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Old Dogma. New Tricks.

Change either happens out of desperation or inspiration. The great thing is that during times of change, no matter why it is happening, the growth is going to make you stronger, better, more evolved then you were before. Life can bring … Continue reading

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One year later. 15 lbs heavier

Two weeks ago I did a photo shoot to prove a point. I wanted to prove that the scale is not a good way to track progress. Since starting Crossfit in March of 2013 I have gained 15 lbs. I … Continue reading

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Saying goodbye to a friend

Some people in your life bring you up. They support you. They are there when you need them. A warm hug, a good cry, and sometimes even some “get real” with you to help you when you need to hear … Continue reading

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Grateful for the inspiration

This weekend I coached at my CrossFit box (yes BOX not gym.. go ahead rip me apart). I decided to make it a “festive” workout and we did a Thankgiving themed “Turkey Murph”. This workout consists of a 1 mile … Continue reading

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Happiness is Progress

Or is it the other way around? Progress is happiness? I heard this on a podcast the other day and it made me think. I used to think that my goal in life was to be happy. If I was … Continue reading

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Can people really change?

When I was a kid I had the same thing written in my report card under the comments, “Mia gets easily distracted”. I’m pretty sure every year this was the only comment that I got… other then my grade 4 year … Continue reading

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Believe

I trust myself and my future. This is my sankalpa. This is what i say to myself when things get tough. When I lose my way, when I start to doubt.  I have struggled my whole life with self-doubt. I … Continue reading

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Finding Peace

  As I wrote that title I got a little teary. I never thought I would say those words. I have found peace. The goal of this blog was to find balance with food and exercise in my life. In … Continue reading

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Connection, Community and Self Esteem

I just got back from an amazing weekend at the Canada East Crossfit Regionals. All my fears and my doubts were squashed and my only regret was all the time I worried about my performance. Oh well… onward and upward. … Continue reading

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Just Show Up – The Road to Regionals

“When we spend our lives waiting until we’re perfect or bulletproof before we walk into the arena, we ultimately sacrifice relationships and opportunities that may not be recoverable, we squander our precious time, and we turn our backs on our … Continue reading

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