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Many people think that they don’t know how to exercise for a long life, but really any activity that increases your heart rate and gets your blood pumping is an exercise that can be included in a healthy lifestyle. The key to maintaining a healthy exercise routine and sticking with it is to find an […]

The 12 day grapefruit diet is not a new concept. The original plan was developed in the 1930’s. This fruit appears to be a dieter’s dream. It has no fat, is high in fibre and low in calories. It also carries benefits for your skin as it is high in vitamin C. So how does […]

Have you have been trying to lose weight for sometime, but you feel like you are getting no where? You are becoming frustrated and you feel that you are out of options and nowhere else to turn. Well there are ten tips that you may not have tried that you probably will need to be […]

Ingredients 6 cups baby spinach, rinsed and patted dry4 tomatoes, sliced1 English hothouse cucumber, diced8 to 10 radishes, thinly sliced1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced cup fat-free vinaigrette Directions In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, feta and red pepper. Top with your favorite fat-free […]

Ingredients 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar1 tbsp Dijon mustard3 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 red onion2 zucchini2 yellow squash12 oz asparagus, trimmed1 roasted red bell pepper1 1/2 cup lightly packed arugula, chopped1 cup mixed baby greens2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Directions In a medium bowl, whisk first 4 ingredients to […]

Ingredients 3 pounds beef sirloin tip roast, trimmed of all visible fat4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Secure roast with cooking twine.Make 8 (1/2 inch) slits around the roast, and insert 1/2 garlic clove into each slit. Sprinkle with fresh […]

A personal trainer shows how to do squat against a wall with a stability ball.

Ingredients 1/2 cup plain lowfat yogurt1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon grated fresh lime peel2 cups diced peeled cantaloupe2 cups diced peeled honeydew melon1 cup seedless red or green grapes1 cup fresh blueberries2 cups diced peeled cored fresh pineapple1 cup raspberries or blackberries1 1/2 cups halved hulled strawberries Directions Whisk together yogurt, lime […]

This series of exercises features some great stretches as well as isometric contractions.

A personal trainer shows how to do standing bent over rows which help to strengthen your back.