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What keeps you moving? Navy seal and ultra marathoner David Goggins shares his motivation

What keeps us going when we want to quit our workout?
Well, speaking for myself, I always want to quit running!  But I don’t because I know I’ll feel so good after if I just keep going, putting one foot in front of the other.  If I stop and walk, I know I’ll be mad at [...]

My Weight Loss Journey: Making Changes

We’re honored to have our friend Debbie write a guest post series for us about her health and weight loss journey.  Welcome back, Debbie, and thanks for sharing your story with us.
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There comes a day when you decide that it is time to make some changes.  For me, today is that day.
I believe [...]

How NOT to Snowshoe – Especially for Your First Time

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned that I’ve signed up for a 5k snowshoe race next weekend.  I’m sure that’s not very remarkable, except for the fact that I’ve only ever been on snowshoes once.  When I was eight.
My brother – aka “itwillbesoeasydon’tworry” Mike – made it sound like fun.
Then he invited me up to [...]

Canada vs Norway Hockey – Blogging Live From Molson Canadian Hockey House at the Vancouver Olympics

Team Canada Hockey from Molson Canadian Hockey House in Vancouver
First of all, let me just say a HUGE thank you to Molson Canada for their generosity in the tix – and for way too many drink tix -  to their Molson Canadian Hockey House to watch Team Canada vs Norway in Men’s hockey.
Second, let me [...]

My Genuine Health pH Challenge Update Four

Final Update – My 21 Day Genuine Health pH Challenge  – Jan 18 day 1- Feb 7
The last week of my Genuine Health pH Challenge (read my first post here, post two and post three) was spent in Tecate, Mexico at Rancho La Puerta resort.  I packed my greens+ extra energy with me and stored [...]

How I lost 134 pounds and changed my life

Yet more reinforcement that weight loss and fitness comes from eating right and working out and dedication.  Fellow Vancouver girl and one of the getfitchicks, Stacey shares her inspiring story on weight loss and working out.
Congratulations Stacey, you are also the lucky recipient of Greens+ Extra Energy and a bottle of Proteins+ courtesy of [...]

Rancho la Puerta Sunday Update – Holy Hula Hoops!

 
Here’s my first update from the tranquil Rancho la Puerta, Mexico, where I’ve been welcomed along with 17 other female bloggers to experience the girlfriend getaway of a lifetime.  First, I need to thank fellow blogger Julie Gallaher and Roma Maxwell from the spa who organized (and graciously gifted) the trip to us. 
I made it to [...]

And now I AM fleeing the country…

My last few hours before heading off to Rancho La Puerta in Mexico.  I can’t wait!
After being sick all this week, coupled with sick kids and trying to pack all the things I’ve needed to get done in a few short days, well, let’s just say it is time to recharge.
I booked my spa treatments [...]

Before I flee the country…my 21 day challenge update 3

Here’s my third update on how my 21 day pH challenge is going! If you aren’t sure what I’ve been doing, you can read my first post here and my second post here.  Here’s a quick recap:
Genuine Health asked me to take a 21 day challenge of taking Greens+ Extra Energy and tracking my pH [...]

Interview: Pura Vida Adventures founder Tierza Davis

At some point most of us have wanted to quit a job in the ‘rat race’, pack up our lives and move to an exotic destination. Tierza Davis is one of the rare few to actually follow her dream and do it.
In 2003 Tierza gave up a career in internet advertising to move to Costa [...]

It’s official, I’m an “alky”….or am I? 21 day pH challenge update

Continuing on my Genuine Health 21 day pH Challenge….I’ve been taking my greens+ extra energy every morning, I’ve been eating much better and I’ve been measuring my pH level three times a day.  And guess what?!
I hit my alkaline target.  I’m an alky!
Or am I….?
It’s been going well. Up till now.
But life always throws up [...]

Melanie’s weekly update – January 24

I’m starting to get really excited about my upcoming trip to Rancho la Puerta with more than a dozen influential online/social media women. It’s going to be a great trip with amazing fitness activities and it is always so fun to meet other bloggers and online personalities.
We’re going as guests of the Ranch from January [...]

I’d better look darn fine in a bikini by spring break or there will be HE11 to pay.

In case you missed my first post, I’m taking part in Genuine Health’s 21 day pH challenge, where I’m taking my daily dose of Greens+ extra energy and measuring my body’s pH levels three times per day.  I’m also making some changes to my diet, which is notoriously…bad.
Optimal pH for the human body is 7.0 [...]

The Most Painful Sports Injury I Hope You Never Have

First, I’d like to apologize to my neighbors in my building.  I’m sure my screams of agony at 6am this morning were both disturbing and shocking.
Secondly, I’d like to apologize to the people in other buildings within a 2 block radius of where I live – apparently I screamed quite loudly.
Finally, I’d like to thank [...]

Melanie’s Weekly Update

We had some very sad news this weekend with my husband’s uncle passing away unexpectedly.  So my apologies, I’m late getting my usual weekly update posted.
Fitness-wise, this past week was a recovery week for me.  Thank goodness!
Monday:

I missed Monday’s run with the running group and didn’t have time to run on my own.
Rode my exercise [...]

Mike’s Whirlwind New Year’s Attack on the Fitness Bucket List – Day 10

As I type this final email, I’m sitting on a couch in the Ottawa Airport…  Waiting for my Air Canada flight home.   Over the last 36 hours I’ve relaxed & toured around town.  I am surprised how our nation’s capital still has a ‘small town’ feel!
Unfortunately, the Rideau Canal Skateway wasn’t open for skating yet [...]