It’s been a while since I showed you guys some of my favourites, but there are a few things this week that made me pretty happy. 1. My new Manduka Eko yoga mat. I’m so excited to roll this out. It’s going to be perfect for my yoga practice and it’s biodegradable. 2. This week, … [Read more…]
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day for mental health awareness. The annual Bell Let’s Talk awareness campaign and day opens the national conversation about mental illness to fight the stigma and the dramatic impact of mental health issues all across Canada. This year, for every text message sent, wireless call and long distance call made … [Read more…]
Over the past month or so there has been a new food fad…bone broth. For those of you who haven’t heard of this yet, bone broth is exactly what it sounds like. Nutritionists hail the benefits that this soup has and from what I hear there are plenty. Some of the benefits include healing a … [Read more…]
I have a big sweet tooth, but since I have been cutting down on my refined sugars I’m finding that I don’t crave sugar and sweetness as much. However, when those cravings hit, they hit hard. I love a little piece of dark chocolate or fruit after I eat dinner and sometimes spending a couple extra … [Read more…]
Up until the age of 22 I enjoyed eating chicken, ribs, and the occasional hamburger. I ate some form of meat everyday for at least 2 meals and smacked my lips while I gobbled it all up. That all changed when my friends gifted me the Skinny Bitch novel and cook book for my birthday. … [Read more…]
Who doesn’t want flat, washboard abs? Or great posture, balance and strength? All of these come from having a strong core. I will share with you an abdominal workout that will help build all that muscle in your core. You will still need to eat right and do some aerobic exercises to actually see the … [Read more…]
Let’s face it, buying only organic food and produce is really expensive. Although we know that eating organic is better for us it is still not feasible for most people to only eat organic food. The good news, however, is that not all your food needs to be organic. There are certain fruits and veggies … [Read more…]
With so many horrible and sad acts that are happening in the world today it can be hard to forget that there are more amazing people in the world than those committing these senseless crimes. It only takes one person to start something great. Follow your wild dreams to help make this world a wonderful … [Read more…]
Brrr…Toronto is cold today. With the weather hitting about -20 degrees all I want to do is curl up on the couch with some tea or hot chocolate instead of hitting the gym. As I write this, I am cozy under a blanket and dreading going outside again. Although I know I will eventually get … [Read more…]