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Why you should stop counting calories
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Why you should stop counting calories

08 September 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Anyone who’s ever tried to lose weight has heard about calorie counting: you’re supposed to...read more
How Lopa surpassed her fitness goals
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How Lopa surpassed her fitness goals

07 September 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Lopa’s career as a dancer, instructor and choreographer came to an abrupt halt when she endured a...read more
International Day of Charity: How the Y gives back to its volunteers
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International Day of Charity: How the Y gives back to its volunteers

05 September 2016 - by Emily Cichonski

Happy International Day of Charity! Here at the Y, charity comes in all shapes and forms. When we...read more
3 ways to make fitness a habit this fall
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3 ways to make fitness a habit this fall

02 September 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Every year, as summer comes to an end and the kids head back to school, we feel inspired to get...read more
Lindsey’s journey to a healthy spirit, mind & body
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Lindsey’s journey to a healthy spirit, mind & body

31 August 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Most people join a gym with the intention of shedding a few pounds. For Lindsey, the search for...read more
What to write in your wellness journal
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What to write in your wellness journal

29 August 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

If you’re devoting hours of your busy schedule to exercising and eating right, you want to make...read more
The Natural High: Nina's Y Story
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The Natural High: Nina's Y Story

25 August 2016 - by June Findlay

When you talk with Nina*, you instantly feel her cheerful demeanour, lively spirit, and knack for...read more
Why Kelly’s committed to volunteering
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Why Kelly’s committed to volunteering

24 August 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Many people work out on their own for years, without discovering the variety of other ways they...read more
Why you should keep a wellness journal
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Why you should keep a wellness journal

22 August 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Every time you do something active, you make progress. Even if you felt sluggish for your entire...read more
How to stay faithful to fitness for life
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How to stay faithful to fitness for life

19 August 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

With a big fitness goal on the horizon, it’s easy to stay on track. The hard part usually comes...read more

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