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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 [...]

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!