Posts Tagged ‘alcohol’

The Fight Against Fatigue and How You Can Feel More Rested

By Mike On November 9, 2009 2 Comments

This time of year always makes me feel more tired and exhausted. It’s come to the point where Daylight Savings is circled on my calendar like a family members’ birthday! During my office work days, I can remember my visits to Tim Horton’s – the Canadian version of Starbucks – increasing as the weather changed and so many things starting up again.

Fight fatigue and feel more rested
[Once someone yawns, it's like an open-mouth game of dominoes. We all fall down...]

Just thinking about all the activities we commit our time to – job, kids going back to school, fundraisers, driving kids around to extra-curriculars like hockey or piano lessons – makes us all feel so fatigued.

Je suis fatiguee, but why?

Pardon my french, but it’s one of my first french phrases I learned back

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TFLA Challenge Update: No Alcohol for 30 Days. Completed!

By Michael On September 8, 2009 12 Comments

On June 14th when I decided to give up alcohol of any kind for 30 days I had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into.

Originally, the goal of this challenge was to experiment with my body to witness what, if any, affect the absence of even the limited amount of alcohol that I do consume would have on my overall health.

However, this challenge quickly evolved into a battle of wills and the ultimate social experiment before I could say, “I’ll have a virgin Pina Colada please“.

Giving up alcohol may separate you from the herd

[Sure sheep are cute, and love to party, but it's best to climb out of the pen and think for yourself]

I never realized what a central

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