Looking back, 2015 was a very HAPPY year indeed! My highlights include: • lots and lots of laughter with friends • reclaiming exercise for fun (i.e. getting off the CrossFit Regionals fast track of stress) • nature hikes with my dog…
Usually when someone thinks dietitian, they automatically think of “diets” or “meal plans”. I wish my job title was less misleading, as I rarely, if ever, prescribe a meal plan, and I most definitely do not endorse diets of any kind. Some of…
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with #healthyeating, stop, take a big breath, and remember the following: Find what works for you, in your real and messy life, and give yourself credit for the good stuff you’re already doing. Your priorities and values are…
I had a little chuckle when this headline and picture caught my attention: A possum broke into an Australian bakery and ate so many pastries it couldn’t move. This is how they found him. (source) I think most of us have been…
Sad story of Richard Bohlken, a high level CrossFit athlete (16th ranked man at the 2014 CrossFit Games) who tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine that his sponsors accidentally contaminated his pre- & post-workout supplements with unknowingly. With the positive drug…
It’s almost May! Want to get happier, healthier, and more relaxed? Add a daily dose of nature to your routine and try taking on David Suzuki’s 30×30 challenge. Each spring, the David Suzuki Foundation challenges Canadians and people around the world…
As life’s pace picks up, sometimes the best thing to do is slow down! I just spent an amazing weekend away in Georgian Bay at Moksha Yoga London‘s Yoga Retreat where I hiked (a lot), practiced yoga, meditated, read, slept 9.5 hours…
Click on the link below to view some images from our recent Fat Loss Exercise & Nutrition Seminar held by NutritionRx (Jennifer Broxterman, MSc, Registered Dieitian & Sports Nutritionist) & CrossFit London (Dave Henry, Owner and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach) this past Saturday April…
The “Toothbrush Test” (used by Google’s CEO Larry Page) is something you can regularly ask yourself when considering purchasing new products, services, or other things to add to your life. Most specifically, it save you a lot of money and make you…
This year, I’ve made the decision to NOT sign up for the 2015 CrossFit Open. I’ll preface this by saying that this blog post is mostly for me to serve as a diary entry to capture how I feel. For my…