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Marketa Stastna - HSF (Ottawa)
Communications Coordinator - Health Check 


Why do you try to stay fit? I stay fit because I realize that one day Ryan Gosling will  realize the error of his ways and see that I’m the one for him. And so, I stay fit and continue to lure him in with my siren-like call.
 
Do you have any fitness goals this year? My goal is to look casual and effortless upon finishing my dragon boat races.
 
Do you have a healthy eating  tip? I’d say eating the same things but substituting
for healthier ingredients, like leaner meat, lower-fat dairy or whole-grain
pasta.
 
Favourite fruit: Strawberries. No matter how you slice those bad boys, they are delicious. And no dessert with strawberries in it can be a bad  thing.

Favourite  breakfast food?
Yogurt parfait with honey and strawberries.
 
Favourite movie/book: Too many favourite movies competing for that
title, but one of the recent ones I revisited is a 1977 French comedy L’Animal.
It is hilarious. 

Celebrity crush? The Gos,  obviously.

Embarrassing  TV indulgence: Real housewives of wherever. They always make me feel better about my own existence.

Favourite board / card  game? Cards Against Humanity 

Favourite sport to  watch? I don’t watch sports per se, but if I see a good
game of beach volleyball with a handsome “skins” team, I may be inclined to stop
by and cheer the boys on(for the sport of  it).
 
What 3 things could you not live without? Good food, Good company, Good read
 
What we would never hear you say? “Bacon??! Eww…no, thank you.”
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Stacey  Fujimoto - HSF (Vancouver)
Executive Assistant to Bobbe Wood, President

Why do you try to stay fit? I want to live  a long, happy, healthy life with my family and I want to set a good example for my son.
 
Do you have any fitness goals this year? Go to hot yoga classes 2-3 times per week, get out bike riding more and getting my son to enjoy long walks.
 
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Eat veggies & fruits every day, make meals at home almost always, avoid fast food like the plague.
 
Favourite vegetable: definitely sweet red peppers. 

Favourite breakfast food: Veggie & fruit Smoothies 
 
Favourite song: What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

Celebrity crush? None – what is so special about celebrities? They are no different then the rest of us – except that they are famous.
 
Embarrassing TV indulgence:  hardly watch tv 

Favourite board / card game?  Anything that we play with my family – currently we often play the aMAZEing  Labyrinth or monopoly

Favourite sport to watch? I  like to do sports (although I am not very good) for fun but I am not a fan of watching sports especially on tv
 
What 3 things could you not live without? Family & friends, Delicious food, Heat (I hate being cold)
 
Three things we would never hear you  say?
 
“I can’t wait for it to snow.” (this is what my 8 yr old son would say)
 
“Let’s go out for some fried foods”
 
“Let’s spend the day window shopping”
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Carolyn Pullen, PhD - HSF (Ottawa)
Director, Research

Why do you try to stay fit? So I can keep up with my speedy boys.

Do you have any fitness goals this year? To start running again once I get this #$%^&  back problem resolved.

Do you have a healthy eating tip? Dipping anything in dark chocolate makes it much healthier.
 
Favourite fruit/vegetable: Any fruit or vegetable dipped in dark chocolate.
 
Favourite breakfast food? Smoothie with berries and chard or kale. Yum.

Favourite book: Book: Memoir from Antproof Case by Mark Helprin. Has the
best protagonist ever and the craziest bank heist. Another book (forgive me – I don’t have TV): Cannery Row (and sequel
Sweet Thursday) by John Steinbeck. Among the most beautiful, funny stories ever superbly-written.

Celebrity crush? Used to be John Cusak but now I think it might be Ben Affleck.
 
Embarrassing  TV indulgence:  Haven’t had a TV since 1987. When I am in hotels, I can’t resist  Arrested Development.

Favourite board / card game?
Bananagrams  

Favourite sport to watch? Rick Mercer attempting any sport. I also love when
they scan the lineup of NZ All Blacks rugby games – they have no necks!

What 3 things could you not live without? my bicycle, my cottage, Summer
 
Three things we would never hear you say?
 "I wish the meeting started earlier."
 "How ‘bout those Blue Jays?"
 "I’ll post it on Facebook."
 
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David Gibson - HSF (Ottawa)
Office Administrator

  
Why do you try to stay fit? I TRY TO STAY
FIT BECAUSE WHEN I LOOK DOWN I WANT TO SEE MY TOES.
 
Do you have any fitness goals this year?  YES, TO TRY TO WALK TO THE END OF MY DRIVEWAY WITHOUT SWEATING AND LOSING MY BREATH.
 
Do you have a healthy eating tip? ARE YOU SERIOUS, DO YOU SEE WHAT I EAT? BEST TOPPING FOR A SALAD, CHEESEBURGERS.
 
Favourite dessert: THAT PUDDING STUFF DOMINIQUE MAKES WITH WHIPPED CREME OR ICE CREME AND MAYBE A CHOCOLATE OR MAPLE SYRUP.
 
