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Tag: Motivation Monday
February 9, 2015
Summer Bodies are made in the Winter
It has been a while since I published a Motivation Monday post. But, getting back into the gym has inspired me to want to get my body in shape. And, the cold, wind, ice, snow, and darkness that we’ve been enjoying this Canadian winter don’t exactly inspire. So, I remind myself of the cliché: Summer bodies are made in the winter! (though, some some may also say “Summer bodies are earned in the winter!“) And the earworm you never knew you needed… And the first person to complain it’s too hot when summer comes buys ice cream!!
October 13, 2014
Chris Pratt and Body Image
This is a different kind of Motivation Monday post, especially after we’ve probably all consumed exorbitant amounts of food for Thanksgiving. I’ve talked about body image a lot (a lot, a lot, a lot). It kind of haunts me but it is a motivating factor in getting healthy. I saw the summer blockbuster movie Guardians of the Galaxy a few months ago and really enjoyed it. Although it was incredibly campy and over the top, it was entertaining in all the ways I love. Among the beautiful special effects, clever dialogue, interesting characters, kitschy 80’s references, and crowning moments of funny, there was something else. The protagonist[…continue reading]
September 29, 2014
Training with “Love” – Jennifer Widerstrom
I was watching the new season of The Biggest Loser (season 16) a couple of weeks ago and noticed that they’ve changed the trainers. Jillian Michaels is gone. Her demeanor on the show was usually mean or downright hurtful and hateful, so I’m glad to see her go (though, she can be quite insightful outside the show). There are two new trainers: Jessie Pavelka and Jennifer Widerstrom. I don’t know what to think about Jessie yet. He seems like a typical SoCal fitness junkie. But he said his family is in Toronto, which makes him cooler in my books! […continue reading]
