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Eating disorders are real, with devastating conditions that can seriously affect one's health, productivity, and relationships. They affect a persons physical and emotional health, that can be seriously life threatening. Eating disorders are not a fad, or lifestyle choice. How do we deal with a loved one that is suffering from an Eating Disorder? Listed below are a few key points that might help you during this time period. Educate yourself on eating disorders and the jargon Learn the difference between facts and myths associated with training nutrition and weight Listen with an open mind Recovery is a marathon not a sprint Refrain from telling the person what they should do Don't take their actions personally Offer to help with practical tasks such as laundry, or driving them to and from appointments or work Distract your loved one during meal times... both before and after to calm their anxieties Involve activities that don't centre around food; so that ...

Name : STELLA URSINO  Age : 46 Competition: BIKINI (Grand Masters) Placing : 1st Place OPA GALA NOVEMBER 2015 What steps did you have to do to your body ready for stage? Lots of time training, and sacrificing my desired meals. I was concerned that desired meals may interfere with lean muscle, so I avoided them altogether. . I also had to train myself to walk in heels! What was your goal for the competition? Just to have the courage to get up on a stage in front of people. I wanted to break out of my comfort zone. I wanted to take a risk, but controlled approach, to challenge myself to do something I normally wouldn't do. I think learning to live outside your comfort zone, doing something forcing you out of it, can prep you for life changes, and give you skills for adapting to sudden and new obstacles. How did you feel during your prep for stage? Great! ENERGIZED!!!! PUMPED!!!! What was your least favorite part of the prep?  The large quantities of water just before ...

My Story: Lauren Brazier  I was eight years old the first time I had sex. Eight. Years. Old. Unwilling, terrifying, gut wrenching sex. And at that very moment I lost that little girl inside me... I was sexually molested from the age of eight to eleven by the same man, over and over and over again. “Be a good little girl, don’t tell” are the seven words that haunted me for years, acting as a silent devil sitting by my wayside just waiting to appear and burn what was left of my soul. At such a young age I didn’t understand why this man was doing this to me, it didn’t feel good, I cried every time as he held me down and threatened to go after my sisters if I ever opened my mouth. I was the youngest child, the little sister who truly believed she had to protect them, I couldn’t let him do this to them; it would have been my fault. So I took it, I held my breath and wished for it to be over, inside my eight year old self just wanted a way out, to run away, to hide, to just die. I felt trapp...

Contributing Writer: Evelina Osiadacz Let’s face it, one of the biggest struggles of fitness is securing enough time and motivation each day towards our goals. Between being a top-notch student, excelling worker, devoted parent, or a committed lover, we find ourselves buried in tasks which cloud our personal ambitions. On top of that, we feed ourselves empty promises such as “I’ll do it tomorrow,” or “next time,” all to not follow through in the end. We are constantly racing against the clock, but what if I told you that time is on our side and you can be the superhero you are without compromising your fitness goals? We need to start with reframing our conception of time. Remember when I said that time was on our side? That’s only as true as you make it. Dedicating a few minutes in the day to stay active and take care of yourself should not be a task you do to fill up moments of inactivity, but a regular part of your routine. If you are able to take on more projects you can count, why ...

Was eating out for one of the first times recovering from an eating disorder perfect? No, it wasn’t, but isn’t that to be somewhat expected? That doesn’t mean however, that I shouldn’t be proud of myself or give up on my journey to health and recovery. So what, I didn't manage to eat or order a baked potato like my coach requested? So what that I questioned whether any oil or butter was added to my steamed asparagus and made my mother and brother try the asparagus to reassure me of it? What I did manage was to join my family for my mother’s birthday dinner, something I haven’t done in as many years as I can remember. I managed to eat an entire (and completely delicious) 6oz steak despite the fact that my mind was racing with negativity and self-doubt. This experience and account wasn’t one of a failure, quite the opposite, an account of a successful small step in the right direction towards a strong and healthy mind and body. If I could give a few suggestion to anyone experiencing ...

With today's economy it's in everyone's best interest to learn how to shop the smart way. Ok with gas prices being low at the moment is definitely an added bonus but the low Canadian dollar counter acts that especially when prices at the stores are on the rise especially where produce is concerned. Who really wants to pay as much as $8.00 for cauliflower?! Here are some money saving tips to think about next time you have to run to the store. There are several applications that you can down load to your smartphone that allow you to price match items. This isn't just for groceries but also you everyday stuff! All the weekly fliers you would receive in your newspaper and then some are available on the app, simply type what item you are looking for and it will show you each store that has it listed at a sale price. For example purposes take the application called "Flipp". There is a section that has all available fliers for the week, coupons, shopping list and a s...

