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Hey healthy lifestylers! We are finally back into a routine and today we're chatting with Rebecca about her experiences with her first bodybuilding competition. It's been a little over three weeks since the show and Rebecca shares how she is managing life after competition. She shares some of the challenges that she experienced throughout the training and preparation as well as getting back into a routine afterwards. There's a lot of insights in this episode if you're interested in bodybuilding or competing in fitness competition. We also chat about our upcoming bodybuilding show where both Rebecca and I will be competing. With still 16 weeks to go, there will be a lot more info on that as it all unfolds.

Our neighbours to the south are celebrating their Thanksgiving this weekend so Devon wanted to jump on the mic and share some of his insights on overcoming those setbacks that far too often happen during the Holidays. It's possible to enjoy yourself over the Holidays while still staying healthy. If you have any questions for Devon feel free to leave a comment below.

Halloween can be a challenging holiday for people trying to lose weight. Keeping things healthy while enjoying the time to dress up and trick-or-treat, especially if you have little ones around, can be difficult to balance. In this podcast episode, I chat with Devon and Rebecca about Halloween. We discuss our own Halloween's growing up, what they looked like, and what sort of things that we think can be done to make it a little healthier. We go through the entire process from preparing for the day, to how to manage trick-or-treating, and even how to handle having all the Halloween candy around after the evening is over. We share some healthy alternatives to the typical things you can give away and have a good discussion about the holiday in general. We'd love to hear your comments or what you do to keep things healthy this time of year. Leave a message in the comment section below and let us know.

Group fitness classes are a great way to get an excellent workout without having to plan out what you're going to do at the gym. From extra accountability to a great community feeling, the benefits of attending group fitness classes are plentiful. In today's show Rebecca, Devon and I sit down to discuss group fitness. We chat about what it is and what the options are, some of the benefits of attending and we even dive into some of the misconceptions and fears when it comes to attending - especially for first timers. Any questions or comments feel free to leave them in the comments section below or say hi on Facebook. Mentioned in this show: Les Mills Goodlife Fitness

Devon and I are back on the show today chatting about getting a better night's sleep. We share our six tips to help you fall asleep quicker, stay asleep longer, and get a better quality sleep. Sleep is an extremely important piece of the equation when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately we also think it's one of those areas of your life that are often neglected and abused. We'd love to hear what works well for you when it comes to getting a great night's sleep - leave a comment below and let us know.

What does it take to get healthy and change your lifestyle? Join us as we chat with Rebecca, a personal training specialist, group fitness instructor, and recent fitness competitor. She's a wonderful and busy mother of two, one of the nicest people I know and someone I’m happy to call a really close friend. Biggest challenge Rebecca talks about the challenges of keeping up with a healthy diet while still maintaining a fun balance in her life. How do you stay so motivated and accountable? Defining and focusing on the why behind this all and using that as motivation to move forward every day. Key Advice For Beginners Find that why, and find someone who is willing to help keep you accountable and support your journey. Interview Links & Resources Mentioned: East Coast Classic NSABBA Like What You Hear? Hover over the image below and click "Pin It" to share. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes here (we'll give you a shout out on an upcoming show). You should also subscribe to get our shows everyday. Subscribe via iTunes or Subscribe via Stitcher Radio. Click To Tweet: Listen to this inspiring discussion with Rebecca on the Lifestyle Accountability Show: http://bit.ly/1yLhzI4.

On this week's show Devon and I discuss 6 reasons that we think most people fail at getting healthy. We share these from our own experiences and what our biggest struggles have been when starting and sticking with a healthy living routine. We chat about some ways that you can avoid or overcome a lot of these obstacles so you can ensure that you set yourself up for success. What have your biggest struggles been with trying to get healthy? Share your stories in the comments below.

We had so much fun last week that Devon and I decided to hop back on the mic and chat again this week. Today we're talking about the seasons of healthy living. In this episode we'll define what we mean by the seasons of healthy living and what they look like to us. We'll also give you some ways that you can use them to continuously push yourself and make yourself better throughout the year. We wrap things off with a couple rules that we like to follow so that you don't fall into the "next year" or "next seasons" excuse trap. Leave us a comment below to add your voice - we always love to hear from you.

We'd like to break our normal schedule and format today so that we can take some time to hop on the mic ourselves and give a little update as to what's going on in our lives and what are plans are for the rest of 2014. In today's show Devon and I share some of the challenges we've faced so far in 2014, some of the successes and small wins we've had along the way, and we lay out some plans for the rest of the year - which include some big ones for this site. There is still a lot of time left in 2014. If you've been reflecting on your health with the change of season don't be discouraged. It's not too late to get active and start making progress on those plans you had - don't wait until the new year to reset your goals and actions. We're really excited for what's to come for the rest of 2014 and we look forward to staying close with our listeners throughout the process.

