Ahh, a good night sleep. It feels so incredibly good. But Statistics Canada has found that 25% of Canadians regularly have trouble sleeping and 3.3 million people suffer insomnia. Chronically being low on sleep put the body in stress mode causing the …
Step it up for health
Walking is the simplest form of exercise to do and also the mode of exercise that is practiced most consistently. Put on some shoes and a pedometer and off you go! A pedometer??? What's that? It is a small device worn on the side of the waist that …
Writing can help manage weight
I regularly like to "track" or observe on paper my personal habits so that I can see patterns to change behaviors. Back in September, I decided to write down every time I ate out and how much I spent. After getting over the shock of my …
Shelley Cottle joins our team on January 4th, 2010
Shelley was born and raised in New Zealand. Growing up on a farm, an appreciation for the outdoors was quickly founded . Always active in sport, art and learning in youth, she has taken these interests into adulthood. Shelley …
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Before & After the 100 Day Challenge of 2009
Below are some great stories and photos of 10 people's experiences during the 100 Day Challenge that began September 22nd and ended on Dec 31st, 2009. The winner of the "Challenger's Choice" and an 8GB iPod nano, as voted by her peers, was …
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Top 10 lessons from the 100 Day Challenge
by Sue EmerickTop ten things I have learned: • Better health and wellness comes from making daily decisions • Think small when getting started on the path toward fitness and lifestyle changes. A short bike ride is better than no bike ride. • I have …
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