Does everything happen for a reason?

Does everything happen for a reason? I received an overwhelming amount of messages after I announced that I was officially able to leave my job as a mortgage associate to focus my attention on my passion that is The Sweat Effect. One message in particular really spoke...

The Butterfly Effect Podcast Episode #1

Guest host, Courtney Berg, my mentor in the nutrition biz, CrossFit Games Regionals competitor, local boss-babe and owner of Vitality Nutrition is here to ask me all the in-depth questions she has about my personal health journey. We talk everything from weight loss, fitness, CrossFit, nutrition coaching advice and of course.. ice cream cones in this first ever episode!

Guilt-Free Bagels

Guilt-Free Bagels Bagels that you won’t feel guilty eating! This easy bagel recipe is super quick and you won’t feel guilty enjoying them! I have cut them in half and used them as a delicious base for fruit pizzas topped with fresh strawberries, kiwi,...

Creating Fitness Habits

Creating Fitness Habits I wrote a blog post a couple months ago about the aspect of time and how everyone is busy these days. If any of us didn’t make our fitness a priority we wouldn’t have time for it. Sometimes we have to take a look at all of the things we do in...

Thai Peanut Chicken

Thai Peanut Chicken Thai Peanut Chicken One of our favourite travels around the world has been to Thailand. If you have ever been there you can agree their cuisine is like none other. This recipe takes me right back to the beaches of Koh Phi Phi. If you are looking...