Top Date Night Ideas
I know, what do date night ideas have to do with health or fitness? Well, I’m a big believer in living a healthy life in all aspects, not just the physical. And that includes relationships. I recently posted a little easy craft project I made to help with creating fun date nights. I got a […]
Revive Your Forgotten Hopes & Dreams
Did you have a dream once? You know, hopes and aspirations. Something you really wanted to do. A goal. What happened to that dream? Did you accomplish it or did it end up in a lost in a corner of your mind collecting dust? We all have hopes and dreams of things we’d like to […]
Life is Precious
Sometimes it feels like we are invinsible. Like nothing bad can happen to us. Of course we see sad things happening in the world around us, but it’s often easy to dismiss and convince ourselves that we are somehow protected from it. Sadly, life is precious. Life is fragile. Life can be taken away in […]
5 Simple Ways to Get Out of a Gym Rut
gym rut [jim ruht] noun 1. boredom with your workout 2. a feeling of low (or zero) motivation to work out Have you ever been in a gym rut? You know, that feeling that creeps up on you little by little until “suddenly” you realize you don’t like working out or you have no motivation […]
I Love Lists…aka Getting to Know Me
I love lists. I find I get more stuff done when I write it down. I also love crossing things off when I’ve completed them. Are you the same? Do you write something down you’ve already done just so that you can cross it off? I may or may not be guilty of this ;) […]
How (Female) Hormones Affect Your Weight
Ladies, this article is for you! Men, share this article with important women in your life…they will thank you. As you may know, I’m now working as a Personal Trainer (in Ottawa and online) and have many female clients who are in their 40s. I’ve been hearing a lot of similar comments, such as “I […]
10 Grocery Shopping Tips for Clean Eating
Perhaps you’ve decided to eat clean recently or you’ve been following the eat clean principles for a while and now you’re wondering the best way to grocery shop for clean eating. Here are 10 tips for making the most of your trip to the grocery store. 1. Shop with a grocery list and stick to it. […]
Improve Your Mental Health with Exercise
I’ve previously blogged about the physical benefits of exercise and given 26 ideas to be active without going to a gym, but did you know exercise can be good for our mental health too? Research has found that exercise can reduce negative thoughts and feelings of distress. It has had significant impact on people struggling […]
What is Wellness?
Wellness has become is bit of a buzzword over the past few years. In broad terms, wellness is good health. It’s an approach to living that emphasizes total wellness from a holistic point of view. Being well and healthy involves more than just the absence of disease or symptoms of disease. Wellness is a way […]
Stop Blaming Your Genes for Not Fitting in Your Jeans
You know what phrase I really don’t like to hear? “It’s not my fault I’m fat/overweight… it’s genetic!” Yes, I will concede genetics play a small role in your overall health, however, may people use it as an excuse for not taking proper care of their bodies. In fact, lifestyle accounts for 53% of the […]
February 30-Minute Challenge
Let’s beat the February blahs with a Challenge!! A while ago I wrote about the 7 strategies for carving out me time. As a recap, here they are: (see the article for more details) 1. Schedule it in. 2. Find an activity you enjoy that’s relaxing. 3. Wake up earlier. 4. Make yourself accountable. 5. […]
How to Find Motivation to Exercise and Eat Healthy
Do you struggle with finding motivation to exercise or eat healthy food? You’re not alone!! Many people have trouble finding motivation and use it as one of the reasons (aka excuses) for not hitting the gym or working out at home. As in “but I’m just not motivated”. Want in on the secret? It’s pretty […]
Happy New Year 2013
I’d like to wish you a prosperous and happy new year!! We look at January 1, 2013 as a new beginning. However, take a few moments to think about 2012; the various trials you overcame and the successes you had. Be proud of your achievements (great or small). Think about how you became a stronger […]
How to Set SMART Goals (not New Years resolutions)
We’re only a few days away from 2013!! Can you believe it?! This year went by so quickly! The new year is a time when many people make “New Years Resolutions”…but unfortunately, most often they don’t last. Here are some typical resolutions: Lose weight/get fit Eat healthy Quit smoking Get out of debt Be more […]
12 Ways to Decrease Stress Levels
♫ “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” ♫ … or is it? The Christmas season is often a time of heightened stress levels for many people. People stress about the extra financial burden of gifts and extra outings, not to mention things like cleaning the house, Christmas decorating, extra cooking/baking, shopping for gifts… […]
