Living Vibrantly Coaching

14 days to start transforming your health

Some crazy stats - 1 in 3 people die from heart disease, 1 in 3 die from cancer. Food is our greatest medicine, but many of us ignore this. We’ve been taught by the food industry that convenience is more important than our health. My 90 day nutrition program focusses on returning to the human diet so that our bodies can function at its absolute best. You will learn how to incorporate the core nutritional elements that your body wants and needs, without relying on willp...ower or having to adhere to strict rules. Not ready to commit to a full 90 days?? You can try out the first 14 days of this amazing program for the low price of $30. With a start date of April 26, 2021 you don’t want to miss this opportunity. Still not sure? Message me to chat about how we can work together to achieve your health and nutrition goals. #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle

Making a change is hard; creating new habits takes too much time; I want to do something new, but I don’t know where to start... do any of these sound familiar?? When I was a child, I was an avid reader, often reading the same books over and over because I enjoyed them so much! In fact, legend has it that my Nana taught me to read before I entered kindergarten! But as I entered adulthood, got married, got a job, started a family, the time that I would have set aside for ...reading got used for other things. And then along came Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and my reading time was spent surfing the web or scrolling through social media. But I missed my books I would longingly look at new novels that had been released, but never picked them up because I just felt that I did not have enough time. Enter Deanna Villella who started a book club and invited me to join in January, and enter my step daughter Brianna Blahut who introduced me to Audible so that I could listen to books. In order to get back in the habit of reading I promised myself 15 minutes a day to read. Of course, once I got into that habit, the love of reading came roaring back and while I don’t read every day, I now magically find the time to do it. And using Audible, I can listen to a book in my car. So my commute to and from work allow me for almost a full hour of reading!!! I set a goal of 24 books this year and I’m already at 10 ! Suddenly a new habit was formed! And it all started with just a small step in the right direction, a commitment to myself and a little bit of time. Do you have a new habit that you want to start? Or one that you did start and want to share your success? Comment below. If you want to learn more about how to gain more time by building healthy habits, watch my video from yesterday https://www.facebook.com/kim.shennan/videos/4207296405955747/ #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle #newhabits #healthyhabits #habits

I don’t have time to invest in my health

Finally time to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome in a brand new year - a clean slate, so to speak. 2020 was by no means perfect, but I have no regrets, no hard feelings, no anger - just experiences and the lessons learned. I have long believed that everything happens for a reason, it just might take some time to figure it out and find the joy in it. So whatever happened to each of you in 2020, don't hold a grudge, don't hang on to the negativity. You are responsible for you...; make your decisions count and move forward into a brand new year, a brand new season! The possibilities are endless.... where do we go first? #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle #2021 #freshstarts #newyear

A year ago, when we were all thinking ahead to 2020, I’ll bet none of us imagined what a crazy year this would turn out to be. But, at the same time, it has been an amazing learning opportunity, what a chance for growth!! What have you learned about yourself over this past year that will stay with you for the rest of your life? What positive things have you experienced that would never have happened had 2020 been ‘normal’? #2020 #livingvibrantly #change #growth #personalgrowth #mentalhealth #wellness #wildfitcoach #2021 #covid19 #positivity #gethealthy #planning #ayearinreview #future #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth

Stepped on the scale this morning! For many of us, that has the potential to be a frightening and disheartening moment, but I always do so with a sense of curiousity. Today I learned that I did not gain a single pound over the holidays! How did I do it you ask? By following the guiding principles of the WildFit program. I will tell you honestly that I did not starve myself, or deny myself anything that I did not want. I even had a few cookies and a glass or two of win...e. What I did not do was overindulge nor did I waiver from my rule of making sure I have more good things on my plate than bad things. WildFit makes it easier to navigate through holidays and "special" occasions, as well as to manage everyday life. If this is a result you are also looking for, then message me to get more information about the WidlFit 90 day challenge. #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle

Generally I spend Sunday afternoons making soup, it's become a family tradition. This past weekend I made a crockpot split pea soup with just a few items. 2 cups of split peas 6-8 cups of chicken or vegetable broth 1 ham hock... 1 onion a couple of carrots minced garlic (because everything should have garlic in it!) Cook on low for 8 hours or so. Remove the ham hock and blend with an immersion blender as smoothly as you like (you can mash with with potato masher as well, for more texture) I will take the ham off the ham hock bone and toss it back into the soup once it's blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. Do you have a favourite 'go to' soup recipe to keep you warm during the winter months? #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle #souptime #itscoldoutside #staywarm

Why is it that everytime I say "no" to something sugary, or I add more salad to my plate, someone asks if "I'm on a diet"? Why can't "eating healthy" just be normal and accepted behaviour? Sometimes I think it is because when others see me making better choices, they feel guilty about their poor one, and, even if unintentional, they try to sabotage me. What do you find to be hardest thing to achieve when trying to eat healthy?? Is it your friends or family trying to sway ...your choices, is it a lack of willpower, or overwhelming cravings? If you are looking for help in battling the "food devil" then I invite you to join the WF challenge starting on January 4th. Message me and I can get you details on how the program works and why it is so successful. #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle

