I’m back. I’ve been on a series hiatus, taking time to reflect, relax and just chill. I’ve chalked it up to “post-grad blues,” which many of us recent graduates have experienced or will experience. It can hit the best of us, those who have a plan, those who have somewhat of an idea of what …
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Daily superfoods
Not only does my weekly grocery haul consist of fruits and vegetables, but also what I like to call my superfoods. I use these superfoods in a variety of ways including – in smoothies, in my cereal, sprinkled on top of rice, quinoa, potatoes, pretty much wherever I can. I’m a huge advocate for being …
All the tea on laser hair removal
Let’s start with my hair removal journey. I first started shaving the bikini area around grade 6 ( I did gymnastics and swimming so it was about that time) and I got my first Brazilian wax at the end of grade 12. If you don’t know what that is, it removes all the hair from …
Rule: 80/20
80 % diet 20% activity The 80/20 rule is nothing new and I did not make it up. But it’s definitely a rule that I live by. Essentially, if you are not consistently active, at the very least, your diet needs to be on point. I was able to snatch my waist and go from …
What are your habits ?
It’s no secret that your long term habits will be a huge determining factor on how your life turns out. Especially when it comes to health and fitness, because you literally become what you eat. There are many things that can go wrong with the body that are completely out of your control. However, what …
Let’s Throw It Back
2013 2014 I started sliming down due to dietary changes and portion control. 2015 Don’t have any progress photos around this time. 2016 At this point 2015-2016 I started packing on a bit of weight. 2017 Around this time I was working out moderately, and barely eating – not very healthy, wasn’t feeling my best. …
Who I follow
Fitness Edition First and foremost, BE YOUR OWN BODY GOALS. It’s hard but wishful thinking and yearning for another body won’t change what you already have. So… why not work with what you do have and create the best version of yourself ? Personally, I think it’s important to follow people who spread positivity but …
Flat tummies are made in the kitchen!
Tip: Try to incorporate veggies in every meal! My go to vegetables are kale and red peppers. What you put in your body is important for your health, especially to maintain or attain that flat stomach. No matter how many days you hit the gym, the fact is a tight core is made in the …
About Me
A little about me: My mom put me in tons of sports as a kid so I was always active. Gymnastics, soccer, swimming, and even sports camp to name a few. Little did I know that these childhood activities instilled a healthy mindset in me from when I was young, which pushed me to be …