This is a photo of a tonight's amazing yoga class at the ROM museum taught by Linda Malone, Owner and Yoga Instructor of IAMYOGA. It was a wonderful experience to perform yoga with 299 other yoga enthusiasts!
Running and Powerwalking!
Get fit with me!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Lululemon's Expansion Series
This is a photo of a tonight's amazing yoga class at the ROM museum taught by Linda Malone, Owner and Yoga Instructor of IAMYOGA. It was a wonderful experience to perform yoga with 299 other yoga enthusiasts!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
What is the single best thing you can do for your health?
This will probably be THE most important Youtube video of your entire life! Please take 10 minutes out of your busy day to learn how you can live a longer, healthy and more full-filled life and by all means, SHARE this with everyone you know!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo
Stay active and anything is possible!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo
Stay active and anything is possible!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
How to Stop Sugar Cravings!
Every January, I always give up drinking for one month to give my body a break from additional cocktails I usually have during the holiday season. This year, I thought I would challenge myself even further and decided to give up coffee and sugar! Yes, you read correctly. I gave up coffee AND sugar AND alcohol all at the same time.
So far, it's been 24 days and I only caved in once. I had to have that triple chocolate piece of cake after a fabulously healthy dinner! It was heavenly and I enjoyed every minute of it. I only have 7 more days left and hopefully, I'll find my more than normal sweet tooth has decreased!
For all those who like me, crave sweets, I dedicate this article from www.sparkpeople.com to you!
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=134
Stay active and anything is possible!
So far, it's been 24 days and I only caved in once. I had to have that triple chocolate piece of cake after a fabulously healthy dinner! It was heavenly and I enjoyed every minute of it. I only have 7 more days left and hopefully, I'll find my more than normal sweet tooth has decreased!
For all those who like me, crave sweets, I dedicate this article from www.sparkpeople.com to you!
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=134
Stay active and anything is possible!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Who's standing in your way?
Hello and Happy New Year!
I hope you're excited as I am for 2012! This is going to be a fantastic year full of fun, adventure, success and as always, new learning experiences.
I came across this article on one of my favorite websites, www.sparkpeople.com. I thought the message was a perfect way to start the new year and I wanted to share it with you.
Imagine someone regularly tying small weights around your ankles as you try to climb a mountain. Doesn't sound fair, does it? But that's exactly what you can do to yourself, a little bit at a time, if you don't watch out. When you think of who and what is standing in the way of your dreams, it's easy to forget your own responsibility. Even the best of us can be guilty of unknowingly hurting our own progress. Procrastination, lateness, being disorganized, pessimism, not being honest with yourself, severe self-criticism, downplaying achievements, focusing only on weaknesses while ignoring strengths, keeping goals a secret, demanding perfection, giving up after a small setback--these are all ways you can make it tough to be (and do) your best. Smart systems, the right attitude, and a promise to keep going no matter what will make a world of difference.
Stay active and anything is possible!
I hope you're excited as I am for 2012! This is going to be a fantastic year full of fun, adventure, success and as always, new learning experiences.
I came across this article on one of my favorite websites, www.sparkpeople.com. I thought the message was a perfect way to start the new year and I wanted to share it with you.
Imagine someone regularly tying small weights around your ankles as you try to climb a mountain. Doesn't sound fair, does it? But that's exactly what you can do to yourself, a little bit at a time, if you don't watch out. When you think of who and what is standing in the way of your dreams, it's easy to forget your own responsibility. Even the best of us can be guilty of unknowingly hurting our own progress. Procrastination, lateness, being disorganized, pessimism, not being honest with yourself, severe self-criticism, downplaying achievements, focusing only on weaknesses while ignoring strengths, keeping goals a secret, demanding perfection, giving up after a small setback--these are all ways you can make it tough to be (and do) your best. Smart systems, the right attitude, and a promise to keep going no matter what will make a world of difference.
Stay active and anything is possible!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
My next big Adventure!
This photo was taken after finishing the 100KM Oxfam Trailwalker this past July. My team mates and I completed the walk in 24hours and 27 minutes with no sleep!
The reason I am posting this photo now is that I am now starting to train for my next big adventure! Trekking to Base Camp of Mt. Everest in May of 2012!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Tips to help you shrink your belly
I just came back from a lovely long weekend visiting my good friends in Boston and one of the most asked questions of me was "How do I lose my belly fat?"
I put together a short list of healthy, natural and easy tips that will help you manage your weight!
Eat vegetables and fruit, specially orange ones. (however, if I had to recommend one over the other, I'd chose veggies!)
Women have also been show to lose their waists by replacing refined grains like white bread and simple or added sugar with carbs from fruits and vegetables. Besides packing in the fiber, which keeps you feeling full longer, researchers suspect it's the rich antioxidants, such as vitamin C and beta-carotene, that ward off ab fat.
Carrots, cantaloupe, squash, and peaches are great sources of beta-carotene, while oranges, berries, and kiwi provide a good dose of C.
To keep calories down, pick veggies, like bell peppers, before fruits, and choose fruits over juice.
Below is information regarding the benefits of eating vegetables and fruits.
Mangoes/Pineapples: Aid in Digestion
Artichokes/Radishes: Cleanses the liver
Cherries: Diuretic and laxative qualities
Strawberries: Flush out toxins
Grapes: Cleanse kidneys, liver and aids in digestion. They are also good to eat before a run because it is a good source of energy as they contain many CHO in high concentration
Asparagus: Helps excrete waste and promotes the renewal of bodily organs
Cucumber, leeks and celery: eliminates waste
Figs: (fresh, dried, raw cooked) Cleansing effect on the intenstines, increases volume of stools an accelerate their removal
Eat Protein!
