Muscle = Health

Muscle means health. It is really that simple. Keep your muscles healthy and you will be healthy. That keeps me exercising even on days when I don’t really feel like it. I was at the gym the other morning and I started thinking about why other people might want to go to the gym. There was a team doing a …

Top Canadian Vegan Influencers

Thank you! Thanks to everyone that voted for me as one of IMPACT magazine’s Canada’s Top Vegan Influencers. I am so grateful to be included in this group! You can view all of the Canadian Vegan Influencers here! Evolution Book Club! After so many great responses from my Recommended Reading post, I am going to have an Evolution Coaching Book …

Pumpkin Zucchini & Chocolate Chip Loaf

It’s pumpkin and zucchini season! An easy and delicious loaf for any time. Dry Ingredients: Mix into a bowl 1 cup organic flour 1/2 cup organic whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp cloves (OR replace spices with 3 tsp pumpkin pie …

Bod Pod

You have 14 weeks until 2018. What? What is this all about? If you had a goal or a resolution for 2017 you still have some time to take action. You may remember my fall theme was to improve my fitness and prove that older doesn’t necessarily mean decline. I have started and I have taken action. I also set …

Let’s talk about salt

  Salt has influenced my life. I didn’t even realize it until now. From the time I can remember my father had high blood pressure. When I say high, I mean really, dangerously high blood pressure. My parents were also ahead of their time, they believed that their lifestyle could change their health. It’s true, we know that for a fact …

Invest in yourself at Canyon Ranch

When you make an investment what sort of return are you expecting? You may have invested in your education, career, portfolio, house, children, there are so many considerations. What is the long term vision that comes with these different investments? Do you expect modest, incremental changes to a successful future? Or are you more the get in/get out quick and …

Injuries

What do you do when you get injured? I have recently asked you about running, body composition, your reasons for healthy living, and now injuries. I have had a few, and currently recovering from two injuries and the flu, another temporary setback. When you are injured how do you react? What do you do? For example, some people are so …

5 Benefits of an Apple a Day

It’s apple season and apples are one of the best choices for snacks. Apples are full of antioxidants, flavonoids, and fiber. They are a convenient snack with so many benefits. Apples have been shown to help in weight loss, reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. They are full of Vitamin C, B Vitamins, phytonutrients and minerals …