Gillian is the one on the right. Gillian Bentley - CCS (Ottawa)
Data Coordinator, Knowledge Translation
Why do you try to stay fit? I try to stay fit so I can stay healthy and keep up with my kids
Do you have any fitness goals this year?
Not particularly, just not to get injured
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Everything in moderation .......does that count? For even the not so great stuff
Favourite fruit: Avacados –yum!
Favourite breakfast food: Eggs... Eggs Benedict is my favourite but it’s not very healthy. But I’ll eat them prepared any which way.
Favourite book: Currently – Lee Child’s Reacher books – not so keen on the
movie
Celebrity crush? Oh.... tough question!! Where to begin? ...this should be
fun ....Jason Statham, Paul Walker, Chris Pine, Bradley Cooper,
Jeremy Renner, Hugh Jackman, Mark Wahlberg, Daniel Craig, Robert Downey Jr, Matthew Macfadyen, Jude Law, Gerard Butler, ..............
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Bachelor/Bachelorette.... I can only watch it on online after its aired and I only watch the dates of the people that I like ;)
Favourite board / card game? Settlers of Catan or Dominion
Favourite sport to watch? Hockey!
What 3 things could you not live without? Other than my family? ..Hairbrush, Phone, oh and a toothbrush
Three things we would never hear you say?
“No” to a relaxing alcoholic beverage
“Oh my goodness it’s too hot”
“GO LEAFS GO!!”
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Data Coordinator, Knowledge Translation
Why do you try to stay fit? I try to stay fit so I can stay healthy and keep up with my kids
Do you have any fitness goals this year?
Not particularly, just not to get injured
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Everything in moderation .......does that count? For even the not so great stuff
Favourite fruit: Avacados –yum!
Favourite breakfast food: Eggs... Eggs Benedict is my favourite but it’s not very healthy. But I’ll eat them prepared any which way.
Favourite book: Currently – Lee Child’s Reacher books – not so keen on the
movie
Celebrity crush? Oh.... tough question!! Where to begin? ...this should be
fun ....Jason Statham, Paul Walker, Chris Pine, Bradley Cooper,
Jeremy Renner, Hugh Jackman, Mark Wahlberg, Daniel Craig, Robert Downey Jr, Matthew Macfadyen, Jude Law, Gerard Butler, ..............
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Bachelor/Bachelorette.... I can only watch it on online after its aired and I only watch the dates of the people that I like ;)
Favourite board / card game? Settlers of Catan or Dominion
Favourite sport to watch? Hockey!
What 3 things could you not live without? Other than my family? ..Hairbrush, Phone, oh and a toothbrush
Three things we would never hear you say?
“No” to a relaxing alcoholic beverage
“Oh my goodness it’s too hot”
“GO LEAFS GO!!”
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Melissa Keown, CCS (Ottawa)
Associate Director, Congress
Why do you try to stay fit? It makes me feel good about myself.
Do you have any fitness goals this year? To have a strong enough core that allows me to do any activity I wish.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Everything in moderation.
Favourite fruit: Avocado
Favourite breakfast food? Poached Eggs
Favourite movie: Pretty Woman
Celebrity crush? What’s a celebrity?
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Any home renovation or home selling show.
Favourite board / card game? Gin Rummy
Favourite sport to watch? Sports are better when watched in person. I'd have to say football because I love the enthusiasm of the crowd.
What 3 things could you not live without? My 3 boys.
What would we never hear you say?
"Bring on the butter."
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Associate Director, Congress
Why do you try to stay fit? It makes me feel good about myself.
Do you have any fitness goals this year? To have a strong enough core that allows me to do any activity I wish.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Everything in moderation.
Favourite fruit: Avocado
Favourite breakfast food? Poached Eggs
Favourite movie: Pretty Woman
Celebrity crush? What’s a celebrity?
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Any home renovation or home selling show.
