Some Friendly Competition

I am a competitive person. It took me about 24 years to figure that out but now that I've pinpointed this characteristic in my personality, I see how obvious it has been all of the years. I remain a closet competitor. It's like that whole unspoken rule about running on a treadmill next to someone. If I'm running on a treadmill and you're next to me, you bet we're secretly racing. That's how my 24 years of my life were spent. I may not have told...

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10 Tips For Staying Healthy Over The Holidays

(source: Burlington Convention Centre) It's that time of the year, where our mailboxes are inundated with invite after invite for family get togethers, corporate parties and dinners out with friends. It's also that time of the year where our nutrition and fitness plans tend to sit on the back burner due to the busyness of the season. Between shopping and all those aforementioned holiday gathering, it can be hard to find time to fit in exercise...

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The Importance of Breakfast

Breakfast is by far the most important meal of the day. You've likely heard this statement hundreds of time in your life, from teachers, coaches and your parents. But why is it that so many of us still choose to skip breakfast? Mornings are too rushed? Its a hassle to cook something when we are busy getting ready for work and the kids ready for school? All legitimate excuses but after you read this blog, they will be invalid. You will be versed on...

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You. Are. Beautiful.

(sidenote: I am reposting this from an older blog entry I write for a different blog. It's relevant, though, so give it a read through).  You are a beautiful human being. How often do any of us hear that phrase? Honestly? When was the last time someone said that to you? Sure, there may be some of us who hear it from our husbands or boyfriends or when we were out at the bar last weekend. But when those people say it are they referring...

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Coffee Supreme

I love my daily Shakeology meal. It's something I look forward to everyday. I also love playing around with the add-ins to make a different and unique shake when I feel it's time for a change. This is my current addiction. 1 scoop chocolate Shakeology 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 4 ice cubes 1 tbsp natural peanut butter 1 tsp instant coffee granules (I used French vanilla flavored) 1 tsp whipped topping (optional) Put all ingredients...

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The "Holy Trifecta" of A Weight Loss or Fitness Journey

 Many times when weight loss programs are introduced, they only emphasize the diet and exercise portion of the process. The truth is that in order to achieve long-lasting results with a weight loss program or to reach a whole new level of fitness, the holy trifecta of true and total health must be tapped into: (1) nutrition, (2) diet and (3) your mind. (source: HealthSentral) To achieve success in any facet of your life (work,...

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