Lately, I've been talking a lot about one of my clients, Courtney. So far she has lost over 163 lbs (and counting) and was named one of 8 finalists across Canada in the Goodlife Fitness Transformation Challenge. Well, we found out on Friday that...she WON!! I could not be happier or
What Could You Be Excited For Today?
How often do you wake up filled with positive energy and excited to take on the day?Or do you hit the snooze button, grumble a few times as you drag your tired body out of bed, splash some water on your face and wonder how you're going to get through the day?Maybe it's somewhere in between, but
Searching For The Magical “Runner’s High” – A True Story Of Patience & Consistency
This weekend I had a breakthrough. Running has always been a weak point in my overall "fitness game". I just never enjoyed it and would rather do almost anything than go for a run. I'll workout and lift weights every single day, and I even enjoy cycling outside but running just was never my
How Walking Lowers Your Stress, Improves Your Recovery & Reduces Your Risk Of Disease
When we exercise, it's a stress on the body. A good stress (i.e. eustress), but a stress nonetheless. However there's one form of exercise that has actually been shown to reduce stress and lower cortisol (the "stress hormone"). This exercise gives you both benefits of burning a small amount of
It’s Time To Let The Child Out Of The Basement
Why is it that we give certain emotions a label of "good" and certain emotions a label of "bad"? We try to avoid feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness or loneliness while trying to bring more joy, happiness and excitement into our lives. I mean, I get it. The "good" emotions feel...well, they feel
A Note On How To Workout & Eat On Vacation
After a week away I'm back from the Mayan Riviera and ready to get back to work giving you all the tools you need to become the strongest, healthiest version of you. Taking a week to unplug and spend time connecting with some of my closest friends was exactly what I needed, and being back in the
My Philosophy On Life
When you live in Manitoba, it tends to get a little chilly from December-March (or sometimes May...). I used to be one of those people that would fight it. I would despise the winter months, yearning for a day of warmth and sunshine. Grumbling to myself as I brush the 2 feet of snow off my car, I
Are You Half Pregnant?
If you watch the show This Is Us then you're familiar with the emotional rollercoaster it can take you on. Every so often, though, there's a very good lesson quietly inserted into a couple lines of an episode. Last week I caught up on the new episodes and in one of the most recent