Motivation

Healthy & Active Lifestyle
I’m on a mission! To not only loose weight but to change my lifestyle into a healthy-active one.
So my co-worker today was telling me how she was thinking of signing up for one of those weight-wise programs for like $200-bucks, and I’m like- What for? Can’t you just do the same thing on your own?
Listen…you know you should be exercising like almost everyday and you know you should be eating a balance meal everyday (like don’t be eating meat all the time, veggies are good for you!).
So why do we go thru all …

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Healthy Balance Diet

Back when we were in grade school we were taught about ‘Canada’s Food Guide’.
It’s a chart that displays all the different food groups and the amount of portions you should eat in a day.  I have been doing this for the past month, trying to maintain a healthy balance diet while exercising and I feel great.  A lot of people might thing you would need to go see a dietitian or join a diet program, but you don’t.
All of this information is free online: <http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php>
You might be surprised in how much you should be eating each day!

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15 Ways to Save Big Bucks on Healthy Groceries

Have you ever experienced a feeling of sticker shock when the grocery store cashier announced your total? Do you wonder how such a large percentage of your paycheck fits into a few measly bags? Groceries are expensive, especially these days, when many of us are struggling to make ends meet and food prices continue to rise. And it’s going to get worse before it gets better. Fortunately, there are many ways to save money on your grocery bill—without giving up on your desire to eat healthier. We all have a variety of challenges and …

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The Benefits of Dancing

I had just read a posting called Never Stop Practicing the Basics, that was referring to an article in the New York Times called “Aging: Unsteady on Your Feet? Try Moving to Music”.  Both of these references are related to seniors or elderly but the concept if very much relevant to any age – Being Active.
In the New York Times a study was conducted in regards to a seniors sense of balance.  And as a result, those seniors who took dance lessons were less likely to fall and had a more sense in balance.
The more you practice something = the …

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Lose Weight Over the Holidays!

For weeks, you have tracked your food and exercised regularly to improve your health and alter the shape of your body. More than a “diet” or a fitness fad, you’ve created real lifestyle changes and built the confidence that you can stick with it for the long haul. So why is the winter holiday season so intimidating—even scary—for so many?

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