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I ended summer celebrations in Tucson, Arizona at the JW Marriott Starr Resort after medical tests from Canyon Ranch Tucson. I had a good cause to celebrate and enjoyed a full day, by a pool, on a scorching hot day, reading my book and sipping Bahama Mamas. Then, I went to Texas to finish up…

I am so excited to make travel plans for the annual eWomenNetwork ICON conference held this year at the OMNI Las Colinas, Texas hotel. The hotel rooms are fully sold out right now but there are neighbouring hotels that you can get rooms in. This is my first year attending as a Managing Director so…

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Find my latest podcast here or on my website under PODCAST! I often get asked how I do the things I do.  I have a busy life and I’m constantly educating and learning new things.  Partly because my fitness professional certification requires me to do so each year.  And the other part is because I…

Ahh… the sunshine. The heat. The tropical ocean waves. The sand in your toes… how to get to the happy place of yours that’s down south. Many Canadians “Snowbird” for winter in the USA but for those of us working year round we take a week or two to flee the winter weather and go…

So, do you travel? I was born in Cape Breton Canada and 2 weeks later I was on a plane to London UK because my father worked there. My family is Canadian and my Dad had a job in Uxbridge, UK that he traveled back and forth from London for. It’s amazing now when I…

Why did I accept this position? Well, talk about an uneven de-aligned road for sure. Sound familiar? Nothing in my life has ever been linear no matter how hard I tried when I was younger. I broke my mind over it all in 1998-2000. Thanks to my Dad for coming thru for me during that…

I want to do a shout out to https://beewellihc.com/ I have been a client of Dr Matt Kennedy’s for over a year now and use Aimee Hoyt as my RMT. This team makes sure I get help for aching muscles as my body changes with my #weightlossjourney They offer all kinds of services at their…

So many of us recently went through a hurricane in Atlantic Canada that the trauma is still very present as some are still without power and have experienced loss. What I know of Nova Scotia is that we help each other in the darkest of times. Our community survives and luckily we work on that…

Back to school for so many of us! I’m still going through my studies for my Masters of Kinesiology at California Baptist University. I do enjoy it though and my grades reflect it. What do you do for dealing with school – either for yourself or your kids? Do you get school anxiety? One of…

Podcast hosted by eWomenNetwork. Found on most platforms including iTunes and Spotify. HERE https://ewnpodcastnetwork.com/podcast/plus-fitness-with-tara-macdonald/ I have had some great guests on my Podcast these past few months. Some had to cancel or change due to their own schedules and health but I’m excited that I’ve been able to chat with these guests. Each one works…

Wow… I cannot believe how time is flying! Anyone else feel the same? I’ve been working hard on my weightloss journey. Check out these results on the scale! I’m so excited to share these results with you. Everything I want to achieve in my weight loss journey is finally happening thanks to the approval from…

Strong girl summer it is

FitzLife Podcast found HERE I’ve been struggling… As I get ready to re-launch Plus Fitness with Tara and finish up my online fitness videos I keep running into a barrier – how to tell your (meaning mine) authentic story. Because believe it or not – my life has many pain points. And, between 1998 –…

Also, listen to Michelle Pfile and Aaron McDonald on my Podcast hosted by the eWomenNetwork Message me to get started this week! What Is FIRE AND FLOW? FIRE AND FLOW is a 4-week programme designed to bring more balance and joy into your life while helping you get in great shape. For just 25–30 minutes…

Listen to the podcast here I recently came back from the eWomenNetwork Platinum Conference hosted in Newport Beach, California, USA at the Balboa Bay Resort. I came a day early in case of flight delays. Boy, was I glad I did that. Had a 6 hour delay in Denver that I wasn’t sure I was…

I have a new episode for my Podcast up hosted by the eWomenNetwork. The past two episodes I’ve interviewed two business professionals from Colorado, USA. Krista Goode created the Goode Life Community and Lisa Olsson is passionate about sharing the Arbonne products and business opportunity. These two women are inspiring others to reach out, be…

Today, is Day 1 of my experience in the Ignite Mastermind hosted by eWomenNetwork. eWomenNetwork is based in Texas but provides networking events/meetings/trainings/speaking opportunities around the world. I am absolutely loving the experience so far! I find it calming to listen to and learn from other #entrepreneurs discuss their concepts and ideas to receive coaching…

Wow, what a wild ride this year has been so far. Here’s hoping for more peace in our communities and love for our family and friends in our society. I’m offering Fit For Fall 2020 as a service until I break for the Christmas Holiday. Offered Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays weekly this is a all around full package…

I’m a adrenal fatigue, hormonal imbalance, cortisol level off-the-charts and heart attack survivor. If I can do it – so can you! I recovered with healthier nutrition choices (tackled my disordered eating habits), essential oils, exercise (Barre Blend and Transform 20) some Yoga and meditation! June 24th and June 25th, 2020 I’m hosting a webinar…

Thanks to everyone who reviewed the video last week – Video 2 of the Introduction to Balance 4 Week program is now up. Click here… I’m asking for donations to Epilepsy Maritimes here in memory of my friend Jessica MacNutt, former CEO of GroPro.ca in return for providing these videos. Small donations count! These videos…

Today, I am releasing into the world the first video of my 4 week online course called “Intro to Balance.” Instead of being paid for this introduction I am asking for donations to Epilepsy Maritimes in memory of my friend, Jessica MacNutt (passed suddenly in April 2019) former CEO of GroPro.ca and wife and mother…

