Healthy Eating Active Living

Healthy Eating Active Living Healthy Eating Active Living/HEAL and Tara Postnikoff provides personal training, individual nutriti

HEAL™ is a Toronto-based company specializing in coaching people to Healthy Eating and Active Living. Started in 2006 by Tara Postnikoff, Registered Nutritional Consultant, Certified Personal Trainer, and NCCP Trained Coach, HEAL™’s mission is to improve clients’ health and well-being through natural nutrition and exercise. HEAL™ is the Nutrition provider for the Toronto Triathlon Club.

It’s been nearly 2 weeks since the accident happened.  I have stayed offline and off work to help with the healing proce...
07/30/2026

It’s been nearly 2 weeks since the accident happened.  I have stayed offline and off work to help with the healing process. 
Longer story short I was hit by a car while cycling two weeks ago on Warden.  A car was stopped at a 2-way stop but pulled into the intersection after I made the decision it was safe to proceed. The car impacted my right quad, I went over the hood and I flipped, landing on my left side in the middle of the intersection. 
Was taken to Sunnybrook to be evaluated for pelvic & femur fractures but lucky enough to sustain “just” an ankle fracture, various soft tissue injuries and mild concussion/ whiplash.
Very grateful for the quick response of Sean who saw it happen and called EMS. Both Sean & Kim worked magic to get my bike, car and Nate to the hospital post accident.  Thank you so so very much!!  
Thanks to all the cyclists who stopped to assist that day!  
BIG thanks to all my athletes who have been patient with my inability to work during this time and to all my friends who have offered support during this time.  
Even BIGGER thanks to Nate who is recovering from his own injuries who has had to help me with so many daily living tasks.  
I was extremely saddened to miss TTF/ SuperTri this year!
In the past 12 days my daily step count has gone from 13k to 600. I haven’t logged 1 workout. I take 1-2 naps per day.  I have limited my screen time as much as possible. I can’t leave the house without assistance. I can’t walk Charlotte.  I’ve gotten pretty savvy with my walker, navigating the household obstacles but can’t move things around the house. It’s extremely hard to have to ask for nearly everything to be brought to me.   
I know this is all temporary and I’ll be back doing the things I love soon but it’s still frustrating to have such limited mobility especially in the summer. 
I followed up with the fracture clinic today and I don’t need surgery!  Big Yay!  I’ve been transferred to an air-cast & can start bearing some weight again.  Follow up in 4 more weeks & then can resuming building back up to some training.
Stay safe out there everyone!  Things can really change in an instant!

Just checking...Not just your pace?Not just your power?Not just your heart rate?Checking in on You!How you're feeling?Ho...
07/15/2026

Just checking...
Not just your pace?
Not just your power?
Not just your heart rate?

Checking in on You!
How you're feeling?
How you're recovering?
How you're fuelling?
How life is impacting your training?
How confident you are heading into your next race?

Because the truth is, the data only tells part of the story.

The best coaching conversations often have nothing to do with pace, power, or splits.

They're about navigating busy schedules, managing stress, adapting to setbacks, working through nutrition challenges, building confidence, and making sure the plan still fits the person.

Because coaching isn't just about what happens during the workout.
It's about understanding how training, nutrition, recovery, stress, sleep, work, and family all influence performance.

That's the integrated approach I bring to every athlete I work with.

Interested in learning more? Let's chat!

Last weekend two HEAL athletes completed Musselman 70.3. It was a hot day, but then again that’s triathlon in July.Elise...
07/15/2026

Last weekend two HEAL athletes completed Musselman 70.3. It was a hot day, but then again that’s triathlon in July.

Elise was doing her 3rd 70.3 and had a successful swim and had fun on the bike. The heat of the afternoon was a bit much and felt it on the run.

Jason was completing his 2nd 70.3 and shaved 9 mins off his first one with a great swim and a nearly sub 1:30 half marathon off a solid bike.

