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International Women's Day

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I recently heard a story where a German Shepherd was hit by a car while expecting. She ended up walking with a limp. Her young were born healthy, but developed a limp because that is what their mother modeled. I was (unfortunately) born to a mother (Cruella de Vil😝) who was morally limp; however, I refused to learn of her ways. In fact, I almost always did the opposite of what she did—which challenged our relationship, until it came to a conclusion (no regrets). I ended up raising myself—applying good morale and integrity every step of the way—until I became a mother, and brought those values into the lives of my children, and now grandchildren. When I was young (6 in the featured picture), I knew that if I wanted to become the woman I wanted to be, I had to be someone who was unwilling to conform to the patterns of others — meaning my birth mother. If I had let them shape me into who they wanted, I would never have understood what it means to live a satisfied and fulfilling life, bec...
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Lovingly Remembering Ian K Morton

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The Official Eulogy — Lovingly Remembering Ian K Morton on the 2 year anniversary of his last normal day. The first time I saw Ian was August 3, 1993 when I was moving into an apartment building he lived at in Lendrum (Edmonton). Yep, he was a gorgeous man ! My dad looked up at him (he was on his balcony) and said "keep your eyes off my daughter!" On the 6th, Ian introduced himself to me and insisted we have rib-eye-steak that he would do up on his bbq. I accepted. One thing led to another , and along came Ryan the following September. The following April 15, 1995, we got married. He lovingly raised Sara as his own daughter as she faced abandonment from her biological father after I divorced him for domestic violence. Ian was born in Calgary Alberta on July 20, 1967. He was born 3 months pre-mature at 2 lbs, 2 oz. Shortly after birth, he lost half his weight. Doctors kept him in an incubator and administered medication to his little fragile body for 2 months. Then after many ...
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12 Signs Of Big Change

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People are resistant to change unless it is for the better; but even that is limited when they're stuck in their comfort zone—and don't want to pursue anything past it.   Before you can experience any change — you must have a sincere desire for it, then welcome it. Signs of Big Change are: 1. Your change who you interact with on a daily basis. The company you keep have great influence on your life. They can hold you back, or accelerate you forward. The bottom line is they need to be adding value to your life or encouraging your dreams.  2. You keep your emotions in check. When people are able to control their emotions, they effectively control their whole being. They comprehend the power of controlling their emotions by letting things go. They know the only way to control a situation is by controlling their emotions. No one, and no situation has any power over them. 3. You possess self awareness. This is all about knowing who you are, what you want out of life, and k...
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Importance Of Healthy Fats:

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  ↳ Energy Production: Fats are a concentrated source of energy, providing calories for bodily functions.  ↳ Cholesterol Regulation: Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats help lower "bad" LDL cholesterol and raise "good" HDL cholesterol.  ↳ Reduced Inflammation: Unsaturated fats have anti-inflammatory properties, contributing to a healthier inflammatory response.  ↳ Satiety: Fats contribute to feelings of fullness after eating, which can aid in weight management.  ↳ Heart Health: By improving cholesterol levels and reducing inflammation, healthy fats lower the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and atherosclerosis (narrowing of arteries). ↳ Brain and Nerve Function: They support brain cell membranes and facilitate communication between neurons, supporting mental and neurological health. ↳ Cell Health: Healthy fats are components of cell membranes, maintaining their structure and fluidity for proper cell communication.  ↳ Vitamin Absorption: They...
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Meal Training

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Meal training is the planning and coordination of your meals around your active lifestyle — with the goal of losing fat, and gaining muscle. When it comes to meals, carbohydrates are the main source of fuel. Carbs provide energy for physical activities, maintaining body temperature and other bodily functions—including managing your heartbeat! Fats — believe it or not, help your body burn off  stored fat .  Fat is a source of essential acids which the body cannot make itself.  They help the  body absorb vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin E. They also help  control apatite / cravings, stimulate hormones, and enhance physical performance.  Protein is a chain of amino acids that supplies your body with energy— but not the kind that keeps you going; the kind that repairs and builds.  Every cell in your body is made up of protein —and since this is the case, you need protein daily to help your body repair/maintain cells, muscles and bones. A higher pro...
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