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This Season, Make it Happen.

November 30, 2015 By Lena

I’m not saying you have to be some kind of superwoman. I’m not even telling you to drastically change your lifestyle, because we all know the holiday season is busy enough without trying something new. And I’m not even suggesting that you need to watch what you eat, or start a special new diet or nutritional regime. You do you, okay?

However, I do want you to do one thing this season. Get moving.

Park away from the mall entrance and prepare for a brisk walk. Bundle up the kiddos and take a stroll through the ‘hood. Find a local skating rink and find your old skates. Make a coffee date – following a gym date – with friends. Whatever you do, make it happen.
DSC_1934aIt’s really the easiest – and best – thing you can do for your health this season. Keeping active boosts your immune system, gives you energy and stamina to face the winter blahs, and most importantly, neutralizes the negative effects of splurging on food and alcohol. And since I’ve got a warm coat, a cute toque and an adorable kid, there’s no reason for me not to get moving! …

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: #MakeitHappen, Goodlife Fitness, healthy living, holiday tips

The Battle of the Holiday Bulge, and How to WIN.

November 4, 2015 By Lena

Now that we’ve established that Fall Body is a thing, it’s time to turn our attention to most magical time of year.

For every Christmas, turn, turn, turn.
There is a temptation, turn, turn, turn.
And a plate filled with cookies and holiday cheer.

Tell me: HOW can any self-loving woman resist all the splendours of the season? It’s almost impossible to turn down a glass of Irish cream on ice or a second helping of savoury stuffing. And please don’t judge the amount of baked goodies that I can consume without batting an eyelash. If there’s a time to create a Healthy Holidays plan, it’s now!

(Homemade salted caramels? Oh yeah, they’re also a thing chez Lena.)
Dessert-Moments1-662x1024 copyToday, I’m pleased to share some tried and true tips for managing your weight throughout the holidays. Some are common sense – like don’t overeat! – but for the times you do find yourself indulging a little too much and a little too often, there are ways to circumvent those added inches. …

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: #MakeitHappen, diet and exercise, Goodlife Fitness, health and wellness

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Toronto Blogger, Social Media Strategist for Listen to Lena Inc. Television & Radio Personality, Columnist and Speaker. Family Travel Expert. Star Wars Fanatic. Perfecting the Art of Conversuasion. Read More…

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