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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Mike’s Whirlwind New Year’s Attack on the Fitness Bucket List – Day 9

Given the pace of things over the last 8 days, today was a fantastic change.
I spent a portion of the day at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.  Despite my hours there, I covered only about 1/3 of the entire place.  It was massive, amazing and interesting.  I had forgotten how bloodied our Canadian past [...]

Mike’s New Year’s Fitness Bucket List Series

One crazy man. One New Year. One BIG resolution….
Mike’s New Year’s Fitness Bucket List Tour.
Follow Mike on his whirlwind tour all over North America in his effort to follow his fitness dreams.
Read all about it here.

Kevin Bacon, my family and the Olympic Torch Relay

You’ve heard of the six degrees of separation?  Well, I’m almost expecting Kevin Bacon to show up!  Here’s why…
I’m soooo excited because I just found out that two people in my family have been selected as Olympic torchbearers! (okay, so how that’s related to Kevin Bacon, or six degrees of separation, I have no idea. [...]

Mike’s Whirlwind New Year’s Attack on the Fitness Bucket List – Day 8

Today started with me jogging around Central Park (item 3 of 4 on my fitness bucket list).  The temperature was -5C but the 26km/hr wind was the hard part:  It cut through absolutely everything I was wearing.

Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrr….
After that, it was a quick breakfast than then 3 different trains (subway, NJ Train & Airtrain) to [...]