tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60629629137698307062012-02-09T19:43:15.985-06:00My journey towards getting fit, while balancing work, family life, and...HORMONES!!Roz Jutrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677274639849595330noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6062962913769830706.post-18060471502805108962012-02-09T19:43:00.000-06:002012-02-09T19:43:15.995-06:00

For someone like me who needs to be on a restrictive diet, I find granola to be a perfect meal or snack idea.  It is packed with calories and essential fatty acids from the nuts, seeds and coconut.  If you are on a Candida diet or eliminating sugar from your meals, you do not have to add any extra sugar to enjoy!  For those who do not have any restrictions, dried fruit and yogurt can be great

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When I think of motherhood, I think of a roller coaster.  I'm sure many moms would agree with me that there are definite highs and lows in regards to our children as well as our health.  I never realized that neglecting to take care of myself since having kids could have such as huge impact on my health.  These past few months have proven to be the worst.  I have had (and still) dealing with a

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Our Baby BoyA little early...but our little boy has arrived! Bryson Lloyd Jutras was born on May 30, at 33 weeks! He is doing very well in the Neonatal Intensive Care and should hopefully be home by the end of the week! Our older girls are so excited to have a baby brother. I will not be posting for some time, but will be posting occasionally throughout the summer. ~ Roz Jutras

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Congrats on taking the first steps to becoming a Wellpreneur! It starts by taking amazing care of your health. After doing lots of research we know that we will only trust our health to Usana Health Sciences. We have worked with the company to get a really awesome deal for our fellow entrepreneurs who are ready to make some positive changes to start feeling better, having more energy and

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It has been quite a while since my last blog post! I had been going through what most of us mommies go through - take care of our children and forget about taking care of ourselves. Along with working and other household obligations, there was not much time for me to commit to healthy and fitness. However, I had promised myself that I would always make time to care for myself, but sometimes we

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It has been a difficult journey these past few months. My husband and I have decided to make some drastic changes to our lives to get me back to being a healthy, happy person. When I became a mother, it was hard for me to adjust and learn to take care of myself. In turn, this has affected my mental and emotional health. I would never change my life as a mother. I love my children so much and

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What is hot yoga (also known as Bikram Yoga)?Bikram or hot yoga is a series of yoga poses done in a very heated room, which is usually maintained at a temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 40 degrees Celsius). Yoga at this temperature promotes profuse sweating, which is believed to help rid the body of toxins. It also keeps the body very warm and, therefore, more flexible.[5]

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No matter how many times I try to get myself back into shape, some obstacle will always come to challenge me. Today, it is a cold. I decided to take a "sick day" to recover for the week so I can get back to my goal of "losing weight". I sometimes feel guilty for taking a sick day because of how it may affect others' lives (clients, family, etc.). However, I can't be everyone's saviour. I

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Well, obviously, my workout/diet plan has not gone according to...plan. It is not that I haven't had the intention to get my butt in gear, it is just that my drive just doesn't seem to be there. I believe it is because I am trying to be the fit person that I was before having kids. The reality is that I do not have to same amount of time and energy to commit to the same hours as before. In

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Weight Lost: 4lbs.BMI: 24.4 (last week 24.9)I feel absolutely fantastic that I lost weight this week. I felt so stuck for so long at my certain weight and now I have finally lost some. I do think Weight Watchers On-line is such a great resource for tracking your food and activity points. It feels so great to know that I can keep within my points range and feel satisfied with the food I have

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I have to admit, after having 2 kids and working a couple of home businesses, I simply do not have the time to look after myself. It is so frustrating because I remember when, before kids, I was highly motivated to get to the gym and workout for a few hours. Exercise came so naturally and easy to me. If I gained a few pounds, I knew that with little effort I would be able to lose it

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An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day. ~Irv Kupcinet

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When I was younger, sheperd's pie was a staple in our family meal time. I had never been a fan of starchy potatoes (mostly because my dad insisted we had it every night). Once I moved out of the house, I had decided never to have sheperd's pie again. However, I do crave it at times probably because it reminds me of childhood.I had tried an experiment with this recipe to make it a little less

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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.~Herm Albright, quoted in Reader's Digest, June 1995

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I know now that everything in my life is different. From the time I get up in the morning to when I go to bed at night, it is not all about me. Everything revolves around two small children, whom have taken over my existence. I look at them every day feeling so lucky and proud to have them in my life. I would never complain that I am a mother because I have never wanted to be anything more.

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HAPPY VICTORIA DAY FOR THOSE OF YOU IN CANADA!!

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Workout: 20 minute run, 7 mins. abs, 5 min. stretchMood: Tired but feel contentWell my first week "back to it" did not go exactly as planned. Of course, family life got in the way as usual of my fitness goals. However, it was a tough week because of several birthdays and Mother's Day (Hooray for Moms!). I have realized since being a mother that life happens and not everything goes according

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Workout: Recovery DayMood: Very, Very Tired and Moody (baby was up for 4 hours in the middle of the night)Okay...I will admit that I am a little sore today not to mention exhausted because my baby thought she would have a cry fest instead of sleep. Not a great way to start a new exercise program. Good thing it is a recovery day or I would be hurtin'. Perhaps when I am feeling a bit more awake,

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Workout: Bikini Boot Camp Mood: Energized, OptimisticI can honestly say that today was a great day in terms of feeling back on track with my fitness. Most times I think of excuses during the day to not go to my evening workouts, but today I was really looking forward to it. One of the main reasons could be that I joined a fantastic group called "Bikini Boot Camp" (www.bikinibootcamp.ca). It is

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I have always wondered why it is so hard to get motivated to workout but so easy to "fall off the wagon". I guess most would say that after having your 2 children, your body has made some odd changes. In addition, having kids definitely sucks some of the energy from you.So I made the decision to write some specific goals to help reach my fitness goals. I sat down and wrote out my SMART (

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