For years, I struggled with being overweight. I tried fad diets, drinking lots of water, and even going to the gym. Did it work? Short term, yes. Long term, no. The reason? The dedication and commitment weren’t there. Also, I had 3 vices… salty food, bread and soda pop. Everyone has a story Over the past few years, my health deteriorated, and I gained weight....
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Ahhh… summer! My favourite season of the year. Now don’t get me wrong… we are truly blessed to be able to experience 4 seasons in Canada. I love them all. Each one has it’s own unique characteristics. Spring brings flowers. Summer brings fun outdoors. Fall brings amazing colours. Winter brings a fun in the snow. While I love all four seasons, I love summer the...
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Back in 2009, I met a guy at Camp Couchiching, site of that year’s Volunteer Build. He was a fellow builder, and a fellow big guy. He introduced himself as Len, and gave me a firm hand shake. Along with my wife Wendy, we worked together for those few days, building a new low ropes course for the camp. Full of Humour “Us big guys...
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“In dogs, allergens are mostly absorbed through the skin, not their respiratory system, so it’s veterinary dermatologists who are actually the allergists of the pet world,” says Dr. Alison Turcotte, a veterinarian with Royal Canin Canada. “In fact, skin issues are among the most common reasons dog owners seek support from their veterinarian.” A photo posted by bigdaddykreativ (@bigdaddykreativ) on Feb 24, 2015 at 11:57am...
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Over the past 18 months, I have been on a journey to better my health. It has been a tough journey, as I had really let my health suffer since my late teens. Because of this, and I decided to document my journey. My “ah-ha” moment wasn’t so ah-ha I knew I was overweight. I didn’t need an “ah-ha” moment to figure that out. What...
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