Moving Daily Gives You More Moments

My first son was born September 20th, 1996. That day was memorable for so many reasons. The fear of not knowing what to expect during childbirth was now behind me, my family was all there to help us welcome him to the world, and most importantly my husband Quentin got to meet the first person […]

How To Set Smart Goals!

“The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score.” ~Bill Copeland Here are 5 concrete ways to help your personal training clients set goals for themselves.  1. Write them down– This cannot be underestimated. The action of doing this reinforces your […]

The Deconstructed Salad!

My mom brought this salad to our New Year’s Day dinner.  It is so fabulous and so simple! Directions: Set out a big bowl of torn up Romaine lettuce. On a large platter, compile all of the toppings that you can think of that go well in a salad! Set out a homemade vinaigrette and you […]

AM1150 – New Years Resolutions, Home Gyms and More!

I was invited to participate in a discussion with the lovely people at AM1150! It was 3 days into 2016 and so of course we covered one of New Year’s hottest topics: Resolutions! To make them or not, that is the question! Then, if I do decide to make a change toward health, how do […]

This 68 Year Old Has Discovered A Profound Reason To Move Daily!

When I read certain blogs and posts what stands out to me is that people LOVE experiences! That’s what they write about. They talk about their trips and travels, best restaurants, perfect ski hills, and their most memorable times. I had a memorable experience just this morning in fact. I text my mom at 7am and […]

The Best Way To Get Your Ski Legs Back, Is To Go Down The Hill!

    I got coerced into my first ski of the season yesterday and it was amazing. Fresh powder, good visibility and with my hot pockets stuffed into my gloves and boots, it wasn’t even that cold! My first run of the day had to be my favourite twisty, turny moguley run right under the […]

I Saw A Young Man In The Gym Today And Wanted To Cry! **Update**!

**Update on the bottom** It was a regular gym day for me. I was running through my routine, the same motions I do every time I go. I set up my little station in the corner and got the equipment that I needed. In between my sets I chatted with the regulars, all of us […]

Buffalo Chicken Crockpot!

Buffalo Chicken Crockpot I am loving the fall crockpot recipes these days! So easy and so tasty. Spending just a few minutes to plan the night before is so much less annoying than throwing together something the last minute.  This buffalo chicken can be served in a variety of ways, so you can have it […]

The Benefits of Moving Daily

The Benefits of Moving Daily Did you know that increased physical activity is one of the best predictors of LONG-TERM success is weight reduction? If you want to keep your weight down and be fit for life, you’ve got to MOVE DAILY! The benefits of exercise are many. We are likely aware of what the […]

4 Fitness Tips for the Holidays!

I read an article recently that said most people gain weight between Halloween and New Years’s. I don’t doubt it. There are tiny chocolate bars, candies, get togethers, egg nog, office parties, homemade goodies and a host of other temptations that could easily side track you from your ultimate health goals.  There’s no getting away […]