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I was the only one at splits class last night and my instructor and I chatted about how we had overindulged over the past week. I thought out loud, “Why do we think it’s acceptable to overdo it during the holiday season?”  You hear it everywhere and a quick Google search yields oodles of results onContinue reading “Don’t believe the hype when it comes to holiday indulgence”

On Thursday, I will be running around Victoria wearing a race bib on my chest. And yes, I may very well the only person on Vancouver Island participating . What is it? a virtual run event (people anywhere and everywhere can run any distance at any point during the day) Who? Organized by Paul Merrigan of @RunAtCanContinue reading “#FightTheDark”

I’m going to be speaking at the One Woman Fearless Summit in Victoria on March 3rd. I’m excited and terrified at the same time. My topic is “Being Yourself, Fearlessly” and I need to embrace exactly that to get through this presentation. So, what does it mean to be yourself and am I myself? AndContinue reading “Deep thoughts on personal branding: who are you?”

My post about my experience at Orangetheory has me thinking about what it must be like for a new exerciser. (The same could go for a new wellness client, too.) It may feel like forever since you first walked into a gym or dove into the pool or had your first experience with chiropractic or acupuncture.Continue reading “Want more clients? Try on their shoes!”

Last week I saw an ad for Orangetheory Fitness, promoting a free trial class, and in the spirit of the #5SecondRule I submitted my request for more info right then and there. The local franchise contacted me and we set a date. That date was today. Orangetheory had me feeling a rainbow of emotions throughoutContinue reading “A new gym had me feeling a rainbow of emotions”

I’m* presenting a workshop tomorrow at the Esquimalt MFRC’s Pacific Women’s Day called Embracing Your Strength. It’s a workshop on setting goals but more importantly, recognizing that you already have the experience and strength to achieve greatness! I was inspired to submit my application for this event after remembering my business coach (I refer toContinue reading “Keep Calm & Carry On: pushing through the nerves to move forward”

Remembrance Day is over so the holidays are upon us (have you been to Walmart lately?) This time of year is tough for many people and for many reasons. The holidays are not always happy. We know there are going to be parties with rich food and (lots of) alcohol. There will be late nightsContinue reading “Happy? holidays”

  I’ve said this before, but as fitness and wellness entrepreneurs you have to get out of the gym or clinic to grow your business! I’ve put together a quick list of 5 ways your business will grow your with a live event. You will attract attention. By hosting a fun and unique event in yourContinue reading “5 Ways to Grow Your Business”

I always find this time of the year difficult: it’s chilly and damp and chilly some more. It feels like it’s dark all the time and I just want to snuggle cozy in bed. But I’m quickly reminded that I’m a responsible adult with children and a husband and a business and a life toContinue reading “How to get back on track when things go off the rails”

Last night was cold and rainy night here in Victoria (it actually ended up snowing, ffs!) so I decided to invest $5.75 in the drop-in gym fee at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre. I hopped on the treadmill and turned my running playlist and started warming up. I can’t run and listen to podcasts because itContinue reading “The Power of the Playlist”