Hello and welcome to my little piece of the internet!! My name is Susan and I’m a 20-something Canadian girl trying to find a balance in this crazy adventure that is life.
“The Great Balancing Act” is more than just food and fitness (although, there is plenty of that too). It’s about striving to live the best life we can. It’s about consciously making healthy choices with each passing day, for the mind, body, and soul. This doesn’t just mean good food and exercise, but it’s a good start.
I began blogging in January 2009 as a way to chronicle the six month journey to my first triathlon. Trying for a Tri was where I learned how to maintain my 30 lb weight loss. It’s where I fell in love with exercise. It’s also where I shifted from being a university student, to just another worker-bee in this giant place called “the real world.”
My life has taken many twists and turns since starting The Great Balancing Act in July 2009, it’s been quite a doozy!
After graduating with a BA in Journalism and Communications in May ‘09, I worked as a full-time radio reporter. It was a gig most people in my situation would kill for. But, it wasn’t for me. I left that job in Dec ‘09 with no plan other than to pursue my dreams and passions – and it’s something I’ve been working fervently toward ever since!
Since leaving my job, I’ve become a certified Personal Training Specialist with Can-Fit-Pro. I’ve moved from my home province of New Brunswick to Toronto. Each passing day is no longer something that needs to be “survived” but rather enjoyed to the very fullest. I hope my new-found love for life is something I can pass on to my readers, and hopefully inspire and help a few people along the way!
So what can you expect to see on The Great Balancing Act? Daily blog entries where I highlight some of my meals and snacks from the day. I have a very simple approach to food and like to combine whole, healthy foods with daily treats. I get food inspiration from blogs, magazines, television and cookbooks. You can check out my Eats page for a more detailed description of my diet and some of my favourite food combinations.
I also share my daily workouts as I work to achieve my fitness goals. I share my routines in the weight room, treadmill sessions, group class experiences, and trials and tribulations along the way. I am a huge advocate of weight lifting for women, and as a PTS I hope I can get more women in the weight room with me. For some workout ideas, head on over to my Workout page.
This blog will also at times be informative. As a former reporter, I have an insatiable curiosity and am always researching and reading on all areas of food and fitness. Whether it’s articles, tips, or just shared experiences, I hope you can leave here everyday having taken something with you.
My story is of course not a simple one. Getting here has been a long road. To learn more about my journey, feel free to read my REAL story.
Finally, don’t be shy! If there’s anything you want to chat about, please e-mail me at thegreatbalancingact@gmail.com or follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BalanceSusan
Thanks for stopping by!!
