Well, friends, the end of 2021 is near — and oh what a ride it’s been. I don’t know about you, but for me navigating this year has been a lesson in patience, trust, and resilience. Whether we like it or not, there have been a lot of changes in the last few years and we’ve all had to sit …
How I started my fitness business + business startup tips
I had no idea what I was doing when I first started my fitness business. I had completed my kinesiology degree and was working as a personal trainer, but I had no experience in business management, marketing, or strategy. If I’d thought more about it at the time, I would have probably talked myself out starting a business. Realistically, it …
My Favourite Beach Reads
I have read and re-read so many books in the last year and a half. Like, a lot. Books — not e-books, actual books — have been a welcome respite from a year and a half’s worth of Zoom, FaceTime, and just the overall emotions of the pandemic. But BC is opening up, things feel a little more “normal,” I’m …
Low-Impact Outdoor Workouts to Enjoy This Summer
I don’t know about you, but the second summer gets here, I want to be outside all. The. Time. And in our current pandemic climate, getting outside has been a lifeline of sorts to “normal” things. It enables us to be social, get some Vitamin D — and if you have a dog, it thrills your four-legged friend to bits. …
Nine Ways to Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Your Diet
I will start this blog post off by saying you will never go wrong with adding a variety of fruits and vegetables to your diet. Fruits and veggies contain a variety of beneficial nutrients, though the type determines which nutrients it contains and in what amounts. This mighty duo is generally super-rich in fibre, vitamins, and minerals. They also provide …
Holiday Season Cranberry Mocktail
Almost everyone loves a cranberry martini. But not everyone loves the calories, or to not have a party drink in hand. Enter the Cranberry Mocktail, a festive, colourful cocktail that will provide cheer to all who sip it. (And it’s low calorie, to boot!) Switch out your cocktail for this non-alcoholic cranberry beverage. A …
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 …
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 …
Reached a Plateau? 6 Tips to Help Your Fitness Routine Level Up!
One of the best things about my job is watching my clients’ fitness improve over time. They gain strength, flexibility and endurance, and it’s incredibly rewarding to watch my team put in the hard work to reach their goals. At every session with every single client, I build a personalised exercise selection based on their goals. Then, I choose the …
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