Week 5 couch to 5k journey presented a new twist: every run was different, each with its own set of challenges and triumphs. This variety not only tested my physical stamina but also my mental resolve. Amidst this, I’m also committed to running at least a mile every day this year, adding an extra layer …
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Week 4 of my Couch to 5K journey marked a significant milestone: the halfway point. Embarking on this week, I was filled with a mix of exhilaration and nervous anticipation. The program’s structure was about to take an ambitious leap, and I was both excited to start and conscious of the challenges ahead. This week …
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Week 3 of my Couch to 5K journey marked a significant shift in my mindset and physical endurance. Fueled by the triumphs of the previous weeks and fully recovered from my illness, I approached each day with a sense of excitement and anticipation. This week promised a new challenge with an increase in jogging intervals, …
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As I embarked on the second week of my Couch to 5K journey, the remnants of my illness lingered, casting a shadow of doubt over my ability to continue. Despite the uncertainty and the physical challenges, I was determined to complete week two, which promised a step up in intensity and required a deeper well …
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Picture on left. The very beginning of weight loss take two. Picture on right. Recent photo. Dec. 23, 2023 As I embark on this renewed journey of shedding pounds and rediscovering my health, I reflect on the road that led me here. My first weight loss journey was a roller coaster. of emotions and efforts, …
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Embarking on my third attempt with the “couch to 5k” app by Zenlabs, I carried a history of starts and stops never making it past the first 3 weeks on the previous attempts. My journey with running has been a roller coaster of determination, setbacks, and renewed resolve. As I laced up for this latest …
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Montreal Skyline October 14, 2023 As I sit down to embrace this new chapter, I find myself reflecting on the beginnings of my journey. There was a time when blogging was just an idea, a “maybe someday” thought that lingered in the back of my mind. Heck, I even gave it a go once or …
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Minimalism means many things to different people. Some people may consider me to be an extreme minimalist, others may say that I’m not a minimalist at all. The point is that I call myself a minimalist not because I take steps to reduce the number of items I own, but because of why I’m doing …
It’s been 8 and a half days since moving to London Ontario. A quick first glance thoughts. Well, coming from an area that had zero restaurants for vegans, this city is smashing the vegan food game. There is a Chinese food place specifically for vegans, Fast food which is so spot on with taste, Hole …
I watch a lot of what I eat in a day, or breakfast ideas. and I always see a lot of oats. Personally, I love oats! but why do people make them so thick! I prefer my oats to be a nice creamy consistency, like a nice gravy except, It’s oats. This picture was taken …