This time of year is often stressful for many people. And that stress often leads to poor food choices, increased alcohol consumption, a lack of sleep (which exacerbates the food and alcohol consumption), and a lack of activities that soothe your soul. I know it’s a hard habit to break; particularly when people are feeling … Continue reading Self care does not mean eat all the things
Heads up: This is a bit of a departure from my usual helpful, sunny content. See the end of this post for resources that can help if you need to speak to someone. Your mental health matters. While it’s okay not to be okay sometimes, it’s also okay to get the help you need. I’m … Continue reading It’s Okay Not to be Okay: A TMI Story
Real talk time... Summer was a wonderful blur of nights out, dinners, and weekends away. Those long, sultry nights stretched into the fall. And now we’re into the winter. And I’m going to admit my fitness and nutrition routine was the first casualty of all that fun. Add in an injury, a lack of sleep, … Continue reading Falling off the wagon
Canada is the third most sleep-deprived country in the world. According to a study by the Rand Corporation of sleep habits in the U.S., the U.K., Japan, Germany, and Canada, about 25% of Canadians get less than seven hours of sleep per night. We all suffer from a sleepless nights here and there. And we’re … Continue reading You Need More Sleep
I’m a distance runner. There’s nothing I love more than hitting the pavement early in the morning, enjoying the quiet time in a city that’s otherwise always booming. After years running, an injury was pretty much inevitable. A sprained ankle a few years ago (an accident unrelated to running) put me off my feet for … Continue reading Getting Injured Sucks
I recently had someone object to working out at home because, “their space is small and cluttered.” I get it. But guess what? I live in a small two-bedroom with three other people. And all of our stuff. And I make it work. How? Well, a few ways: I work really hard to keep clutter … Continue reading My Fitness Basket (Or, Working Out in a Tiny Space)
Ah, Halloween... The time of year when children trick or treat... and the adults binge on the candy. The lead-up is always hectic. Deciding what to be, getting the costumes ready, planning the best routes to get the best treats, and buying all the sweets. But stop! Before you take a step towards the candy … Continue reading It’s Halloween…
