Each week I scour the internet looking for articles and tools that I believe will support my clients in successfully reaching their health and fitness goals. One site that has consistently provided good, sound information is WebMD. I find this site to offer a wealth of useful tips and content in the areas of fitness, nutrition and wellness. Of course, it is important to note that I use this and other similar sites solely for informational purposes and would recommend that you view such information in the same light. It certainly should not be used for the purposes of diagnosis or to override any advice you receive from your doctor. Read More »
The best way to track your progress and move your fitness program forward is to keep a journal. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy – a plain old notebook where you can write down your daily workout will do just fine. Keeping a journal is like keeping a diary of your workouts …. include the exercises you do, the number of reps and sets and time spent. (It also helps if you write down how you feel about each workout!) Read More »
The kids have moved out, and there is a noticeable amount of extra space in the house. Walls that were once covered with movie posters are left bare, and the all too familiar sound of the stereo blasting from behind a closed bedroom door is replaced with a serene silence. There comes a time when empty nesters need to make some alterations to fit their latest lifestyle. Some choose to downsize to a new nest all together. But others wish to stay put. There’s a way to remain close to your neighbours while also making your dream home a reality. Zoomer offers the following helpful renovation ideas for transforming the home that was once meant for five into an ideal space for two. Read More »
Apart from the overall aggravation and possibility of having to ante up still more money, the looming tax deadline in both the U.S. and Canada also entails real costs: whether of buying tax software or hiring a professional tax prep firm or accountant.
Procrastinators in both countries have a few extra days this year: in the United States, the IRS has moved the normal April 15th deadline to April 18th: April 15th falls on a Friday this year and April 18th is a Monday. In Canada, the normal April 30th deadline [a Saturday] has been extended to Monday, May 2nd at midnight. Read More »