Why do you need protein?
1.Growth and repair of body tissues, including muscle, tendons, and ligaments.
2.Hormones: regulates sugar and fat metabolism
3.Transportation of oxygen throughout the body
4.Enzymes: controls the chemical processes of the ENTIRE body: Digestion and energy metabolism
Here is a list of foods that contain a good source of protein.
Omega 3 enriched hard boiled eggs, plain or greek yogurt, low fat cottage cheese, goat cheese, lean sliced meats, turkey breast, skinless chicken, fish, clams, grilled calamari, Kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils, oatmeal (steel oats), nuts, seeds, almond butter, Quinoa, Hemp, salmon, tuna
Other nutrition tips:
Look for breads with the words 100% whole wheat or 100% whole grain, choose tortilla wraps, pita bread, sourdough bread, rye bread
Take an Omega 3 supplement for inflammatory prevention
Incorporate Salba, nature’s most powerful whole food: Promotes balanced blood sugar by reducing glycemic response by up to 40%, supports healthy weight management and digestion. It’s full of calcium, magnesium and iron.
(www.sourceselba.com)
You can buy Salba in a Nutrition Store: GNC, Whole Foods, Trader Joes
Drink lots of green tea!
I could go on and on with recommendations and suggestions! But hopefully this will give you a good head start as you work toward your health goals!
Stay active and anything is possible!
Donna
I put together a short list of healthy, natural and easy tips that will help you manage your weight!
Eat vegetables and fruit, specially orange ones. (however, if I had to recommend one over the other, I'd chose veggies!)
Women have also been show to lose their waists by replacing refined grains like white bread and simple or added sugar with carbs from fruits and vegetables. Besides packing in the fiber, which keeps you feeling full longer, researchers suspect it's the rich antioxidants, such as vitamin C and beta-carotene, that ward off ab fat.
Carrots, cantaloupe, squash, and peaches are great sources of beta-carotene, while oranges, berries, and kiwi provide a good dose of C.
To keep calories down, pick veggies, like bell peppers, before fruits, and choose fruits over juice.
Below is information regarding the benefits of eating vegetables and fruits.
Mangoes/Pineapples: Aid in Digestion
Artichokes/Radishes: Cleanses the liver
Cherries: Diuretic and laxative qualities
Strawberries: Flush out toxins
Grapes: Cleanse kidneys, liver and aids in digestion. They are also good to eat before a run because it is a good source of energy as they contain many CHO in high concentration
Asparagus: Helps excrete waste and promotes the renewal of bodily organs
Cucumber, leeks and celery: eliminates waste
Figs: (fresh, dried, raw cooked) Cleansing effect on the intenstines, increases volume of stools an accelerate their removal
Eat Protein!
Why do you need protein?
1.Growth and repair of body tissues, including muscle, tendons, and ligaments.
2.Hormones: regulates sugar and fat metabolism
3.Transportation of oxygen throughout the body
4.Enzymes: controls the chemical processes of the ENTIRE body: Digestion and energy metabolism
Here is a list of foods that contain a good source of protein.
Omega 3 enriched hard boiled eggs, plain or greek yogurt, low fat cottage cheese, goat cheese, lean sliced meats, turkey breast, skinless chicken, fish, clams, grilled calamari, Kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils, oatmeal (steel oats), nuts, seeds, almond butter, Quinoa, Hemp, salmon, tuna
Other nutrition tips:
Look for breads with the words 100% whole wheat or 100% whole grain, choose tortilla wraps, pita bread, sourdough bread, rye bread
Take an Omega 3 supplement for inflammatory prevention
Incorporate Salba, nature’s most powerful whole food: Promotes balanced blood sugar by reducing glycemic response by up to 40%, supports healthy weight management and digestion. It’s full of calcium, magnesium and iron.
(www.sourceselba.com)
You can buy Salba in a Nutrition Store: GNC, Whole Foods, Trader Joes
Drink lots of green tea!
I could go on and on with recommendations and suggestions! But hopefully this will give you a good head start as you work toward your health goals!
Stay active and anything is possible!
Donna
Thursday, December 8, 2011
You can make a difference!
I came across the article today on Sparkpeople.com. It hit home because I've been contemplating organizing a fund raising event to benefit children. Could this be a sign for me to move ahead and get this idea off the ground?
Greatness happens when people get together and pool their strengths for each other's benefit. It happens when lessons are passed down and taken even further. Who do you know in your life that you could learn from? Do you have a hero? How can you build on the opportunities that are given to you? How will you pass your knowledge down to the coming generation? Learn your strengths and the strengths of the people around you. Find out how you can help each other achieve what you never could alone. Right now, you can be the one "seeing farther." Be the "giant with shoulders" for someone else. Either way, you'll be part of something big.
Stay active and anything is possible!
Greatness happens when people get together and pool their strengths for each other's benefit. It happens when lessons are passed down and taken even further. Who do you know in your life that you could learn from? Do you have a hero? How can you build on the opportunities that are given to you? How will you pass your knowledge down to the coming generation? Learn your strengths and the strengths of the people around you. Find out how you can help each other achieve what you never could alone. Right now, you can be the one "seeing farther." Be the "giant with shoulders" for someone else. Either way, you'll be part of something big.
Stay active and anything is possible!
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