Name : Claudia Scali Age : 29 Train out of (area) : Richmond Hill/Aurora/Oakville  Twitter : @claudiass07 Instagram : @claudiass07 Facebook : Claudia Scali Tell us a bit about yourself: OPA Provincial Bikini Athlete Team Bunny Coach and Trainer Certified Personal Trainer Honors Bachelor of Science – University of Toronto Fitness & Nutrition Blogger Miss Universe Canada Top 20 Finalist 20 years Competitive Dance Experience CFL Cheerleader Published Model Published Writer – Inside fitness women, Muscle Insider, Eligible Magazine 10+ years of experience working in the medical industry How did you get started in fitness? I have been very active my whole life.  I always played competitive sports ad danced on a competitive team.  I love the dedication of training and eating to fuel my body.  It was a natural progression for me to find the world of fitness competitions once I stopped dancing.  I am constantly looking for ways to challenge myself and I hav...

Homemade kefir sorbet topped with no sugar added apple pie - Created by: Sarine Joubanian Recipe for the Apple Pie crust:  1/4 cup quineo flour, 2 tbsp coconut oil, dash of vanilla extract, touch of water and pinch of salt. Refrigerate your crust 5-7mins prior to cooking. Cook for 5mins Pie filling: 5 apples peeled, cored and sliced..in a pan with a touch of water, cinnamon and nutmeg..*easy on the nutmeg* cook for 5mins..place on crust and into the oven..at 200 for 20mins or so.. Kefir sorbet: kefir..either flavoured or unflavored..blend frozen raspberries, blueberries..mix in a little of the kefir blend..then use remainder and pour in container..and freeze..  

Name : Julie Misasi Age : 46 Where are you from? Waterloo, Ontario Results from the Program : Lost 12.5lbs.  5 inches off my waist,  3 inches off hips, 1 inch off thighs, 1 inch off biceps, 1 inch off chest (back fat) Tell us about yourself! I am a 46 year old Mom of two boys aged 16 and 19.  I am married to an amazing man named Jim.  I run my own jewellery and accessory business where I design and create my own jewellery which I am wholesaling to 17 shops and boutiques surrounding Waterloo. I LOVE my job. What made decide to join the 21 Day Kick starter program with Team Bunny? I hurt my back over 5 years ago.  It has really forced me many times to not be able to work out.  That being said, I put on weight over those years.  I wanted my old body back and to try to strengthen my core so maybe I won’t have so many setbacks with my back in the future. Was it everything you expected? It was more. I didn’t think I would see the results I saw in only 21 days. I had a lot of doubters that ...

Eating out can be quite challenging when you are on a balanced meal plan, have dietary restrictions or allergies.  Here are some helpful tips for when those special occasions arise and you are faced with restaurant celebration situations. Scope out some restaurant menus online in advance. Take a look at what types of healthy options are available.  There are a lot of menus out there that have a healthy eating section, gluten free or allergy guides.  This way you can choose the best location to dine at that will suit your tastes and meal plan. When the meal has a choice of side dishes go for the salad or fruit instead of French fries, rice or mashed potatoes as these tend to be a large serving and contain high amounts of additives.   Where beverages are concerned water is your best bet! Add some lemon or lime for added flavouring and a refreshing taste. When ordering salads ask for the dressing on the side, this way you can add as much or as little as you want without all the excess.  A...

Name : Katrina Knight  Age : 45 Where are you from? Born in Kirkland Lake, ON but grew up in Cambridge, ON Competition training for: Bikini Category : Grand Masters Tell us about yourself! Education, work, family! I spent 20 years working in dentistry as a Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist. In 2009 I was in a Motor vehicle accident and suffered severe whiplash. I went from working out 6 days per week to being unable to do everyday activities without pain. After one year of waiting to get into a pain clinic for treatment I was told I should take pain-killers, sleep medication etc. had botox injections in my neck and chest muscles to stop the pain but I refused to take those medications....I refused to give up hope that I could return to being fit! I went to physio and the gym and worked hard, slowly doing what I could. I also had to choose another career that I could do long term without pain and went back to school for Nursing at over age 40 ! Since 2009, after the ac...