One of my favourite parts of bringing in the new year is making healthy New Year’s Resolutions. I rarely ever make just one and generally they have to do with health and fitness. 2013 has seen some pretty amazing changes in my world. I learned to snowboard, raised another $2300 for PRO Kids (the grand total …
Dark chocolate – some say “yuck”, others say “yum.” To be honest, I said “yuck” when I sampled my first square. However, it is an acquired taste, much like dark fruit cake, and over time it grew on me. Besides, thinking of all the health benefits of dark chocolate it was a venture worth going …
Dark Chocolate – An Ounce a Day Keeps the Doctor Away? Read More »
The Turkish Get-Up (TGU) is as fun as it sounds, and more important to do than you realize. It’s true! Why? Because as we age it gets harder to get up and down. As a health and fitness coach, that is the single most important reason why you should be doing this exercise. I believe …
“The Turkish Get-Up” – What Is It and Why Should I Do It? Read More »
Ever hear the statement “a pound of muscle weighs more than a pound of fat”? Working in the health and fitness industry I have heard this a gazillion times, I swear. Well my friends, if you really think about what is being said…it’s FALSE! A pound is a pound, they both weigh the same. Yes, …
A Pound of Muscle Weighs More Than a Pound of Fat. NOT! Read More »
The new year brings excitement in setting your health and fitness goals. We start off on our wellness journey with vigor and determination. After about a month or two many of us start sliding down the slippery slop, on our way back to the rut, and soon lose all motivation, excitement, and the downward spiral continues. Is …
Is It Time to Learn Something New? Learn it, live it, love it! Read More »
Some of you may or may not know that I’m on a 90-day challenge of eliminating all wheat, grains, alcohol and added sugars from my diet for various reasons. Although the reasons are for health and strengthen my will-power, I also want to lose weight before my competitive training begins. The lighter you are, the …
Crashed the Wagon, Lessons Learned, Life Goes On. Read More »
The scale can be both our friend and our enemy, playing havoc with our emotional state. This message is to motivate you to find other ways to measure your progress. First of all, remember that a pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat but muscle takes up less space. When you …
The holidays can be fun for our souls and tough on our bodies. Many people eat, drink and be merry to a large extent. And then when it’s over, reality sets in and you ask “what have I done to myself?” This can be difficult, even depressing, and many of you will find it a …
Celebrate the Journey to a Fitter and Healthier You! Read More »
There is no doubt Christmas time is a tough time to stay motivated with exercise and healthy eating. People get busy with decorating, shopping, baking, visiting, social functions and preparing for the big feast (or several feasts). That list alone seems like a bunch of workouts but unfortunately it’s not and actually many people find …
So here I am, in my final week of competitive training…my week that leads into my taper. Wow! In 15 days I’ll be entering Lake Banook in Dartmouth to swim 3.8k, then bike 180k and finish off with a 42.2k run. WHAT? Yes…yes I will! So after this weekend, I start to kick up my …
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