Truth? I’ve been struggling with what to write this month. I think it’s because it’s been hard to find motivation these days. Speaking with my friends and clients, I think the lack of choice and restrictions have left us all at a lower vibration. But I think I’ve wrapped my head around it — so buckle up, it’s a long …
Spring Transformation: how to make lasting changes in your life
Spring is a great time to start new habits and routines. As with all the seasons, it’s one of transformation — in spring’s case, things start to bloom, the days get longer, and the sunshine makes you feel more optimistic and motivated to move. Transformation is something I had never given much thought to until I became a trainer. My …
Crystals to Help Keep You Grounded in Times of Stress
A key part of what keeps me balanced and is my collection of grounding crystals. When I first got into crystals, I was in London and kept walking by a crystal shop every day on my way to the Underground. One day, I finally went in and asked the woman who ran the store how to pick a crystal. She …
Mercury Retrograde Survival Tips
Mercury retrograde. Two words we never want to hear. If you know, you know — but if you don’t, about three times a year, we collectively experience a chaotic few weeks known as Mercury retrograde periods. You’ve probably heard of them, or at least experienced some of their headache-inducing effects. It isn’t super fun. Mercury is the planet that rules …
Loving Your Summer Body
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Most Terrifying Roller Coaster: The Scale
Summer’s just around the corner and this is a great time of year to bump up your fitness routine and start eating healthier. The sun starts to shine, and after a few months of working out you’re feeling full of energy, you’ve lost 5-10 lbs, your clothes are fitting better and you’re feeling amazing. But then you step on the …
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 …