CCF's Guide to Indoor Rock Climbing

Hey guys! Happy Hump Day! How was your Family Day weekend?

It's rare for me & V to have the same day off, so we decided to take advantage of Family Day Monday, change it up, and work out at Toronto Climbing Academy.

We made last minute reservations the night before and secured 2 spots for a beginner's lesson the next day. The academy is currently running a special price for its Beginner's package: 1-hour lesson + shoe rental + harness rental = $39 (including HST). However, lessons only run from 5-8 pm on the hour. Especially on a holiday that was open for extended hours (10 am -10 pm), we were anxious to get our climb on earlier in the day! We booked our lesson for 5 pm, figuring it was worth waiting for, especially when it comes to safety & learning the ropes (sorry for the pun).

Climb on CCF!

OD'ing on Spinach

Hi guys, Happy Weekend! How are you keeping active today?

Today's post is on how important nutrition is. What you put into your body will definitely affect how well it performs. It's common sense, but sometimes we don't really stop to think about it.

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Over the past few weeks, I've been bad with keeping up with my clean-eating. In between Lunar New Year celebrations (fried goodness galore), eating out, work parties (cake for breakfast!), Valentine's Day chocolates, & just being surrounded by goodies everywhere I go - really doesn't help the situation. Lack of self-control while being on temptation island also doesn't help.

*Side note: V is really good at resisting temptation island, especially at work parties. Me on the other hand, I will have a little bit of everything. And don't get me started on sweets, I have the biggest sweet tooth ever known to mankind. Plus I love to eat! Who doesn't?

Motivation Mondays: Resolution Check-In

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Hi friends! Happy Motivation Monday! Let's start the week strong and inspired by reviewing our accomplishments thus far and goals for ourselves. It wasn't too long ago we all made New Years resolutions to cut sugar from our diets, eat more greens and exercise AT LEAST 4 times a week. How are your resolutions coming along? I know it's easy to fall off the wagon but let's not forget to get back on!

For those of you that have abandoned your resolutions and vow to do it right next year, you're not alone! According to a 3 year study conducted by Gold's Gym, February 7th has been dubbed as the 'fitness cliff' -  the day most resolutions are ditched and unhealthy habits are embraced with familiarity and comfort [source]. Most people give up on resolutions for one reason or another. Let's face it, change is hard! But with the right amount of work and effort success can be yours!

The 'Love Yourself' Challenge

Are you up for a challenge? It's February and love is in the air! Love yourself this month, we dare you. 'Hah, you call this a challenge??', you say? Easier said than done, my friends. What did you do today that wasn't for your boss, a family member, client, or friend? Probably nothing. But the good news is, you're reading this post and you're already one step closer to loving yourself!

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*Side Note: Before I get into the challenge, what are your thoughts on Valentine's Day? So many people are against this 'commercial holiday' that it's actually kind of ironic because it turns the day of love into a day of hate. It's just a special day in the year that serves to remind us to appreciate the people in our lives. So be happy on this day doing whatever it is that you enjoy, either spending it solo, with your friends, family, SOs, whoever your loved ones may be. Don't forget to love yourself this Vday by doing something special just for you. 

Rev Up Your Week Mondays: Workout Playlist

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It's Rev Up Your Week Mondays! To get you moving and staying focused we are sharing our favourite workout tunes. Like most of you, we just love, love, love music! Let's face it, getting through a workout sans music can be dreadful! Nothing beats a playlist full of upbeat songs that pushes you through a tough workout and makes you go longer. With the right music you won't even feel like you're working out....or that you ran a whole 5k! (ok, maybe you will but you get the point!)

February Kickoff: Librarians Unite!

Hi guys! How are you doing? :) Happy Fit & Fab February!

Every year, the Ontario Library Association (OLA) holds its annual 3-day Super Conference in Toronto where librarians from all across Canada gather to do what we do best..um, no, not shush each other, but share ideas on how we can continue to educate, entertain, and empower (#SC13Theme). Not to mention free books & author signings!! Yes, that kind of stuff makes us very happy. And yes, we are librarians, in case you didn't believe it the first time we told ya.

So we took a day away from the reference desk and ventured off to the Super Conference! 

*Side note: It's a Super conference because librarians are superheroes. Don't believe me? Read this: 20 heroic librarians who save the world.