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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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Quiz : Are you Ready to Lose weight

IntoFit | November 19th, 2009 | Weight Loss Tips | No Comments »

Losing weight is as much about making sure you put the right things into your mouth as it is having the right frame of mind to make healthy changes. You want to mentally be in the right head space to succeed. Sometimes, you have to take an honest look in the mirror and ask, is [...]

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100′s Fitness Challenge

IntoFit | November 18th, 2009 | Workouts - Cardio, Workouts - Strength | 1 Comment »

Take the 100′s challenge! What is the 100′s challenge ? Last week we did 50 squat jumps a day, the week before we did 50 push ups a day for a week! This week we’re combining the two challenges for one week! If you’ve already been doing the challenge daily, this will only take an [...]

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Tuna Two Ways : Cooked

IntoFit | November 17th, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas | No Comments »

This is such a crowd pleaser! People will think you’ve been slaving for hours in your kitchen to make this! Little do they know it took you 5 minues Using the exact same marinade from last weeks Tuna Two Ways- Raw post – Here is what’s you’ll need: 1 pound Sashimi Grade Tuna 1 tbsp [...]

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Exercises To Tone Your Arms

IntoFit | October 27th, 2009 | Workouts - Strength | 6 Comments »

Here are five exercises to help you strengthen and tone your arms. You can do these all in one day or you an intersperse them throughout the week with other exercises. Remember, without the proper diet, toning those arms will be difficult. To see definition and tone in your muscles you need to mix strength [...]

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My Picks at Five Fast Food Restaurants – Mc Donalds

IntoFit | October 21st, 2009 | Tips for Eating Out | No Comments »

It’s amazing but you can walk away from a meal at McDonald’s feeling healthy and light ( and a little heavier on the salt intake). But the good news is, you don’t have to blow your diet if you’re stuck at McDonald’s. McDonald’s has salads with grilled and crispy chicken! Stick to the grilled stuff. [...]

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Five Thanksgiving Fitness Goals

IntoFit | October 8th, 2009 | Holiday Eating Guide | No Comments »

1. Pre-meal workout – Whether you celebrate on Sunday or Monday, get a workout in that morning! Look at your day planner and write in a time where you will workout. If it’s in your schedule, it’s way more likely to happen. 2. Post-meal workout – Once again, set a date with yourself to hit [...]

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The Secret to Weight Loss Success- Your Best Friend

IntoFit | October 5th, 2009 | Weight Loss Tips | 2 Comments »

Whether your goals are to loose weight or to improve your health by making an effort to add exercise and activity into your life – you have to learn to be your own best friend if you want to succeed. We are so hard on ourselves; no wonder we set ourselves up for failure. If [...]

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Not Eating Enough During The Day?

IntoFit | September 22nd, 2009 | General Health Tips, Weight Loss Tips | 2 Comments »

How do you know if your not eating enough during the day? Well, one major clue is that at night, when the kitchen is closed and all the lights are off, the pitter-patter of little footsteps appears and a light goes on in the kitchen. The fridge light. Now this may just be because you’re [...]

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Are Sweet Potato Fries Healthy?

IntoFit | September 17th, 2009 | Foods and Products | No Comments »

A few months ago I posted about the difference between a sweet potato and a regular white potato. CLICK HERE to check it out. The bonus with a sweet potato is that it does not spike your insulin levels the way a regular potato does partly because of the higher fiber content. Now, here is my issue [...]

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What To Wear to the Gym

IntoFit | August 25th, 2009 | Motivation/Rants | No Comments »

The gym is not a fashion show. I wish. It always seems like the people there are all decked out in the priciest workout wear, from Lulu Lemon, to Nike to Bebe Sport. Sometimes a gym looks more like a nightclub than a gym. And I hate (let me say HATE in capitals to stress [...]

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