What does it take to get healthy and change your lifestyle? Join us as we chat with Jessica, a healthy living enthusiast with a Bachelors of science in Nutrition and Dietetics. Jessica is passionate about food, fitness, and enjoying life one day at a time. You can follow her journey online at MyHealthyPassion.com. Biggest challenge Jessica talks about her love for food and how to balance that with a healthy lifestyle. How do you stay so motivated and accountable? The feeling she gets when she eats well and exercises is one of the biggest motivators for Jessica. Key Advice For Beginners Just get up and do something. With single every choice you make, try to make a healthy one. Inspirational Quote: "Love yourself first and everything else falls into line." - Lucille Ball Favourite Meal: Egg plant parmesan. Favourite Workout Step class. Interview Links & Resources Mentioned: Jessica's blog. Jessica on Twitter Jessica on Instagram Lara Bars Crazy Sexy Diet Eat Live Run PB Fingers Bite Size Wellness The Lean Green Bean Like What You Hear? Hover over the image below and click "Pin It" to share. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes here (we'll give you a shout out on an upcoming show). You should also subscribe to get our shows everyday. Subscribe via iTunes or Subscribe via Stitcher Radio. Click To Tweet: Listen to this inspiring discussion with @Healthypassion1 on the Lifestyle Accountability Show: http://bbyb.ca/1l4c1Cq.

What does it take to get healthy and change your lifestyle? Join us as we chat with Heather, a runner and half marathon fanatic. She's a health & fitness enthusiast and blogger over at DivasRunForBling.com who is trying to live a fit and healthy life 1 mile at a time. Biggest challenge Heather talks about the challenge of developing plantar fasciitis along her running journey and the obstacles she had to overcome due to that. How do you stay so motivated and accountable? Planning and goal setting is a big motivator for Heather. She talks about how she keeps on track throughout this journey. Key Advice For Beginners Don't be afraid to take that first step. It's going to be the hardest. Inspirational Quote: "All our dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them." Favourite Meal: Anything pasta. Favourite Workout T-25 speed workouts. Interview Links & Resources Mentioned: Heather's blog. Heather on Twitter Heather on Facebook Heather on Instagram Health Warrior Chia Bars T-25 Workout Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil FitBloggin Garmin Like What You Hear? Hover over the image below and click "Pin It" to share. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes here (we'll give you a shout out on an upcoming show). You should also subscribe to get our shows everyday. Subscribe via iTunes or Subscribe via Stitcher Radio. Click To Tweet: Listen to this inspiring discussion with @divasrunbling on the Lifestyle Accountability Show: http://bbyb.ca/1mVtM0P.

What does it take to get healthy and change your lifestyle? Join us as we chat with Erin, a recovering addict, runner, fitness enthusiast, and health food junkie sharing her story with healthy living on her blog at ErinsInsideJob.com. Biggest challenge Erin shares a couple stories of injuries she faced along the way and what that has taught her throughout this journey. How do you stay so motivated and accountable? Erin's blog has been a big motivator and accountability tool throughout her journey. Key Advice For Beginners Be patient and compassionate with yourself. Erin gives some amazing advice. Inspirational Quote: Comparison is the thief of joy. Favourite Meal: Giant salad. Favourite Workout Running or anything HIIT. Interview Links & Resources Mentioned: Erin's blog. Erin on Twitter Erin on Instagram Lara Bar Oh She Glows Cookbook Fitbit Oh She Glows Like What You Hear? Hover over the image below and click "Pin It" to share. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes here (we'll give you a shout out on an upcoming show). You should also subscribe to get our shows everyday. Subscribe via iTunes or Subscribe via Stitcher Radio. Click To Tweet: Listen to this inspiring discussion with @erinsinsidejob on the Lifestyle Accountability Show: http://bbyb.ca/1rKKyFc.

What does it take to get healthy and change your lifestyle? Join us as we chat with Stephanie, fitness lover, foodie, and newbie runner. Stephanie is sharing her journey with health and fitness over on her blog at MyFreckledLife.com. Biggest challenge Stephanie shares a story of "getting in her own way" while training for a half marathon. How do you stay so motivated and accountable? The blogosphere is a big motivator and accountability tool for Stephanie throughout this journey so far. Key Advice For Beginners Tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet. Don't let your decisions or actions today ruin things tomorrow. Inspirational Quote: Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right. Favourite Meal: Anything grilled. Favourite Workout Spinning or Body Pump. Interview Links & Resources Mentioned: Stephanie's Blog Stephanie on Instagram Stephanie on Twitter Spark People FitBloggin CrossFit The Runner's World Cookbook My Fitness Pal Stephanie's top fitness apps Peas and Crayons Like What You Hear? Hover over the image below and click "Pin It" to share. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes here (we'll give you a shout out on an upcoming show). You should also subscribe to get our shows everyday. Subscribe via iTunes or Subscribe via Stitcher Radio. Click To Tweet: Listen to this inspiring discussion with @MyFreckledLife on the Lifestyle Accountability Show: http://bbyb.ca/1o2fFvG.

