Last month I joined Myodetox Performance‘s 30 day challenge: Completing 30 classes in 30 days. I set my own personal goal of 20 classes because I was still doing other workouts, mainly getting back into running and also dropping in at the new Big Hit location. It was a blessing in disguise that I was being realistic because May ended up being a challenging month for other reasons, which meant my schedule was all over the place. Or that I just couldn’t get out of bed. Continue reading
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According to Statistics Canada, nearly 50% of people who don’t volunteer have never donated their time “because no one had asked them to, which suggests they might sign up to volunteer if they were approached the right way.” Time might be the biggest barrier to volunteering — read: not enough — but if people were more aware of aligned opportunities to help out, perhaps that wouldn’t be an issue to begin with. There are countless of organizations creating incredible philanthropic programs that appeal to different interests, Lane 6 being one of them. Continue reading
One thing everyone needs to know about me is that I adore my sleep. It’s one of the most important relationships in my life. I’ve spent years nurturing it and while there are so many different factors that play into a perfect slumber, a proper bed tops the list for me. I might not a pea-crazy princess, but as an extrememly light sleeper, physical comfort is key.
Photos by Eric Black
Christmas is just a few short days away and if you’re anything like me, that means you haven’t started your gift shopping yet. Although I’ve decided to go a slightly different way this year, I still have my go-to spots when it comes to picking up that perfect present. Sportchek is one of them. It helps that a ton of my friends are into the healthy life, yet that shouldn’t stop anyone from exploring this recommendation. Continue reading
My title sounds impressively authoritative, doesn’t it? Like I’m actually on top of my vitamin game? Well, I’m not. Even as I write this, I have to question whether or not I remembered to take them this morning. The answer? Yes! Why? Because I asked for help. As I got older, I began to understand the need for supplementing a healthy (ish) diet with vitamins, but I kept forgetting to take them (to this day, probiotics I have to refrigerate are a waste of my money). And then I posed this dilemma to my following and came away with some very common sense solutions that made me then question other things about myself. Continue reading
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The holiday season is arguably the hardest one to keep your health on track. There are so many more commitments, it’s only natural that workout and sleep routines would suffer. And they’re usually packed with fun extracurriculars like eating all of the junk food and drinking all of the cocktails. If happiness is found in the balance, you can’t hate yourself for indulging…but you can make sure you create a plan to help keep you focused as much as possible.
There are tons of ways to keep yourself on track from making lists to being picky with indulgences and exercising the word “no,” but here are my top five ways to ensure you don’t fall completely off the wagon and have to start from scratch in the new year.
My Healthy Holiday Action Plan Goals:
1. TRY A WINTER-FRIENDLY WORKOUT: Why not beat the winter exercise slump with a new workout tailored to the colder temperatures? If you’re someone who typically gets active outside, try an indoor activity like aqua aerobics, indoor rock climbing or an indoor group exercise class. Maybe even challenge yourself to find one new workout a month.
Don’t be too hard on yourself if a cold temporarily puts a wrench in your workout goals. Just make sure you get back on track once you’re rested and recuperated. If lingering nasal congestion is an obstacle, try a nasal saline-spray to clear your sinuses. hydraSense Daily Nasal Care products are100% naturally-sourced seawater that is clinically proven to reduce and relieve your nasal cold symptoms. hydraSense Daily Nasal Care products can be used alongside your other oral cough and cold medications.
2. RELY ON WORKOUT FRIENDS: It’s harder to miss out on a workout when you have someone or two to hold you accountable. Plus scheduling workout with besties can even count as a holiday get together — especially if you do something after.
3. FOCUS ON FRUIT: Ok, this one should be on everyone’s list this winter! Farmers’ markets and apple picking orchards may be closed, but that’s no excuse to cut back on those vitamin-packed fruits. Every season offers a unique diet of fruits, maybe do some research and find out what’s in season to entice you to eat healthy.
Frozen fruits are also an easy-option if you struggle to keep fresh in the house, but make sure to check for added sugars. While it’s easy to track your own fruit intake, it can be harder with kids. Not sure if your little ones are finishing their apples and getting their vitamins? Try supplementing with FLINTSTONES multivitamins. You’ll love that they’re the #1 brand choice of paediatricians. They’ll love that they come in delicious gummies!
4. DRINK MORE WATER: You know water is important, but it can be harder to remember in the winter when you’re not feeling hot and sweaty. There are many great apps out there these days to help you log your water intake. If you’re looking for something with a fun twist, try Plant Nanny. When you drink water, you help an adorable plant friend grow!
Don’t let this one drop when you’re not feeling well. Getting enough liquids is especially important when you’re sick. Try adding a vitamin-C tablet to your water. Redoxon Tablets give you ten oranges worth of Vitamin C*, which should motivate anyone to drink up!
* Redoxon is not meant to replace food.
5. SCHEDULE YOUR SLEEP: Bedtimes aren’t just for kids. The best way to get your sleep back on schedule is to pick a consistent time to hit the pillow. Write it down so you can track how often you’re making it to bed on-time. If you’re consistently going to bed too late, think critically about what’s making you miss the mark.
One of the major bedtime derailers is your cellphone, so limit screen time one hour before sleep.
How will you challenge yourself and your family to take on healthy goals this winter?
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label.
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label.
If there’s anything I’ve learned about life, it’s that the saying “there are always two sides to a coin” couldn’t ring truer. In this specific case, I’m referring to the two sides of the holiday coin: cheers…and stress. For as much joy as the season brings, there’s just as much anxiety. It can be brought on by simple things like all of the parties to attend, the gifts to buy and the family members to see. It can also be brought on by bigger issues like financial burdens, seasonal affective disorders and relationship conflicts. Continue reading
For those who tuned in on Saturday morning for my local long run, here’s the map of the route. I’m currently training for my second half marathon and know how many people love to travel to Toronto around this time — perhaps to participate in the Scotiabank Marathon themselves. So in addition to the five scenic routes I already created for Tourism Toronto, I decided to create a longer bonus route for those in training mode. Continue reading
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Summer time is like one very long Monday. Every day is made easy when it comes to making healthy resolutions. The sun’s shining hot, go for a jog. It’s beach season, eat a salad. The motivation to make regular exercise and nutrition a lifestyle is infinite.
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If you’ve been following along, Chloe Wilde and I have embarked on an 18 day #healthishot challenge to get her red carpet ready for the MMVAs on June 18. Although the goal is very specific, I personally have been struggling with my own motivation in the health department, so this impromptu declaration was much needed for myself as well. I recently splurged on Eat, Train, Live for a month to get my eating habits under control, but when it comes to fitness, I was still falling short. Continue reading