On a weekly basis, I receive inspirational stories that I absolutely love! This one really hit home with me because I hear so many people putting off what they are most passionate about because they don't feel the timing is right for some reason or another. I've always been a believer of "Just do it!" (one of my favourite advertisements of all time by NIKE)
So whatever you've put off the last week, month, or years, now's the time to get moving and take action!
“Don’t wait. The Time will never be just right”
- Napoleon Hill
Excel, get great or extraordinary at what you love now. Don’t hesitate and don’t wait. Don't put it off...do it now. When we postpone things we put ourselves in the land of regret or on the edge of that territory. Don’t hold back, go all out. Whatever you want to do grab onto it with both hands and ride hard. Too often we wait it out until retirement to enjoy life to the fullest. Do it now and build on it even more when you retire. Travel now, exercise now, eat great foods now, love now, work hard now. Live in the moment and live well. Use your best China now, have a party now, visit your mother now.
Here is a powerful and revealing question. When was the last time you did something for the first time? What was it? Do something totally new, do something totally outside your comfort zone. Do something outrageous. Shock yourself occasionally by doing something you think isn't for you or you are scared of. Scare yourself occasionally.
Dream, set goals and go after what you plan for but also mix it up and step outside what you've planned. Spontaneity is a wonderful gift to give to yourself. Stop being so predictable. Stop being so bloody boring. Outrageous is powerful and memorable and a good educator. What are your limits. Push that edge occasionally.
From Tim Cork, President of Straight A's INC
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Low back pain?
The most common complaint I hear from my clients, friends and family is low back pain. So for today's topic, I thought I would highlight an article from one of my favourite websites: Sparkpeople.com.
Your body undergoes so much stress on a daily basis. The last thing your body needs is additional stress caused by improperly lifting, bending, or simply getting out of bed. Simply put, our leg muscles are stronger than our back muscles, so use them! Below are some simple techniques that will help keep your spine healthy:
Getting up from floor: Roll onto your side first, and then push through your hands to come to an upright position. Come to a kneeling position, then place one foot forward on the floor. Place your hands on your forward knee. Use your legs and arms to push yourself to a standing position.
Getting out of bed: Roll onto your side first, and then push through your hands to come to an upright position. Swing legs over the side of the bed and sit up, then use legs and arms to come to a standing position. For individuals with weak abs (such as new mothers or previously sedentary individuals), is important to roll to your side to sit versus pulling yourself straight up, which places a lot of stress on your abdominal muscles.
Doing laundry: Always squat or kneel to get clothes in and out of the dryer. Avoid twisting back and forth from machine to laundry basket. When folding clothes, sit with clothes in front of you, or have them on a surface that allows you to stand up straight.
The guidelines may seem like commonsense, but when you're busy (or just not thinking about it) it's easy to make mistakes here and there. Just because it doesn't hurt now doesn't mean that you aren't causing some damage. Protect your back now to avoid problems in the future.
Time Involved: A couple seconds to think and correct
Body Benefit: Less back pain now and in the future
Stay active and anything is possible!
Your body undergoes so much stress on a daily basis. The last thing your body needs is additional stress caused by improperly lifting, bending, or simply getting out of bed. Simply put, our leg muscles are stronger than our back muscles, so use them! Below are some simple techniques that will help keep your spine healthy:
Getting up from floor: Roll onto your side first, and then push through your hands to come to an upright position. Come to a kneeling position, then place one foot forward on the floor. Place your hands on your forward knee. Use your legs and arms to push yourself to a standing position.
Getting out of bed: Roll onto your side first, and then push through your hands to come to an upright position. Swing legs over the side of the bed and sit up, then use legs and arms to come to a standing position. For individuals with weak abs (such as new mothers or previously sedentary individuals), is important to roll to your side to sit versus pulling yourself straight up, which places a lot of stress on your abdominal muscles.
Doing laundry: Always squat or kneel to get clothes in and out of the dryer. Avoid twisting back and forth from machine to laundry basket. When folding clothes, sit with clothes in front of you, or have them on a surface that allows you to stand up straight.
The guidelines may seem like commonsense, but when you're busy (or just not thinking about it) it's easy to make mistakes here and there. Just because it doesn't hurt now doesn't mean that you aren't causing some damage. Protect your back now to avoid problems in the future.
Time Involved: A couple seconds to think and correct
Body Benefit: Less back pain now and in the future
Stay active and anything is possible!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Portion Control
No matter how much weight you want to lose, portion control will pay a huge factor in getting the results you want. In this day and age, the average serving size has increased tremendously which makes it more challenging for those trying to lose weight.
Here's an article that offers great suggestions on how to eat less!
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1386
Stay active and anything is possible!
Here's an article that offers great suggestions on how to eat less!
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1386
Stay active and anything is possible!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Try a new fitness class this fall!
I'm back and ready to keep you updated on my various adventures! Today I'd like to share with you a new class that I've just fallen in love with. It's challenging, fun, and it stimulates your brain!
This class is called Body Conditioning By Dancers created and taught by Eva Redpath. So what is it exactly?
I consider this class a "boot camp" style class. But what makes her class so unique is that her program is actually choregraphed to music! Who would have thought you could perform push ups, lunges, squats, to the beat and in time to the music? Not to mention, you learn new exercises that only a masochist could create.
But most importantly, what makes her class so unique is that she actually cares that you have the proper form and technique. She has instructors, called the "Form Police" who attend classes to ensure everyone is performing the exercises properly. Modifications are always provided if needed.
