Exercise – “The Fountain of Youth”

Last fall we were staying with our good friends Pete and Deb from up North and I wrote this blog while visiting with them. They have a great spot in a gated community in Fort Myers, Florida(and are amazing hosts!). Our first morning,  I went for an easy run to get the cobwebs out from… Continue reading Exercise – “The Fountain of Youth”

4 Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life

Dan Sullivan – His Key to living a Long and Healthy Life I have attended a program in Toronto since 1999 called Strategic Coach which caters to Entrepreneurs that want to exponentially grow their business while having a great balance to life. The founder and my personal coach(and a great mentor) is Dan Sullivan.To put… Continue reading 4 Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life

The 80% Rule Towards Balanced Health

Thanks for all of your comments following last weeks Blog on “How to Avoid the Yo Yo Effect”. Most of the comments I received focused around one having to enjoy life and not get so restrictive in diet or exercise that they don’t enjoy life. I totally agree. I live by one simple rule and… Continue reading The 80% Rule Towards Balanced Health

Inflammation And How To Avoid The “Yo Yo” Effect

Lately I have been reading a lot about inflammation and I am trying to pay attention to what “inflames” my system. A diet high in healthy veggies and fruits helps to reduce inflammation in the body. Last night we had a few too many glasses of wine and of course since we were watching movies… Continue reading Inflammation And How To Avoid The “Yo Yo” Effect

What Is the Healthiest Type of Meat To Eat?

One of the questions that I was asked this week while out for dinner was “what the best type of meat(chicken, fish or beef) is the healthiest to eat.” First, let me say that at one time,  I was under the impression that I needed to eat meat with every meal as the body needs… Continue reading What Is the Healthiest Type of Meat To Eat?

5 Natural Remedies for a Great Sleep

One of the things I continually hear from people(especially busy and successful people) is that they have trouble sleeping. It seems people either have trouble falling to sleep or conversely get to sleep easily however wake up during the night and have trouble getting back to sleep as they are engaged in heavy thought. I… Continue reading 5 Natural Remedies for a Great Sleep

Enjoy the Journey

Recently I was out West with Barb and decided to hike the Chief Mountain in Squamish B.C. It is a tough hike and is essentially an uphill climb for over 3k and another 3k down the mountain. In many spots it is so difficult that they have attached steel chains or ladders that are required… Continue reading Enjoy the Journey

To Eat Organic or not Organic?

One of the questions I am most frequently asked is ” Does it matter if I buy Organic foods”? My answer is quite simple. I try to  buy or eat Organic whenever I possibly can. So the question is, what does Organic really mean? Organic means that it is grown organically and is generally hormone,… Continue reading To Eat Organic or not Organic?

The Power of Breathing – The Hidden Secret To Eliminating Stress In our Life

Many of us have heard of the positive effects of Deep Breathing and what it can do to enhance our Health. I have found that when things get stressful or extremely busy that by simply taking 5 or 10 deep breaths can have an incredible impact on the stress we are feeling. The good news… Continue reading The Power of Breathing – The Hidden Secret To Eliminating Stress In our Life

Thoughts that can change your mood – Daily!

At least once a day, I try to focus on 4 thoughts that change my outlook on Life. When I think of these thoughts, my mood and disposition changes immediately. I often think of these things while working out, during a walk or run or just when I have some alone time. Sometimes even before… Continue reading Thoughts that can change your mood – Daily!