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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. "





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