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Five Ways To Brighten Your Smile At Home

Having been in sales for over 25 years, one thing I learned early on is that having a nice smile is good for business. People gravitate towards people who smile and the 5 tips below are my my personal favourites for whitening those choppers. 1. Drink your coffee through a straw It sounds crazy but..…

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10 Resistance Band Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

Resistance bands are some of the finest exercise equipment around, be it for their versatility or their ability to offer greater range of motion. While weights are superior in that they allow you to add as much resistance as you want to your movement, bands prevent the use of momentum, leading to st…

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Keto Diet: Benefits, Side-by-Side Comparison, Sample Diet Plan and More

The ketogenic diet is one of the most effective ways to burn fat while not sacrificing muscle. At its core, the keto diet is a high-fat, high-protein diet that limits the consumption of all carbs. This can be difficult to maintain, especially if you’re accustomed to making yourself a hot bowl or p…

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10 Ways You Can Improve Your Sleep When Stressed

You’re stressed, nervous, anxious and you can’t fall asleep. I’ve been through it. You’ve been through it. Everyone’s been through it. And now more than ever, it can be difficult to get your hands on a good night’s rest. A purported 70% of people have been stressed as a result of the loc…

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Intermittent Fasting – The Ultimate Weight Loss Lifestyle

Intermittent fasting has stood the test of time as one of the most effective weight loss techniques out there, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Let’s dig deeper into why you should consider implementing this lifestyle change at a time when opportunities are aplenty. Definition…

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10 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do At Home

You’re at home, tired and your local gym has been shut down. You enjoy exercising, but struggle to find a proper workout due to a lack of equipment. If this is the case, you’ve come to the right place because I have listed 10 of my favourite bodyweight exercises requiring no equipment wh…

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10 Ways You Can Stay Healthy In Self-Isolation

In the current climate of things, many of us are in self-isolation, tangled in uncertainty over what the future holds. To those I say this: there has never been a better time to focus on optimizing your health. That is why I have chosen to share 10 ways you can stay healthy during this stressful...

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LESLIE PETCH – WEEKEND WARRIOR

1. What types of sports did you participate in as a kid? Growing up I was generally athletic, loved sports and participated in just about every sport I could both in and out of school. I ran track, played field hockey, tennis and squash amongst others. Tennis is the one that stuck. I was on...

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Johnny Olsen’s – 7 Tips For Staying Fit and Living Well

I first interviewed Johnny Olsen about 3 years ago. He has an incredible story, overcoming cancer in 2014 and going on to compete and win a variety of high level bodybuilding competitions. When Johnny talks health and fitness people should definitely listen. Here is a list of Johnny’s top 7 …

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