What does it take to get healthy and change your lifestyle? Join us as we chat with Denise, a wife and mother who is on a journey to live a healthier lifestyle. She's a healthy living enthusiast and blogger over at AlmasDay.com. Biggest challenge Denise talks about the struggles of getting into running and the injuries that have accompanied that. How do you stay so motivated and accountable? How she feels is the biggest motivator for sticking with a healthy lifestyle. Key Advice For Beginners Find what works for you, especially when it comes to food and nutrition. Don't give up. Inspirational Quote: Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right. Favourite Meal: Two scrambled eggs, coconut oil, avocado, and fresh veggies. Favourite Workout Walk-Run intervals. Interview Links & Resources Mentioned: Denise's Blog Denise on Twitter Denise on Facebook Running With Curves My Fitness Pal Carrots 'n' Cake PB Fingers Like What You Hear? Hover over the image below and click "Pin It" to share. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes here (we'll give you a shout out on an upcoming show). You should also subscribe to get our shows everyday. Subscribe via iTunes or Subscribe via Stitcher Radio. Click To Tweet: Listen to this inspiring discussion with @AlmasDays on the Lifestyle Accountability Show: http://bbyb.ca/1mRVG2B.

What does it take to get healthy and change your lifestyle? Join us as we chat with Sarah, a British ExPat living in California who is on a mission to teach everyone how to make a “proper cuppa” tea - which is the solution to everything. Sarah has started a journey to lose 150 pounds and is documenting the process over on her blog, LosingWeightAndHavingFun.com. Biggest challenge Sarah shares a story of a torn tendon in her foot and the struggles that produced. How do you stay so motivated and accountable? The healthy living community online is a huge motivator for Sarah. Key Advice For Beginners Take it one day at a time. Start in the now before planning where you want to be. Inspirational quote or mantra: Give back whenever you can. Favourite Meal: Turkey meatballs of zucchini noodles. Favourite Workout 5K Races. Interview Links & Resources Mentioned: Sarah's Blog Sarah on Twitter Sarah on Facebook Garmin FitBit Like What You Hear? Hover over the image below and click "Pin It" to share. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes here (we'll give you a shout out on an upcoming show). You should also subscribe to get our shows everyday. Subscribe via iTunes or Subscribe via Stitcher Radio. Click To Tweet: Listen to this inspiring discussion with @sarahlou1976 on the Lifestyle Accountability Show: http://bbyb.ca/1yxEcMC.

What does it take to get healthy and change your lifestyle? Join us as we chat with Dot, a 40-something marketer who decided to quit her job in 2012 to focus on getting healthy. Dot has lost over 100 pounds since 2012 and she now blogs about her journey and story over at DotToTrot.com. Biggest challenge Dot tells us about a challenge she's going through right now - the frustration of fluctuating in weight. How do you stay so motivated and accountable? Having people to help keep her accountable is one of the big ways Dot stays on track. Key Advice For Beginners Don't go from 0 to 60 in a second - it's not possible. Be patient. Inspirational Quote: People who reach their goals don't worry about perfection. Favourite Meal: Dot describes a delicious breakfast. Favourite Workout Running. Interview Links & Resources Mentioned: Dot's Blog Dot on Facebook Dot on Twitter Why We Got Fat FitBit Tough Mudder Born To Run My Fitness Pal Easy 5K Roni's Weigh Keep It Up David Like What You Hear? Hover over the image below and click "Pin It" to share. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes here (we'll give you a shout out on an upcoming show). You should also subscribe to get our shows everyday. Subscribe via iTunes or Subscribe via Stitcher Radio. Click To Tweet: Listen to this inspiring discussion with @Dot2Trot1 on the Lifestyle Accountability Show: http://bbyb.ca/1rhxiu0.

