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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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Walking Working Girl

IntoFit | August 16th, 2010 | General Health Tips, Motivation/Rants | No Comments »

Life has really changed for me these days, I’m working full time in an office.  I’m so used to running here and there that getting my 10,000 steps a day has never been a challenge. And if I didn’t get in my 10,000, I had the time to go for a walk or something. Now, [...]

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Jessica’s Summer Playlist

IntoFit | July 28th, 2010 | Motivation/Rants | No Comments »

Cooler Than Me – Mike Posner Open Your Heart – Madonna Uprising – Muse Say Hey (I Love You) – Micheal Franti and Spearhead I Wanna Go Crazy – David Guetta L.E.S Artistes – Santigold Paralyzer – Finger Eleven Everlong – Foo Fighters * Click the name of the song to link to itunes!

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Find a 5k

IntoFit | April 7th, 2010 | Motivation/Rants | No Comments »

If your looking for ways to help get you motivated to start exercising, this is the best seasons for it! Why? It’s Marathon Season! I encourage you to find a 5k. Maybe it’s for a worthy cause or maybe it’s just part of a marathon. Here is a link to all the marathons happening during [...]

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Pedometer Season

IntoFit | March 17th, 2010 | General Health Tips, Weight Loss Tips | No Comments »

Winter is unofficially gonzo! I’m afraid if I say officially then it will come back! For all of you who put those pedometers in your drawer over the winter, it’s time to break it out! If you’ve never owned a pedometer what a great time to go and get one. You can buy one at [...]

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Great, Active, Valentines Day Date!

IntoFit | February 10th, 2010 | Holiday Eating Guide, Motivation/Rants | 2 Comments »

Whether you have a Valentine or not – Valentines Day should be about loving your heart! Not hurting it! Normally we celebrate with a box of chocolates and an extravagant meal. Maybe this is the year to switch it up! Instead of putting junk food into your mouth (which will only hurt your heart)- why [...]

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5 Workout Do’s

IntoFit | January 27th, 2010 | Motivation/Rants, Workouts - Cardio, Workouts - Strength | No Comments »

1. DO lift heavier weights. In order to see the results you want, you have to challenge your muscles. That means lifting a weight where you can preform 8 – 12 (15 max) repetitions of the exercise. On the 12th (15th) one, you should be struggling to lift the weight. If you can breeze through [...]

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Workout Motivation

IntoFit | January 20th, 2010 | Motivation/Rants | No Comments »

If there is one thing I know for certain, it’s that even though I sometimes DREAD working-out (and yes, even I can dread it) I know with 100% certainty that after the work-out is over, I feel 100% better. I’m AWAYS happy I worked-out. I’m always PROUD of myself for getting off my butt and [...]

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How Many Calories Do You Burn Working Out ?

IntoFit | January 13th, 2010 | Motivation/Rants, Weight Loss Tips | 2 Comments »

Have you ever been on a treadmill and it says you burned X number of calories. You walk away thinking you can really have that double chocolate cake now! Well, I’m sorry to say that the treadmill was  lying to you. You may come away thinking you burned close to 600 calories when in actual [...]

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Top 10 Fitness Tips That Really Work!

IntoFit | January 8th, 2010 | Weight Loss Tips, Workouts - Cardio, Workouts - Strength | No Comments »

Try these top 10 fitness tips to step it up in 2010 -  burn maximum calories while building strength, endurance and stability. Interval Training. Intervals allow you to burn maximum calories in a shorter amount of time. CLICK HERE to learn how to add simple intervals into your routine. Step it up on your favorite [...]

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10 Holiday Health and Fitness Tips

IntoFit | December 29th, 2009 | Holiday Eating Guide | No Comments »

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #9 Be Adventurous! Before the year ends, do something you’ve never done before. 1. Go rock-climbing at a rock climbing gym! 2. Go Ice skating. 3. Go Cross Country Skiing. 4. Take a boxing class. 5. Take a spinning class. 6. Workout with your partner. 7. Take a trampoline class. [...]

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