Jillian Smith
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Macros and Misadventures: Making SMART goals
At one point in all of this, I truly thought I was going to become a fitness competitor. An oiled, tanned, veiny, ripped fitness competitor. → Read More
Macros and Misadventures: Falling off the wagon
What would a 12-week fitness challenge be without a hiccup or two? Or five. Or seven. OK, it was a week's worth of hiccups. → Read More
Macros and Misadventures: When all else fails there's habit
One day I was dressed for the gym at 6:30 a.m. and I actually considered pretending I went to the gym, but going for coffee instead. → Read More
Macros and Misadventures: Making peace with the reflection in the mirror
You could call it a hobby the amount of time I've spent over the years standing in front of a mirror, hating different parts of my body. → Read More
Macros and Misadventures: Taking fitness on the road
Every road trip needs snacks for the car no matter how long the drive. You know you're in your forties when one of those snacks is hummus. → Read More
Macros and Misadventures: Training with tech
I spend quite a bit of time cursing technology — but not when it comes to fitness. → Read More
Macros and Misadventures: Forget the scale
Too often those of us on fitness journeys have a specific number in mind and that number lives on the scale in our bathrooms. → Read More
Macros and Misadventures: Mind over munchies
I've gone on so many fad diets over last decade I've lost count. I had nothing but cabbage soup to eat for weeks once. → Read More
Macros and Misadventures: Feeling the burn
I have more lactic acid in me right now than Bruce Banner has gamma rays. → Read More
Police report woman dead, man seriously hurt after call about injured person
People were being asked to avoid the area. → Read More
Muddy trek: Water main break on Circle Drive slows traffic
The StarPhoenix photojournalist Matt Smith captured some of the sights. → Read More
A slam dunk: The Harlem Globetrotters dazzle fans in Saskatoon
StarPhoenix photojournalist Matt Smith was on hand to capture some of the sights. → Read More
Macros and Misadventures: Our digital editor signs up for 12 weeks of fitness
No, don’t make a meal plan that “meets me where I’m at.” I’ll come to you. → Read More
RCMP seek help finding woman in suspected child abuse case
RCMP have been searching for Charmaine Brett Bear, also known as Charmaine Spyglass, since February of last year. → Read More
RCMP investigate after threat to Warman High School
The school was put on lockdown while the investigation was underway. → Read More
Man charged with dangerous driving after vehicle hits power pole
The 28-year-old had outstanding warrants and is also charged with evading police and breach of court orders. → Read More
Burning barrel inside Saskatoon home contributed to Avenue L house fire
One person was displaced because of the fire and has found alternate housing. → Read More
Group rallies at Saskatoon City Hall for climate action
The rally happened the same day the COP26 summit ended in Glasgow, Scotland. → Read More
Saskatoon prepares bylaw to allow temporary shelters amid rising homelessness
"Some of the policy decisions by the provincial government of late have really thrown fuel on this fire that we're working to put out." → Read More
Saskatoon food bank sees influx of clients after changes to social assistance
SIS allots $575 per month for shelter in Regina and Saskatoon and $285 for a basic allowance, meant to include food, clothing and utilities. → Read More