Looking back the end June, the HEAL team & friends had some fun at Challenge Quebec! Part of what I love about this sport is the travel to new locations, new races, but also the community and team aspect.

Saturday Kim raced the C25 (Sprint) and had a fantastic bike, 2nd fastest in AG, helping her secure 7th in AG. Kim has done more half’s and fulls than short course, she said she had a lot of fun racing something so quick!

Sunday Sean endured the P113 (Half) under hot and humid conditions. “Seeing friends multiple times on both legs was fantastic for the mindset. Ultimately I met my goals with the race.” Overall Challenge Quebec was a fun, supportive, welcoming, well run event!

In between these two weekends we had several HEAL nutrition clients take on Muskoka. All 3 did great and met their objectives!

Filipa wrote “you were right, something did not go according to plan…when my watch died after the bike, i remembered your words not to panic” and adjusted her plan accordingly.

Daniel G wrote “Thank you for all your assistance getting me to the finish line. I felt well prepared”.��Daniel N wrote “Thanks for your support and great advice that helped me with my nutritional intake as well as pacing of my training. I’ll reach before my next race”

Congrats All!

With HEAL celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, it felt like the perfect time to properly introduce myself for ev...
07/09/2026

With HEAL celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, it felt like the perfect time to properly introduce myself for everyone who's joined this community over the years.

I'm Tara, founder of HEAL.

What started as saying yes to training for a half marathon with a friend eventually became a career helping others discover what they're capable of.

Twenty years ago, after dealing with an injury and leaving my job, I took a leap of faith and launched HEAL. I had no idea where it would lead.

Since then I've had the privilege of helping thousands of athletes and active adults improve their health, train for their first races, qualify for championships, complete marathon, and accomplish goals they once thought were out of reach.

But what I'm most proud of isn't the races.
It's the community that's been built along the way.

To every athlete, client, camp participant, workshop attendee and supporter—thank you! Your trust has allowed me to spend the last 20 years doing work that I genuinely love.

And the best part?

I'm just as excited about the next chapter as I was about the first.

Thank you for being part of the HEAL story. 💖

I'd love to hear your story too. How did your endurance journey begin? Or, if we've worked together over the years, what's one moment or accomplishment you'll always remember? Leave a comment below.

If you're curious about the full HEAL story, I've linked here: https://www.heal-nutrition.com/about-tara/

07/08/2026

Challenge Quebec City P113
One of my biggest reasons for signing up for this race was the chance to earn a lottery spot for Challenge Roth 2027. Mission accomplished! 🎉

I was excited to race my first Challenge event after hearing so many great things. Having friends and a couple of athletes I coach racing made it even better. Racing a new course in a new city after 20 years in the sport is special. Triathlon #79 and Half #15.

Like my other races this season, I came in a little less prepared than I’d normally like. I had the endurance but not quite the race-specific training after managing lingering injuries from 2024-25 and a stressful few months. Then I picked up a head cold a week before the race, so race week became all about extra rest and trusting the work I’d already done.

The days before a big race can feel strange lots of waiting around when you’re used to training and exploring. But I knew conserving energy was the best thing I could do, so I trusted the process.

The water was ~20C, a technical swim with lots of turns and some very annoying foot-tapping from another swimmer for the first 400m! Swim: 34:27, 3rd AG.

The bike was four 22 km laps mostly on the local highway. For those who’ve done TTF Sprint, it felt like riding that course four times, with a decent climb getting onto the highway each lap. My biggest job was holding back, reminding myself it was 90 km, not 20. I made good use of the aid stations, topping up bottles and dumping water over my head as the day heated up. What was great was circling back to transition so many times and seeing friends each lap! Bike: 2:40, 5th AG.

The run was my biggest question mark going into the race. Getting off the bike my legs actually felt good, but my RPE was higher than expected, perhaps a combination of my cold and the afternoon heat & humidity (27-32C) hitting me hard. I did a run/walk to the finish on an otherwise beautiful course. Run: 2:14.

