Get Active Prize Pack
byVancouver is one active town and I know this because when there is a hint of sunshine the Sea Wall is just as crowded as the Pattullo Bridge in morning rush hour.
That being said, complimenting an active lifestyle with the right food is key. Now this doesn’t mean snacking on crunchy cardboard diet crackers all day, but just being more aware of the types of food and ingredients that are going into our bodies.
Cruising into our first holiday of the summer many will be indulging in fire-grilled meats, saucy side dishes, and creamy desserts. It’s not quite as belt-loosening as Thanksgiving or Christmas but there are ways to eat right this season and stay active.
A recent StatsCan study showed more than 40 per cent of Canadians aged 20 to 79 have unhealthy cholesterol levels.
I was approached to run a contest in partnership with Becel pro.activ calorie-reduced margarine with plant sterols. Of course before I could begin, I had to look into what exactly “plant sterols” are.
Plant sterols occur naturally in everyday foods like vegetable oils, nuts, grains and fruits, and have been studied for decades for their cholesterol-lowering effects. Though they are found in everyday foods, Canadians aren’t able to consume enough to significantly reduce their cholesterol – up until now: Health Canada recently approved the addition of plant sterols to certain food products for their cholesterol-lowering claims. Links: Plant Sterols on About.com, Plant Sterols on Wikipedia.
To promote lowering your cholesterol this summer with healthy food and an active lifestyle, Becel is offering up a prize pack to one of my readers. This includes:
Approximate value of the prize pack is $200. To enter to win, please leave a comment below stating how you will stay active this summer.
This could be from starting (or continuing) a morning run, kayaking in Deep Cove, doing the Grouse Grind, or cycling through Stanley Park. I’ll draw one winner Tuesday July 6th and they’ll be able to pick out a gym in their neighbourhood for their 1 month membership.
Update The winner is Julie! Congratulations and have fun being active this summer!
Disclosure cmp.ly/0 I was not paid to write this post or conduct this contest
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I will be going to yoga regularly this summer 🙂
I have been going on more walks instead of driving and will continue through the summer!
I plan to go for runs in Pacific Spirit Park with my dog, and have also started the 100 Push Up Challenge.
My summer’s all about dragonboat and ultimate frisbee on a weekly basis, interspersed with tennis, golf swimming and short runs. Kayaking, hiking and biking trips now and then are nice too. The gym membership would be great once the weather gets dreary in the fall!
Running after the kids at the park!
My summer exercise consists of jogging and doing the Grouse Grind.
I stay active year round riding my bike instead of using public transit/driving. It’s not much but it’s enough.
Some nice long walks! Hopefully our weather improves!
I will walk
doing yoga, hope to bike a bit.
I will starting biking more.
I go running a few times a week.
Walk West Van seawall and/or North Van trails 4X a week..
I go running 3 times a week and do yoga 2 days.
I hike in the North Shore mountains a couple times a month, and walk/jog on the Burnaby Mountain trails a couple times a week.
I’d be fighting forest fires, but luckily for the Okanagan,it seems like they’re going to be saved from that this year.
Seems I’ll have to get back on the bicycle after all 😛
I plan to bike to work.
I was just told my cholesteral levels have doubled in the past 6 months which means I have to do some serious excercising … and the prize pack is just what I need. :o) I’m going to start by exercising at lunch time and walking after dinner.
i’ll be doing the grouse grind!
I just bought a new bike, and have been riding long distances on the weekends to stay fit. Considering membership at the YWCA to swim after work during the week.
I have just recently moved to Vancouver so I’m excited to run the Sea Wall, and get dragged up the Grouse Grind by my friends!
I’ll be swimming at Kits pool this year — only a block away, so no excuses!
I’m hoping to hit the gym at work more often, supplemented by workouts with my wii aerobics routine.
My wife will chase me around the house!
I moved near the seawall a couple months ago and have since taken up jogging three to four times a week. Shedding pounds like I never imagined possible and having a great time doing it! I’m looking forward to my most active summer ever. 😀
Running in Stanley Park is the way to go!
Living in Vancouver with its awesome beaches, I naturally take to the beaach and ennjoy running along the shoreline. Swimming is also a favourite exercise and best of all I can exercise and its free to be me.
Continuing to train to run 10km, something I never EVER thought I’d be able to do, but I’m already half way there!
I need to be more active, you think with walking to work and walking a dog I’d lose some weight, but NO. 🙂
I plan to ride my bike on the seawall.
