Spending the afternoon at the beach is one of summer’s ultimate pleasures. We wait all winter long in the cold and rain here in Vancouver, and when spring finally rolls around we’re desperate for those warm, sunny days where we can spread a blanket out on the sand, drink in the sun and maybe indulge in some adult beverages …
How to: Tone your arms
Here we go. I’m about to give you a foolproof plan that I guarantee will give you toned, strong arms. If you follow these steps, your arms will 100% look like Michelle Obama’s, and you can call it a day! I wish there was a simple formula that worked for everyone, but it’s not exactly that straightforward… …
The Importance of Leg Day.
Just in case you guys didn’t know already… I love leg day. There’s something about having a sore bum and legs that makes me feel like I’ve really accomplished something solid. But I’ve noticed that not a lot of people love leg day as much as I do. So I thought I’d share a few bonus reasons to love leg …
Forgiving my Mother and Forgiving Myself
When I started this blog, my goal was to create a place where I could share fitness tips, recipes and stories. It was important for me to keep things on a personal level with you guys; for all of you who train with me, you know I’m a fairly open book. When I was brainstorming what to share with you …
Here’s What Your Personal Trainer Eats in an Average Day
Over the years, I have experimented with many different diets and eating plans. I’ve had moments where I obsessed about food to the point where eating wasn’t fun anymore. While I quickly realized that living like that wasn’t for me, I would still often feel that if I wasn’t eating healthy 100 percent of the time I was a huge …
Exercise Addiction — When a Healthy Habit Goes Sideways
As some of you may know, I recently started doing a double workout on Sundays. I’ve been attending a high-intensity circuit training class or creating my own circuit at my studio then following it up by a SoulCycle session in Yaletown. This is not most people’s idea of a relaxing Sunday morning, but it’s been a great opportunity to challenge …
My Top 8 Ways to Stop (and Prevent) Stomach Bloating!
If you’re anything like me, you hate feeling bloated. That uncomfortable sensation of a swollen belly after a big meal (or a big night out!). Your clothes feel too tight, you feel gross in general and it’s almost like you’ve never worked out a day in your life. Sometimes bloating is caused by reasons outside of our control, like …
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Working Out (Or, How I Became a Trainer)
Contrary to what people may believe, trainers don’t just pop out of a magic gym bag one day, ready to bestow our fitness knowledge and motivation on the world. My story of becoming a trainer isn’t a very linear one, but I think it may speak to you. And that’s because as a child, a teen or even as a …
My Top 6 Tips for Building Your Business from the Ground Up
Thinking of starting your own business? Take it from me — sometimes it feels WAY easier said than done. When I was first getting started, I had no idea what I was doing. I had completed my kinesiology degree was working as as a personal trainer, but I had no experience in business management, marketing or strategy. Had I thought …
Lentil Soup. Easy. Cheap. Healthy. Delicious!
Growing up in a low-income household, I learned how to make meals using very few quality ingredients. The one thing my mom always made to stretch our groceries was soup, and as I reflect as an adult I completely understand why. Soups are a great way to use up the extra veggies in your fridge and are generally inexpensive to …
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