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Is Whole Grain Pasta Really Better For You ?

With more and more whole grain pasta options popping up on grocery store shelves,  many people who shunned the stuff  have now started eating it again. I mean, wouldn’t something made with whole grains be better for you then something made with white flour? Not according to www.summertomato.com. Check out this recent post: http://summertomato.com/should-i-buy-whole-grain-pasta/ Personally, [...]

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THE PLAN; Shop, Stock and Serve

I’m thrilled to announce that The Plan; Shop, Stock and Serve is now available at all online retail locations! Get your copy today! To purchase in Canada CLICK HERE To Purchase in the USA CLICK HERE Here’s a sneak peak: It’s easy to understand the concept of eating lean protein with vegetables to lose weight, [...]

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Healthy Cinnamon French Toast

I could have this for breakfast everyday. And the best part is – I should! It’s a great way to start the day packed with whole grains, fiber and lean protein! Imagine French Toast for breakfast everyday and calling yourself healthy at the same time. I love it! Cinnamon French Toast: 2 slices of Ezekiel [...]

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Chocolate Chip Bran Muffins

I have so many “healthy-baking” requests. One of the main reasons I rarely post baking recipes  is because if I’m going to post about it, I have to bake it. And if I bake it, I have a dozen little bits of delicious in my house and many of those bites of delicious will generally [...]

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Chopped Chicken Curry Salad

Chopped Chicken Curry Salad with Fruit Chutney 3 ounces chopped white meat chicken ( I used Rotisserie) 2 Tbsp Plain Non Fat Greek Yogurt ( If you can’t find Greek – just look for non fat plain) 1/2 tsp Curry Powder Dash of Cinnamon Salt and pepper to taste 15 Raisins 3 tsp Fruit Chutney [...]

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Eggs In A Muffin Tin

I recently read about this recipe in Oxygen Fitness Magazine and thought I would give it a try. These little egg muffins are everything I love about a breakfast sandwich without the sandwich! Eggs In a Muffin Tin- Bake at 350. Serves 2. 2 Eggs 4 egg whites 4 slices of Canadian Back Bacon ( [...]

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BBQ Season

With each change in season, a new way of eating presents itself. In winter, I eat a lot of soups and stews. Now that summer is peeking it’s head around the corner, I’m so excited to clean off my grill and start to barbecue! For someone who tries to eat healthy everyday, barbecue season is the easiest [...]

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I love anything and everything to do with health and fitness. Join me as I babble about great weight loss tips & tricks, what heathy recipes I'm cooking in my kitchen and the products I'm eating in my pantry! And of course I'm full of great workout ideas from basics to butt kicks.

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No Weights. Just You. – Part 4

IntoFit | September 24th, 2008 | Workouts - Strength | 6 Comments »

Let’s build a strong foundation! What do I mean when I say activate your core? Stand doing nothing. Place your thumb in your belly button and lie your palm flat on your tummy so that your fingers are pointing toward your lower abdomen. From the tips of your fingers, pull in and up using your deep stomach muscles. This [...]

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No Weights. Just You. – Part 3

IntoFit | September 18th, 2008 | Workouts - Strength | 2 Comments »

Now you have 6 lower body exercises you can do in your own living room. No equipment required. No excuse. Try stringing them all together in a fun circuit ! Perform 1 set of each exercise and finish with 1 minute of jump rope. Take a 2 minute break and repeat the circuit 1 or 2 more [...]

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No Weights. Just You. Part 2

IntoFit | September 15th, 2008 | Workouts - Strength | 6 Comments »

Here are two more exercises you can do at home with your own body weight! These are great for your legs and your butt! I know a lot of people are afraid of squats, but let me tell you – they have changed the way my butt looks. FOR REAL! I can honestly say I no longer have [...]

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No weights. Just You. – Part 1

IntoFit | September 11th, 2008 | Workouts - Strength | 6 Comments »

I was really lucky when I started strength training. I had an amazing teacher who showed me the what’s and how’s. (My hubby…ahhhhh). Otherwise, you would have found me totally lost, staring blankly at the diagrams on the side of the machines. Not everyone has someone to show them what to do – and how do you start when [...]

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