Final time: 5:35, 7th AG.

Looking back, I paced the swim and bike well, executed my nutrition plan, and got everything I had out of myself that day. That’s all you can ask for. On to the next adventure, TTF Sprint and Roth 2027! 🇩🇪

Global Running Day!For the past 4-5 years I’ve been in Mont Tremblant with .p.k for Global Running Day. Some years we’v...
06/03/2026

Global Running Day!
For the past 4-5 years I’ve been in Mont Tremblant with .p.k for Global Running Day. Some years we’ve thrown ourselves out of the car after a 7hr drive to make a run work or like this year rallied post long ride for a short jaunt. Either way it’s a great place to get in a run 🏃‍♀️!

And Global running day would not be complete without shout outs to my fav Wednesday running buddy , and other running friends and of course (running strong together since 2003!)

Get out and run!

Sophie-Ann - Completed Mallorca 70.3 as her first ever 70.3. What I learned “I’m stronger than I thought mentally a...
05/11/2026



Sophie-Ann - Completed Mallorca 70.3 as her first ever 70.3. What I learned “I’m stronger than I thought mentally and anything is possible with when you put intention to it!”

Andrea G- Was having a great time at the Duathlon in Bridge City, SK, when she took a nasty fall and broke her clavicle and shoulder. We wish you a speedy recovery post surgery Andrea! ❤️‍🩹

Alia, James, Anna, Kim and Sean all completed the Sporting Life 10k on Sunday in Toronto under ideal conditions with a new finish line. Saw lots of HEAL friends and supporters on course as well!

Congrats all!





My flowers didn’t bloom just because I planted them. They bloomed because the conditions were right.Training works the s...
04/29/2026

My flowers didn’t bloom just because I planted them. They bloomed because the conditions were right.

Training works the same way. Your fitness doesn’t improve because you force it. It improves because the environment supports it.

Most of the meaningful progress happens quietly:
• Consistency over time
• Fuelling that matches the work
• Recovery that allows adaptation
• Clearing out what’s getting in the way

And just as important, bringing a bit of curiosity to the process. Being willing to try, adjust, learn, and not expect everything to click right away.
The athletes who make the most progress aren’t perfect. They’re open. They pay attention. They’re willing to experiment and stay in it long enough to see what works.

That’s the work I do with athletes. We create the structure and clarity so your training, nutrition, and recovery actually support each other, while giving you the space to learn your body and build confidence in the process.

Because when the environment is right, and you stay curious, your effort finally has somewhere to go.

If you’re putting in the work but not seeing it translate, let’s fix the environment around it. Reach out, Lets talk!

Well, that’s a wrap.HEAL PKPC Girona Camp 2026 is officially in the books.Over 6 days, we covered some incredible roads,...
04/27/2026

Well, that’s a wrap.
HEAL PKPC Girona Camp 2026 is officially in the books.

Over 6 days, we covered some incredible roads, took on big climbs, and ripped some unforgettable descents — logging nearly 7,000m of climbing across 5 rides.

Our home base included a beautiful outdoor 25m pool, which meant almost daily coached swim sessions. We also made the trip to the lake for an open water swim, complete with snow-capped mountains in the backdrop which was hard to beat.

Throughout the week, we shared training and race stories, built new friendships, and had some great conversations around endurance nutrition, technical riding skills, open water confidence, and mental performance. We wrapped it all up with a focus on recovery,  making sure the work we did actually sticks.

The best part? Seeing how much the athletes changed over the week from Day 1 to Day 6. More confident, more skilled and stronger!

Feeling a little FOMO? You can join the waitlist for next year’s camp we’ll keep you posted.https://pk-performance-coaching.kit.com/gironacampwaitlist

In the meantime, we’ve got two local camps coming up:
    •    Ottawa IM Recon Camp — May 29–31
    •     Tremblant Training Camp — June 5–7

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