Favourite board / card game? Gin Rummy
Favourite sport to watch? Sports are better when watched in person. I'd have to say football because I love the enthusiasm of the crowd.
What 3 things could you not live without? My 3 boys.
What would we never hear you say?
"Bring on the butter."
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Katie Jessop - Health Check (Toronto)
National Business Development Manager
Why do you try to stay fit? I try to program much of it into my day. I walk the kids to school, I walk my dog (endlessly) and walk to the store for groceries. I take public transit, which requires more walking. I joined a masters swim team 10 years ago and learned that being on a team is a good motivator for the days you feel like doing nothing. And much of my social time is exercise related. I get up really early to ride my bike with friends, and have even got my husband hooked. We went on our first sports oriented vacation this year: a biking trip.
Do you have any fitness goals this year? To be fit enough to ride a Century ride i.e. 160km in August. It requires stamina and the right nutrition.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? I have lots! My favorite one is to eat a
fruit or veg every time you sit down to a meal or snack i.e. 5 times a day.
Favourite fruit/vegetable: I love beets right now. And local strawberries.
Favourite breakfast food? Greek yogurt with figs, honey and nuts. Yum!
Favourite book: Captain Corelli’s Mandolin is a great book but don’t see the movie.
Celebrity crush? Zac Efron!!
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Music videos.
Favourite board / card game? Go fish with my 5 yr old son at bedtime.
Favourite sport to watch? Cycling, right now. 100th anniversary of Tour de Frances coming in July so watch for it! Despite Herculean efforts, these men must keep a poker face to as not to show fatigue to their rivals, despite riding 40km/yr up 20% graded hills for hours. Insane!
What 3 things could you not live without? Chocolate, duh! Great friends (and husband), my bike.
Three things we would never hear you say?
1. Let’s get up early.
2. Let’s get another dog.
3. Lets drive there.
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National Business Development Manager
Why do you try to stay fit? I try to program much of it into my day. I walk the kids to school, I walk my dog (endlessly) and walk to the store for groceries. I take public transit, which requires more walking. I joined a masters swim team 10 years ago and learned that being on a team is a good motivator for the days you feel like doing nothing. And much of my social time is exercise related. I get up really early to ride my bike with friends, and have even got my husband hooked. We went on our first sports oriented vacation this year: a biking trip.
Do you have any fitness goals this year? To be fit enough to ride a Century ride i.e. 160km in August. It requires stamina and the right nutrition.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? I have lots! My favorite one is to eat a
fruit or veg every time you sit down to a meal or snack i.e. 5 times a day.
Favourite fruit/vegetable: I love beets right now. And local strawberries.
Favourite breakfast food? Greek yogurt with figs, honey and nuts. Yum!
Favourite book: Captain Corelli’s Mandolin is a great book but don’t see the movie.
Celebrity crush? Zac Efron!!
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Music videos.
Favourite board / card game? Go fish with my 5 yr old son at bedtime.
Favourite sport to watch? Cycling, right now. 100th anniversary of Tour de Frances coming in July so watch for it! Despite Herculean efforts, these men must keep a poker face to as not to show fatigue to their rivals, despite riding 40km/yr up 20% graded hills for hours. Insane!
What 3 things could you not live without? Chocolate, duh! Great friends (and husband), my bike.
Three things we would never hear you say?
1. Let’s get up early.
2. Let’s get another dog.
3. Lets drive there.
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Christine LeGrand - HSF (Ottawa)
Science Policy Analyst
Do you have any fitness goals this year?
This year and every year - to be fit enough to keep up with my daughter!
Do you have a healthy eating tip? I take time to make a week worth of dinners - and freeze some (or all). Helps us to eat healthier foods prepared at home more often.
Favourite fruit: Berries of all kinds (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)... fresh, frozen, baked.... in salads, yogurt, desserts or with main courses! Any way you slice them, they are delicious.
Favourite breakfast food? Oatmeal (of course)!
Celebrity crush? Have to admit that I’ve always had a thing for Matthew McConnahey...
