When I transitioned from my corporate job in real estate to full-time fitness instructing, personal training and health coaching, there were some lifestyle changes that came with the territory of pursuing my passion, which I expected, and other changes that I was simply unprepared for. Working longer hours, expected. A smaller paycheque, expected. But the amount of times I have to change my clothes in one day? Well for some reason, I just never seemed to consider that. And let me tell you,[...]
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Did you make a New Years resolution to lose weight, make better lifestyle choices or simply to just be healthier? Have you been following through with those resolutions, by packing your lunch, hitting the gym and saying no to those 3:00 pm sugar cravings? Do you have an office job or work with others in a corporate setting? If you answered yes to all of those questions, it is likely you may be experiencing what I like to refer to (although did not coin) as Corporate Health Shaming. I wor[...]
Although it isn't technically thanksgiving in Canada, I can't help but feel inspired and festive around this time of year. Maybe it's all of the drool-worthy turkey photos flooding my Instagram feed or maybe it's the Christmas music playing on every radio station. Whatever the cause, by mid-November, I am officially in the holiday spirit. With this gleeful attitude also comes a lot of reflection and when I look back on this year, I have so much to be thankful for; my friends, my family, my health, my count[...]