Favourite breakfast food: BACON AND OR SAUSAGE, 2 EGGS OVER EASY, HOME FRIES, WHITE TOAST, ORANGE JUICE AND COFFE. OH YA, A FRUIT SALAD TO WASH IT ALL DOWN. ALWAYS THINK  HEALTHY EATING, THAT’S MY MOTTO!!!
 
Favourite movie: BATMAN & ROBIN- THE MOVIE. ADAM WEST AT HIS BEST. WHAT AN ACTOR, WHAT RANGE. I  LAUGHED, I CRIED. OR THE GODFATHER, THAT WAS OK.  

Celebrity crush? JENNIFER ANISTON OR BETTY RUBBLE  

Embarrassing TV indulgence: THIS ONE I WILL ANSWER HONESTLY - TMZ, THERE I ADMIT IT...... 
 
Favourite board / card game?  OUIJA, TRIVIA PURSUIT, GO FISH

Favourite sport to watch?  DARTS. 180!!!!!!! IF YOU LAUGHED AT THAT, YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED DARTS  BEFORE
 
What 3 things could you not live without?  ZACH, CARTOONS AND MUSIC
 
Three things we would never hear you say? 
"HEY MANNY, LET’S DISCUSS CANADIAN POLITICS."
"DO THESE PANTS MAKE MY BUTT LOOK BIG?"
"NO THANKS, I'VE HAD ENOUGH CAKE"

THIS ONE’S FOR MARY LIZ –
"HEY MARY LIZ, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MY NEW SHOES?".
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Julie Graves - CCS (Ottawa) 
Coordinator, Marketing and Communications 

Why do you try to stay fit?  I try to stay fit to keep my energy level up and to prevent future short-term and long-term illnesses.
 
Do you have any fitness goals this year? 
I would like to increase my cardio this year. I have been wanting to do  the CN Tower Climb for a while and would like to build my endurance for their
annual race.

 
Do you have a healthy eating tip?  I have been trying to incorporate more greens into my diet.  Lately, I have been making a “Green” smoothie for my morning snacks, which  consists of Kale, a banana, a ring of pineapple and some orange juice.  It’s delish!
 
Favourite fruit: I love Atulfo mangos (the yellow ones).
 
Favourite breakfast food? I love eggs for breakfast: scrambled, omelette, Eggs Benedict (although not healthy!)
 
Favourite book: My favourite book is The Time Traveler’s Wife.

Celebrity crush: Richard Gere, circa Pretty Woman, 1990.
 
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Although their long-term relationship stats are not
very good, I am a loyal The Bachelor/Bachelorette viewer.
  
Favourite board / card game? Super Toc is one of my favourite board games. It’s a lot like Trouble,  but better!

Favourite sport to watch?  I like to watch hockey
 
What 3 things could you not live without? Wine, Technology, and Delicious food!

Three things we would never hear you say?

"I love the rain."
"My goodness those are some good water chestnuts, can I please have more?"
"I have way too many shoes."
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Chantal Hetu-Neuman - HSF (Ottawa)
Events & Logistics Coordinator

Why do you try to stay fit? To live longer 
 
 
Do you have any fitness goals this  year? To look fabulous in my NEW Vera Wang Dress
  
 
Favourite fruit: Rhubarb 



 
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Odette McNeely - CCS
Programs Coordinator, Membership Services
and Trainee Programs

Why do you try to stay fit?
Two reasons mainly.  I’ve spent most of my adulthood without any weight issues,
but have gained quite a bit in the last few years and need to get back to a healthier weight.  I don’t do a lot of exercise but do like walking and at  my age it is important to stay mobile.
 
Do you have any fitness goals this  year? To walk at least 10,000 steps a day.

Do you have a healthy eating tip? Fruits and vegetables.  Also, I can highly recommend the  Looneyspoons Collection Cookbook – so many great recipes. Use it all the  time.
 
Favourite dessert:  Any dessert with apples or strawberries.
 
Favourite healthy snack: Apple and slice of cheese.  (Light cheese of course!)
 
Favourite movie: Wizard of Oz

Celebrity crush: Denzel Washington
 
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Dancing with the Stars
 
What 3 things could you not live without? Tea,  my new smart phone, muffins.

Three things we would never hear you say?

 "No"  to a glass of wine.
" I’m a computer geek – let me help you!"
 "I’m going to the gym."
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Sandra Zambon - HSF (Toronto)
Manager, CPR Anytime Program

Why do you try to stay fit?  When I was much
younger I was motivated by a healthy balance of sanity and vanity. Now  I'm  motivated by the energy and feeling of well being that comes with being active.  Plus I want to continue doing all the fun sports and activities with my children for a long long long time.
 
Do you have any fitness goals this year?  Keep up with my son when he trains for cross country.
 
Do you have a healthy eating tip? I always ensure I eat  protein with each meal/snack.
 
