Posted in November 2011

Pumpkin Spiced Protein Shake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 can organic pumpkin filling, 1 scoop Rivalus vanilla protein, 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice, cinnamon & nutmeg to taste, 3-6 ice cubes

Optional: to sweeten add liquid stevia (vanilla creme or 1-2 medjool dates

Directions: Toss everything in your high-powered blender for 30 seconds, add ice and blend until smooth or your desired consistency.

Approximately 320 calories

 
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Lose the Mental Baggage

We waste so much time and energy on irrelevant things in life, not only do these things take up our precocious time–they carry a lot of weight on the mind and body.  Take care of yourself so that you can shine brightly when you are work or socializing.

Don’t be bullied or persuaded into doing things you don’t feel like: If you don’t want to do something then simply don’t, it’s probably not worth your time anyhow.

Take time for you: If you need a “you” day, whether it’s organizing yourself at home, relaxing or running errands, you gotta do what you gotta do to feel fabulous!

Don’t hold stuff in: Vent to someone you can trust if you need to, or alternatively write down your feelings in a journal to get it off your chest.

Don’t gossip about people, events and situations. This brings additional energy and attention to the unnecessary.

Let go of things that don’t matter: This in itself is a huge process, partly because we hold onto stuff that we are unaware of. This additional mental baggage bogs us down, making it hard for us to move forward.

Pick your battles carefully: Sometimes whatever it is just isn’t worth it, whatever it is – things always have a funny way of working themselves out exactly the way they were supposed to.

Get rid of clutter: In your mind, life is long enough that this stuff can seriously weigh you down, take a yoga class or get in touch with mother nature and get clear and able to keep moving forward.

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Q&A for Glovesoffsports.com

Where are you originally from?
I grew up in a town called Unionville, not far too from the city of Toronto.
What is your favorite food?
On the daily my favorite go to is just lean protein with salad or veggies. I love going for Indian food.
What is your favorite sport?
It did used to be Hockey, but now I’m completely into football. College on Saturday, NFL Sunday, Monday night and Thursday night.
If you could only do one exercise the rest of your life, what would it be?
I would hike to the end of the world and back.
Chicken or steak?
hmmmm turkey on the regular? ha, I’m eating a big juicy fillet right now – YUM!
Winter or summer Olympics?
Probably winter for all the sports and timing, although I love watching the gymnastics in the summer.
What do our readers have to look forward to on your column on Gloves Off Sports?
I like to write about real stuff, that’s going on in life now. Everything from informative useful information to help assist in reaching goals to relationship advice and beauty tips.
How did this type of job interest you, modeling and now fitness?
I’ve always had a passion for health and fitness since I was a little kid. I was a competitive dancer, and played all the sports in school.
How and at what age did you get your start?
I started modeling when I was 15, I was scouted at a nightclub by an agency. As for fitness as I mentioned, I’ve been a nut my whole life ;)
Where did you go to school? Major?
I went to school in Toronto at Seneca College, I majored in Business and Marketing.
What jobs or experiences led you to your present position?
I basically went from school to modeling and acting/hosting to now fitness guru. I always knew I’d end up doing something fitness related, it’s my passion, I love to share and help people.
What skills or talents are most essential to be effective in your job?
Effective communication, time management, efficiency, self-control and perseverance.
How do you keep your feelings to affect your decision-making in your career?
It’s very hard to keep my personal feelings aside when it comes to my business. My business is personal. I’ve grown thicker skin and learned over the years to maneuver through negative people and road blocks along the way.
How do you balance your personal life and career?
It’s hard. Although, I do love what I do, so I don’t really classify work as work. I make dates with my boyfriend and set aside me time.
Would you advise having a family in your career field?
I think having a family is a beautiful thing. I think you have to do what’s best for you and your life or situation. I’m looking forward to having a family.
What dreams and goals inspired you to succeed?
It’s funny I never knew what I wanted to be as a kid. I always looked up to both my parents; my Dad, who is a very successful businessman and my Mom who is a Teacher, the biggest nurturer of all. I’m very passionate about what I do, I love challenges and most of all I like making things better.
What sorts of changes are occurring in your field?
Health & fitness is a very common phrase, I think people know the just of the basics, however it is very controversial and everyone has their opinion. There are literally millions of new diet and workout trends and fads on the market, what’s good today is gone tomorrow. Our food has changed, how it is being grown, marketed, processed, fried etc. and portion sizes are still growing. Woman, especially are expected to look supermodel skinny, while managing work and family and whatever else, meanwhile trying to keep up with people like the Kardashians.
What would you do differently if granted the opportunity in your career?
I think everything has played out in my life exactly the way it was supposed to happen. I honestly don’t think I would change a thing. I don’t wish to be any younger or go back to my early 20s, those days are what made me who I am today. I’m constantly changing as the world does and growing into everything very organically.
What’s in store the next 5-10 years?
More growth and expansion within the health and wellness industry, there are so many possibilities and opportunities, things are changing so fast, it would be hard to gage where I’ll end up, I do have a few plans TBA at a later date. I do know one thing is for sure, I can’t wait to have a family.
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