It’s hard enough to stay motivated during normal times; add a pandemic on top of that and motivation becomes even more challenging. Gyms are closed in many areas, and in the areas they’re open, not everyone is comfortable to go in. The weather is slowly getting colder and greyer, and...
7 Tips to Start Your Health Journey Affordably: Part 1, Groceries!
I hear it all the time. It's the number 1 reason why people have a hard time making changes to their diet. "I can't afford it." Well, when we watch some of the health and wellness influencers out there, it's no wonder people can feel that way. Expensive supplements, organic...
Healthy Travel Series- St Augustine
I've recently started a new role at work that is going to increase my travel throughout the US. I already spend 1 week or so a month travelling throughout Canada, but the addition of the US portion is new for me. I have healthy work travel in Canada down to...
Back to LA- Travel Planning
This Friday, the hubs and I are heading back to LA. I'm extra excited for this trip because it's actually the first time we've been to LA together. I'm doubly as excited because we're going to meet my new niece for the first time. LA is one of my favourite...
Healthy Holiday Survival Tips
Happy thanksgiving weekend to all the Canadians out there! For the first time in many years, I have NO dinner to attend or host! I know, crazy right? I may be one of the only people without big thanksgiving plans. Holiday meals and weekends are often a time filled with...
Deciphering Food Labels
Sitting here just contemplating life and labels. Weird combination right? Well I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how much information can be found on a package's nutritional label, but also how confusing it can be. There’s a lot of numbers and information, and if you’re not sure how to...
4 Simple Travel Tips to Kick Those Nerves to the Curb
If you’re anything like me, packing for any kind of travel becomes a project. As I start packing, I end up getting anxiety that I'm going to forget something I need while I'm away. I’m never going anywhere where I can’t buy something I forget, but I hate leaving something...
The WANTactive Weekly Meal Plan
I'm so excited to finally be able to share with you the first ever WANTactive weekly meal plan! I've put together an easy to follow 5 day meal planner to help you navigate your food choices. Below I've outlined a few simple guidelines to follow, and then all you have...
My Travel Grocery Haul
I always try to start off any travel work week with a grocery store haul! I work out of a lot of malls, and food court selections aren't my favourite. Whenever I travel to Toronto for work, I try as much as possible to make a stop at Organic Garage....