by Intern Sid

My time here at BUFFnation has been the best start to the year I could have asked for. And as they say at BN, I experienced so many WINS - including releasing 8 kilos (about 17 pounds!). 

My three big wins have to do with mindset, nutrition, and the importance of my thinking! Not only have I learned about online business in the digital space, and attended a number of motivational speaking engagements, but I've also started maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle. My outlook on life has changed, and getting enough sleep has helped me stay motivated and happy.

When I started this internship, I was 89 kilos, and within a month and a half of implementing the BN principals, my weight released. I have released seven kilos while having three meals a day, and I achieved that without dieting, just little lifestyle changes or what BN calls "small steps.". I now understand the significance of routines! I plan to continue doing this...

“Health isn’t about being “perfect” with food or exercise or herbs. Health is about balancing those things with your desires. It’s about nourishing your spirit as well as your body.”
- Golda Poretsky

On Thursday, February 16, 2023, BUFFnation was part of a workshop for The Cambridge Roadrunners Hockey U15A team. It was held at Woodland Park Public School in Hespeler.

The presentation delivered The Six Essentials for More Energy On and Off the Ice.

The audience was engaging and actively participated in all the activities during the engagement. 

A yummy on-the-go snack! Made with whole ingredients like rolled oats and nut butter, these little balls pack a nutritious punch while keeping you energized until your next meal. Great for school snacks (nut-free version), after workouts, or on the way home from work!:)

The Essentials:
• 1-cup almond butter (If nut-free, you can use sunflower seed butter)
• 1⁄4-cup real maple syrup or raw honey
• 2 Tsp. vanilla extract
• one 1⁄2-cups of gluten-free rolled oats
• 1⁄2-cup unsweetened shredded coconut (organic if possible)
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 2 Tbsp. hemp seeds
• 3 Tbsp. protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
• 2-4 Tsp. of water or additional vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

The How-Tos:

1. Add the nut butter, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl and stir together.

2. Add oats, coconut, chia seeds, hemp seeds, protein powder, and salt. Stir again until well mixed. Then add the...

“Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit – the realization that everything we do, think, feel, and believe affects our well-being.”
– Greg Anderson

On Thursday, i.e., 17th January 2023, BUFFnation was present for a workshop in Brantford for Special Education teachers from The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board.

It was called “2023, The Year of Me -The Total Wellness Reboot for more Energy, Joy, and Fulfillment”.

The presentation focused on what we resonate with within our day-to-day lives and how we can bring change for ourselves. There were multiple activities planned for the audience to get connected to. 

The coaching exercises conducted for the audience helped them understand that wellness is essential, its importance, and how to implement it. The significance it carries is helpful for overall well-being. In the workshop, steps were taught on how to bring balance into their day-to-day lives....