Category Archives: diet

The Happy Food Medium

August 16, 2012 By in Body Image, diet, food, health, Life Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , 49 Comments

I love food! Any kind of food! But the most tempting of all is junk food!

 

 

Now I’m trying be a new and improved healthier me! I have been visiting a lot of health bloggers to discover their tips and tricks for staying on the right track.

 

 

The key for me is to find balance with my diet and recognize that when I am having a bad day I should opt for the celery sticks instead of the ketchup chips.  I know I need to find my happy food medium!

 

 

Do you have a positive relationship with food? How do you stay on the healthy track?

It’s Time to Express Your Swimsuit Style!

March 26, 2011 By in beauty, bikini babes, bikini season, diet, exercise, fashion, fitness, fun, funny, Humor, Life, musings, my life, random thoughts, summer style, swim wear, thoughts, Tips, vacation Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 10 Comments

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It’ s  that time of year once again as the snow begins to melt and we are bombarded with the reminder that Bikini season is around the corner. It’s that dreaded time of year when you know it’s time to up your game and get ready to look hot by the pool side! 

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I love the halter style tankini! It’s the perfect cut to show off your most charming assets!

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Oh!  I am  also a firm believer in the white halter bikini! It looks great on the beach and shows off your beautiful summer tan!

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All of this dreaming of swimsuits, sun, and beaches has made me want to dig out the chin-up bar and start toning up for the summer season. What is your favorite swimsuit style? And Why?

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Getting a Little Spring Back in My Step!

March 20, 2011 By in 10 km run, 5 km run, diet, exercise, first day of spring, fitness, friendship, fun, funny, health, Humor, Life, motivation, musings, my life, outdoors, postive lifestyle change, random thoughts, running, st. patrick's day race, thoughts 17 Comments

I woke up this morning dreading the St. Patrick’s day run! The sky was dark and there was a slight chill in the air. I wondered if this was an ominous sign? I haven’t run in over two and a half weeks and was clueless to how much conditioning I had lost in that time and was fearful of wheezing  to the finish line. So, I dropped out of 10km and moved to the 5km run.

I met up with my friend Grace and laughed that we were running in a winter wonderland on the first day of spring. We walked our way over to the start line and we came up with a game plan.  Our plan was simple it was to run, finish, and not worry about beating our own personal best. It was the no pressure approach that we needed to stick to the race!

Just before the start of the race there was a loud warning over the speaker,’Be careful under the bridge it is icy, I repeat, Under the Bridge is Icy!’

 I looked at Grace and sighed, “Great!”

I was envisioning a loud thud on the ice and once again bruising my tailbone. I  thought of many pillows in my future. However, that was not the case, we took our time on the treacherous ice, we slid, we laughed, and we ran. It was a fun 5km both of us just motivating each other to keep going!

As the snow lightly fell as we admired the winter scenery of the river valley. It was a beautiful morning!  I know it didn’t feel like the perfect first day of spring with a morning full of budding tulips  but on this morning run I did get back the little spring in my step. And that’s all the motivation I needed to keep going!

Our next fun race is this Wednesday night, The Free to Dream 5km, and it’s for a great cause with KidSport! If I can do one race this week – I may as well do another!

What helps to put the spring back in your step and keep you motivated?

Back to Basics

March 19, 2011 By in 10 km run, 5 km run, bikini season, diet, exercise, fitness, fun, funny, healthy eating, Humor, Life, motherhood, motivation, musings, my life, postive lifestyle change, random thoughts, running, stress reduction, thoughts Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 15 Comments

The day we arrived home I was eager to get back into my daily workout routine! However the weather was uncooperative, and my motivation quickly dwindled to the joy of TV. At the start of this New Year  I vowed to run a 10 km this upcoming Sunday but now sadly my unconditioned butt  is dropping down to a 5km. So I must confess that I did not make my 10km goal for March!

'I wonder how many calories are in this piece of foliage?'

However, this is my wake-up call of too much good food, wine, and HBO. I need refocus my priorities  making a serious commitment to my workout routine and diet.

Vacation was fun! But all of my bad vacation habits stuck with me when I returned home.

So to get back on track and rescue my bloated belly from the brink of despair – I have made a basic 10 step plan to wiggle my way back into my skinny jeans and to run a 10 km in May.

Step #1

Drink at least eight glasses of water a day. If I do not fail to run to the bathroom at least five times in the afternoon than I’m not drinking enough…

Step #2

I will limit my caffeine in take to two cups of coffee per day without sugar.  But if you see me begin to detox with shakes back away slowly and run!

Step #3

I will eat a healthy salad or pita sandwich at lunch with a piece of fruit for dessert . Farwell, to my deep love of carbs. We both knew a  day would arrive when our passionate affair would come to an end.

Step #4

I will place a lock on the bread box and throw away the key.

Step #5

I will maintain my weekly workout schedule. If I fail to run, spin, or sweat than you can send Dog the Bounty Hunter after me. But I’m pretty sure I can still out run him…

Step #6

I will limit my sloshy drinking habits to two glasses of wine on the weekend. And I believe my wallet and ass will thank me for it!

Step #7

I will enjoy take-out only once a week; laying off  my deep love for Butter Chicken and the goodness of aloo tiki. I wonder if I should scratch Donairs and poutine off the take-out list as well? Can’t completely deprive myself can I?

Step #8

Every morning must start with an early morning Yoga Routine. It’s all about clearing the mind, rejuvenating the soul, and being all bendy!

Step #9

I will do two Body Rock challenges per week! Have you seen Zuzana? She makes Jane Fonda look like a cupcake! 

Step #10

I will laugh! And laugh until my heart’s content!

It’s time to get back to basics and enjoy the little things in life!  I have a feeling this basic  plan will help  dwindle my muffin top  and make me move!

What is the best lifestyle choice you ever made? What was your plan of action to achieve your goals?

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