As we approach the first month into 2017, some big things have come from the Ontario government (no, I am not talking about hydro rates…. or the carbon tax) I am talking about how each restaurant in Ontario must display the amount of calories in each item/meal. A few...
Happy Canada Day, everyone! 10 years ago today on July 1, 2006 I ran my very first 10K, which was the HBC Canada Day run. Though I played hockey and soccer in my youth, those sports are quick bursts of energy instead of the steady state running. The thought of running...
My fitness journey started in Octobter of 2005. On October 24 2015, I passed my 10 year mark of being into fitness. Over the last 10 years I have found out a lot about myself; somethings are good, while others are bad. This blog is going to be a brutal and honest tale...
1 Year with my Fitbit Surge. It has been a year since I purchased the Fitbit surge, and here are my thoughts about it. The Pros It tracks my heart rate, steps, calories burned as well it shows the digital clock, and sleep timer. It works with most smartphones, pairs...
We are now a week into 2016 and one of the most popular new years resolutions is to get into shape. Starting something new, especially something that is as daunting as trying to lose fat and getting healthier can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to help you push...
Over the past 15 years, health and fitness have been a huge part of my life. As a kid, I grew up playing hockey during the winters and soccer during the summer to keep me in shape all year long. It wasn’t until the fall of 2005 that I fell in love with running, prompting me to run in four marathons, which led me to my new found passion in exercising.
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