I’m going to admit that after 10 weeks in what feels like solitary confinement, I’m lonely. I haven’t been writing a lot of late; it’s been difficult to find the words sometimes. I spent the morning putting off work, talking to a couple of friends, daydreaming about better times, and craving physical touch. Physical touch … Continue reading Daydreams, Vulnerability, and Quarantine →

I think we can all agree that Covid-19 has created a lot of panic, misinformation, and frankly, unease. Personally, I live in a house with someone who is immuno-compromised, so I’ve been watching the virus, its movement, and the steady progression closely. Watching new cases, including one in my own neighbourhood, develop, Is disconcerting. My … Continue reading Self Care During a Pandemic →

If you live in a cold climate like I do, continuing your sport of choice (in my case, that’s running), in the winter may mean moving it indoors - spending time on the stationary bike or treadmill, or taking classes at the gym. For many though (me included), well, we’d rather just stay outside. Which … Continue reading Winter Athlete Skincare Tips →

It’s December, and that means every holiday is happening within the next month. Well, not every holiday, but there sure are a lot of them in the next little while. Which means lots of time spent buying gifts, visiting with family and friends, attending parties, (and if you’re like my family, playing dreidel for gelt, … Continue reading Busy, Busy, Busy (but that’s no excuse) →

The past couple of months have been a blur of activity. A new job, kid-related stuff, partners, and so much more. Trying to fit my workouts and healthy eating into that schedule was madness, but for the most part, I did pretty well. But, the Labour Day weekend came, and getting out of town was … Continue reading Time Out →

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 →

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 →

Can I confess something? I actually hate sweat. I don't like feeling it drip down my back, off my face, or under my hands on the floor. But I do it - because I love the way I feel after a hard workout. And it keeps me emotionally well. How Did I Get Here? Bookworm. … Continue reading Why I Work Out →