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Coffee And Me
Coffee to me is more than a stimulant. Its a muse, its a social activity, its clearly an addiction. I know if I have writers block at work, can’t see the solution to a problem, a jolt of espresso will get me going. My relationship with where I get my coffee has changed. It started [...]
Soda and the US Healthcare Debate
“Sugary drinks shouldn’t be a part of our everyday diet,†said New York City Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley. “Drinking beverages loaded with sugars increases the risk of obesity and associated problems, particularly diabetes but also heart disease, stroke, arthritis and cancer.†My name is Rob, and I have a sweet tooth. I do love [...]
Working Out When Sick
“Generally, if it [the illness] is above the neck, it’s okay, but if it’s below the neck, it’s not okay,†says Kenneth Madden, a geriatric-medicine specialist and UBC assistant professor who researches exercise. So I had been out of commission with pneumonia for a few weeks and feeling extremely restless. Last Sunday I went to [...]
I’ve Wanted To Write, Really
photo credit: Charles Williams Honestly, I really wanted to write a post this week. Unfortunately a mild case of pneumonia got it in the way. The most upsetting part was having an adverse drug reaction to the antibiotics that I am taking. The name of the drug is Avelox. If I had been well enough [...]
Men and Body Image
It was interesting to read this article about manorexia this morning and that sheds some light on men and eating disorders. Generally, eating disorders are seen as a heath issue that afflicts women. I was really astounded to hear that someone like Dennis Quaid who seemingly has it all suffers from anorexia. I have always [...]
30 Day Challenge
I have been on vacation this week and one of the best parts has been taking up yoga again. I have been doing some yoga at work at lunch. But it is only once a week and there have been times I haven’t been able to go so it has been hit and miss. So [...]
New Work Out, New Playlist
Tomorrow I’m seeing a personal trainer at the gym to get a new work out. I’ve grown bored of what I had been doing so changing things up felt right. This calls for a new playlist!
Delicious Dulce De Leche
Just when I am fed up with paying for a Starbucks latte in the store they come up with something new that I just can’t keep away from. Everyone’s favourite global coffee house Starbucks is now selling a Dulce De Leche latte. If you’ve never had Dulce De Leche before, its this caramelized sugar and [...]
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