If you're curious like me, I've included her website for your review. Trust me, you have to see it to believe it! On her website, she's included a video to give you an idea of what her class entails. But don't be fooled. It may look easy but I've had my butt kicked in 2 of her 6 week sessions so far! I'm now on my 3rd and it's even harder than the first two!
www.evaredpath.com
Hope to see you one of her classes!
Stay active and anything is possible!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Ignite the Energy Within!
Every time I sit down to write a blog, my mind wanders as I try to pick a topic to discuss. Then something out of the blue comes my way and voila, a topic hits me!
As I was going through my daily emails, I opened my "Thought for the Week" email sent from Tim Cork, President and Founder of an amazing networking group I was honoured to be a part of called "Straight A's Inc." I instantly knew this was a topic for me to post! In fact, it practically screamed my name! It was all about energy, POSITIVE ENERGY! So I am sharing this "thought for the week" with you. Enjoy, Ignite and Share!
Energy is seen in the way you carry yourself. Do you exude energy and transfer it to those around you? Or do you suck it out of people? Nobody likes to be in a room full of energy vampires. The amount of energy you give, whether positive or negative, determines how you are perceived and how you are treated
Positive body language
Your body language demonstrates energy all day long. This energy is like a chain reaction. Two positive energies build on each other to create more and more positive energy. It’s like being with Oprah when she gets everyone pumped up during the taping of one her shows. The expression on her face, her stance, her posture exude confidence and enthusiasm channeling energy to each audience member. The energy level keeps building and building as people become more excited, positive, and energized. It’s the law of attraction: energy attracts energy and builds on energy.
Words and positive energy
Talking positively reinforces positive energy. The effects are immediate. You can actually see people light up when they listen to someone whose words are fueled by positive energy. People have to believe in that energy and in the person who is leading or speaking. When they do, watch out! Words that inspire create energy. Words accompanied by the right body language can create a genuine and contagious energy.
Are you contagious … is your energy level on full … if not, plug it in …
Thanks Tim Cork!
Stay active and anything is possible!
As I was going through my daily emails, I opened my "Thought for the Week" email sent from Tim Cork, President and Founder of an amazing networking group I was honoured to be a part of called "Straight A's Inc." I instantly knew this was a topic for me to post! In fact, it practically screamed my name! It was all about energy, POSITIVE ENERGY! So I am sharing this "thought for the week" with you. Enjoy, Ignite and Share!
Energy is seen in the way you carry yourself. Do you exude energy and transfer it to those around you? Or do you suck it out of people? Nobody likes to be in a room full of energy vampires. The amount of energy you give, whether positive or negative, determines how you are perceived and how you are treated
Positive body language
Your body language demonstrates energy all day long. This energy is like a chain reaction. Two positive energies build on each other to create more and more positive energy. It’s like being with Oprah when she gets everyone pumped up during the taping of one her shows. The expression on her face, her stance, her posture exude confidence and enthusiasm channeling energy to each audience member. The energy level keeps building and building as people become more excited, positive, and energized. It’s the law of attraction: energy attracts energy and builds on energy.
Words and positive energy
Talking positively reinforces positive energy. The effects are immediate. You can actually see people light up when they listen to someone whose words are fueled by positive energy. People have to believe in that energy and in the person who is leading or speaking. When they do, watch out! Words that inspire create energy. Words accompanied by the right body language can create a genuine and contagious energy.
Are you contagious … is your energy level on full … if not, plug it in …
Thanks Tim Cork!
Stay active and anything is possible!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Work out tips
This video is presented by my colleague Chris Kornacki, Personal Training Manager and Trainer at Totum Life Science. I wanted to share his healthy work out tips for you because not only is it informative, it is short, easy to understand and straight to the point!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsXJJ-bni9k
A few work out tips I'd like to add is the following:
1. Find an activity you love to do!
Why? You're more likely to stick with your exercise program if you love what you are doing!
2. Exercise with a buddy!
Why? Having someone to exercise with enhances your accountability. Who wants to let a friend down when you've committed to exercising with them?
3. Set realistic goals.
For example, if you haven't exercised all summer, rather than jumping right into a 3-5 day exercise routine, start with two or three 20-30 minute work outs for 4 weeks.
Why? Exercising for 60 minutes straight can be daunting to many people. Let alone exercising up to 5 times a week! But if you break it down to a more realistic time frame such as 20-3ominutes training sessions, there is less of a time commitment and therefore, you are more than likely to exercise.
I hope these tips are helpful and will encourage you to get active and stay active!
Stay active and anything is possible!
Friday, August 5, 2011
You might be a runner if..........
People you meet in town know you as "that running girl"
You get incredibly offended when someone says they saw you "jogging"
Most people look at you strange when you use "easy" and "10" in the same sentence
You know the mileage on your sneakers better than on your car
You see someone running and try to guess their pace
You see someone running and are jealous that you are not.....even if you already went that day
You plan what & when you eat around when you will be running that day
You know which side of the streets have shade at certain times of the day
You search through local running results.....even if you didn't run any races that weekend
You wear each race t-shirt as a badge of honor
After you get done your run, you immediately start planning your next one
You giggle at the doctor's advice to "take some time off"
The doctor takes your blood pressure and says "you're a runner, huh?"
It doesn't scare you to drink from a cup that some stranger hands you in the middle of the road
You run through traffic without a care
You get as excited about a new pair of sneakers as others get about a new car
It took your spouse years and a talk with another spouse of a runner to finally understand that this is normal.....for runners
When you are not running......you are thinking about running
Throwing up after a hard run is a badge of honor
You get tired if you don't run
You nodded your head with a smile as you read this list!
Thank you to my good friend Jennifer Treacy for sending this to me!
Stay active and anything is possible!
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