OK, the first time I saw this I thought “This HAS to be a joke!” but then I noticed the date at the bottom of the page, 1978, and began to ponder, what if… so of course I had to do some Googling to see if this was real. Guess what? It is! I couldn’t [...]

It’s a proven fact; these days obesity and being overweight is as common as getting catching a cold in winter. Struggling with overweight issues is something the majority of adult Canadians deal with, almost 60% actually. What is starting to become a scary trend is the increasing number of obesity in children… 4 years ago [...]

I don’t know about you but when I am feeling down my favourite thing (other than a nice glass of Shiraz and a good movie) is to veg out with my favourite snack, usually some kind of salty, carbed-up cheese combo. We all know what I’m doing though; emotional eating.Why do I get the urge [...]

Recently I got engaged when I was in Paris in front of the Notre Dame. Let me tell you, it was beautiful, romantic and unexpected all at the same time. I came back home on cloud nine, with a big permanent grin on my face with a feeling of excitement which many brides can attest [...]

Courtney Love has recently joined the growing number of celebrities who have chosen the gastric band (Slimband) procedure to control their weight. Of course the paparazzi has lived up to their reputation taking photographs and slamming her for lying about it and of course criticizing her. I guess you have to remember that this is [...]

What’s the deal with these super-power-magical-vitamin-enhanced-electrolyte-fitness waters/drinks anyway? No I’m not creating another catchy tune for Mary Poppins I just would like to find out if they really are great for you or a whole lot of hype? Well I took a look at a one of the most popular brands, the ingredients, flavours and [...]