Diet – everyone hates that dreaded four letter word. In the natural meaning of the word, it just relates to what you eat, and everything that you eat. However it’s turned into a word that evokes a sensation of something you’re ‘on’ or ‘off’ – which can be damaging to our view of the word entirely! Often, when we think of diets …

When it rain, it pours.  When it’s time to make a change, it’s important to take stock of what specifically needs to change! It’s not enough to say ‘I’ll work out more…” or “I’ll just eat less,” and expect those small decisions to change us in a real and lasting way. Maybe it’s your surroundings that are hindering you? We all want …

The modern world is unpredictable, and it’s full of toxins and stressors that are detrimental to us in countless ways.  Whether it’s due to living life on the road, working a stressful job, or something else, we have all experienced those harsh dynamics a time or two. It can truly throw you out of balance if you let it, but you …

Looking around you – these days, in our “I need it now” society, you can see people leaning on vices as both comforts and distractions.  I see them walking down the streets, dining in cafes, sitting in the theatre – too many people are distracted, addicted to the cravings of instant (or even partial) gratification. Interestingly, I speak with clients …

Change isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to making those ever-challenging, lifestyle changes.  Yes, making the decision to start living a more healthy and active life is the first step towards positive change, but once you’ve made that decision, you have to stick to it. That’s the hard part!! Some people naturally love to move, but even if you …

Every day we make choices. We can choose to get up and get moving. We can choose to be happy. We can choose to reach for our goals. Or we can choose not to. The lifestyle choices that we make affect everything, from our physical and mental health to our professional performance. So, when you fail to take care of …

Whether or not you are (or plan to become) a mother, there is no denying that this very special day is well-deserved.  Biology aside, when you think of Mother’s Day, the woman who comes to mind is your personal matriarch. She has worn many hats for you: your maid, your chauffeur, your nurse, and so much more. She is your …

It’s a far too common misconception that you have to choose between food that tastes good and food that is good for you. If you’re of this mindset, I want to show you that it doesn’t have to be that way. You don’t have to choose between indulgence and your health. First of all, remember that most things in life …

As a society, we’ve become accustomed to moving faster, working harder and working longer.  It can often be a struggle to keep up with even the simplest tasks of our everyday lives, so it’s natural to find excuses for putting personal health on the back burner. It’s easy to become jaded and stagnant in our routines, but you must remember this …

With all of the excitement and distraction in today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to wear yourself thin.  Between work, family, socializing, and romance, we are sometimes left with little to no energy left! Giving your time and energy freely to others is, of course, an admirable quality, but it can get out of hand quickly when we are giving to …