Distrikt Movement is a must do!

One awesome perk of being a Lemon is the community and access to sweat with each other at local studios. On Tuesday the gals from Park Royal invited me to a nooner yoga class as Distrikt Movement in North Van, a quick skip over the second narrows will get you there in less time than you think.

Distrikt Movement is definitely a movement and a community spot that combines classes with a focus on supporting youth initiatives as well. They have a variety of cool yoga and fitness classes. The one I'm excited to try is called Ugly Sweaters...if you want to come will me, let's go sweat!

In addition to the amazing heart and souls that run the studio and all the teachers leading the classes, the atmosphere and aesthetics of this studio is nothing short of a Pinterest board. Every corner of this studio is decked out an should really be in a magazine. It's beautiful and everything is well thought out and makes you feel special. My personal favourite was written on the bath room mirror. "Love yourself as much as Kayne loves Kayne."

Check them out! www.distrikt.ca

xoxo

Nic

Those calories don't count #fittip

I can't believe next week is Christmas and I haven't been in front of a single sugar cookie! I've somehow managed to avoid overeating but I'm sure there will be plenty of temptations over the next week. The Holiday's seem to revolve around eating. We could be out skating or doing activities and instead we sit around and eat. Then, eat some more.  Maybe the fact that New Years is right around the corner gives us hope that the weight gained over Christmas will somehow become a priority. This is not the case. Just like last year and the year before.

People every year gain weight because they attend gathering after gathering and there is no control over what goes in and what gets burned off. The first three weeks of January are spent trying to burn off those calories but then it just becomes too hard and the weight stays on and Christmas comes and goes again. You see my point?!

Well here's the truth. My friend and I were talking the other day about calories and the one's that don't count. Remember to keep these in mind over the next few weeks and think about all the times you might have spoken the following.

Calories don't count when:

• you're sick
• you're going through a break up
• you've just killed a workout at the gym
• you're about to go to the gym
• you're on vacation
• you go out for dinner
• you've had a bad day
• you're sad
• someone dies
• you're depressed
• you're pregnant (within reason - 1st and 2nd tri you need an extra 150 calories and in your 3rd you need an extra 300 per day!)
• you've lost your job
• you've just got a new job
• you're celebrating a friends birthday
• you're out with the boss (stand your ground)
• you're tired

You get the point...we've all been there but I hate to break it to you. Calories always count! If your not counting, your butt is. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but if you don't start making healthier choices every meal, every day you will gain weight and resent all the food you didn't need to eat but eat because it was within an arms reach. I am saying all of this because I have been there and can relate not because I am pointing fingers. Everything in moderation.

More fit tips to come to help you survive this holiday season! 

Eat. Sweat. Smile. Repeat. 

xoxo

Nic

They gave me a mic...

Sunday was the Vancouver Historic Half Marathon at Stanley Park and I was asked to lead the runners warm up. It was late Friday night when I got an email from my old employer, Skechers, who said the other girl had gotten sick and they needed a replacement. I had never led a warm up but thought it couldn't be that different from teaching boot camp.

At first I was super nervous. What would people think? How would it work? Would people like me? All these thoughts that were roadblocks to a cool opportunity so I ignored the negative and agreed. I spent most of Saturday on Youtube watching "runners warm up" videos and I was starting to feel really good about this. I decided it was going to be a blast.

It was Sunday morning and I got all ready to head over to Stanley Park, cranked the tunes and went over my routine in my head. This was going to be awesome. I showed up and met with Alex from Skechers and he introduced me to the Race Director from the Try Events and the MC for the run. Everyone was super nice and the event had an amazing turn out.

Trying not to think about the amount of people, they gave me the run down and it was almost time.

I was handed a mic, yes, they gave me a microphone and I was introduced to the group of runners. The music started and the next thing I knew is I was leading my first runners warm up. I tried to get the crowd awake and warm and was loving every minute of it. I think it was an out of body experience. This was the first warm up I had ever done and I can already list off a million things I would have done differently but now I know for next time and I want to do more of these in the future.


A big Thanks to Skechers one of my brand sponsors and to Try Events for allowing me this opportunity and Congrats to all the runners.

Eat. Sweat. Smile. Repeat.

Nicole

Crossfit.....I think I'm in love

Yesterday was day four of my 30 day challenge and I had committed to trying a beginners Crossfit class at Raincity Athletics. A friend had recommended them and after visiting a few other Crossfit Gyms I was open to giving it a go. 

After downing my Vega pre-workout, I headed off to my class. Upon arrival, a group was wrapping up their WOD and man was it intense. I was breaking a sweat just watching this group. A mix of both men and women just destroying this workout. 

I waited in the back with the other beginners making small talk and introducing myself. It was a good group and I was starting to get really excited. We were all in the same boat. The class finished and Simon aka. Thor, the co-founder and our Coach called us over and started introductions. This place offers much more than just Crossfit. They have worked hard to create a sense of community which was very apparent by the three dogs hanging out in the back and a small child patiently waiting for his mom. I loved it. 

We went around the circle and did introductions, talked about Crossfit, did some dynamic stretching and talked about the WOD or Workout Of the Day we were doing. We were all partnered up and it was time to get started. 15 minutes later, I felt amazing! The workout was done and it was exhilarating.  

If you are interested in trying Crossfit, I highly recommend that you check out Raincity Athletics. I can't wait to go back. 

Have a great weekend! 

Eat. Sweat. Smile. Repeat. 

Nic