Well, it's been three years since my last post on this site. To say there's been some changes in my life would be a massive understatement! I won't rehash everything, but here's the basics: I married the love of my life, TonyThe whole world went into lock down and life as we knew it changed… Continue reading Back in the Swing as a New Mom
About 6 months ago I was ready for a change. I'd been dragging my heals in regards to going to the gym, and I wanted to try something new. That's when I discovered pole fitness. I had thought about it before, but had never taken action, and being in the workout rut that I was,… Continue reading Dairy of a Pole Dancer: First Class
I met Evan AuCoin at HMCS Quadra, a Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Camp, in the summer of 2005. He's one of the biggest teddy bears that I've ever met, and his weight loss journey below is truly inspiring! Why I Lift First off, my name is Evan AuCoin. I’m a 28 year old musician and… Continue reading Motivational Weight Loss Story: Evan AuCoin the Power Lifter
I’ve recently joined a gym and have had a few sessions with a personal trainer. This is great, because I’m doing exercises I wouldn’t normally do on my own, and I’m being pushed to work harder. Weight training isn’t something I’ve done much of before, but with my personal trainer by my side, I’m excited… Continue reading My Unexpected Experience With Weights
Okay, we've all heard it, "Muscle weighs more than fat" but what does that actually mean? That statement is actually not very descriptive. It should read, "Muscle has a higher density than fat." That's what's going on here. Let's look at the famous fat vs muscle picture that's been making the rounds online for the… Continue reading Muscle vs. Fat – Is the Difference What We Think?
Laura the Working Mom 