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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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Exercises You Can Do At Home

IntoFit | December 1st, 2008 | Workouts - Strength | No Comments »

Between the “No weight, Just You” and the “Stability Ball” series, you’ve learnt over 25 new exercises. All of which you can do at home! Now what ? Well, a great way to approach all these new exercises is to pick 2 exercises from the Stability Ball series, and have a look back at the “No Weights, [...]

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Stability Ball Exercises – Part 7

IntoFit | November 28th, 2008 | Workouts - Strength | 1 Comment »

This is the final exercise in the Stability Ball series – for now. After today, you’ll have over 10 exercises you can do at home with your Stability Ball. Your tummy should be flat in no time! I saved my favorite for last! Stability Ball Jack Hammer You can do this as demonstrated in the picture, with your forearms on [...]

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Stability Ball Exercises – Part 6

IntoFit | November 26th, 2008 | Workouts - Strength | 1 Comment »

Here are two more exercises you can do at home with your stability ball to strengthen those core muscles. Basic Crunch with a Ball This exercise is very simple. Just perform a basic crunch! This time place your feet on top of the ball so that you have a 90 degree bend at your knees with your feet [...]

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Stability Ball Exercises – Part 5

IntoFit | November 20th, 2008 | Workouts - Strength | 1 Comment »

If these don’t make those stomach muscle scream, I don’t know what will! Enjoy! Your flat tummy with thank you. Stability Ball Pass Lie on your back and place a stability ball in between your feet. Using your core muscles, bring your feet (with the ball in between them) to 90 degrees. Lift your head and chest as though [...]

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Stability Ball Exercises – Part 4

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

This is an exercise you can do with or without a stability ball. In fact, many of the stability ball exercises can be performed without a ball! But using a ball creates an unbalanced environment, forcing you to use your stomach muscles to keep your body in line. No matter what you’re doing with the ball, you constantly have to [...]

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Stability Ball Exercises – Part 3

IntoFit | November 13th, 2008 | Workouts - Strength | 5 Comments »

There are plenty of ways to isolate your stomach muscles without performing crunches! In fact- doing exercises like these call on your complete core musculature including muscles that surround your spine – helping you not only strengthen and flatten, but stabilize as well. Hence the name “stability ball”. Plank on the Ball: If you’re a [...]

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Stability Ball Exercises – Part 2

IntoFit | November 10th, 2008 | Workouts - Strength | 4 Comments »

Let’s call today a great day to roll with it.  I know, my sad attempt to be cheeky is failing miserably. I’ll get right to it. Here are two exercises you can do at home with your ball! One primarily focuses on your core, the other your hamstrings and buttocks. Want your butt to look great [...]

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Stability Ball Exercises – Part 1

IntoFit | October 30th, 2008 | Workouts - Strength | 1 Comment »

I think everyone loves the idea of useing a stability ball to work out! So, I thought I would provide some basics for you to get started whether you have a ball at home or use one at the gym! If you have any specific muscle requests or any questions about using a stability ball [...]

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No Weights. Just You – Part 8

IntoFit | October 15th, 2008 | Workouts - Strength | 5 Comments »

The following back exercises end our No Weights. Just You. series. This doesn’t mean that there are no more exercises you can do at home with no equipment. There are hundreds! But I think it’s time to move on.  If anyone has any requests for other types of exercises, let me know- otherwise, I’ll stick [...]

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No Weights. Just You. – Part 7

IntoFit | October 8th, 2008 | Workouts - Strength | 1 Comment »

Once you feel comfortable with a push up, you can do all sorts of variations on them! Here’s one: Burpies! Start standing. Bend at your knees and drop your hands on the floor in front of your feet, keeping your hands shoulder width apart. Kick your feet back to a push up position. Make sure that your [...]

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