Allure Total Makeover is a free online six-week program that offers diet and exercise tools, as well as motivational support. Six weeks ago I received an invitation from them and signed up for it. My goals were simply to log my exercise on a daily basis, and to increase my water intake. It […]
Today was spent with the children at the Vancouver Science World, where the current featured exhibition is “Grossology: The Impolite Science of the Human Body!” Everything you could want to know about how the human body works, and then some. Not only did the children have a great time, running around to all the exhibits, […]
NCC is holding a charity golf tournament in Radium, BC on August 24, 2007, for the protection of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Having spent a portion of my life there, it is a cause dear to my heart. The Canadian Rockies are awe inspiring, and habitat for species at risk, like grizzly bears, badgers […]
You don’t have to look far to hear about the benefits of weight training. Not only does it tone and strengthen your body, but also raises your metabolism, improves posture and energy and strengthens your bones, reducing the risk of developing osteoporosis. To incorporate weight training into my daily routine, The 12-Minute […]
A good night’s sleep, along with good diet and good exercise, are the foundation of good health. Good sleep habits definitely improve quality of life! The best way to determine if you have had enough sleep is if you feel refreshed and energetic when you wake up in the morning. For most adults, […]
“Moving beautiful, is feeling beautiful, is being beautiful at any age.” –Amira Mor
This past week I found ‘Belly dance your way to a total feminine body workout’, by Amira. For over a year I’ve been trying to motivate myself back to belly dance. Since I’m still working on my shimmies and am not naturally coordinated, […]
On busy days, putting a healthy meal on the table can be challenging. On a drizzly day like today, this spaghetti sauce filled our home with tantalizing aromas all day, allowed us to go out and have fun, and provided a tasty dinner with lots of leftovers for the rest of the week!
Veggie-full Spaghetti […]
Today we had a rare day off, and decided to spend the afternoon at the pool. Although it was cool outside, and a bit drizzly, the water was warm, and we had it all to ourselves! Swimming challenges your heart and lungs, and uses almost every muscle group, so you end up getting a great […]
