You know those days when you just make a bit too much food for dinner, or you just can’t seem to finish that delicious entree you ordered at the restaurant? Well, good news for you: you can put those leftovers to use…and more often than not, they taste even better the next day. This morning […]
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It’s happened again. You’ve let yourself slip, whether it was taking a way-too-long “vacation” from the gym, or eating just that one extra French fry or chocolate chip cookie…every day for the past two months. While it may seem like you’ve fallen off the deep end and that it’s nearly impossible to go back, you
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This is a pasta dish my mom swears by in the summer months because it’s easy, healthy and super fresh! Try it out tonight for dinner, either cold or hot (we serve it hot!) and be creative if you want, substituting different veggies and pasta varieties. Enjoy! Ingredients: -1 box whole wheat pasta (Use rice
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Everyone puts so much emphasis on eating something quick and carb-filled before a workout toh have enough energy. But it’s also just as (if not more) important to eat post-workout! Make sure you eat a protein-rich snack after those long hours working hard at the gym. This not only will refuel your energy but also
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The other day, a family friend came up to me in distress because he had hit a weight-loss plateau. “ I just can’t seem to lose weight or body fat anymore,” he said. “I work out hard every day. What could I possibly be doing wrong?” After I went over the basic checklist for maintaining
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When preparing your breakfast, experiment with new, leaner ways to yummy-up your meal! Ditch the butter and loads of store-bought Aunt Jemima maple syrup, and instead use a dash or cinnamon or agave syrup (also known as nectar) to add a delicious kick! And if you really want that true maple syrup experience, go for
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I made this for breakfast today, and it was absolutely delicious! My mom kept shouting from the other room, asking what smelt so good. Well, it was this wonderful omelet that I will now share with you! Ingredients: -1 TB olive oil for greasing the pan -2 medium to large sized eggs -1/8 to 1/4
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We all, including myself, have those days where we just don’t want to move. A day consisting of lying in bed seems absolutely wonderful. But then, there’s that little thing that goes off in our brain, a thing known as motivation, where suddenly it clicks that lying in bed for the day wouldn’t feel all
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This is perfect for those days when ya just need a quick bite when your heading out the door, or even when you simply want to eat a lighter meal. I had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious and satisfying! Ingredients: -2 TB organic almond butter (I like chunky!) -cinnamon -brown rice wrap
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My tip of the day actually has nothing to do with food, diet or exercise for a change. Rather, I think we all need to take more time to simply be. Whether that’s being happy, relaxed, in love, passionate about a favorite hobby, we need to take some more time for ourselves to do what
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