KAREN HAWKINS
Why do you try to stay fit? Sadly, I am at the age where I see the importance of staying fit in the generation before me. Too many friends and family being diagnosed with a variety of ailments (diabetes, high blood pressure, etc) – it pushes you to try your best to avoid these issues.
Do you have any fitness goals this year? I want to get stronger and increase my cardio so I can run 10k without dying.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Fibre! I put ground flax seed in my oatmeal, cookies and muffins.
Favourite fruit? Raspberries…I could eat them all day
Favourite healthy snack? Apple and peanut butter - obviously
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Celebrity Apprentice
What 3 things could you not live without? iPhone, sunscreen, gum
Three things we would never hear you say?
“let’s grab a tent and go camping”
“sign me up for a marathon”
“I’m thinking about homeschooling my kids”
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Why do you try to stay fit? Sadly, I am at the age where I see the importance of staying fit in the generation before me. Too many friends and family being diagnosed with a variety of ailments (diabetes, high blood pressure, etc) – it pushes you to try your best to avoid these issues.
Do you have any fitness goals this year? I want to get stronger and increase my cardio so I can run 10k without dying.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Fibre! I put ground flax seed in my oatmeal, cookies and muffins.
Favourite fruit? Raspberries…I could eat them all day
Favourite healthy snack? Apple and peanut butter - obviously
Embarrassing TV indulgence: Celebrity Apprentice
What 3 things could you not live without? iPhone, sunscreen, gum
Three things we would never hear you say?
“let’s grab a tent and go camping”
“sign me up for a marathon”
“I’m thinking about homeschooling my kids”
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MANNY ARANGO
Why do you stay fit? I’m getting up there, I ain’t no spring chicken, need to reduce my risk of cardiovascular disease!
Do you have any fitness goals this year? Improve my 5k time
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Eat at home
Favourite fruit? Mango
Favourite healthy snack? Nuts
Embarrassing TV indulgence? Good Luck Charlie (It’s a kids show, but it is on so much in our house that the adults watch it as well)
What 3 things could you not live without? my family, vacations, my berry
Three things we would never hear you say?
“Sure kids, you can have the Fruitopia instead of the milk”
“Sign me up for a marathon”
“I love the Leafs”
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Why do you stay fit? I’m getting up there, I ain’t no spring chicken, need to reduce my risk of cardiovascular disease!
Do you have any fitness goals this year? Improve my 5k time
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Eat at home
Favourite fruit? Mango
Favourite healthy snack? Nuts
Embarrassing TV indulgence? Good Luck Charlie (It’s a kids show, but it is on so much in our house that the adults watch it as well)
What 3 things could you not live without? my family, vacations, my berry
Three things we would never hear you say?
“Sure kids, you can have the Fruitopia instead of the milk”
“Sign me up for a marathon”
“I love the Leafs”
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CARISSA PIERCEY
Why do you stay fit? To feel good! Participating in a fitness related activity is good for the mind, body, and soul. It is also another way to escape our technology driven society by being around human beings (in the flesh) and working on the basics of communication and respect!
Do you have any fitness goals this year? I would like to be able to participate in a 5km & 10km run. I am testing out my knees to see if I can get back into running. I would also like to do the 25 or 50KM Tour de l’île in Montreal this summer.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? For me it is all about portion size and choosing healthy snacks between meals.
Favourite fruit? Pears. I only discovered them as an adult. I had only tasted canned pears as a child (yuck!!).
Favourite healthy snack? Banana
Embarrassing TV indulgence? ummm I don't have cable...maybe that's embarrassing?
What 3 things could you not live without? A good book, coffee, toothbrush
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Why do you stay fit? To feel good! Participating in a fitness related activity is good for the mind, body, and soul. It is also another way to escape our technology driven society by being around human beings (in the flesh) and working on the basics of communication and respect!
Do you have any fitness goals this year? I would like to be able to participate in a 5km & 10km run. I am testing out my knees to see if I can get back into running. I would also like to do the 25 or 50KM Tour de l’île in Montreal this summer.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? For me it is all about portion size and choosing healthy snacks between meals.
Favourite fruit? Pears. I only discovered them as an adult. I had only tasted canned pears as a child (yuck!!).
Favourite healthy snack? Banana
Embarrassing TV indulgence? ummm I don't have cable...maybe that's embarrassing?
What 3 things could you not live without? A good book, coffee, toothbrush
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SUE WARD
Why do you stay fit? My health matters to me and I want to be as fit as possible to battle any disease that might come my way (yep, really looking forward to the future as I age).