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Nascar – though not sure it’s my indulgence... I need to see enough of the weekly highlights to get me through conversations at the track. Enough said.
Favourite board / card game? Our family favourite these days is ‘Spot it’ – the newest party game from Blue Orange. Great fun for all ages – from 4 to 99! Check
it out – seriously!
Favourite sport to watch? I’m likely aging myself.... growing up outside of Toronto, as kids I can’t count the number of games we watched at Exhibition Stadium.... so while some might not find the game so interesting to watch (Karen!) I still love to watch baseball!
What 3 things could you not live without? Family, food, fun!
Three things we would never hear you say?
"I’m just dying for a piece of chocolate."
"JD, will you please, please, please share your egg with me?
"Hang on, I'll look that up on Wikipedia"
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Science Policy Analyst
Do you have any fitness goals this year?
This year and every year - to be fit enough to keep up with my daughter!
Do you have a healthy eating tip? I take time to make a week worth of dinners - and freeze some (or all). Helps us to eat healthier foods prepared at home more often.
Favourite fruit: Berries of all kinds (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)... fresh, frozen, baked.... in salads, yogurt, desserts or with main courses! Any way you slice them, they are delicious.
Favourite breakfast food? Oatmeal (of course)!
Celebrity crush? Have to admit that I’ve always had a thing for Matthew McConnahey...
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Nascar – though not sure it’s my indulgence... I need to see enough of the weekly highlights to get me through conversations at the track. Enough said.
Favourite board / card game? Our family favourite these days is ‘Spot it’ – the newest party game from Blue Orange. Great fun for all ages – from 4 to 99! Check
it out – seriously!
Favourite sport to watch? I’m likely aging myself.... growing up outside of Toronto, as kids I can’t count the number of games we watched at Exhibition Stadium.... so while some might not find the game so interesting to watch (Karen!) I still love to watch baseball!
What 3 things could you not live without? Family, food, fun!
Three things we would never hear you say?
"I’m just dying for a piece of chocolate."
"JD, will you please, please, please share your egg with me?
"Hang on, I'll look that up on Wikipedia"
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You wish! (well Marketa does...) Shawn Scully - HSF (Ottawa)
Research Information/Project Coordinator
Why do you try to stay fit? To lead a long and healthy life.
Do you have any fitness goals this year? To run a marathon. (joking)
Do you have a healthy eating tip? You don’t make friends with salad.
Favourite dessert: Apple Crisp. Love that stuff.
Favourite breakfast food: Waffles
Favourite movie: Goodfellas (only good movie Ray Liotta ever did)
Celebrity crush? Jennifer Love Hewitt
Embarrassing TV indulgence: I don’t watch a lot of TV. There are not that many good shows on TV.
Favourite board / card game: Texas hold ‘em poker
Favourite sport to watch? Hockey. I AM CANADIAN!
What 3 things could you not live without? Food, Shelter and Clothing
Three things we would never hear you say?
"No I will not have a poutine."
"I will take the stairs everyday to get to work. "
"These are not the droids you are looking for."
Research Information/Project Coordinator
Why do you try to stay fit? To lead a long and healthy life.
Do you have any fitness goals this year? To run a marathon. (joking)
Do you have a healthy eating tip? You don’t make friends with salad.
Favourite dessert: Apple Crisp. Love that stuff.
Favourite breakfast food: Waffles
Favourite movie: Goodfellas (only good movie Ray Liotta ever did)
Celebrity crush? Jennifer Love Hewitt
Embarrassing TV indulgence: I don’t watch a lot of TV. There are not that many good shows on TV.
Favourite board / card game: Texas hold ‘em poker
Favourite sport to watch? Hockey. I AM CANADIAN!
What 3 things could you not live without? Food, Shelter and Clothing
Three things we would never hear you say?
"No I will not have a poutine."
"I will take the stairs everyday to get to work. "
"These are not the droids you are looking for."