Where would you rather spend your time? I'll tell you that healthy eating does not take much time at all. Most of my meals are created in under 30 minutes, with really simple (yet yummy) ingredients. The time spent planning, prepping and cooking in the kitchen is well worth it when I know that I will have a longer time to spend with family and friends that I love. Join me on January 4, 2021 to learn more during the WildFit 90 day challenge. ... #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle #betterversionofyou #2021

How much is your health worth to you? If you think you can manage $30 plus 14 days of your time, then "Try WildFit" is for you. You would be surprised at the changes that can be made in just two weeks. Contact me today to register for our January start!... #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle

Want to know what works better than a diet?? https://youtu.be/oIV0dAbLA-Y

When we're stressed, the immune system's ability to fight off antigens is reduced. That is why we are more susceptible to infections. The stress hormone corticosteroid can suppress the effectiveness of the immune system . Practice breathing techniques. Here's a good one: breathe in to the count of 5, hold for a count of 5, and then release for a count of 5. Repeat five times, 2-3 (or more) times a day. #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle

I'm just a normal person, just like you, who reached a point in my life where I knew I needed to do something different, or I would continue to be overweight and lethargic for the rest of my life. I turned my results from my WildFit 90 day challenge into a new passion for nutrition coaching. These testimonials are from real people who achieved real results! Join my next challenge starting on January 4th, 2021 and maybe you'll see your results up here next ... #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle

The perfect day to hike! This is becoming part of our Saturday routine. How are you spending your day? #livingvibrantly #getoutside #intentionalmovement #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #wildfit #hiking #hikingadventures #healthylifestyle #healthy #winterwonderland #winter #lockdownlife

There's a whole lot more pleasure in eating simple foods, with a more awareness, than in eating non-functional foods that provide short-term pleasure but diminish your vitality. As Eric Edmeades says "nothing tastes as good as healthy feels". The food industry spends tens of billions of dollars on marketing designed to trigger our natural human desire for pleasure. But while they make that money back in spades, what is the cost on our health? It isn't how much you know th...at really matters, it's what you eat and how you live; choices that not only impact you but the planet as a whole. Want to learn to make better choices, and to make some really yummy food at the same time? Join my next WildFit 90 day challenge that starts on January 4, 2021 and start to see a better version of you. #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle #betterversionofyou #2021

#wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle

Let's focus instead on one of the reasons why sticking with the gym and the NY Resolution to eat healthy fail. You lack a supportive ENVIRONMENT Your environmen...t affects you way more than you think. There's a very poplar quote about this: "You are the sum of your 5 closest friends". Well what if your friends and family aren't into a healthy lifestyle in general? Bad luck, right!? If you think about it this is not even that uncommon: the obesity rate for the Western World stands somewhere between 30% and 40% of the population. The majority of people that make unhealthy decisions feel guilty about it and don't want others to succeed where they fail. So they might even work against you if you start doing anything that can move you into a more healthy direction. So how do we solve it? The WildFit 90 Challenge is not another weight loss program to add to your list of I’ll do it someday. It’s been intentionally designed as a timed process to help you achieve significant results in 90 days (and in most cases, less!). The momentum of starting at the same time as other people will keep you inspired and moving toward the body transformation you’ve been wanting for years. On top of working with like-minded people, you get the support of a WildFit coach (that would be me! ) through on-line Zoom calls, and a private Facebook group. And all of this is offered for significantly less than the cost of most diet programs! Message me to book a discovery call to learn more. #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle

This one is a bit harder, but getting enough sleep is important for your physical health. For example, sleep is involved in healing and repair of your heart and blood vessels. Ongoing sleep deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle #getenoughsleep

You wake up in the morning, and the first thing you reach for is a cup of hot coffee. If you have time, maybe you have a second cup. And then you realize that you don’t feel hungry, so you skip breakfast. By mid morning, there are a few hunger pains, but you drown them out with another cup of coffee. Need an afternoon snack, have another coffee. Does this sound familiar? Caffeine triggers a stress response in our bodies which stimulates a message to our body that danger... is near. This is commonly called the fight or flight response. Think about it - if your body is on high alert, looking for danger and ready to fight or run for you life, do you think it is also looking for a snack at the same time? Probably not! Your appetite is suppressed because your body is stressed. Some people use this hack to cheat hunger with coffee, thinking that they will lose weight. But the reality is, you are not creating an environment where your body feels that it is safe to do so. It’s only going to continue to hang on to excess fat and weight, and at the same time, you are depriving your body of the nutritional resources it needs. It’s time to #change the diet mentality. #getwildfit #wildfitworks #wildfit #livingvibrantly #heatlhyeating #healthyliving #eathinghealthy #nutrition #wildfitcoach #nutritioncoach #eatwelllivewell #foodasmedicine #coffee #allyoucaneat #change #itsnotadiet #itsnotadiethbutalifestyle #wellness #health #foodfreedom #healthychoices #choosehealth #notimelikethepresent #nowisthetime

