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Author Bios
Daniela Payne is the health, crafts and green living editor. Daniela has come up with every excuse in the book to avoid lacing up her runners for a daily jog, but can't deny the fabulous "runner's high" after a challenging workout, which is why she calls herself a running enthusiast. She also loves eating. And cooking. Oh, and drinking beer. In her (barely there) free time she can be found at home with her dog and boyfriend, catching up on her ever-growing pile of magazines, books and newspapers.
Erin Poetsche is the managing editor. But who cares about that? What you really need to know is that Erin loves food, especially cheese. She's gained 12 pounds since she quit smoking and now she's doing the South Beach Diet. She picked this one because it allows her to eat cheese.
Jennifer Villamere is the community manager, chief she-hoser and a social media enthusiast. She follows Stompin' Tom on Twitter, eats a maple syrup-rich diet and is most comfortable in a toque, eh? Jen's eager to share her all-Canadian lifestyle tips and to hear your inspiring ideas for making the most of life in Canada.
Editor-in-Chief Susan Antonacci will be the first to tell you she owes her fitness routine to her three-year-old Shih-Pooh, Scooter Magee. What other friend will wake you up at 5:45 a.m. every day for 30 minutes of fresh air and a high-level cardio workout? Follow Susan's – and Scooter's – progress on the Canadian Living 6-Week Slim-Down as she sheds a few pounds, tightens muscles and enjoys more bonding time with her furry four-legged friend.
Victoria is the Web Coordinator at Canadian Living, a burgeoning runner, and a relentless optimist. As a kid you couldn’t pay her to sit still and now, when she’s not bribing her boyfriend into trying her vegetarian cooking, she’s doing her best to rediscover that bottomless reserve of childhood energy. Always on the prowl for daily motivation, she’s looking forward to sharing some of what inspires her to stay healthy and keep moving!
