I recently joined up for Netflix (late to the party, I know!). One of the TV shows I was curious about was "This Is Us". I had seen some powerful commercials advertising the show and after passing the posters on the Toronto subway for weeks, I couldn't resist anymore. So I binge-watched two seasons of the show in about three [...]
I'm sure we're all familiar with the stereotype of the overworked, exhausted parent of young kids. They're always tired and have a hard time focusing on their work. They seem to get by by pumping themselves full of caffeine and end up frazzled and stressed more than energized. They're burnt out and not themselves anymore. Obviously [...]
You probably already know that weight training should be the main part of your exercise plan. Training with resistance improves your strength, bone density, posture, and mood. If you want to build an athletic body, weight training to build muscle is the way to get there. Want a leaner midsection? Weight training has been shown to [...]
Happy Halloween! Tonight is that exciting night when the kiddies dress up and collect chocolate and treats for the days (and weeks!) ahead. Here's the frightening part. We Canadians have already had Thanksgiving. Our American friends are about to hit this delightfully gluttonous holiday, which involves consuming parts of a big bird and accompaniments that include stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin [...]
Monday was my birthday, one of my favourite days of the year. I look forward to the celebrations, the cheesecake, and the time spent with family and friends. I also enjoy having a moment to reflect on where I'm at and where I want to be. Some things are great, while other areas could use some improvement. So, as I [...]
Admit it. You have a routine for most things in your life. You probably drive or walk the same way to work each morning. Your breakfast is the same 80% of the time. You shop in the same few places for your groceries and your clothes. There's nothing wrong with having a routine...as long as it serves [...]
The word DIET brings all sorts of emotions with it. From a nutritionist perspective, a diet is simply all the foods that a person habitually eats. Yet most people see diets by their other definition: A special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons. Unless there's a specific [...]
Today I saw an interesting post in a Facebook group for Online Coaches. There was a personal trainer on there who's trying to get into Online Coaching. Let's call him Ben. Here's what Ben posted: "Just had the very awkward moment of running into my personal training client at the donut shop (about 10 minutes away)...right after our session [...]
Coming out of the season of BBQs, pool parties, and picnics, there's a common pattern that I've been seeing. After a couple of sunny months of overindulgence, many people are getting mentally ready for some big changes this fall. This can certainly be seen as a good thing, but there's a cautionary tale there too. A [...]
I've been back from my holiday in the Czech Republic for three weeks and I'm right in the thick of things. Back to school (for my 4-year-old son), back to (more serious) work for most of us, and back to a more regular routine. I was away with my husband and 4-year-old son for ten days and [...]
