Challenge #5: Tighten and Tone
Week Five: February 1, 2010 Challenge: Tighten and Tone We made it through January! And with a new month in mind, comes a new challenge, with a little more work! […]
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Challenge #4: The Red Zone
Week Four: January 25, 2010 Challenge: The Red Zone Most often we affiliate the “red zone” with the “danger zone”. Though this is true in most circumstances, we’re going to […]
Challenge #3: It’s Crunch Time
Week Three: January 18, 2010 Challenge: It’s Crunch Time Back to some physical activity this week, with a focus on your core and mid-section. Your core muscles are those deep […]
New Year New You Challenge #2: Think Green
Week Two: January 11, 2010 Challenge: Think Green in Your Food Choices This week, we’ll take a look at your diet. One thing to keep in mind during your second […]
New Year New You Challenge #1: Step into 2010
Week One: January 4, 2010 Challenge: Move Your Feet For 30 minutes Start slow! Whether you have been an “avid gym-attendee”, the casual “drop-in” or just starting to incorporate some […]
SNACK TIME!
Snacking throughout the day is important to plan into our schedules in order to maintain normal blood sugar levels, keep our metabolism moving and most importantly to prevent over-eating during […]
FIBRE!
If fibre is a non-digestible nutrient we need in our diet (not digested by the gastrointestinal enzymes), why is there such a push to incorporate it in our daily meals […]
Finding the Right Portion
If you were asked to portion yourself out a plate of pasta [cooked], how much would you give yourself OR what size plate would you use? Over the past few […]
Let’s Take a Trip….to the Grocery Store
Walking into the grocery store can be quite overwhelming — so much to choose from, so many brands, varieties and product packaging, not to mention aisles to walk up and […]
What’s in a Label?
As of December 2007 it was made mandatory for a Nutrition Facts Panel to be included on most pre-packaged foods. Exceptions include fresh vegetables and fruits, raw meat, poultry, fish […]