All Entries in the "Stories" Category
The Lessons to be learnt on Running my First Marathon
Guest post – Victoria, Toronto, Canada As I ran through the inflatable starting arch at the Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon last Sunday, I couldn’t help but raise my dukes and throw a few jabs like a prizefighter making their way to the ring. After months of tested discipline and miles of conquered road, I was [...]
The Secret to Staying Motivated on your Fitness Journey
Motivation is the driving force that determines whether you choose to perform a task, what the task will be and how persistently you’ll continue. Tiredness is defined as lack of energy and motivation, which means that the two are related. If you’re tired, you’re most likely also unmotivated. The first step is to explore why [...]
Fit Vacations – Picturesque Pender Island, BC Canada
I recently had the opportunity for a quick weekend visit to one of the many beautiful little islands off the coast of Vancouver, BC. With road bikes safely stowed in the back of the SUV, about 17 changes of workout clothes and enough runners / workout shoes to match, as well as a cooler full [...]
There is no Place Like Home for Working Out
Working out at home is easier than ever, thanks to the wealth of online instruction and a new generation of multi-tasking, space-saving fitness tools. Fitness experts say all that is needed is some space, a mat and a few favourite things. “Most important is that you have at least a five-foot by five-foot (1.5 by 1.5-metre) [...]
What Exactly does a Natural BodyBuilder Eat to Maintain single Digit Body Fat? Here is the Top 10
Guest post – Tom Venuto Anytime the topic of discussion in my blogs, articles or newsletters has turned to my own personal grocery shopping list, there has always been a spike in interest. It seems that many people are not only curious about what foods a natural bodybuilder eats to maintain single digit body fat, [...]
Swim camp successful: I didn’t drown (today anyway)
I recently had the opportunity (a nice way of saying my brother signed me up, paid for me and dragged me there) to take a one day swim camp with swimming legend Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen. Two more different women, you couldn’t imagine. Karlyn, long, toned, as graceful in the water as a dolphin; me, the uncomfortable [...]
Another Successful Weight Loss Story you Should Read
When did you become unhappy with your weight? Being extremely overweight is not something new to me. All my life, I had some serious issues with my weight and it has been a constant struggle. I was raised in a typical Hispanic low income family where we didn’t have much but for some reason everyone [...]
Is it Harder to Lose Weight when you have Kids?
Guest Blogger Jean is a work-at-home mom to three boys, ages 3, 5, and 7. She spends a lot of her time finding creative ways to parent and teach them, especially her 5-year-old, who has autism. Jean writes as Stimey on her personal blog, Stimeyland. There she writes about her kids, her work, autism, and [...]
Whistler Gran Fondo Divine as Wine
This year marked my first foray into road cycling, for no other reason than decaying joints and a whim. Mostly the decaying joints whim. I bought myself a new bike…a pretty little butterfly-light Argon 18 Krypton (duly named the “Krypt” because I’m sure I’m going to die on it), some snazzy new clothes (helloooo, shopping [...]
30 Unique Ways to Practice Being Happy in 2012
If your biggest accomplishment in 2012 is to simply be happy, you’ll be tickled to know there are many ways to achieve success. Scroll through the following unique ways and find out how a happy smile can be forever yours. Pick one, or practice them all. 1. Ask not, “What was I thinking?” but rather, [...]
How to Lose 55 lbs and Run a Marathon in 7 Months
~Kerrie Hilton I wish it was this easy: I wish I could write a manual and you could follow it step-by-step and get results. I wish it was as easy as deciding to do something, making small goals along the way, and then doing it. Wait a minute, that last thought sounds like it may work! Yes, [...]
Thanksgiving Trots around USA 2011
Thanksgiving is full of traditions. The turkey, the pie, the stuffing, and the stuffing of bellies are all synonymous with Thanksgiving. Thankfully a growing tradition of Thanksgiving Day foot races is sweeping the country. More and more feasters are burning those calories before the tryptophan takes over and they become overfed couch dwellers for the [...]
10 strategies for weight loss success
~guest post by Stephanie Dexter www.stephaniedexter.com Many exciting things have happened to me over the past 7 years. What started out as a private and solemn attempt to save my own life turned into the opportunity to share and spread the word about healthy living and most importantly, hope. As a morbidly obese person, I was [...]
How to Overcome the Guilt of OverEating
I’m sure nearly everyone trying to manage their weight feels guilty when they overeat. There’s a reason they call it “stuffed.” It doesn’t feel good being bloated, especially after some time of eating reasonable portions and re-training the stomach to understand what a comfortable, full feels like. My mom had a magnet on our refrigerator [...]
Bodybuilding Diet Plan – Foods to Help Build Muscle
Guest Post Most experts agree that effective exercises are only part of a body building plan; a bodybuilding diet plan is at least as important to help build muscle. An effective muscle building diet plan should take into account not only what to eat but also when you eat it – proper timing of appropriate [...]
Common Mistakes you may be Making in the Gym
This guest post comes from Tiffany Gust, trainer at the Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge. Many people enjoy lifting weights and have been doing it for years; however, there are some common mistakes that seem to keep people from reaching their goals. These are simple to fix, and can enhance anyone’s current workout program. [...]
