Hey Everyone!
Well, it’s mid-summer and unfortunately summer hasn’t really started in Vancouver yet 
It’s been rainy and horribly humid (dreadful for the hair situation) but I’m staying positive and hoping the gloomy Fall-like days will pass and the warm sun will make an appearance. I need a tan!!
I’ll be honest, I kinked my neck last weekend and have been out of commission for the last week. I’ve still been walking but I’ve temporarily put down the weights and stopped the ab workouts. I think I’ve rested long enough and I’ve been given the A-Ok from my Chiropractor so I can start back where I finished. Let’s hope I can get toned in time for August long!
In two weeks, I will be heading up to Kelowna (aka. K-town) for the Center of Gravity Long Weekend party which is full of awesome music, wakeboarding, boating, dancing and tanning! I’m extremely excited to get out of the city for a few days and spend all day at the beach with my besties. For the last 2 months I’ve been striving for a slimmer body so I can feel confident rocking my swim suit, so its the two week home stretch as we speak. ahh…..
Another tidbit I’ve learned over the last two months….Laziness is contagious. I swear it! It does take more effort to change your mindset to workout and eat healthier but once you’ve made that decision to change you will thank your lucky stars you have! I know so many people that say they want to change but they contradict themselves two minutes after we have the long conversation about bettering their health thus proving my point that laziness is contagious. When people around you are more motivated you feel more motivated; if their lazy, you think its okay to be lazy. The changes don’t have to be drastic right away.. make the small changes like standing instead of sitting, parking farther away from the door at the grocery store, carrying your grocery bags instead of using the cart, carrying two baskets instead of getting a buggy, taking the stairs (even running the stairs!), walking on your lunch break (window shop!), or maybe just walk to work?! These little things will help burn calories during the day. Of course, you aren’t going to wake up after a week and notice a huge difference but you will have more energy and after a few months you will definitely notice some changes. There is no reason to not get a little active during your day!
Personally, I park 10 blocks from work (bonus: it’s cheaper 
), park on the top floor and take the stairs, speed walk both ways, stand as much as possible and walk around work like I’m on a mission 
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One of my new favourite sites is www.livestrong.com. Thank you to Leslie for bringing this site to my attention! I’m hooked! You type in your information and specify how much weight you want to lose per week and it will spit out the number of calories you should be eating to get that goal. Along with telling you the total amount of calories to consume, it breaks down your food journal to show you what your really ingesting! It’s an eye opener for sure! Check it out! It may change your life…
What little things do you do to stay active during the day?
xoxo,
Michelle
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I rock the stairs at work! I work on the fourth flour and I see patients between the 2nd-4th floor so I am constantly going up & down…they always kick my butt! Luv it
Have a great day
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Michelle|www.iheartwellness.com Reply:
July 20th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
That’s so awesome! The stairs are a great butt workout
Thanks for sharing Liz!
xoxo,
Michelle
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wooo im going to the wakeboard fest in K-town tooo ! its gonna be sooo much fun
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Michelle|www.iheartwellness.com Reply:
July 20th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
YAY! I’m SO excited! Let’s hope the weather it hot and extremely sunny
xoxo,
Michelle
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I try to get as much walking in as possible. It’s just something extra outside of my workouts that makes me feel more active and energized!
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Michelle|www.iheartwellness.com Reply:
July 20th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Hi Heather!
Exactly! That little extra mini workout during the day just adds to the major workout you do daily. It recharges your batteries
xoxo,
Michelle
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I often take the stairs! And I enjoy a nice walk, too–stretches out my legs!!
Jess´s last blog ..Squats + Sweet Potatoes
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Michelle|www.iheartwellness.com Reply:
July 20th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Hey Jess!
A good walk is good for your heart and clears your mind! Keep it up!
xoxo,
Michelle
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I love taking little walks during my lunch break, taking the stairs instead of the elevator…the little things add up!
Alexa @ Simple Eats´s last blog ..Calling All Bloggies
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Michelle|www.iheartwellness.com Reply:
July 20th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Hey Alexa!
The little things really do add up! Good for you!
xoxo,
Michelle
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I work on the second floor of my building and everyone else works on the first so I am constantly running up and down stairs which is great! I also climb the stair master whenever I read magazines so I am getting in extra cardio. I really love my fitness magazines so it motivates me to do extra cardio when I know a fresh new magazine is waiting for me!
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Michelle|www.iheartwellness.com Reply:
July 20th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Hi Lauren!
I do the same thing! It’s a good mini butt lift everytime you take the stairs
Fitness Magazines inspire me as well! I can’t put them down and they sure do make you workout harder 
xoxo,
Michelle
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Well I have a dog, so I get out with him daily. And my bike is in my living room, so I have no excuse to not ride it when i see it every single minute i’m in the living room. I’m not working right now, but when I do, I commute to work by bike..it’s literally a 10 minute ride. I’ll even ride the bike to my bootcamp classes and then my warm up is already complete.
And I do agree..lazyness is very contagious..so easy to just sit on the couch and do nothing.
Beatrix @ Beaglebea´s last blog ..I love fishing
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Michelle|www.iheartwellness.com Reply:
July 20th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Hey Beatrix!
Having a dog is a huge bonus! You do get far more exercise because of it! You are very lucky you are in biking distance to your work. That’s something I wish I could do… Good for you for biking to your bootcamp class too! That’s so frigin awesome! You must be one fit sista
xoxo,
Michelle
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