My Awakening – Dear BHD…
The numerous challenges and changes that seemed overbearing weren’t without reason. When you log on to BHD you are witnessing my growth, which is essentially how BHD came to be. I figured if I kept writing I would get over my then heartbreak and post by post my laptop and wordpress would nurture me into...
Fall In Love With Working Out
Lifting Weights is not for everyone. Spin Class is not for everyone. Zumba is not for everyone. Yoga is not for everyone. Running is not for everyone. As with significant others, you must date fitness before you fall in love. Try out different classes, group workouts, boot camps, or even personal trainers before taking the...
Broken Heel Moment – I was laid off from my job
I experienced my first real overwhelming Broken Heel Moment on November 28, 2011. I was laid off from my job, something I considered a career, without warning, suddenly and for a moment my world came crashing down around me. I never thought it was going to happen to me. I never thought I was going...
#IndigoFaves
I had the pleasure of attending Chapters Indigo’s Spring & Summer 2012 Preview. I know you’re asking, “why is the fitness editor attending a book & home accessories launch?” Well if you didn’t know I’m a bookworm through and through. I’ve always got my nose stuck in a book during my subway commute and...
Fitness – Love YourSelf Before Your Body
This will not be your typical New Years Fitness Resolutions or Goal Setting type read. You can find those on the other websites. As our fearless editors have written, 2012 should be a year where you focus on being a better version of yourself. I could start listing all the fitness tips in the world...
BHD Gifts: The Fitness Lover
The holidays are fast approaching and before you know it we’ll be making our lists and checking them twice. I’ve put together a list of fitness themed presents that you can snatch up for friends and family. I’ve also put together a list of things you can do to give back to yourself during a time of the year...
BHD Fitness x Odwalla
Earlier this year I was sent a cooler packed full of Odwalla beverages. Jackpot in the juice department! I was really excited to try them. The thing the stood out the most for me, even more than the great taste, is that that they package their juices in plant bottles. These bottles are Odwalla’s trademark: redesigned...
My ZooRun 10K Run Experience
I am thankful for my body that allows me to tackle new goals. Over the summer I pursued my next fitness goal – to run a 10K. My good friend Heather Gardner, is one of the fearless run ambassadors at the Queen St Lululemon store. She organizes their weekly run clubs, so I signed up...
Fall Into A New Goal
Although this summer was filled with BBQ’s, cottage weekends, patio drinks, lounging on the beach or relaxing on vacation, September is another chance at a new year’s start. The kids are back to school, the weather is changing and we’re getting our fall wardrobe ready. However, it’s not time to hide under sweaters and baggy...
3 tips to keep your skin’s elasticity
Crow’s Feet and Laugh Lines, like it or not, they will happen. Stressing and worrying are sure to create some skin wrinkles but here are a few nutrition tips I’ve learned through the years to help keep your skin’s elasticity for as long as possible. Tip 1: Silica Gel You can find this clear gel...
Fitness: Dance & feel Young
As a former ballet dancer and cheerleader I miss being in the studio. When I was young I felt I was in the best shape of my life. I maybe developing my quads with leg extensions in the gym, but as a ballet dancer I could hold my leg up in the air in a...
Stay Fit and Stay Youthful
We’re so consumed with ideal bodies and losing weight to look good in a swimsuit. I work out to look good in a bikini during fitness competitions so I’m not going to rant about vanity, but I want to remind you that if we feel good we usually look good too. These are my top...
Ultimate fitness challenge – Obstacle Racing
I received an email this week that is challenging me to enter the Spartan Race. Here’s the link because you really have to see it for yourself to believe such a race exists. I’ve never thought about trying anything like this before but from the moment I watched the video on the homepage I knew...
