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The Missing link for Weight Loss
Weight loss is big business. Just look at the TV shows, exercise gadgets, books/magazines and patented programs that claim to hold the key. Its tough sifting through all this information to figure out what’s right, but regular exercise and good … Continue reading
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Why Yoga?
When I started my own business, Zeal & Zen Inc., my goal was to help others find a quality of life and wellness that fulfils their desires. I brought to my business my expertise in personal training/sport, nutrition, yoga and … Continue reading
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Tagged asana, balance, best activity, breath, co-ordination, cross training, fitness, five components of fitness, flexibility, health benefits, illness, injury, mental ability, mind body link, mobility, muscle imbalance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, posture, sport, strength, training, wellness routine, yoga, yoga therapy, Zeal & Zen
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Top 5 Ways to Meet your Fitness Goals
Everyone has good intentions. The challenge is following through with them. How do you pull yourself out of the rut you are caught in to make new habits that stick and serve you rather than pulling you down? Repetition lays … Continue reading
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Holiday Eating Without Weight Gain, Or Tummy Discomfort
It is December – gad how did that happen? December for many means the availability or preparation of holiday meals and treats for consumption and celebration. Use these tips to negotiate the mine field many feel they face in coming … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, agave, balanced eating, calories, celebration, clean eating, consumption, december, eating, food tips, glycemic index, healthy, holidays, nutrition, party food, quinoa, recipe, resturant eating, snacks, stevia, stomach ache, weight gain, Zeal & Zen
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Preventing Wrist Pain in Yoga
Wrist pain can occur when practicing asanas (postures) where the hands are in contact with the floor and bearing weight. Common postures where this can occur are cat/cow, down dog, hand stand, plank, and crane. A vinyasa or flow class … Continue reading
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Taking Your Goals from Thought to Reality – Part 2
My previous blog spoke about the importance of goal setting and what makes a good goal. I am assuming you have your “SMART” goals set and ready to go now so you are ready for the second part of attaining … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, change, daily goals, daily plan, education, fitness, goals, journal, lifestyle, nutrition, personal training, positive thoughts, postive influences, progress, real life, SMART Goals, success, wellness, Zeal & Zen
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High School Reunion Time!
In a short few weeks I will be traveling back to my little mountain home town of Kimberley BC. This isn’t an uncommon occurrence since I go back on a regular basis to soak up natures beauty and be with … Continue reading
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Passion Found!
Ok, this is it, the first blog entry… I feel like something profound must be said but really all I want to share with you is how I got to this very place in my life. It has been a … Continue reading
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