Recipe: Omelette Wrap

Surprise! Paper-thin omelettes become delicious breakfast roll-ups.

Fitness Crush Friday: Jillian Michaels

I’m sure you all have noticed I repost a lot of Jillian Michaels’ motivational and inspiring newsletters. Well, she’s my ‘bestest’ and favourite pro fitness trainer, huge fan of her exercise videos.

 

Find out why she’s the ultimate fitness crush.

Did You Know?

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That Cauliflower...

Are Carbs the Enemy?

MYTH: Carbs Are the Enemy

Think you can't eat carbs AND lose weight? Think again. I'm breaking down this weight-loss myth once and for all!

Tip Of The WeeK : Healthy cooking

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Healthy cooking

If you grew up in a home where red meat, deep frying and butter always took centre stage, then healthy cooking methods might feel a bit foreign in your kitchen. Whether you are a cook/seasoned chef looking to make conscious changes or a cooking novice prepared to get comfortable in the kitchen, there are healthy and helpful tips on these lists for everybody. Cooking (and eating) healthy doesn’t mean giving up your favourite meals. Your favourite recipes can be modified easily to provide a healthier alternative.

Exercise Of The Week: Bicycle Crunch

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Benefits of Bicycle Crunch

Bicycle crunch is an excellent way to target the rectus abdominis (stomach) and the obliques (side stomach) in one easy exercise. Six-pack, here you come! 

Quit Yo-Yo Dieting and Get Real Results!

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How many times have you started a diet in your life? Probably a lot more than just once. If you want to lose weight, you have to do it the right way. I'll tell you right now: Skipping meals or following an extremely low-calorie diet is not in any way, shape, or form the answer for losing any amount of weight. Extreme calorie deprivation only sets you up for yo-yo dieting, or "weight cycling." Your weight will continue to go up and down for the rest of your life. If you want permanent weight loss, then listen to me.

Did You Know?

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That Green Beans...

·         Contain vitamin A, B-complex vitamins, calcium, potassium and Beta-Carotene.

Tip Of The Week: Healthy Eating

“Salt Is Essential,
But Too Much Is Bad News.”
― Valentin Fuster, M.D., Ph.D.
Director of Mount Sinai Heart, and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital

 

Healthy eating tip 10: Watch your salt intake

Challenge Of The Week: 4 Minutes Total Body Blast

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This 4 minutes total-body workout strengthens your arms, core, and legs in under 5 minutes. Who doesn't have time for that?!

Fitness Crush Friday: The crazy rhythmic indoor cycling Instructor

 

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Keith Thompson

If you’re active on social media, you probably might have come across the video of a hip-hop inspired cycling session

Chinese Cauliflower Fried "Rice"

This big beautiful plate of fried rice may look and TASTE like rice, but it’s NOT!

Do you have a Chinese food addiction like I do? I could seriously eat it everyday. Thanks to this recipe, now you can!

Should You Eat Before a Workout? Find Out!

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MYTH: Never Eat Before a Workout

A big fitness myth that has been floating around forever is that working out on an empty stomach will help you burn more fat. It seems like everyone is spouting this myth, but the truth relies on science. Find out the facts!

Get the truth and learn what to eat to fuel your body...

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That Broccoli...

Tip Of The Week: Healthy eating

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Healthy eating tip 9: Go for healthy fats

Regardless of what you may have been told, not all fats are unhealthy. While “bad” fats can increase your risk of certain diseases, “good” fats are essential to physical and emotional health. Foods rich in certain omega-3 fats, for instance, can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, help prevent dementia, and improve your mood.

Challenge Of The Week: Aerobics

 

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Aerobics is a form of conditioning exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic movements with stretching and strength training regimen that target and improve all elements of fitness (cardiovascular, flexibility and muscular strength). 

Tip Of The Week: Healthy Eating

 

Healthy eating tip 8: Put protein in perspective

Protein provides us energy we need to get up and go—and keep going. While too much protein can be harmful to individuals with kidney problem, recent research suggests that most of us need more high-quality protein, especially as we age.

Exercise Of The Week: Swimming

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Swimming is a great physical activity with numerous health benefits. Swimming for fitness is a great form of all-round exercise, awesome cardio, completely no-impact on your joints, and a calorie-torching total-body workout. It also stretches and lengthens your body.

Hello, It's FLOW....

 

 

 

Good afternoon!