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The Secret to Exercise Consistently, Even When You’re Not Feeling Motivated
Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS1dgjqej84&t=1s Summary Motivation is a Myth Build Your Identity as a Fit Person...

Jess Takimoto
Nov 17, 20243 min read


What is the New Years Transformation Challenge?
Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/n2Ykhhx_004 Summary Introduction What Makes This Challenge Different? Who Is This Challenge For?...

Jess Takimoto
Nov 17, 20243 min read


From External Validation to Empowerment: Emily's SHINE Story
“ I always thought people were lying when they said they worked out for mental health, ” Emily shared. “ For me, it was always about...

Jess Takimoto
Nov 14, 20245 min read


Joy's SHINE Story: exercising for 16 months straight (and counting) by setting non-aesthetic goals
Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/q4dhxrIHeBg Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/2-joys-story-exercisin...

Jess Takimoto
Mar 23, 20244 min read


4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Class Replay from SuperStar Emily
Hey Friend, One of our Superstar participants Emily has been doing replays every day because her family eats dinner during class time. I...
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May 15, 20202 min read


~Digestible~ Gut Health Resource Library
No chemical structure diagrams, medical journals, or fancy terms here. In other words, these are digestible resources - pun 110% intended.
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May 7, 20204 min read


4 Tips to Get the Most out of Your Home Workouts
I hope you've been doing your best to stay happy and healthy at home. I know many of you have turned to virtual activities to replace in-per
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Apr 25, 20203 min read


Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Energy Bites
I can't wait for you to try these! In case you didn't already know, I'm addicted to energy bites. They are hands down my favourite snack...
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Apr 11, 20202 min read


How much exercise do you really need?
I want to keep this short and sweet because I know your time is valuable. The Government of Canada recommends that on average, we each NEED
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Mar 30, 20204 min read


The Instagram Post that Changed Everything
A few weeks in, I got this gut feeling that I needed to share about IBS. This was the post that changed everything...
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Feb 19, 20209 min read


Exciting News: I'm Starting a Podcast!
Bear with me! I've had this idea in my head for a while, and the time just wasn't right last semester. Now that I'm on exchange and I...
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Feb 12, 20202 min read


Challenge Accepted: My JOY List
I just read a post on Rachel Hollis' blog that challenged me to make a joy list. A joy list is not just a list of things that make me...
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Feb 10, 20202 min read


Quitting a Competitive Sport is HARD
It still makes me sentimental about quitting. As cheesy at it sounds, I like to think of dance as my first love and my first...
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Feb 5, 20203 min read


Don't Think About the Journey; Just Take the First Step
Do you ever know that you need to make a change, but the journey seems so long and arduous that you procrastinate from it? I don't know...
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Feb 2, 20203 min read


Failproof Fitness Hacks in Foreign Countries
Hello friends, today I'm going to be talking about how I stay active in while travelling! Over the past three years, I've done my fair...
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Jan 28, 20204 min read


5 Ways to Be Healthier TODAY
No beating around the bush... Here are 5 things you can do literally right now to make your day a little bit healthier.
1) Drink More Water
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Jan 26, 20202 min read


There's Never Been a Better Time to Get Better - I'm Back!
Hello again friend! Can you believe we're almost 1/12 of the way finished 2020?!? I can't believe how fast this month has flown by. I...
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Jan 23, 20202 min read


Top 10 Tips: Healthy Exam Studying for University Students
The dreaded ~exam season~ is among us, which often means long hours in the library, reviewing notes, and writing a ton. Especially...
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Dec 2, 20195 min read


Secrets of a Chancellor's Scholarship Recipient at Queen's University
When I started university, I wanted people to judge me for who I was, and not based on my past accomplishments. I didn't want to talk about
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Nov 26, 20195 min read


What's All the Hype Around "Self-Care"?
It's all over Instagram, you've probably seen your favourite YouTuber preaching about it, and definitely seen Snapchats of friends with...
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Nov 24, 20193 min read
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