What is getting in the way of us KNOWING what we need to be doing but for some reason are not doing it. Perfectionism = the strategy to avoid shame & disappointment. It is one thing that holds people back from reaching their highest potential and taking action on their dreams and desires. We are human-beings, and as human-beings we are all imperfect. If we were perfect there would be nothing to learn, we wouldn’t grow, we wouldn’t evolve, we wouldn’t create. We procrastinate on the things we know we want to do, to protect ourselves from failure. Procrastination can be confused with…
Meet Karina V! A Toronto based fitness professional who motivates and inspires me. Karina is the founding trainer at Toronto Barry’s Bootcamp, co-founder of Fit Escapes, a certified personal trainer, a certified yoga instructor, AND a certified nutritionist. Karina spends her days training, attending classes and workshops, teaching, stretching, sweating, laughing and loving. So let’s get to know this beauty! Name: Karina Vee Birthday: April 28 Hometown: Toronto Currently lives in: Toronto Occupation: Fitness/ Wellness Professional Life motto: You are the creator of your life, always lead with love, be mindful and positive, I truly believe your inside thoughts reflect your…
Ah the SMOOTHIE… have you ever had one before? You know those drinks where you throw a ton of sh*t into a blender? I know you know, because they are one of the EASIEST AND QUICKEST breakfasts or snacks that you can make, and you can jam so much goodness in! Today I am here to chat with you about how you can really up your smoothie game by adding in nutrient-dense ingredients like fresh garlic, raw broccoli, heaps of kale… HAHAHA just kidding! But for realsies – my best friend’s dad drinks that every day, plus a heap of…
I caught up with hair professional, Kelsie who is the co-owner of a private hair studio in Leslieville and a Portfolio Artist for L’oreal Professional to give you some Summer Hair Care advice! Are organic hair care products more beneficial, especially in warmer months? Organic hair care is beneficial any time of the year if it is important to you as a consumer. However, most major brands are now paraben free, sulphate free, vegan, and some, even gluten free. Its easier now than ever to use your favourite brands, in aling with your wants and needs. The summer sun and heat can really dry out our hair…
JUST NEW on Anything But Bland – Expert Advice through Q&A sessions with some of the best fitness, health and beauty experts out there. I love meeting and supporting other like-minded individuals and with combined knowledge and experience, I’m confident these sessions will provide you with valuable information, helpful tips, and the inspiration to try something new. If you have any requests please drop me a line and we will be sure to answer it for you! To kick off the first Q&A session and the start of a new month, I caught up with Holistic Nutrition Coach, Fitness Guru and Self-Care expert,…
