Self Care During a Pandemic

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 →

Winter Athlete Skincare Tips

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 →

Busy, Busy, Busy (but that’s no excuse)

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) →

Time Out

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 →

I’m Not A Morning Person Either

I don’t like early mornings. There. I said it. Waking up before the sun? Yuck! Rising from a warm cozy bed to go upstairs to my living room? Gross! Pulling on workout gear before I’m even fully awake? A big nope! And yet, I’ve built a habit of it over the course of a year … Continue reading I’m Not A Morning Person Either →

Self care does not mean eat all the things

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 →

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 →