Getting back on track

The most common health and fitness topic this week has been how I do get back on track?

Exercising and eating healthy on a daily basis can be quite challenging. So, what do you do when your motivation decreases and you fall off the fitness wagon? Here are some of my favourite recommendations.

1. Start your day by eating a healthy breakfast. If you eat healthy right from the start, you'll be more likely to stay consistent and eat healthy throughout the day.

2. Exercise for at least 10-15 minutes a day. No matter how busy we think we are, we can always find at least 10 minutes to do 1 exercise. ie. 1 set of 20 pushups followed by 1 set of 20 sit ups.

3. Take the stairs rather than the elevator. Every little bit counts! You can even make this more challenging by walking up the stairs 2 steps at a time.

4. Walk! Take a walk at lunch, get off the bus a few stops earlier, or go for a 15 minute walk when you feel your energy level decreasing late in the afternoon. By moving your body, you are stimulating your muscles, including your brain muscle! You'll find yourself more alert and awake and ready to tackle the rest of your day!

5. Work out with a buddy. We all know that when we make a commitment to a friend, family member or colleague, we are more likely to stick with it. So go ahead and make yourself more accountable by recruiting a buddy into your fitness routine! You'll be doing them a favour as well!

Stay active and anything is possible!

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!