Some things never change, and the same goes with strollers on the transit system! I write these posts with a little giggle but also with a whole lot of truth. The first thing I must say is that sometimes I really think that people believe that those of us who must take the transit system with our strollers enjoy doing it. Well that is not the case for me anyway. As much as it is inconvenient for some of the other riders, multiply that by 1000 and that is how I feel. I try and us my carrier as much as possible but when you have a child and now in my case 2, sometimes you need a place to put things and having a stroller is the way to go sometimes. read more…
There are many things in life we do in order to please other people even though it may not be exactly what we want. I find this also holds true at times when it comes to the way we look. As a business owner and a busy mom of 2 I have realized lately the importance of doing things for me when I get the chance! This can be something as simple as putting on a lipstick that I feel great in or wearing an outfit that makes me feel good…the part that can be the hardest sometimes for many people is not worrying about what other people may think. There are times when we want to do things to please the people around us and as important as that is, it will never fully work if you don’t put yourself and your feelings about yourself first! read more…
Happy Holidays everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your holidays and still managed to keep the holiday calories under control some what! I know it is a tough time of year when it comes to eating as there are many temptations around. I always say that you still have to live your life but when it comes to food just do it in moderation and make sure that everything you put into your mouth is worth the calories…so if your eating it just because it’s there then don’t bother!! The good news is that if you did happen to loose a little control and want to get rid of some extra pounds that may have crept on over the holidays or your just ready to make that lifestyle change altogether then the 8 Week Weight Loss Nutrition Challenge is here! read more…
This is such a common question that people ask me. Through my personal fitness and health journey as well as working with many different clients I have come to realize that there are a few different ways I can answer this question and depending on the person asking I choose which would be the best for them!
When it comes to weight loss, it is a journey that takes dedication, hard work, and patience. In the big picture I think the answer is that you have to find something you really enjoy doing. So if running is the best way to burn calories and tone up the body (which I must say is a great form of cardio when it comes to weight loss) but you hate doing it, then you won’t. If you like to swim than find a professional that can put together a swimming cardio program that will benefit your goals as much as possible so you will continue doing it. Weight loss is as much a mental game as a physical one, so if your doing exercise just to do it or if you have to drag yourself to get there every time, it will not last and then you will feel as if you have failed. It does no have to be that way if you start out in the right direction.
In saying that I must also say that sometimes there will be things you can add to make the most of your hard work. Strength training is one of these things. Cardio exercise is great for fat loss but what happens after you loose the fat? There is no foundation for your body to reshape it self. This is why strength training is so important when it comes to loosing weight. The more muscle we have the more calories we will burn when we are resting. Also you will be creating a new shape so that when your loose the fat you have a toned or more muscular physique (depending what you like) waiting to be revealed! So why not start a plan today that can help you reach your weight loss goals and enjoy doing it!! Happy Training 
WOW, it has been way to long since I have written on here! I want to thank all of you who have left me comments as I appreciate all of your feed back and it is great to know people are reading! Life has been very busy for me lately as many of you can understand when it comes to kids, business, and everything else that occupies our time! Also I found out some wonderful news that has had me preparing for other things like….a NEW BABY ON THE WAY!!!! Yes, I am expecting a new baby boy in January!! Although in saying this there is still no excuse for the lack of articles and information so I am back and here to stay!! I promise to keep this blog updated so please let me know any topics you would like to read about as I want to make sure I am helping others as much as I can!!
The journey continues and for those of you who are following, I am only 10 weeks away from the Figure competition with the IDFA, Natural Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness organization. read more…
Hello Mommies! Spring is on it’s way and so it stroller fitness. What a great way to get out and get in shape for the summer and do it all with your babes as well as meet some other moms with a lot in common! I will be teaching an 8 week stroller fitness at Trinity Bellwoods Park downtown Toronto. Click on the Mommy and Baby Fitness link on my website and you can sign up from there!
This class will include different strength training activities, cardio, core strengthening and it also incorporates a big part for the little ones that use puppets, songs and rhymes as well as activities to help develop hand and eye coordination. You get to see not only your fitness level increase week to week but your babies development as well Please feel free to e-mail with any questions! Hope to see you out in the park!
Happy Strolling
Hi! It has been a while and I am very sorry about that, amazing how fast time goes when your starting a business, taking care of a now 1 year old as well as training 6 days a week and trying to get in 6 meals a day No excuse though, I am making the promise here and now to keep this blog updated much more frequently. I really look forward to your comments so please let me know if you have specific things you would like to know about or learn about as I would be more than happy to help!!
Well as the title says I am still in training for that fitness competition May 28!!! Yes that means only 14 weeks!!!! After battling a few injuries to date I have worked through them and am almost completely back on track. 14 weeks really isn’t a lot of time yet it is still a fair amount!! Things seem to be on track, still lots of work ahead of me but there have been many positive changes in the right direction which is toward the stage and those 5″ heels…lol Oh yes, the heels! I guess I better get those babies out and start practicing, from what I remember it’s not easy standing and walking in those things for very long so the more practise the better! read more…
Many times people begin training be it for the first time or for a specific event. In many cases when your training volume is increased their is a chance for some set backs be it in your mind or physically in your body. read more…
When I tell people I am training to do a fitness competition, many people don’t know what it is and when they find out they wonder why?! Just like any other sport, fitness competitions challenge your mind and your body. They take training to an whole new level. It becomes like creating a sculpture out of your body, it’s truly and art and even if you don’t like muscles when you change the way you look at it you can gain a new appreciation for the sport and the human body! read more…
