison Tannis BSc MSc RHN

Allison is a nutritional scientist and enthusiastic Canadian educator of nutrition and foodÑas well as the author of four books including The 100 Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy and Probiotic Rescue. She also writes for numerous health magazines including Best Health, Parents Canada and alive, and can be seen as a guest on health-related television and radio shows across Canada. Now Allison will appear on the OptiMYz Live Lifestyle Stage for two informative and enlightening sessions.

Feed Your Skin, Starve Your Wrinkles
Saturday, January 21st from 1:45pm - 2:05pm
Lifestyle Stage

Vitality: Eat Your Way to More Energy, Less Stress & Beautiful Skin
Sunday, January 22nd from 1:45pm - 2:05pm
Lifestyle Stage

Bruce Krahn

When trying to lose weight, cravings for sweet and starches can throw you off track and sabotage your weight loss efforts. Bruce Krahn, personal trainer and fitness consultant, offers tips to put an end to the ups and down of weight control.

Sugar Cravings, Emotional Eating: Conquer Them for Good and Get the Body You Want
Saturday, January 21st from 12:55pm - 1:40pm
Lifestyle Stage

Also don't miss Bruce speak on Sunday!
How to Maximize Your Workout to Get the Best Results
Sunday, January 22nd from 3:05pm - 3:50pm
Fitness Stage

Joan McElman

Joan McElman is the host of EastLink TV's Welcome to My Kitchen, and has been appearing on local, community TV for an amazing 29 years. A resident of the Annapolis Valley, Joan loves using local foods and flavours that this wonderful province has to offer. Joan will show you how to prepare simple meals for the whole family using common sense cooking, with a down-home flavour! Welcome to my Kitchen is on EastLink TV every Sunday night at 6:30.

Easy Healthy Meals in Under 30 Minutes
Sunday, January 22nd from 1:45pm to 2:40pm
Nutrition Stage

Pete Luckett

Get expert advice from Pete Luckett—food guru, entrepreneur, media personality, and now wine maker—as he waxes poetic about fresh fruits and vegetables. Pete will show you how to determine quality and proper storage techniques, as well as how to have fun in the preparation and cooking process.

Getting the Most of Your Fruits and Vegetables: Tips on Buying, Storing, Preparing and Cooking
Saturday, January 21st from 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Nutrition Stage