The Write Stuff

Fitness is a mindset, not a body type.

Fitness is a mindset, not a body type.

A healthy lifestyle isn't a number on a scale. And being fit isn't a waist size. Not that long ago, I wrote about finding your sweat life — and tha...
Easier said than done.

Easier said than done.

Does anyone else have issues following their own advice? I feel I give really good advice but take issue following it myself. My mom and I have al...
Everything I've learned on my #100DayProject

Everything I've learned on my #100DayProject

DON'T GIVE UP. EVER. You will fail. You will forget. You will lose focus. But the one thing you can never do is give up. Acknowledge the challenge ...
A thank you note.

A thank you note.

Almost a year ago today, I emailed a thank you note to someone: It's rare that you can connect on that level with someone through any kind of spon...
Why the fuck do women have to rely on each other for birth control advice?

Why the fuck do women have to rely on each other for birth control advice?

I've been on birth control since I was 16. My mom was terrified when I went on birth control. Back in her day, women were scared to be on the hormo...
Does natural deodorant stink?

Does natural deodorant stink?

There is nothing worse than sweat stains and a stinky pit. When I was a teenager, I had the worst sweat stains, and my doctor prescribed Drysol. It...
How to hack a cold

How to hack a cold

I don't get sick very often, but when I do, it's not pretty. No one likes being sick — so how can you fast track a cold?  Take oil of oregano. A l...
Pregnancy dreams.

Pregnancy dreams.

Does anyone else get pregnancy dreams? The last few nights I've had the oddest sorts of pregnancy dreams.  I had to look it up, why was I having th...
Girls with curls.

Girls with curls.

When I was younger, I would brush my hair like every other girl. I didn't realize I was brushing out my amazing natural curls.  Do you know what ha...
The mountain we cilmb 🏔

The mountain we cilmb 🏔

When my mom and dad were dating, my mom gave my dad an ultimatum. He needed to propose to her by a set date, or they were done. Naturally, my fath...
The wrong side of the bed.

The wrong side of the bed.

I never understood this expression.  When I was younger, I literally thought it meant that you rolled over and got up on the side of the bed you do...
Proud Canadian, sorry not sorry.

Proud Canadian, sorry not sorry.

Today is Canada Day. A day to celebrate everything we are as a nation. A day to sit back on the dock, drink Canadian Caesars, swim in freshwater la...