My Blog
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Fit News for You
My mom Dora and her regular work out crew at GoodLife Dougal in Windsor. Hello Fit Crew, How do you learn best? Even my mom says, “At 87, I still learn.” I’d love to know how you learn best or what you are learning. Your replies are a gift! For me, just off the wave…
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December Fit News
Ciao Fit Crew!How’s your walk into the dark days of winter starting for you? It’s no secret that when days get shorter, it can be a difficult transition for many people. December 21 is not far away and the light begins to shine a little more each day. Did you know? And always, I am open…
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Aug Fit Crew News
Hello Fit Crew! Some call August the “Sunday” of the year – the month before a busy September full of routine – school, programs. What if we took August to prepare to enter our fall months in the best shape, in the best routines and self care possible? I was recently reminded how much health…
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Fit Fam Updates for June
Hello Fit Fam! How have you been? I absolutely LOVE hearing from you! Drop me a line and let me know how things are going – Family updates, any cool goals you’ve reached? Let me know! It’s my favourite thing to look forward to! Here’s the scoop: Outdoor Yoga: Starts this Monday! A few spots…
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FIT NEWS FOR YOU: APRIL 2021
Hello Fit Crew, How are you? We are at it again! Another, even stricter, lockdown. What is abundantly clear is that we are resilient, and will prevail. I know you well enough to know that you are no stranger to digging deep and now more than ever we will do this… again. So what is…
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Confessions of a Fitness Instructor
After offering free online classes for 9 months at the start of the pandemic, I found it difficult to ask people to pay for the classes I offered. It almost felt like a bad word or a plea for help. I was conflicted – how can I say I “care” and then ask people for…
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Want something to look forward to? Fit News for You!
Hello Fit Crew! Danke! Grazie! Merci! And Thank-You! For what? For sticking with it. Whatever it is you are doing to make it through the last 8 months, keep doing it! Bravo! As always, if you want off this distro, please let me know (I get it, truly!) Grab a joe or flip thru what…
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Enough is Enough!
Can we say “enough is enough” with the bonbons on the couch? Enough is enough with the “COVID (I gained)15”? Let’s not wait for January, or for life to go back to “normal” (is that actually a thing?). As always, I’m here to help you! I’m thrilled to be coming to you with some exciting…
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Fit News – Summer Edition
Summer 2020 is here! Well, as much as we could will our way to open gyms, we are yet to be in the OK zone from government health officials. I have spoken with many of you who have found their own routine with fitness and couldn’t be more thrilled to know you are still out…
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Fit News – Spring Edition
Hello Fit Crew! Yes, that’s still YOU! How are you? I’d really like to know. I have written this message to you a dozen times in my head! Like you, I’ve been receiving so much information, messages from the world – it is overwhelming. I find myself asking more questions that float in a sea…
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Fit Crew Fit News: Winter Edition
Hello Fit Crew! It’s that time again, you get some sprinkles of wellness goodies from me. If you want to opt out of the quarterly download, just email me back. I’m sad to see you go, but I get the idea of de-cluttering. It feels good to “shake your tree” of unwanted distractions, relationships and…
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How are you stepping into the next decade?
I will admit freely that this time of year is a bit frustrating for me. Albeit I love the good cheer, the happier sales clerks, the genuine feeling of goodness that is in the air – yet I am left to wonder why. Why is it now that this sense is heightened? Why, oh why…
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Sardegna in Summary: Retreating to a Blue Zone
After two weeks on the island of Sardegna (Italian spelling) on our “Bella Italia Yoga Retreat” it felt like a quiet secret with the best of Italy at our verandas. A special blend of landscapes, delicious flavours and history set it apart from the rest of the country. Each of us found what we needed…
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Quarterly Upload for Fit Crew Members
Reaching you all in any way I can, you can join my mailing list, or check here for my quarterly Upload of information and events: Hello Fit Crew! Here’s your quarterly upload. Give yourself a few minutes to catch up: It’s been a remarkable few months to say the least. Besides a whirl wind summer,…
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Can I Join Wonder Woman on her Island?
I’m going to say it: I sometimes wish I was on the Wonder Woman Island – you know, the one where the Amazon women live? It’s called Paradise Island and these women are strong, fearless and provide a beautiful regard for each other. The women around me are just that and all my life, I’ve…
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NEWS: The Highlight Reel Isn’t All That Real
Social Media shares the story where food is glorious, holidays are extraordinary and people are happy: to this, I’ve borrowed the phrase “the highlight reel” The fact of the matter is this: the social media frenzy often draws us into the wonderful life that we believed to be what we conjured up in our minds…
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The Making of a Dream
It happens slowly for sure. One day a little seed is planted in your head – maybe something someone’s told you. Maybe a magazine ad or a TV scenario or a book reference embeds itself in your mind in a way that becomes personal. All of a sudden the images of actually taking the steps…
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Business For Good and For Profit
“Can I do good and still make money?” This is likely the most common question I receive when coaching Social Entrepreneurs in starting a business that has the dual purpose of generating revenue and creating social impact. The evolution of impact entrepreneurship has grown as rising social, economic and environmental issues have led to increased…
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Finding the right yoga teacher for you: The Goldilocks approach
When it comes down to it, your yoga practice is a relationship. A relationship between you and your mat. You and your surroundings. And ultimately, a relationship with You. Getting there however usually requires a yoga instructor that can guide you to enjoy all the goodness that comes from a regular practice. So what do…
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Choose Wisely: Considerations when going on a Yoga Retreat
Let’s face it, time is our greatest commodity. There is no greater gift than giving time to others and no greater reward than giving time to yourself. Going on a yoga retreat of is often a top bucket list item and finding the right one is sometimes a gamble. They can be costly and often…