Yes, that’s correct! Donate what you can anywhere from $5 – $10 up and receive 4 Weeks free online training from me via a Vimeo link. The donations go directly to Epilepsy Maritimes in memory of my friend Jessica MacNutt, President GroPro.ca and former sponsor of my old fitness club. Accepting etransfer only – tara@taraCmacdonald.com…

I remember her strongly after investing money into her business, GroPro.ca about how she thanked myself and Suzanne Milner for a marketing consult. We held it at my home. Jessica was on fire! She loved her business and thought she could make it bloom. Years ago, she had one competitor in HRM. She even included…

The story begins with gratitude… ?All the front line workers keeping us safe by doing their jobs and those hidden workers going above and beyond to make sure we still have some normalcy to life around us. Some connection. Today, I observed the 6feet rule and plexiglass in my grocery store. I saw a post…

Promotion for the Health & Harmony Wellness Retreat starts in March – hard to believe we are there – the coaches are (besides myself) Scott Walsh, Dawn Perrier and Amanda Swales. We are all so excited – this is going to be a great trip to Rodd Crowbush PEI and a week I’m already looking…

Wow, I really am hating our cold weather here in Nova Scotia, Canada but I know my Mom’s side of the family in Alberta had it worst for a while last week. The Deep Freeze of the prairies. Hope they get a Chinook one day, soon! What have I been up to? I’m now a…

2019 has been an interesting year. Getting a handle on my health; having a friend die unexpectedly; supporting some friends in their businesses; re-configuring my own business; dealing with senior dog issues (liver disease and eye issues); health of certain family members; and working on school non-stop. What’s stood out recently is that I attempted…

Wow, what a great night at the Millstone Public House in Dartmouth, N.S. on Baker Drive. We had a casual get together and everyone showed up in Sole Sister gear and Black Cat attire for our Friday the 13th theme. The next one is October 4th, 2019 at the MSVU The Meadows at 6pm-8pm and…

I attended Dr. Len Kravitz’s session on the Female Training Advantages and he referred to this study done showing that the one hour workout a day is not enough. For those of us who sit all day either at work or in a computer pod or at a desk as an #entrepreneur or #coach we’ve…

I had no idea that if I used one Essential Oil, Lavender that I could change how I sleep, lower cholesterol, lower cortisol and deal with driving anxiety. One oil! Numerous issues dealt with. The life of an entrepreneur can be stressful. I was able to take some time off – but what if you…

Come show your support for the amazing women taking part in Sole Sisters Women’s Race Weekend starting Saturday night with the untimed 5KM. Sunday is the timed 5KM, quarter marathon and half marathon. I’ve loved being a part of this event since 2015 and super pumped to be a Silver Sponsor in 2019. My colleague…

Loved this article so I’m sharing it here, today. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/letter-mothers-struggling-infertility-mother-172631054.html A friend I made in the Sher Fertility IVF clinic shared this with me so I’m sharing it here, again… Finally, Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom in Calgary, Alberta.

I realized I had to change my stress levels. My cortisol results were off the charts. My hormones with the exception of testosterone were imbalanced… I had plaque in my arteries… The list goes on… So, I booked my trip to Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona to see Dr. Diane Downing. I worked with my…

Admission to Jill’s Spring Event on Saturday April 27th, 2019 at 10am is $3 per person or $5 for two people. The event ends at 3pm! Location: Bedford Legion, 1772 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS B4A 3X4 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 I’ll be there with Kaitlyn Beaver Nutrition Health & Wellness promoting our businesses. I’ll…

Jessica was a friend, sponsor of my old fitness club and a great entrepreneur. I will never forget her. Her obituary is below. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Jessica Mae MacNutt, age 37 from Head of Chezzetcook on March 27, 2019.Born in Truro, NS.  Jessica was…

http://mssoc.convio.net/site/TR/Walk/AtlanticDivision?team_id=104887&pg=team&fr_id=6285 My Aunt is originally from the Valley area in Nova Scotia. She has a sister that is courageously dealing with her MS diagnosis and has done so for years. The MS has not stopped the big heart of my Aunt’s sister or her actions in her family and friends. I’m walking that day to…

What to do with leftover Sweet Potato from your Healthy Eating & Weight Loss Coach I don’t know about you but I always look for recipes that help keep me healthy on the weekends.  I get my meal prep done on Thursdays for the week and freeze a lot of food.  The weekend though (when…

More reflection on the retreat… I am still exhausted all the time.  Thanks to the supplements from Dr Karen F. at Symmetry Wellness Centre my Naturopath I am sleeping well.  I’m following a nutrition plan for carb cycling as well and it’s helping me out a lot. So, there’s a lot of me time. A…

What’s going on with me? Well, let me tell you. I just finished an awesome business retreat called Activate Your Awesome in Orlando, FL. I’ve been a participant in this retreat since it was held originally at Oceanstone Resort in Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia. The next time I went it was held at Atlantica…

New Year, New You! How often do you hear that? Especially at this time of year? A lot. Right? What is the message you understand from that question?  What resonates with you? I’ll tell you mine.  I feel defensive.  As though I’m under the spotlight and not already at my best self.  That’s my feeling. …

Hello everybody, and welcome to my website! Thank you so much for visiting, I hope you love this platform as much as I do. Plus Fitness With Tara™ means so much to me because the journey along the way has taught me so many things about living a healthy, fulfilling life in the body that…