How I Lost 10 Pounds: The Workout
Losing weight is no walk in the park. But, in my case, it was literally a sweat-soaked uphill battle in one – twice a week and often in the pouring rain or sweltering, 40-degree heat. I just wrapped up...
View ArticleHow I lost 10 pounds—the diet
I’m sure you’ve heard of the 80/20 rule. Make 80 per cent of your food intake super healthy, and you can have fun with the other 20 per cent. Your fun might be pizza, pasta or pinot (OK, maybe that’s...
View Article5 ways my waistline survives holiday parties
I LOVE holiday parties. More than birthday parties, Canada Day parties, baby showers, bridal showers (really, who enjoys the latter two?) and any other party. This time of year is instantly more...
View ArticleWorkout glossary: 6 need-to-know fitness moves
Have you ever been in a fitness class, soaked in sweat, watching the clock and BAM: Your instructor declares you’re about to do a round of burpees? I have—and I’m not going to lie, I’ve dropped a few...
View Article5 minty pieces to keep me motivated
I have a really, really bad habit. It’s called pretend online shopping. You might think it’s harmless, since it’s rare that I pull the trigger. But I’ve spent hours trolling the websites of J.Crew,...
View ArticleAdd years to your life—practically instantly
So you learned how some of our vices can truncate our life, but hey, it’s not all bad news, friends! Here are five things you can do to add time to your life, according to David Spiegelhalter’s...
View Article6-Week Slim-Down: Maintaining Motivation
My 6-Week Slim-Down main goal: Maintaining motivation after hitting my weight loss goal. Last year I lost weight fairly quickly in prep for my wedding. The goal was so vanity-focused, it helped propel...
View ArticleEugenie Bouchard: 6 facts about the Wimbledon star
Count us as a part of the Genie army! Eugenie Bouchard or Genie as she likes to be called, is the 20-year-old Canadian tennis star who made it to the Wimbledon finals! We are so inspired by Genie’s...
View ArticleHow to optimize your summer sleep
Guest blog by Sarah Manning Everybody knows the heart-sinking feeling of waking up exhausted because you spent more time tossing and turning than actually sleeping. If you’re like me, these mornings...
View ArticleHow to avoid the deficiencies of vegetarianism
Guest blog by Sarah Manning I once tried (feebly) to become a vegetarian. It lasted about a week, then I gave up. I only eat chicken and fish to begin with, so it shouldn’t have been hard, but I didn’t...
View Article3 healthy ways to make your salad more delicious
As someone who eats a lot of salads for lunch, I am always looking for ways to add some variety to my greens. So here are three healthy ways to spice up your salad. 1. Roast your vegetables It’s...
View ArticleCanadian Living’s Slim-Down Twitter Party rules
The “Canadian Living’s Slim-Down Twitter Party” (the “Contest”) will begin on January 20th, 2015 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends on January 20th, 2015 at 1:00 PM ET (the “Contest Period”)....
View ArticleCan the corset diet (safely) whittle your waistline?
Guest blog by Katherine George Instead of lacing up running shoes, women are lacing up corsets to lose weight. Find out why the infamous Victorian-era fashion staple is making a comeback and whether...
View ArticleStudy says chocolate cake doesn’t actually make you feel happier
When I’m having a bad day, I turn to cake! It’s my ultimate comfort food. For some people their comfort food is macaroni and cheese or pizza or soup! Yum. But a new study from Health Psychology says...
View ArticleCome chat with Hayley Wickenheiser!
We’re so excited about our next Twitter party. It’s with Hayley Wickenheiser! Hayley is a hockey legend and has won five gold-medals! So we were so honoured when she agreed to be our January guest...
View ArticleJoin our Slim-Down Twitter party and make 2015 your healthiest year yet
We like to kick off the new year in the healthiest way possible with our 6-Week Slim-Down program! We get our diet back on track and try to exercise more. But why stop at six weeks? We plan to get...
View Article2015 World Health Day to focus on food safety
By Tanya Debi Today is World Health Day. This day of recognition was created by the World Health Organization (WHO), and it is rather fitting that the theme this year is to raise awareness and...
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