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I’m a Personal Trainer

It usually comes back to the basics. No matter how much I learn about the art of personal training the main facts never change. Get stronger, keep moving, and use your common sense. I add the philosophy that you should start by helping your client define their own goals. It doesn’t matter what I want, […]

No More Match.com

Eight coffee dates, too many hours of texting, emails galore, three con artists, two lovely dinners… and with that, my time on Match.com has come to an end. The process has been priceless. And it’s not because I found the love of my life, or even someone close. Match.com taught me a valuable lesson that […]

A Religious Week

This has been a very religious week. Yesterday I attended an Anglican memorial service for my dear client and friend, Anne Brailey. I wrote about her in a blog a few weeks ago.  Link to blog We called each other secret sisters because our sense of humour was both alike and very inappropriate. This led […]

Olympic Gold Medal

He gave me a little smile and said, “I don’t know if you’re serious or not.” “What? Of course I’m serious! As far as I’m concerned, we’re going to compete and probably win a gold medal at the next Winter Olympics.” Then I gave my classic, disbelieving, shake of the head. I do this to […]

A good personal trainer?

What makes a good personal trainer? Great question. It’s what I was asked when I told a friend I wanted to hire a personal trainer for myself. Life’s gotten crazy busy and showing up for weight training is easier if you’ve booked a specific time with someone. A ready-made incentive. It’s all about that commitment […]