Think “summer,” and what comes to mind? Long days. Sun. Sunscreen. The cottage. Cold beer. Swimming. Lounging with a book. Chips. Bike rides. Ice cream. Beer, chips, ice cream….too bad the most delicious things that we crave the moment the calendar flips to June are also oh-so-bad for … [Read more...]
Nine Running Secrets To Find Your Rhythm
I used to hate running, it was the bane of my existence whenever I put my sneakers on. I thought I could trick myself into enjoying it, hoping that one day it would stop feeling so hard. But that wishful thinking was getting me nowhere. I needed to take positive action to shift how I felt about … [Read more...]
Why My Body Is A No-Diet Zone
Now that I am a bit older, I refuse to diet, but that wasn’t always the case—through high school and university I tried to pay attention to how many calories I consumed, cut out sweets and treats, never ate after 8 pm, downloaded a food tracker on my phone and on and on. I was never really … [Read more...]
8 Super Simple Ways to Get Healthy With Your Kids
Written by Kait Fowlie January—the month of fresh starts and health kicks! Too bad it's bleak as hell outside and getting out of bed in the morning is about as inspiring as the morning after New Year’s Eve... So, here’s the deal: getting your healthy resolutions under way isn't about waiting … [Read more...]
Friday Highs and Lows – Granola Bars
The HighKashi Chewy Granola Bars - Dark Mocha AlmondThese granola bars are not cheap. You'll pay close to $5 at most grocery stores for a box of six bars. What they are, however, is delicious. You can actually taste the dark chocolate pieces and crunchy almonds.Moreover, they're relatively low in … [Read more...]
OMG! I’m Going to be on TV!!!
And (below) more about the cleanse and how it's going. Okay everybody...you saw it here first! Yes, that is lil' ol' me featured in that commercial for urbanmoms.ca with freakin' DISCOVERY HEALTH CANADA! Can you imagine? I am actually feeling rather conflicted about it, truth be told. You … [Read more...]