Hey PGX'ers! It's the weekend!

Scroll on for interesting articles and tidbits from around the web!

It's so hot today! I'm thinking I should start this weekend right with a seriously refreshing Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup and Cauliflower Prosciutto Flatbread from Tartalette!

I don't know if I've trimmed down to my goal yet (I'm working on it; it's going to happen), but here's an article you might find useful! Weight Watchers share their 10 Tips Toning Up Ater Trimming Down. Remember, the real goal we should all have is better health!

It's so good for you to get outdoors and enjoy the greenery and get some clean, fresh air. But sometimes life and unpredictable weather get in the way and you're stuck indoors. Bring some nature inside and green your walls with Woolly Pocket Living Wall Planters!

Bed Bugs. Unfortunately for those little pests, nobody likes them. They won't bring you mysterious diseases but their bites are not pleasant surprise in the morning! If you are travelling, BC Living shares a helpful article on How to Avoid These Nasty Hitchhikers.

Looking for some cool content? Check out the PGX Pinterest page! We've got great photos of delicious recipes, fitness trends, inspiring quotes to get you moving, and much more!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Image source: Au pays des Cactus

Looking for inspiration? Music and movement is the key!

How I lost 50 pounds with exercise, good tunes and PGX!

Over the past several months I have managed to lose 50 pounds. My staff thought it would be a great idea if I shared with you a true story of a PGX user. They have pushed me for a few months now and I have thus caved in to their peer pressure. They all liked the idea of an employee of the company achieving success with PGX. They also wanted me to share the vital elements I needed to meet my dietary and good health goals.  

My diet and exercise plan over the past several months consisted of a steady amount of vitamins, reduced carbs and sugars, a bicycle (both stationary and road), and PGX (of course). By the way, never forget that water. The first piece of advice I will give you: drink plenty of water!

As you can imagine I have inspired my family and many of my friends. They like my new wardrobe and comment on the big smiles I seem to have as of late. Makes me wonder what I was like in the smiles department before! Truly, I could swear I was smiling as much as now.

Going forward, on this blog, I’d like to share my thoughts on how my diet and new way of life is going. Without a doubt, there will be some hurdles. We all have to deal with them. There will likely be days where I am lacking in inspiration. Don’t we all from time to time?

What I really hope to achieve by writing a weekly blog on this topic is to provide you with some of the inspiration behind my recent success.

The primary reason for my decision to lose weight was and is my family: my 2 sons (age 4 &7) and my darling wife. They are really the foundation behind all of this.

Late last year when I visited my doctor for a physical, she provided me with 2 options. The first option was a whole list of pills to, as my doctor put it, “solve the minor issues now!” The second option was exercise and a healthier diet. As you might have already guessed, I chose the latter. So here I am 50 pounds lighter. I’m happier than I’ve been for a very long time and I’ve even starred in a few more family photos than many of the years past.

Exercise & Music is Key

My daily exercise is primarily a stationary and road bicycle. The stationary bicycle has now become a favourite of mine. It has become a family affair as well. My sons listen to my music, make requests and tease/cheer me on once they see me start to lag! I wonder what incentive their mother has offered to them. I make these music selections via my iPod and my trusty Bose Soundlink.

So what music gets me pumped and cycling to the max? Well, my constant has been Kraftwerk. The albums that get me moving include Autobahn, Trans Europe Express and, my sons’ favorite, Computer World. These German Future-Retroists are responsible for some of the best synth-pop to come out of the 1970’s-1980’s. They’re inspiring too as they had an obsession with the past, the future and with cycling. For particular reference, check out Tour de France. This is sure to provide you with that extra push you will need after an hour on the bike. The track features cyclist grunts, bicycle chains, and more.

Till my next post, watch what you eat. Stay true to your goals and let us know what you do to achieve your healthier living goals!

Image source: iBike Blog

Today's Thursday Obsession: Eating Like an Olympic Athlete!

The 2012 London Olympics are almost here! Let's learn to eat like an Olympian!

We're 14 days away from watching the world's greatest athletes compete in the summer olympics and I wondered, "What do these incredible people eat to keep themselves in tip top, spit spot shape?!" Luckily for me and anyone else who was wondering, Canadian National Olympic team dietician, Kelly Anne Erdman shared her knowledge on how these and probably all other athletes are keeping healthy to prepare for the games!

Check out the fabulous article from BCLiving.com and learn how to eat and maintaina the healthy lifestyle of an Olympic athlete!

As always PGX'ers, stay healthy!

Image source: Adam Van Koeverden - Top 10 Athletes to watch in 2012 London Olympics

Yet another week has rolled around and PGX wants to help motivate your Monday.

Before you let those Monday blues get to you, check out this week's Monday Motivation!

Even with the longer days of summer, many of us (myself included!) are wondering where the hours in each day scurry off to. There never seem to be enough hours in a day to sneak in that workout, make that healthy recipe you've been wanting to try, or get out to those hiking trails with your friends after office hours.

Which led me to wonder, how would you spend your days, if there was no midnight? Would you get to the gym every day? Would you make that healthier dinner that takes a little bit longer to prepare?

So, here's a little inspirational wisdom from Cinderella: go after your dreams, whether they're work related, health related or weight related and "Live like there's no midnight"!

Don't let the hours in the day determine your lifestyle! Stay healthy PGX'ers and happy Motivation Monday!

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Hey PGX'ers! Jump because it's the weekend!

Check out these fun and fascinating links from around the web!

Hello fabulous people! Last night I was watching Audrey Hepburn in the classic film, Funny Face, and I always enjoy the endearingly awkward but wonderful dance scene when she let's loose in a Parisian cafe. Well, I can tell you right now that as the Friday work day winds down and the freedom of the long weekend looms closer, I'm jumping around on the inside!

So instead of just one awesome topic for today's post, I've been combing through the internet to find you articles and tidbits that are fabulous, funny, interesting, informative, useful, edifiying... you get the idea! So, without further adjectives, here are the links to wind up your week!

Planning to start a vegetabe garden? Here are 6 Easy-to-grow Vegetables to get you started!

Want fresh orange juice? I'm pretty sure it doesn't get any fresher than with a Citra Sipper!

Ladies, do you want to go biking and get exercise without the helmet head? Here are 5 Bike-Friendly Hairstyles!

Here's the perfect fresh and healthy snack for summertime: Murray's Mango and Mozzarella! The photo is mouthwatering!

Do you have a bad habit (I can't resist Starbucks ginger molasses cookies!) that you want to break? New York Times writer, Charles Duhigg, shares a fun video about how to break habits!

Cheese-lovers! Culture Magazine can teach you how to Wholly Smoke: Use your backyard grill to make your own wood-smoked cheese!

Enjoying the summer sun? Don't forget your sunscreen! And here is a convincing photo of why it's an essential summer accessory.

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

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