Fitness and Well-being

I love to share the things I learn along the way. From training tips to workout wear to post-birth recovery, I’ve got you covered.

Help Jules in Rebuilding

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Recently, Jules and her family (her daughter Summer and her husband Chris) were forced to evacuate from their family home after the discovery of toxic levels of black mold. The level of toxicity found was 25x what is considered to be safe and as such their home and it’s contents require remediation. Although they have home insurance, there is no insurance that covers mold infiltration, and anything that can not be remediated will need to be destroyed. […]

THEE ORIGINAL STROLL & ROLL IS BACK!

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THEE ORIGINAL STROLL & ROLL IS BACK! Celebrate 17 years of this AWARD WINNING COMMUNITY BUILDER!! Join me @ you new FAVORITE FAMILY SHOP....ONCE UPON A CHILD! The incredible owners Julie and Kyle and I are SO EXCITED to PLAY with YOU!! FUN FREE FITNESS & FRIENDSHIP!! PLUS Warm up with a 45 min Babywear, walk, jog or run, get strong and stretched with Yoga Inspired Core and Breath work and COOL DOWN with some CHOCOLATE FAVORIS ice cream afterwards....WHAT?!! Our adventure begins Tuesdays @ 10:30 @ 2016 Tenth Line Road EVERY BODY WELCOME EVERY BODY ENCOURAGED!! NO BODY DOES IT ALONE!! xo Jules […]

The Sherlock Family Wishes You a MERRY FITMAS & A Happy New REAR!!

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A super smarty pants momma told us all a story in class recently about how when she was in University and had a little extra "pocket" money she would actually literally tuck some of it away in her jeans or a coat so that when she was wearing them much later she would find a little "surprise" to make herself feel better, to give herself a little boost! WHAT?!!! That might have been the bestest thing i had ever heard! On so many levels...like first of all she thought ENOUGH of herself to realize that she DESERVED a treat, that when she had a little extra of something she knew enough to PLAN for her future happiness and the best is that such a small gesture could yield such HUGE results! […]

Stroll and Roll Jump Started!

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ORLEANS STROLL & ROLL @ STARR I SUPER HEART YOU! GIGANTIC thanks to All the MOMS, GLAMMAS, Babies, Littles & Fur Babies that JUMP STARTED our program! It was cold and rainy but YOU brought the sunshine! Join us every WEDNESDAY!! XO Jules p.s...I am.still smiling! […]

Mom & Baby Active Summer Camp

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SUPER PROUD & EXCITED to be a part in this GROUNDBREAKING PROGRAM I LOVE it when fitness leaders come together to showcase the diversity of programs available so woman can find their perfect fit! Thanks to Mommy Connections and all the other incredible instructors! I am a fan! […]

Stroll and Roll BEGINS!

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I am over the sun and the moon excited about my NEW STROLL & ROLL Program!! I will be celebrating 15 years of bringing FREE FUN FABULOUS FITNESS& FRIENDSHIP EXPERIENCES to OTTAWA FAMILIES!!! I would LOVE you to talk about me behind my back! Please help me spread the word that I will be offering my NEW and OH SO IMPROVED Stroll and Roll Programs to Lansdowne and ORLEANS! I have partnered with locally family owned long time FITNESSWITHJULES  supporters,  AROMA ESPRESSO BAR & STARR GYMNASTICS to bring you the best season ever!!  […]

My hysterectomy journey

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It has been 85 days, 6 hours,30 mins and 15 seconds since I had my full hysterectomy....but who's counting?  It is amazing how removing something from your life can add so much to it. I do not come by the figurative wine glass half full naturally, but you cannot train with amazing women for over 13 years and not have something other than tiger balm rub off on you! Being FORCED and not able to move (at one point I had to call my husband to come and pick me up from the end of the driveway, which is the length of a standard hopscotch BTW) made me realize a few things. […]

YOUletide Greetings

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 As many of my fitness family already know I am having surgery over the holidays. I am very excited about it as it will end the pain I have been having for many years and enable me to live the active and exciting life with all of you that I love!!! I will be in hospital for a few days and on the couch for many more so  I met with Lisa from Rise Nutrition to discuss an optimal eating strategy for recovery afterwards. She simply asked me Why wait? BUSTED! Does this ring a New Year's bell with anyone?! […]

Baby it's cold outside!

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As new parents it can be difficult knowing how to dress our babies (believe me it is still a struggle when they are 8 and want to wear a tiara in a snow storm...I mean I get it but...) for the colder months...all 9 of them. After 15 years of hanging out with my winter babies and of course asking several Pediatricians I do have some suggestions that I hope will be helpful and encourage you to enjoy some fresh air with your little snowflakes! […]

I love it when moms talk

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I love it when my Moms talk about me behind my back, especially when they write it down! Jennifer is not only an INCREDIBLE Mom to 2 of my favorite littles EVER! she is also a REALLY REALLY REALLY good writer! Check out her blog MOMMYSTRYING.CA ( and I am not even a little bit saying that because she wrote about me!) […]

Be You Girl!

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I am so thrilled to be a part of this amazing Be You campaign! Check out this amazing FREE event at St Laurent Centre, Thursday, Sept 29 - Saturday, Oct 1. Be sure to join me on Friday, Sept 30 between 5 & 8pm for some FUN FITNESS!! […]

I've got your back....(and your front!)

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Staying home often means being able to create your own schedule and that has often included making lots of healthy choices for you and your growing family. ( On the days after you have had a solid 5 hours of several sleep interruptions!!) Perhaps that has included several of my mom and baby fitness classes per week ( yeah!!), or an exercise routine that has better served you ( still yeah!) and dedicating more time in the kitchen preparing fresh and healthy meals. ( heck you were up anyway!) Going back to work doesn't mean that has to stop but it does require planning. […]

First Ever Baby Breakfast!!

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We had a BALL at the First Ever BABY BREAKFAST! I want to thank Sonia & Nikki from Supper Works, Anna Belanger, Jen & Amanda of GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC for making my dream of showcasing the best their is to offer for new mommas! Dream team right here! Thank you to all the Moms and Babies that came to play!!! […]

House of Cores (instead of cards....get it?)

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When I was pregnant I felt as big as a house, a giant house, an apartment building actually.  To be fair, it had been used as rental property to three tenants at one time or another. And even  though I made a fantastic landlord (clean, non smoking unit, no view but centrally located!), I had no problem evicting each of them in just under our 9 month lease. […]

None of us are Perfect!

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I thought now would be a great time to remind you that 88% of all new years resolutions FAIL!  Feel better? Not yet? Check this out.... Research shows that the part of the brain that is responsible for will power works just like a muscle. […]

CanFitPro Trainer of the Year 2012

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I was shocked and overwhelmed to be even nominated for canfitpro Fitness Professional of the Year. I now understand why people say that they cannot begin to describe an event in words. From the second I entered the convention centre to the moment my name was announced I knew I was a part of something great! Since I was in awe of everyone in the room […]