Falling off the wagon

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 →

You Need More Sleep

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 →

Getting Injured Sucks

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 →

My Fitness Basket (Or, Working Out in a Tiny Space)

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) →