#Rejuvenate - Do The Daniel

I think I have written, reread and deleted this post more than any other I have ever written. For some reason, taking a look at myself and my journey of fitness and personal growth has made me uncomfortable. I’ve been secretly trying to understand why, because I don’t often feel uncomfortable when it comes to sharing my life. I have struggled with my body and mind for my entire life. I have been a different version of me so often, that I think I lost track of who I was over the years. And so, at a very tumultuous crossroads earlier in 2016, I sat down and realized that I needed to find myself again.

I liken the epiphany to a day like any other a few months ago when I was walking the dog. As Canela caught me off guard and pulled me to the ground, I let go of her leash. I lay winded on the sidewalk watching her run away from me with tears streaming down my face. She had knocked the wind out of me and I hit my head on the pavement. Pain shot through my limbs because I hit my ribs pretty hard. Not to mention how scared I was that I might not catch her. In that very moment of pain and anxiety I told myself it was time to get up. I had to. I couldn’t just lay there in pain and watch her run away forever.

Get up Daniel. Get up. Continue reading “Health & Nutrition | If at first you don’t succeed, try try again…”

Traditionally, when it comes to Juicing & Healthy eating, I would leave the subject to our resident #DoTheDaniel expert Catherine Sugrue. The reason for this is that as a Holistic Nutritionist, she is actually educated on the subject and can speak to so many more aspects on the topic. That being said, with juicing and healthy food options becoming a standard in the city of Toronto, I feel as though the topic also translates over to my area of expertise since it is far from the “fad” it was five years ago. Juicing and healthy eating are here to stay, especially with it being as easy as checking out juicing and blending sites like this one (https://www.juicebuff.com/), anyone can get into juicing, considering all you need is a juicer and fruit/veg.

It’s why when I had the opportunity to be introduced to Smash Juice Bar earlier this year, I had to jump at the chance to write about their upcoming opening. Don’t worry Catherine, the next time you’re in town I’ll make sure to bring you by for a visit to Toronto’s newest addition to this bustling industry! Continue reading “Food & Wine | Come and see the juicy details behind the NEW Smash Juice Bar”