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Black History Month

Posted on February 18, 2021

February marks not only the month of love but something even bigger it’s Black History Month. For 2021 the theme is, “The Future Is Now.”

“The Future is Now” is a chance to celebrate and acknowledge the transformative work that Black Canadians and their communities are doing now. For the month of February, there are many activities and resources that you can tap into to learn more. Check out the Government of Canada’s website to learn more about Black History Month. There you can find out past and present people that have helped shape and change our country. Let us do our part to bring change, to recognize, love, and stop hate.

My husband’s grandparents immigrated from Jamaica to Canada. We have three children, I want to ensure they are educated about their heritage. This week I said three words to my 6-year-old son, Black History Month. The questions came one after the other. I knew it was my time to do my part by educating myself more so that I can educate him better. Let’s do our part together to make this world a better and equal place. This month I will read, “Roots: The Saga of the American Family” by Alex Hayley.

A few other recommended reads are:
Frying Plantain by Zalinka Reid-Bente
A Promised Land by Barack Obama
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas

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MaryAnna Robbins CSEP-CPT, OFC RHEP – Group Exercise, Resistance Trainer, Yoga Fitness, Pilates Mat Fitness

Mindset

Love is in the Air

Posted on February 10, 2021

by Curtis Health

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Word has it that we will continue to keep cosy with our own household, but that sure can’t stop you from making Valentine’s Day and the whole month full of warmth and love.

Here are my top 5 for making this Valentine’s Day one to remember. As always I do hope you ensure to make every day love day. Read More→

Mind/Body Wellness

Goal Setting and How to Crush Them!

Posted on January 28, 2021

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It’s January 28th and though you may not have set goals on January 1st, it is never too late to write down a few goals that you want to accomplish this year in 2021. Never set goals before? No worries it is simple and easy to do. Read More→

Setting Goals

The Pressure to Change January 1st

Posted on January 15, 2021

by Curtis Health

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It’s December 31st and it seems like everyone is asking you what is your New Year’s Resolution? You think to yourself I don’t have one. You feel pressure to make something up when you really don’t want to give something up or change anything.

Resolution is defined as a firm decision to do or not to do something. It’s almost like when people make resolutions in a month’s time they have given up because what they chose to do was probably not even realistic in the first place. For example, I managed a fitness centre for many years, the gym was packed the first week of January, by mid- March it was back to the normal clients. The reason being is people chose a resolution of going to the gym each day that was probably not realistic for them. Instead, they could have made a goal that they chose to stick to like “I will go to the gym 3x a week.” Read More→

Health & Wellness, Mindset

Celebrate Big This Holiday Season

Posted on December 15, 2020

by Curtis Health

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Christmas is around the corner and I know it will look a bit different for some of us this year, however, we can still make it one to remember. Here are my best tips for making Christmas an amazing one. Read More→

Mind/Body Wellness, Mindset

Gingerbread Spice and All Things Nice

Posted on December 11, 2020

by Curtis Health

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Some of my favourite smells this season are gingerbread, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Who doesn’t love building a gingerbread house even if you don’t eat it, but can look at it all month long. Or how about sipping on a hot gingerbread latte from Starbucks, Mmmmm my favourite. I ask for it half sweet to cut the sugar in half. Put out some fresh cinnamon sticks with dried oranges and you have a healthy smell to walk into each night you come home. Read More→

Health & Wellness, Recipes

18 Financial Health Tips to Help Survive COVID-19 in 2021

Posted on November 24, 2020

by Curtis Health

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The pandemic associated with COVID-19 has negatively affected tens of thousands of Canadians physically and mentally, but many more have been affected financially.

Whether due to reduced work hours, a complete loss of job opportunities or one’s small business being permanently closed, the financial devastation is very real for many people.

Health & Wellness

Healthy Habits To Practice At Home

Posted on November 12, 2020

by Curtis Health

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A nutritious diet and plenty of exercise can undoubtedly promote good health, but what about the daily habits you practice at home? From your everyday routine to getting the proper sleep, there are several things you can do to promote and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. It’s said that good habits begin at home, and this is absolutely true whether it relates to your career, your relationships, or your physical health. Read on to discover some things you can do to start practicing smarter, healthier habits while at home.

Mind/Body Wellness, Nutrition and Exercise

Finding Ways to Stay Positive During the Colder Months

Posted on November 10, 2020

by Curtis Health

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Pandemic aside, we all know when the weather turns, some of us begin to hibernate indoors. It is certainly not a bad thing, especially if you are sitting beside the fire, with a book in one hand and a hot cocoa in the other. But we all know that too many days spent in is not always the best. Did I forget to mention that it is dark at 4:30pm too?

So how can we beat the cool rainy days and still give our body all the feel goods we need? Read More→

Getting Outdoors, Health & Wellness

Bring a Healthy You to Work

Posted on October 15, 2020

by Curtis Health

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For ten years I worked in corporate fitness and wellness. Many of my clients continually told me, I just don’t have time to take care of me. Work was used as an excuse. Let’s face it, we all live full and busy lives, but we all will make time for what is most important.