Is this thing still on? I know It’s been a while, but I’m back! Back when I first started this blog I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted it to be about. I was taking a graduate certificate program in workplace wellness and health promotion and my passion was (and still is) helping people live… [Read More]
Reflections on “Slow” Running
May 13, 2016 by ·
I was a little hesitant to write this post. Not because I am embarrassed by my speed (or lack thereof) but more so because I don’t want anyone out there to feel like they are not a great runner based on their speed. Also, I hate using the word slow (I really tried hard to find a… [Read More]
FREE Yoga!
March 14, 2016 by ·
Living in Toronto has some serious perks. It is clean, it is full of incredible culinary talent, there is never a shortage of stuff to do, it is diverse, it is full of ravines and parks, it is friendly, there is an endless supply of incredible coffee shops and we are home to the best… [Read More]
Spokehaus T.O.
March 9, 2016 by ·
It takes a lot to get me out of bed before 7:00am. Even on the most exciting days, it can be tough. However, yesterday I actually got up before 6:00am!! All in the name of a solid sweat session! A few weeks ago I saw something on social media about a new Spinning studio called Spokehaus that… [Read More]
What does “Wellness” mean to me?
January 31, 2016 by ·
I will be honest, this post is a contest entry. BUT, in order to enter the contest, I have to explain what wellness means to me. Motives aside, this is definitely an important question to ponder and reflect on and I am so happy that The Healthy Maven, Run to the Finish and Fit Foodie… [Read More]
Re-framing Exercise
August 13, 2015 by ·
Disclosure: I am often eavesdropping on conversations that I am not a part of. I don’t do this to be rude or because I am nosey. Rather, I work in an area where there is a lot of traffic coming and going. Given that I work in wellness I am always curious when people start… [Read More]
I am a runner.
December 5, 2014 by ·
Give credit where credit is due is an important lesson that was drilled into my head by my elementary school science teacher. I took it so seriously that I remember printing out an extra little square for my 8th grade science fair project and titling it “Thank You’s”, listing the names of all those who… [Read More]
The Power of Nature!
May 8, 2014 by ·
Hello Friends! I realize it has been a lonnnnnnng time since I posted and I am sorry for anyone who stopped by looking for anything health and wellness related and found nada in recent months. A LOT has gone on in my life since I last posted. I got engaged! Very exciting and while the… [Read More]
“Ritz” crackers should not count as a grain!
November 20, 2013 by ·
My mother recently forwarded this to me http://gawker.com/mom-gives-kids-homemade-lunch-school-forces-them-to-ea-1466822586/@neetzanz Basically, a Mother in Manitoba was fined by her children’s because her home-packed, homemade, whole food lunch lunch did not include a serving of grains. Along with the fine, the school “supplemented” her children’s lunches with Ritz crackers to make up for the “lack” of a grain. There… [Read More]
Edible Schoolyard Project
November 18, 2013 by ·
I know this is not news, but we watched this in class a few weeks back and I think this is AMAZING. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qApx7O6phWo Of course, this project takes place in California. The wonderful climate there certainly makes this easier but I still think programs like this could (and should!) happen anywhere. I am a firm… [Read More]
