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She's been outspoken  on how the fitness industry fails to meet the needs of plus-size women, which prevents them from improving their health.

 

She is the first plus-size athlete to be featured in elite publications such as:  Triathlete Magazine, Bicycling Magazine, Runner's World and Canadian Running Magazine.  

 

Guest: Louise Green.

 

"I didn’t want to be an overweight businessman with high blood pressure."

 

A Hamilton dad chose health and happiness and won a national contest.  He lost 45 pounds in the process.

 

Guest: Jeff Blain.

 

She's an Officer of the Order of Canada, a member of Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame,  a recipient of the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal and has been given the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. 

 

She made two Olympic appearances in rowing where she captured four medals, including three gold, making her one of just two Canadians to be a triple gold medallist at the Summer Games. ​

She's been named Team Canada’s Chef de Mission for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.​

 

And, she has some great advice about dealing with stress!

 

Guest: Marnie McBean.