When I first started writing this article I thought I would add in a funny little intro, essentially making fun of how many calories I have read you can burn while having intercourse.  It was always such a high number that I was forced to ask myself if my bedroom play with my partner in life of over 10 years was a little less acrobatic than what these experts were claiming to be normal.  I just couldn't imagine what these people were doing to be able to burn 400+ calories.  I would have to jog, quickly, on a treadmill for at least 45 minutes to get that kind of burn! That said I did a little Googling... More »

  I am in the middle of running a group Detox and I have 22 amazing ladies (and some of their husbands) participating.  Each has put their time, energy, money and faith in me as their coach to guide, support and motivate them through this.  To better support them I always participate in the Detox myself so that I can send them my menu plans, empathise easily with their cravings and hopefully be a role model for them, showing them that this can be done...no problem.  Problem.  I got invited up north this weekend to a beautiful resort called Greenestone in the... More »

  When we make bad choices we all know we dont feel as good. Being greatful is a choice to see the cup as half full , that in of itself is a choice. While it may be hard WE ALL know that there are some people , even in the most adverse circumstances still choose to live life  richly .But how? Are some of us simply wired differently?   One thing that we need to master especially in this culture of endless temptation is feeding our emotional selves properly.Soul food is the stuff that is good for your mind. For some people this may... More »

Perhaps you've attended a yoga class where at the beginning of class your teacher may have asked you to set your intention for class. What is it that you're wanting to gain out of your practice, a calm mind, a stronger body?  It is a wonderful way to find focus and centre yourself on the next hour.  Here is a thought...what about taking that concept off the mat and bring it into your daily life? Setting an intention is like an archer aiming the bow directly towards the target.  Creating a clear intention for your day can be very powerful. Why not... More »

  Hello mamas After last weeks post and endless feedback on goal setting with a purpose I thought I would provide some guidance and clarity on how this process works for myself and my clients.     Motherhood Inspires Greatness Worksheet     Define your: VISION FOR SELF ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ VISION FOR MOTHERHOOD ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________   VISION FOR THE WORLD I WISH MY CHILD TO LIVE IN ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ GOAL OR DESIRE OUT COME FOR ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________     Feel free to adjust this form in a way that makes sense to you. This... More »

It is a new year and a great time to set goals that will take you one step closer to a healthier, happier, more vital you.  Your key to success?  Make your resolutions, simple, doable and fun things that are easy to incorporate into your everyday life.  Need some inspiration?  Below you will find my top 10 list of things you could and probably should be doing to promote your long lasting health and vitality.  Always remember though, if you are going to attempt something new, make it realistic and attainable.  Pick something you know you can do, setting... More »

Goal Setting in the traditional sense is an activity where one specifies desired outcomes , time-lines and targets to help them get there. Now while all these things are important in making change ,once you become a mom your view of the world often changes. When your view of the world changes you may not realize that some of goals conflict with your vision. With all the upheaval in the world some women experience anxiety for the world their children are inheriting. Successful goal setting for moms must have a purpose that is compatible with the change they want... More »

Happy New Year!  It is snowing outside and after reading Andreas article on Gratitude I am feeling extremely grateful.  So grateful in fact that I am actually excited to start my annual January Detox!  Each new year comes and I feel the desire to shed a litle extra and find the health within.  This year is no different.  Starting in late January (I am delaying simply b/c I am doing it with a whole group of people and we all need time to get our ducks in a row) I will be embarking on a 4 week detox.  I... More »

Lets talk about Jane. She passed away on Christmas day suddenly but not shocking. She had been battling breast cancer for over a year. She was diagnosed shortly after the birth of her second child. At first they thought it was mastitis. Misdiagnosing breast cancer in breast feeding women with mastitis can happen.  Although this starts off quite sad my point is to acknowledge the gratitude and joy of the last year of Jane's life as acknowledged by the people that knew her well. Except when doing chemo therapy she had her kids with her all the time. She... More »

NUTRITION TIPS FOR BOOSTING METABOLISM IN 2009 §         EAT BREAKFAST: Eat first thing in the morning to charge your metabolism A.S.A.P. §         STAY LEVEL: Eat small frequent meals. Let no more than 3 hours go by between meals to ensure your glycogen levels don’t drop. This leads to fat storing and your body will start to utilize lean muscle as backup. Cravings will more likely be triggered at this time. Small regular meals promote higher metabolism. §         PLAN MEALS: Planning what you are going to eat helps keep you focused on your nutritional... More »