At our core we are all just toddlers aren’t we? If I could happily, and healthfully exist on a diet of macaroni and cheese with a side of ice cream I would. Sadly that isn’t the way the world works. So while parents will often stress themselves over ways to sneak more vegetables into their […]
Three Tips For Improving Self-Esteem No Weight Loss Needed
Women have held the misconception for years that when they, “lost the weight” something magical will happen and all their insecurities will go away and their self-esteem will magically soar. I’m sure for a select few women that is true, but for the majority, even when we lose weight our insecurities don’t lesson, and our […]
September Shape-Up Time!
This past winter Atlantic Canada was buried in snow. Like legit buried. And I think everyone in Nova Scotia gained 10 pounds from consumption of Storm Chips and other storm related fare. And I don’t know about you, but the story I keep hearing over and over from clients and participants is – most of us […]
ActiPatch: A Drug-free Way To Manage Chronic Pain
As a fitness instructor with Fibromyaliga, I’m no stranger to aches and pains. There are lots of topical ointments and creams that claim to reduce pain. With the exception of two, I’ve never found any of them to work for me. Those two creams/sprays that do work are great when I am at home for […]
Back To School Lunches for Kids & Adults
I can almost hear the collective groans of parents all around the country as they gear up for another school year of packing lunches for back-to-school. I know how annoying making my own lunch or breakfast the night before can be so I can only imagine what it’s like packing lunch for a kid who probably only […]
Getting Your Greens When You Can’t Eat Them Fresh
There are three things I drone on and on about when it come to health and nutrition: drink more water, eat lots of fibre, and eat your greens! Those three things alone make sure a huge difference in your health and nutrition. We all know that water is essential, and without getting too deep into […]
The Top 5 At-Home Myofascial Release Tools
Myofascial release tools that you can use at home are an athlete’s best friend. Any active person from professional athletes to weekend warriors can tell you that myofascial release is essential to keeping them injury-free and helping them recover and repair more quickly. Sure deep tissue massage and sports massage does the same thing, but […]
#OnMyPath Nature’s Path Qi’a Bars
Y’all know I’m an on-the-go sort of girl, and a hungry girl at that 😉 so it’s essential for me to have great snacks that travel well, are delicious and nutritious all at the same time. I’m already a big Nature’s Path fan, so when I discovered their new Qi’a Superfood Snack Bars I was […]
To Change Your Life You Just Need To Start SOMEWHERE
While I’m sure there are a few people who are entirely happy with their lives, few of us can say that there isn’t something we’d like to change. But how do you change your life? For most of us, all we ever do is think about wanting to make that change. Few of us ever speak […]
How to Stay Focused Like Pan Am Gold Medal Winner Ellie Black
Yesterday. after months of writing and talking about her, I finally had the chance to meet Ellie Black! Ellie’s performances at the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games in Artistic Gymnastics were nothing if not impressive. Winning three gold medals, one silver, and one bronze over a four-day period made her the most decorated Canadian athlete […]