Am I being dramatic here? Well, let me explain here… Back in 2010, when my health was at it’s worst, I didn’t know what to do. I was living a very high stress lifestyle. Although I moderately ate my best and my body was craving a more vegetarian eating lifestyle, the stress I was experiencing superseded it all. I was…
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The #1 Reason Why You’re Not Losing Weight
I often work with women or listen to women who are struggling with losing weight. “I’ve been working out every day and yet I can’t lose those last 5 pounds”. Or, “I eat so healthy! I’m paleo – I’m vegan – I’m macrobiotic! And, still, I can’t lose it”.
5 Signs That You May Be Headed To Burn-Out
I’m a Human Resources Manager with a large hotel (within a large chain) in Vancouver BC. It’s a great place to work actually – great people, ever-changing, and not without it’s set of challenges like any job. This job actually keeps me connected with the women that I work with – career-driven women! I value that connection and I can…
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Why Over-Exercising May Be Sabotaging Your Health
What!?!? Is Julie actually implying that exercising is detrimental to my health? If that’s what you’re thinking (and now your confused or worried), hang on a quick minute and let me explain.
My Favourite On-The-Go Snacks (mostly Paleo)
In an effort to minimize crappy, cannot-pronounce ingredients, I love to make my own snacks. And, for the most part, these are not time consuming. What I do try to avoid is grains, refined flours, and minimal sugar, if any. Why? Because they tend to spike blood sugar which essentially will make us crave and grab for even more sugary…
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