Health and Wellness Blog

Old Ways I have just completed my 12 Weeks journey and wanted to share my experience so others can truly understand the power of this program. Like many of you during COVID I was binge eating foods that I knew weren't good for me, my exercise was basically moving from...

Just eat less and move more. Has that worked for you? NO! We've been told this for decades, yet people around the world are getting bigger. It's applying physics to physiology. It works for a precious few. Our bodies are an amazing, complex array of systems that don't...

Most everyone has experienced depressive type symptoms in their life span and may or may not have actually been diagnosed with depression. Depression affects millions of people around the globe, whether mild or severe. Characteristics of depression include; Fatigue...

  My favourite thing to make with Sweet Potato is pancakes. I make a double batch and freeze the other pancakes. You can put them in the toaster, microwave or a pan to quickly just heat them up. Peel and boil sweet potatoes until soft and then mash them. Then add...

​ Mood and anxiety disorders are among the most common types of mental disorders in Canada. In fact, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association, in any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness. As a...

There are so many possibilities when it comes to creating delicious sandwich options that your children will look forward to eating. Have a variety of whole grain bread on hand. Keep your children interested by getting creative when choosing ingredients for...

  What I have learned over the past 12 years working with clients as a Health and Wellness Coach is that goal setting isn't just about coming up with a goal and your forward action. It's about so much more; like changing the stories we tell ourselves, our...

​ On a recent shopping trip I picked up a little striped cardigan for 70% off. Deal! I had a passing thought about it being kind of like a cute little cardigan already in my closet. But a deal is a deal, right? As it turns out, I have a total of seven striped tops in...

Is Being Mindful and Relaxed the Same Thing? The short answer is "no". Simply put, being mindful is being aware, and being relaxed is to be free of tension. Being mindful is to become aware of how you are feeling physically, emotionally, mentally, and increasing...