Do you: Start a new 'fad' diet, but quit after two days because it's too hard? Buy the latest smartwatch (the one that tracks your exercise) but get bored with it within the week? Join the gym but stop going after three weeks (but don't cancel the membership!) Read all the blogs and FB posts on healthy eating, but never try any of the ideas?... And then Christmas comes, and you make that New Year Resolution that this year will be different! You really start to take care of your health... for about two weeks. Life gets in the way and stress starts to build up, you feel your energy fading, but you just don't have time for this. And six months later, you are still stuck. And then summer comes, and the cycle starts all over again. You can stay on the rollercoaster, or you can focus on fixing the #1 underlying problem that prevents you from living a healthy lifestyle. And that is that you can't rely on willpower or internal motivation to create and stick to healthy habits. Why?? Because you will run out of it (Yes, you will) and then you will just abandon your goals. The diet industry counts on this and makes a lot of money from people just like you! It's time to #change that cycle. #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle

If you were told it would take 90 days to transform your current mindset and general health and wellbeing, would you do it? 90 days sounds like a long time, b...ut it really starts with just taking that first step. The WildFit 90 day challenge is all about taking baby steps and building on even the smallest of victories. Want more information? Message me to arrange a discovery call! #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle

I heard a radio commercial today telling me that it was Pumpkin Spice Latte Season, and that I MUST have one !! Who decided it was no longer the season of Fall?? If you MUST have a Pumpkin Spice Latte, then at least have one that is reasonably more healthy than one ordered at your local coffee shop. Try this (for one serving):... 1 cup of non-dairy milk 1 tbsp of pumpkin puree Honey to taste 1/2 tsp cinnamon pinch of nutmeg pinch of ground ginger 3/4 cup of coffee Add the milk and puree to a small pot; heat over medium-low heat, constantly stirring with a whisk until it begins to simmer. Add in the honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Whisk until it becomes frothy. Add the coffee to a large mug and pour the milk mixture on top. Full recipe was found at https://amyshealthybaking.com//clean-skinny-pumpkin-spice/ #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle #pumpkinspicelatte #fall #autumn

Managed to get in one more Sunday hike today; don’t know how many more we have left this year! And of course we made it our longest yet - a full 10k! The fall leaves are obscuring the trail at times but the view is spectacular! #hiking #fall #autumncolors #sundayvibes #intentionalmovement #10k #shorthillsprovincialpark #getoutside #livingvibrantly #getwildfit #wildfitcoach

When people go on a 'diet', the perception is that they are eating bland food but the reality it, to lose weight and become more healthy, it is better to become more mindful of what you eat. This means still eating yummy food, just being more creative about it! Where most of us go wrong with trying to lose weight: taking a very restrictive approach to nutrition (ie calorie counting) attempting a high cardio routine in an attempt to lose fat... looking for quick results What is better? focus on adding more vegetables to your meals getting in some #intentionalmovement such as walking surrounding yourself with like-minded people for support be patient and look for small victories Sounds easy, but if this is something you struggle with, talk to me about the WildFit 90 day challenge and how working with a coach can really help! #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle

Looking for a drink to warm you up? One of my favourites: Tumeric Latte. Ingredients 2 cup almond milk (500 ml)... 1 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp maple syrup Instructions Pour the milk into a saucepan and cook over high heat until it’s hot, but don’t bring it to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir and try the milk, add more milk, turmeric, cinnamon or syrup if needed. You can use a milk frother to get a better texture, but it’s optional. You can also blend the hot milk with the rest of the ingredients in a blender if you want. #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle

The sweet taste of sugar is more rewarding than the high of cocaine. You see, sugar produces dopamine a happy, feel-good chemical in the brain. People get addicted to eating sugar, to the point where they need it to feel normal and they undergo withdrawal if they cut sugar from their diets. If they go cold turkey for a few days, their brain will begin to produce dopamine on its own, but the discomfort of the withdrawal process keeps many sugar addicts trapped in ...their addiction. #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle #sugar

Happy Thanksgiving to those of you living in Canada. This has been a most difficult and crazy year, so take a few moments on this day to remind yourself of the things you are thankful for. I'm thankful for my #health, for friends that #hike with me on Sundays and that my #family is doing well during this pandemic. What are you #thankful for?... #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle #thanksgiving

Just because the weather is cooler doesn't mean you are stuck inside - get out and enjoy the beautiful fall colours! My favourite hiking spot?? The Short Hills Provincial Park in Niagara. Where do you like to hike or walk??... #wildfit #wildfitworks #getwildfit #wildfitcoach #livingvibrantly #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #eatinghealthy #allyoucaneat #nutrition #nutritioncoach #eatwellbewell #healthyliving #improveyourhealth #notadiet #notadietbutalifestyle #intentional movement #hiking #getoutside