Studies show that only 21% of adults feel satisfied with their body (Mentalhealth.org). As a teenager and adult, I struggled with my body image and the pressure to be thin, fit, and healthy. But what does “healthy” actually look like? And who is it telling us that we need to look a certain way in order to be happy with… Read More
Life during this pandemic can seem pretty boring. Especially during the Summer of 2020, we are looking for fun things to do that are safe, closer to home, fun and different. Here are some ideas to get you started: Water sports are a safe choice to socially distance and cool off. There are companies that will rent Paddleboards, kayaks, canoes… Read More
Our health and wellness is very much foremost in our minds right now. How do we keep ourselves and our families safe and well. How do we help our children stay physically and emotionally healthy through these unusual times and in the future. A 2019 report from Statistics Canada stated that only about 40% of children, ages 5-17 met the… Read More
“Where’s the snow?” It is a question I have heard many times over the years as I have been out enjoying one of my favourite activities—Nordic Pole Walking, aka Urban Poling. Even though I appreciate that they perhaps recognize the similarities of what I am doing to cross-country skiing, my standard answer would be “Snow is optional”, since it is… Read More
I think it is fair to say that most of us are experiencing a myriad of emotions right now: nervousness, unease, grief, anger, fear, all due to the impact COVID-19 has had on our lives, along with the unknown of what the future holds for us. We, at Body Design want to take the opportunity to remind you how important… Read More
SIMPLE SUGGESTIONS FOR WELL BEING! Do you ever feel confused or overwhelmed by all the advice that comes at us every day? There is no shortage of information available telling us what we should, and sometimes should not, do in order to be healthy. Remember, we are all different and knowing yourself is an important first step in taking responsibility… Read More
In 2016 at age 64, I had open heart surgery to replace my aortic valve. I found out at age 59 that I had a congenital heart defect. My aortic valve had only two chambers or cusps instead of three. This meant the valve had to work harder causing it to wear out over time. Facing surgery was very… Read More