I understand we all have our own unique challenges in life, and for sure they are all very REAL! Of course children, careers, friends, and family are all added into this big equation. However the BIGGEST challenge is often the one within ourselves. This is so true when dealing with your health & fitness.
Can you get fit and have fun? This seems like quite a dilemma for some of you. Of course you can! Start your journey from a place where you are having fun and enjoying the experience with yourself and others. It should enrich your life and make you happy. If it is boring and making
Do you struggle with your health and fitness? Perhaps you are unhappy, out of shape, your clothes don’t fit, and you have no energy. Imagine for a moment how you would look and feel if you were in top shape. Now think again how you really look and feel at this moment. If you
Programs are like gym memberships! They look good on paper but they rarely get used effectively. Do you feel good about flushing your hard earned money down the toilet? Health and fitness statistics show that we are wasting our money on good intentions with very little follow through. Why listen to me? I may know
Food is much more complex than calories, fat, protein, carbs, cholesterol, and fiber. It’s goes far beyond good fats, bad fats, organic, GMO free, gluten free, low glycemic, paleo, and vegan. It’s even deeper than nutrients, minerals, and vitamins. What food represents is unique to each individual. However, food is meant to be a joy
Spring is finally here! Bring on the patios and barbecues and let’s have a party! We can finally say goodbye to winter’s cold, dark days and welcome a warmer and brighter season. It’s time to come out of our hibernation and celebrate with a more social and active lifestyle. Most people enjoy Spring for these
Fast Track /’ fast trak / verb 1. accelerate the development or progress of (a person or project). You may be asking, “How can I fast track my fitness? What really works? Do I need to go really fast, right away? Should I hit the accelerator and forget the brakes? It’s not a black or
I learned a lot about myself and my health and fitness this past year. Like many of you I want to be better. I don’t want to settle. I was tired of my lower back pain and decided to do something about it. This is my story of how I got my life back on
As a personal trainer, I have heard from many of my clients over the years that I don’t understand what it is like to lose weight because I’m not overweight. It is true that I have never been overweight. I admit that I don’t truly understand the experience because I have not lived the life
Who in their right mind would do anything like this? It may seem impressive to some people and to others it’s just plain punishment. This is why I did it. Anne-Marie, a friend of my girlfriend Stephanie, asked if I would join her for her first Sprint Triathlon at the Ottawa River Triathlon in Westboro