What does it take to get healthy and change your lifestyle? Join us as we chat with Kris, an avid runner and health and fitness enthusiast and blogger over at KrisAOlsen.com. She's the founder of No Limits Running and Finish Line Engravers. Biggest challenge Kris talks about losing very close family members to cancer, and the impact that had on her healthy living and habits. How do you stay so motivated and accountable? Goal setting plays a big part for motivation and accountability for Kris. Key Advice For Beginners Get up and run the first block. Then your second. Then your first mile. Also, map your goals on a vision board. Inspirational Quote or Mantra: "A journey of 1000 miles begins with 1 step." Favourite Meal: Pizza Favourite Workout Any WOD in CrossFit. Interview Links & Resources Mentioned: Kris' Blog Kris on Facebook Kris on Twitter FitBloggin Kris' Vision Board Kara Goucher's Running for Women Like What You Hear? Hover over the image below and click "Pin It" to share. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes here (we'll give you a shout out on an upcoming show). You should also subscribe to get our shows everyday. Subscribe via iTunes or Subscribe via Stitcher Radio. Click To Tweet: Listen to this inspiring discussion with @KrisAOlsen on the Lifestyle Accountability Show: http://bbyb.ca/W1CIMK.

What does it take to get healthy and change your lifestyle? Join us as we chat with Kasey, an ACSM certified personal trainer, and an AFAA certified group fitness instructor, who has a degree in Health Promotions. With a love of Jesus, experimenting with healthy recipes, interval training, and DQ blizzards, she shares her journey with health and fitness over at WellOfHealth.me. Biggest challenge Kasey just recently gave birth to her beautiful baby girl. She talks about the challenges that come with adapting to her new body. How do you stay so motivated and accountable? Kasey was fortunately to grow up in a very healthy household and a lot of great mindsets and habits have been engrained in her. Her friends and workout partners are also a big accountability factor. Key Advice For Beginners Dig a little deeper and find out why you want to change. Then find something you enjoy doing for the long term. Inspirational Quote: Kasey quotes the wonderful verse from Psalm 34:5. Favourite Meal: Kasey describes a delicious cuban bowl. Favourite Workout High intensity interval workouts. Interview Links & Resources Mentioned: Kasey's Blog Kasey on Facebook Kasey on Twitter Tina Fey's Bossypants Oh She Glows Map My Run My Fitness Pal Like What You Hear? Hover over the image below and click "Pin It" to share. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes here (we'll give you a shout out on an upcoming show). You should also subscribe to get our shows everyday. Subscribe via iTunes or Subscribe via Stitcher Radio. Click To Tweet: Listen to this inspiring discussion with @wellofhealth on the Lifestyle Accountability Show: http://bbyb.ca/1jrCLfs.

What does it take to get healthy and change your lifestyle? Join us as we chat with Nicole, a young professional living in New York City. In 2012, Nicole challenged herself to live a healthier life and has since lost 20 pounds, and completed her first marathon. She shares her adventures with health and fitness over at FitfulFocus.com. Biggest challenge Nicole talks about how fuelling herself while running has been one of the biggest challenges. How do you stay so motivated and accountable? Always finding a new fitness goal to keep things new and fresh is a big motivator. The blog and online community is also a big accountability tool. Key Advice For Beginners 1. Start slow. 2. Find something you love. Inspirational Quote: "Just keep going." Favourite Meal: Smoothies. Favourite Workout Running. Interview Links & Resources Mentioned: Nicole's Blog Nicole on Facebook Nicole on Twitter Vega Energy Bits Quest Bars Fit Aspire Like What You Hear? Hover over the image below and click "Pin It" to share. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes here (we'll give you a shout out on an upcoming show). You should also subscribe to get our shows everyday. Subscribe via iTunes or Subscribe via Stitcher Radio. Click To Tweet: Listen to this inspiring discussion with @fitfulfocus on the Lifestyle Accountability Show: http://bbyb.ca/1mtmUvu.

What does it take to get healthy and change your lifestyle? Join us as we chat with Tasha, a Community Holistic Health Coach, Personal Trainer, Yoga and Group Fitness Instructor, Under Armour Ambassador and a lover of peanut butter. She's a healthy living enthusiast and blogger over at HipHealthyChick.com. Biggest challenge Tasha talks about a recent achilles surgery that has been a huge challenge for her. Listen how she stayed focused and on track. How do you stay so motivated and accountable? Being a trainer and helping other people has been one of the biggest motivator along her journey - especially when recovering from injury. Key Advice For Beginners Find what gives you the desire to want to live. It has to be bigger than clothing size, a better selfie, or anything like that. Find something bigger. Inspirational Quote: Why leave it to chance when you can make a choice. Favourite Meal: Peanut butter and banana and french fries Favourite Workout Bikram Yoga. Interview Links & Resources Mentioned: Tasha's Blog Tasha on Facebook Tasha on Twitter What's Beautiful Fit Fluential FitBloggin' SCW Mania Love Does Like What You Hear? Hover over the image below and click "Pin It" to share. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes here (we'll give you a shout out on an upcoming show). You should also subscribe to get our shows everyday. Subscribe via iTunes or Subscribe via Stitcher Radio. Click To Tweet: Listen to this inspiring discussion with @hiphealthychick on the Lifestyle Accountability Show: http://bbyb.ca/1hz94bo.