I am going to be 32 this summer and so far, the rumors are true: the 30s are way better than the 20s. So many of those Big Life Decisions (Who will I marry? How many kids will we have? Where is my career going?) are made and now we just get to live them out, more secure and confident in who we … [Read more...]
‘Labour Day’ is the new ‘New Years Day’
I know that everyone has New Year resolutions but that is so yesterday, or should I say… so 9 months ago. I can’t tell you how many times I‘ve said, “This is my year; this is the year I eat better, drink less and exercise.” Inevitably by January 6th I’m back to my old ways and knee deep in powdered … [Read more...]
New Fitness Regime
I have let myself go over the past few years. I am way too heavy for a guy that stands at a very intimidating 5'6. I swear I am slowly turning into a sphere. My whole life I have been up and down in weight, unfortunately, more up than down. Here is how the last 20 years have gone. Teenager: … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- yikes
I have been both criticized and flattered with the comment " You are so naive" It is true. I want to see the best in others- sometimes I even see it when it is not there. I look for integrity, honour, an air of dignity, a sense of humour, fun and maybe a dash of elegance in people. I want you … [Read more...]
Go, Me!
Yesterday was my second Weight Watchers meeting (for this go-round, anyway). I knew I had done pretty well: I'd stayed on the program (despite a road trip to Edmonton to visit my BFF), and usually you get a pretty dramatic result the first week. So I had a figure in mind, around four or five pounds, … [Read more...]
Stop Paddling Upstream
Some of you may not know that I am an avid outdoors woman. I love being out in nature and some of my favourite activities are hiking and canoing. What I don't love about canoing is paddling upstream. For short amounts of time no problem but for the most part, I like to go with the … [Read more...]
Running and Weight Loss
If you are like a large part of the part of the population today you are interested in losing weight. Whether it be 5 or 50 pounds running is an excellent way to do that. As one of the most vigorous exercises out there, running is an extremely efficient way to burn calories and … [Read more...]
Fat Millionaire
So last night I'm at a hen party, right, and we play this game kinda like truth or dare. The question for me is: "Would you rather have a million dollars or be at your goal weight for life?" What do you think I answered? What would you answer? ...tell the truth! … [Read more...]