Do you have any fitness goals this year? I want to keep up with the guys I ride with when going up the hills.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Eat a proper breakfast.
Favourite fruit? Raspberries…I could eat them all day
Favourite healthy snack? Spicy Hummus with pita bread (I know it should be with veggies but honestly the pita bread is delicious)
Embarrassing TV indulgence? The Voice
What 3 things could you not live without? Ipad, Bike, Miss Vickie’s Jalapeño chips (oh yeah, if I had to add a fourth, my family.....)
Three things we would never hear you say?
"I must have made a mistake "
"Wow what a great jazz band "
"No (when someone offers me a glass of pinot noir) "
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Why do you stay fit? My health matters to me and I want to be as fit as possible to battle any disease that might come my way (yep, really looking forward to the future as I age).
Do you have any fitness goals this year? I want to keep up with the guys I ride with when going up the hills.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Eat a proper breakfast.
Favourite fruit? Raspberries…I could eat them all day
Favourite healthy snack? Spicy Hummus with pita bread (I know it should be with veggies but honestly the pita bread is delicious)
Embarrassing TV indulgence? The Voice
What 3 things could you not live without? Ipad, Bike, Miss Vickie’s Jalapeño chips (oh yeah, if I had to add a fourth, my family.....)
Three things we would never hear you say?
"I must have made a mistake "
"Wow what a great jazz band "
"No (when someone offers me a glass of pinot noir) "
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TIM ARSENAULT
Why do you stay fit? For both my health, and so that fitness becomes part of my daughter’s routine.
Do you have any fitness goals this year? Improve my cardiovascular strength.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Control sin foods like potato chips.
Favourite fruit? Strawberries
Favourite healthy snack? Granola with fruit
What 3 things could you not live without? iPhone/ iPad, Internet, Comic books
Three things we would never hear you say?
“Let go see Twilight” ·
“I have enough comic books”
“Star Trek is better than Star Wars”
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Why do you stay fit? For both my health, and so that fitness becomes part of my daughter’s routine.
Do you have any fitness goals this year? Improve my cardiovascular strength.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? Control sin foods like potato chips.
Favourite fruit? Strawberries
Favourite healthy snack? Granola with fruit
What 3 things could you not live without? iPhone/ iPad, Internet, Comic books
Three things we would never hear you say?
“Let go see Twilight” ·
“I have enough comic books”
“Star Trek is better than Star Wars”
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TERRY DEAN
Why do you stay fit? It has always been a life-long commitment for me and as I age, I see the true benefits as I don't want to be an old guy that sits around and lets the world revolve around him. I also like to set a good standard for my kids.
Do you have any fitness goals this year? I want to ride to work more often this year and have a more consistent weight training on a weekly basis.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? I always keep a piece of fruit or vegetable around for when I get a hunger craving - it works (and stops me from eating more chocolate)
Favourite fruit? Blueberries - I buy them in bulk when they are in season and on sale at the grocery store - my biggest challenge is keeping them in the fridge as my kids love them too.
Favourite healthy snack? Gorp - we use it for bike trips - a combination of nuts, seeds, dark chocolate chips, raisins - but you can only eat a lot of this if you are really active - it's very calorie dense
Embarrassing TV indulgence? Glee
What 3 things could you not live without? Cell phone, my bike, beer
Three things we would never hear you say?
“I hope I beat this year's rush for the 1/2 marathon registration”
“I wish we had had one more kid” ·
“There is now way I would be ready to retire at 55”
Why do you stay fit? It has always been a life-long commitment for me and as I age, I see the true benefits as I don't want to be an old guy that sits around and lets the world revolve around him. I also like to set a good standard for my kids.
Do you have any fitness goals this year? I want to ride to work more often this year and have a more consistent weight training on a weekly basis.
Do you have a healthy eating tip? I always keep a piece of fruit or vegetable around for when I get a hunger craving - it works (and stops me from eating more chocolate)
Favourite fruit? Blueberries - I buy them in bulk when they are in season and on sale at the grocery store - my biggest challenge is keeping them in the fridge as my kids love them too.
Favourite healthy snack? Gorp - we use it for bike trips - a combination of nuts, seeds, dark chocolate chips, raisins - but you can only eat a lot of this if you are really active - it's very calorie dense
Embarrassing TV indulgence? Glee
What 3 things could you not live without? Cell phone, my bike, beer
Three things we would never hear you say?
“I hope I beat this year's rush for the 1/2 marathon registration”
“I wish we had had one more kid” ·
“There is now way I would be ready to retire at 55”