Favourite vegetable:  Kale - I'm serious. You can throw it into soups, salads and also make Kale chips in oven! My kids eat the Kale chips now too. Ok, I have to put some salt on them or grated reggiano cheese but they like it!

Favourite healthy snack:
Mixed raw nuts (almonds, pumpkin, sesame seeds, pecans and/or walnuts) tossed with lots of goji berries. 
 
Favourite book: Fine Balance - novel by Rohinton Mistry

Celebrity crush: It's a tie between George Clooney and Sean Connery

Embarrassing TV indulgence: 
Modern Family - not really embarrassing but I don't watch a lot of TV
 
What 3 things could you not live without? My  family, coffee, travelling 
 
Three things we would never hear you say?
"I can easily live without coffee."
"I'll have the liver entrée please."
"You don't need a  privacy screen if you are randomly chosen for a security check at the airport."
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Caroline Evans - HSF (Ottawa)
Coordinator, Strategic initiative, Policy & Research

Why do you try to stay fit?
Physical activity is one of the best  things you can do for your overall health! They say the first person to live to
be 150 years old is alive already. I believe that person is  me. 

Do you have any fitness goals this  year? I hope to ONCE bike to or from work without anyone passing me. A girl can dream…

Do you have a healthy eating tip? If you’re planning on eating BBQ crisped anything, eat a salad about 15 minutes before.  Your body extracts an important enzyme from the greens that helps break down those carcinogenic burnt ends.

Favourite fruit:  Raspberries
 
Favourite healthy snack:Carrots soaked in fresh lime juice for 2 hours with a sprinkle of sea  salt.
 
Favourite movie: Kill Bill: Volume  2

Celebrity crush:  Leonardo DiCaprio. Hands  down.
 
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Big Fat Gypsy Weddings
 
What 3 things could you not live without? Travel, Reddit, and my bed.
 
Three things we would never hear you say?
 “I can’t hang out tonight, the game is on.”
“I don’t understand that Internet reference.” 
“McDonalds is the worst.”
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Vanessa Ogg - HSF (Ottawa)
Production Coordinator, Publishing House

Why do you try to stay fit?
To stay Healthy and be able to keep up with my three year old.
 
Do you have any fitness goals this year? Maintain a 5 day workout schedule
 
Do you have a healthy eating tip?  Always have some healthy snacks  (veggies, almonds, fruit) close by for when the midmorning/midday munchies hit.  Making food choices when hungry  often ends with getting food  that is readily available and not what is calorie  wise.
 
Favourite vegetable: Cucumbers
 
Favourite healthy snack:
Half an avocado 
 
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avourite movie: Annie (1982), The Usual Suspects  (1995), Star Wars (4,5,6) (1977, 1980,1983) 
 
Celebrity crush: Matt Damon

Embarrassing TV indulgence: Duck Dynasty
 
What 3 things could you not live without?  My cottage, online television with no commercials, my camera
 
Three things we would never hear you say? 
"It’s okay honey you can relax today while I do all the housework."
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Do these pants make me look too skinny?"
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I wish I was related to the Honey Boo Boo family." 
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Pam Fletcher - HSF (Ottawa)
Coordinator,  Associate Executive Director Bureau

Why do you try to stay fit?
To feel good and to try to reduce the risk of the cardiovascular diseases that run in my  family.
 
Do you have any fitness goals this year?  Nope (is that the wrong answer?)
 
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Portion control, less red meat, more dark  chocolate

Favourite fruit: Freshly picked strawberries
 
Favourite healthy snack: Spicy baked chickpeas
 
Favourite movie: Unforgiven 

Celebrity crush: Gregory Peck
 
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Come Dine with Me Canada
 
What 3 things could you not live without?  My family, my dogs, my cottage
 
Three things we would never hear you say?
"Too much maple syrup is bad for you"
"It is what it is"
"Let’s go for a run"
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Chris Gray - HSF (Ottawa)
Senior Manager, Government Relations

Why do you try to stay fit? I'v
e watched my father battle a slew of serious health issues – all avoidable – in  the last decade. I plan to do everything I can to not end up in the same boat.  High blood pressure and diabetes also run in my family so I want to keep that in  check. 
 
Do you have any fitness goals this  year? I’m looking  to run a 10k race this year and I want to also get my 5k time to under 25  minutes. In June, I am doing a Spartan Race so I hope to finish that in one piece!
 
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Don’t  grocery shop with your young kids unless you also enjoy eating Bear Paws and  Lucky Charms.
 
Favourite fruit: Pineapple
 
Favourite healthy snack: Apple 

Favourite book: I like to read anything by James Patterson

Celebrity crush:
That’s tough to narrow down...I’ve always liked Rachel McAdams. 
 
Embarrassing TV indulgence: House Hunters International

What 3 things could you not live without? Hockey, my iPod, coffee
 
Three things we would never hear you say?
"I sure hope the Leafs win tonight."         
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I’m going to get a haircut. "
"I can’t  wait to get a poutine. "