I am going to jog 2-3 times per week.
I stay active by riding my bike and going to yoga. I’d like to take up running.
I stay active by taking advantage of the bike routes in Vancouver and am will discover a new walking/hiking trail once a week.
Morning run, hot yoga, runner’s yoga, cycling the sea wall and doing the Grouse Grind.
Swimming at Kits pool and riding my bike. It’s a beach cruiser so it’ll slay me on hills. Stupid sensible vs cuteness battle!
With a decision to either play or pass on softball this year, I elected to play thinking that if I were to pass, I’d simply be sitting around doing nothing much else instead.
So far I’ve proved myself right.
I’d like to think I’ll hit the pavement on my bike if the weather were to improve, but I don’t think I have the personal drive to do so. Maybe I can actually prove myself wrong on that count.
hiking and possibly buying a bike
biking to work, instead of the bus
Just did a half marathon and am about to start training for the next one! That should keep me pretty active!
I am trying to walk every night after dinner and will be taking the bike out most weekends.
Ride my bike to work every day. Kickbox in the evenings to let out some steam. Hike on the weekends to soak in the beauty around this amazing city! Rockclimb…simply because it’s wicked fun!
i will continue gardening (pulling weeds & squating is tiring)
i will continue to ride my stationary bike when i get my fave mag in the mail to read
i will continue to enjoy the nice weather by taking walks during lunch with running errands
I’m going to do the Grouse Grind and Chief for the first time, and continue playing softball and pole dancing for fitness!
I will be riding my bike on the PoCo Trail, aka the Traboulay PoCo Trail. It’s partly paved and really well-maintained.
I plan on hiking more, and biking to UBC for my classes!
Participating in events like Seek the Peak in support of Rethink Breast Cancer!
http://www.grousemountain.com/Winter/vancouver-bc-hiking-trails-trips/seek-the-peak-relay.asp
Swimming in Kits beach pool, tennis in Stanley Park, and running to Semperviva in Granville Island!!
I will be staying active this summer by playing badminton, walking and doing hot yoga.
Walking on the sea wall.
I kept myself committed to go to the gym everyday doing weight training followed by cardio , and I feel great !
Lots of Bikrams Yoga and Swimming this summer!
Definitely doing the Grouse Grind this summer. Also going to use my bike more and hit the gym regularly.
I love early morning beach runs and power yoga on the weekend!
By hiking as much as I can
A few friends and myself are starting kickboxing! =)
Sounds great!
I’m going to take my toddler to the park and try to keep up with him.
I have been getting off a few stops early and walking the rest of the way home. I am going to start yoga classes to help improve my flexibility.
i try and walk everywhere! and i’ve added swimming to my life.
I just bought a bike and will be going on bike rides and also riding to the pool and to yoga.
I enjoy gardening, cycling with my husband and walking with my friends.
I will start walking home from work every day instead of taking the bus.
Also, I will use my lunch break for walking and enjoying this beautiful city in the summer!!
Human powered transportation to work!
I’ve been trying to go on bike rides on the weekend. Last weekend I cycled the South Dyke Trail in Richmond.
Yoga and walking. Taking time out to be outside and just take in some fresh air!
recently fell back in love with the Grind ( I know!). Hate it while I’m there, but loving the results.
Swimming & trail running.
Nice, I was just gonna start biking to work and try to get back to yoga. I’ve got a free week at Exhale starting next week thanks to you already 😉
well, i’m working on getting in my athletic form again by working with a trainer [so i don’t get hurt] and doing activities such as rollerblading around the seawall, cycling through the city and walking as much as my little feet will take me. All this for myself and for the goal of getting a hot little dress to wear to a wedding in mid September and a bikini in Hawaii in December.
I just started tennis lessons. Hopefully that will keep me in shape.
Jogging/biking around the neighbourhood
Biking and swimming in the heat wave that is going to hit Vancouver
I’ve been jogging everyday at QE and I plan to sign up for some dance lessons!
maybe this will motivate me to do something about myself!
going to the gym everyday, grouse grind
Yoga three times weekly,learning how to run from a group and lets add learning how to golf too! Whew!
This summer, along with weekly volleyball & softball, I have a goal to hike the Grouse Grind 36 times (3 times/week) for the Grind For Kids Children’s Hospital Charity program! Keeps me healthy & fit, and gives the Hospital some, always needed & appreciated, support!
Biking on the sea wall and going to the gym