Valentine’s Day Partner Workout

Partner workoutValentine’s Day is just around the corner.  Before you bust out the Barry White and Champagne….why not get your sweat on first?

Whether you and your sweetie are planning a romantic night on the town or looking to spend a quiet night at home.  Get those workout induced hormones flowing with this Valentine’s Day partner workout.

Working out together is not just good for your physical health, it’s also good for the health of your relationship!  Studies have found that after participating in challenging physical activity, couples report feeling happier and more connected in their relationship. Furthermore, you’re more likely to reach your goals if your partner in life is on board with you. If you’ve been skipping your workouts in favor of spending time with your Sweetheart, than why not combine the two and hit the gym together?

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Healthy Tips for a fun-filled Halloween

Healthy Halloween TipsWith Halloween is right around the corner some of you might be wondering how you and your family can stick to your healthy lifestyle while still enjoying ghoulish get together, spooky soirees, and other frightening festivities. Here are a few healthy tips for a fun-filled Halloween.

 

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Granville Island 10km Turkey Trot- Race Recap

This past Monday was the 20th annual Granville Island Turkey Trot, a family friendly 10K run/walk hosted by RUNVAN.®

A scenic 10KM course that starts at Granville Island and loops over the Burrard Bridge to the north side Seawall before turning at Science World and heading back along the south side Seawall, finishing at Performance Works on Granville Island.

My Little and I participated making it the farthest race we have done together, read on for my race recap. Continue reading

Healthy Lunch Box Inspiration for Kids

lUNCH BOX INSPIRATIONTaking the time to get organized and plan healthy lunches for your kids not only ensures they have something nutritious to fill their little tummies – research shows that children’s attention span, concentration and memory are all impacted by the daily nutrition they receive, which makes packing a healthy lunch all the more important.

Yet, if your house is anything like ours trying to come up with a variety of nutritious lunch options that the kids enjoy can be a real challenge.

The good news is packing a wholesome lunch doesn’t have to be difficult. All it takes is a little preparation and some great ideas to build your healthy lunchbox repertoire.   Read on for a list of some healthy family-friendly lunch recipes and snack inspiration.

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2017 PNE Donut Dash- Race Recap

DonutDashThis past Sunday I ran the most delicious run of my life, the PNE Donut Dash. This family friendly 5K fun run is hosted by Try Events, and is a no brainer if you like running/ walking , having fun and mini donuts.

This run was also perfect to try with the jogging stroller, read on for my “sweet” race recap.

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