June 29, 2012 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: routine
Over the past decade, it’s safe to say that I have consulted thousands of individuals looking to improve their health through physical activity. Through these experiences, lots of different themes have popped up and I would like to highlight a common theme (i.e. lack of strength training) & provide some guidance.
If you’re one of those activity junkies and think that walking, running & or cycling is enough... think again! + MORE
June 28, 2012 | Posted in: Food & Nutrition | Tags: summer fit, nutrition
In the heat of summer (and sometimes when it just isn’t raining – we will take what we can get on the coast), there is a sea of fit scantily clad bodies covering the sand at the beach by my house. Observing this day after day, it would be easy to let my mind to wander and start to compare myself.
It takes effort to put aside thoughts of considering restricting certain foods to meet this perceived ideal. I don’t think I am alone in this. Many people I have spoken to seem to relate and have struggled with similar thoughts at some point. + MORE
June 26, 2012 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: running, motivation
How do you keep your healthy eating or physical activity goals? We explore how to enjoy yourself while maintaining a healthier lifestyle with our blog Underwater Epiphanies.
If you’re just tolerating something, it isn’t going to last. Case in point: Last fall, I decided I should be running, so I joined a running clinic before I could change my mind. I didn’t look forward to each run but was motivated by the group and the goal at the end so I kept it up. I went from sucking wind after 5 km to running a 10 km race in a time I was proud of.
June 25, 2012 | Posted in: Physical Activity | Tags: Velo City Global, cycling, bikes
For those that don’t know, Velo-city Global is the world’s premier international cycling and planning conference. It’s a four day event, jam packed with great sessions and offers delegates from around the globe, the chance to share the best practices for initiating, developing and sustaining cities that are friendly to cyclists. A place where bicycles are acknowledged as a valuable part of daily transportation as well as recreation!
June 21, 2012 | Posted in: Pregnancy & Parenting | Tags: kids, trying new foods
If you have read my previous posts, you’ve heard about my challenges getting my children to try new and varied foods and to embrace a world beyond noodles. This post isn’t about that. It’s about what happens between mouthfuls.
I grew up in a family that ate breakfast and dinner together almost every day. Not every meal took place at the table and was leisurely and relaxed. That wasn’t the case at all. But there was the expectation that my sister and I would be home for meals, unless there was some reasonable explanation.
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