Although I always try to be sustainable, I feel that sometimes I could be doing more. Back when I was applying for UCL, they required me to complete a short course on sustainability, but it wasn’t until I got here…
My Back to School To-Do List
With a few weeks left until school starts, and the stress beginning to creep back into my life, I decided to tackle my uncertainty with one of the only ways I know how: planning. Below you will find my personal…
Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush
Healthy living at the University of Nottingham is not something that is particularly hard to do. If you live in the residence halls like I do, you will find yourself having a love-hate relationship with the colossal “Hills” of Nottingham…
Why You Should Take a Registered Athletic Class
As a U of T student, you probably have a schedule full of classes to boost your mind; what about classes to boost your physical wellbeing? As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’m kind of a fan of registered classes.…
The Magic of Multivitamins And Minimal Movement
Remember when there was time and motivation for exercise, and a fridge in your family home full of boring vegetables and healthy foods that now seem like a luxury? Since the semester has begun, it has grown harder and harder…
The not-so-sweet truth about sugar: Healthy habits at Hart House
This week, I dropped into the Healthy Habits program that runs every Monday in the Hart House Reading Room from 12 to 1 p.m. Healthy Habits is a laid-back discussion about nutrition and tips for eating well and is led by a holistic nutritionist.
What I really liked about the event was that it was informal and thereby unintimidating. We all sat in the corner of the Reading Room on the couches and, in essence, had a chat. The topic varies week to week and you’re welcome to attend just one session or as many as you like, whenever you can. This past Monday, we talked about sugar – very timely if you ask me, given that Monday was also Halloween.
It’s Finally Summer – Let’s Go To The Market
Dear Blogosphere, I am not a vegetarian. In fact, I am a bit of a carnivore and a junk food addict. I know, I know. It's shameful and it's unhealthy. But when I'm at Robart's at 4am on a Tuesday,…
dance, dance, dance
Off-beat bop. Wild shoulder shake. Index-finger-point with hip-shake. Y-M-C-A. Lawnmower. Sadly, that's about the extent of my dance moves. But I love dancing and take every opportunity to bust this short repertoire...in the privacy of my own home, of course.…
What do hatha, yin, and ashtanga have in common? Yoga!!!
Readers, do you know the difference between ashtanga yoga, hatha yoga, yin yoga, and Pilates? Neither did I. Or I should say, neither do I. But I’m learning. Following my commitment to get fitter and healthier, I’ve registered for the…