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Hello, On Sunday, January 29th you, your family and friends are invited for a “long walk”. We will meet 8:30 a.m. outside Timothy’s (Bloor/Armadale) for an 8 or 10 km walk (most likely along the waterfront). You do not need to be registered for this session to join. January is known as the most depressing month of the year. The “Bell Let’s Talk” campaign today highlights that this is also a lonely and difficult time for those suffering from mental health issues. There is wonderful information on the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto website about the benefits of physical exercise and healthy eating as itRead More →

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Each day we are bombarded with information, technology, social situations and so much more that we forget to “stop and smell the roses” so to speak. If you think you have 20 seconds to 2 1/2 minutes to spare for the next 150 days I have a Canada Day challenge for you. Starting Wednesday, February 1st there are 150 days until July 1st when Canada Celebrates 150 Years. As with so many physical activities in life walking requires a very strong core so that we have good posture, protect our lower back and build flexibility. The Plank and the Tree Pose both help to improveRead More →

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Crispy Fried Tofu Quick high protein meal. I’m a big believer of getting children involved in cooking and learning how to make simple meals. My youngest is great at making suggestions and being adventurous. Recently she asked if we could fry up some tofu. Here’s how she made it: Slice firm tofu into strips and pat dry with a paper towel. On the side wisk one egg white in a bowl and in another bowl mix chia seeds with panko (Japanese breadcrumbs). Dip the tofu in the egg mix and then into the seed bowl. In a warm pan with olive oil or avocado oilRead More →

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January can be a very trying month for numerous reasons including the ever changing weather. Being a walker I have become obsessed with checking the weather app. Last Tuesday’s snow, slush then rain counts as one of the more challenging days as the weather was constantly shifting…but still we had a walking class (albeit it was shortened!). I’m constantly impressed with the dedication of walkers willing to dress for any weather and come out to train. For those of you looking for motivation to reach your 2017 goals I’ve added Toronto race information to my website in the ”Speed Walk Toronto Blog” section (of courseRead More →

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As part of my walking mantra I believe we should “eat real and get walking” so I’m going to share with you some of my favourite foods that are quick to make and generally very nutritious and absolutely flavourful. I usually try to make bigger portions so that I can have leftovers for lunches or to freeze for a day I’m too busy to cook. Roasted Root Vegetables Having teenage kids who love mac and cheese (home-made version) I love to add some roasted veggies on the side. Beets, sweet potatoes and carrots are a good combination – all high in vitamin A, C, magnesiumRead More →