Try Something New: Tabata Drills

You may have noticed something new in the sidebar. -------->

Many of you have been asking about my weekly workouts (I have gotten seriously slack at posting, thanks for the gentle reminders :), so I decided to put it here so you don't have to dig through the posts to find it.

Speaking for workouts, I have been looking for ways to mix up my own exercise regime and I am going to take my own advice.  Every week I will be changing one day of my workout by trying something I have never done before, which will be highlighted in the sidebar.

Pretty exciting, eh?  (There is the Canadian in me coming out :).

 

Friday Favourites: Halloweeen Blogs

I love Halloween.

It has been my favourite holiday since I was a kid.  Dressing up, parades at school and getting candy.  Yes, please! I went trick-or-treating well into my late teens and am darn proud of it. :)

I am breaking from the norm today and going to share with you a few fantastic Halloween blogs. Yes, blogs that are dedicated this holiday all year long!.  What could be better, right?

If you are looking for some last minute costume ideas, crafts or treats, these blogs are right up your alley.

Hobbies For Your Health

Did you know that enjoying any leisure activity  is just as important to your well-being as exercise?

Having a hobby is good for your health and here's why:

• It can help reduce stress and reduce blood pressure
• It keeps your mind sharp and engaged
• It fosters a sense of accomplishment
• It can help you find inner happiness

We often are trying to juggle so many things at once that we forget to do activities simply for the joy of it.  We put hobbies on the back burner using excuses like, "I don't have time" or "I can't afford it." 

I am absolutely guilty of this.

I have been wanting to take a cake decorating course for a few years and (as you know), just recently signed up.  I am loving it so much I am now wondering what took me so long to go for it.