Well that time is upon us, the season to eat, drink and be bloated. It’s December and we know what is coming. Countless Christmas parties, social gatherings and cocktail hours that fill up our calendar and fill up our bellies. I bet you are already wondering how you are going to manage staving off all […]
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Consider This Before Doing a 6-Week Challenge
Six-week challenges seem to be all the rage these days. Many fitness centres and weight-loss supplement companies offer specials to sign up and rewards for the “winners”. As there are some short-term benefits in participating in 6-week challenges they don’t always provide long-term solutions to creating a healthy lifestyle. Here are some reasons why we […]
Read more3 Ways Free Food Comes With A Cost
I travel a lot. In fact, I seem to be living out of a suitcase at least one day a week. My road trips involve staying in many different hotels. Fortunately with all my camping-away-from-home experience I have a fairly good system in place when it comes to maintaining a healthy eating schedule. Breakfast for […]
Read morePromoting Fat-Shaming and Body-Shaming is Not Cool
Standing in the slow-moving grocery line, I began scanning the magazine rack looking to pick one up and leaf through it while I wait. The selection was mostly tabloid and fashion magazines but they all had a common denominator, either applauding or shaming someone’s body. The articles that were also displayed on the cover used […]
Read moreThe Responsibility of Taking Care of Yourself Doesn’t Have to be a Burden
We live in a world that puts overwhelming responsibilities on us. We have financial, work-related, relationship, familial, household and social obligations that we struggle to manage day after day. On top of all of this, a new trend (which really isn’t new) emerges: self-care. Now, we also have to fit in time to take […]
Read moreOne Food Marketing Ploy That Cons Us
There is no question: we are becoming more interested in what we are eating and starting to look for healthier, low-calorie foods with natural ingredients. With the rise of chronic diseases and obesity rates we are starting to acknowledge that what we eat may be contributing to our declining health, and seeking out foods […]
Read moreWhy Smells Trigger Cravings
Have you ever noticed that smells can spark strong memories? Some smells can transport you back to your childhood days, or to a very special moment in your life. My mood can instantly change when I walk past a theatre popping a new batch of popcorn. Catching a whiff of the hot buttery corn boosts […]
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