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Healthy Orange Chicken and Green Beans

July 10, 2014

Here’s a recipe that adds fruit to dinner and takes all the guilt out of orange-flavored chicken. There’s no sugar and no fryer involved. Just skinless, boneless chicken breast, marinated in orange juice, pan seared and then baked. Serve it up with orange-spiked green beans for a nutritious, protein-packed meal. Servings: 4 Here’s what you […]

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3 best butt exercises of all time (NO squats)

July 3, 2014

Guest Post 3 Best Butt Exercises of All Time By Kate Vidulich Yeah, you do squats. But aren’t you ready to mix it up a bit? Of course you are. 😉 Here’s the thing… You don’t need to spend half an hour on the abductor/adductor machines at the gym. Or even do a million squats […]

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Baked Catfish and Mint Cabbage Salad

July 3, 2014

Catfish is a wonderful source of low fat protein. Lots of recipes call for frying catfish, but baking turns it into a low calorie, high protein meal. The generous seasoning of the catfish lends to a rich flavor that is complimented perfectly by the light minty salad. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… For the […]

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Super Foods for a Super Body

July 2, 2014

Guest Post from James Gaida Have you ever wondered how Super Heroes do it?  How do they build those amazing bodies? Take a look at Wonder Woman.  She didn’t always look this great. There was a time when Wonder Woman wasn’t feeling like a Super Hero.  She wasn’t always comfortable in her revealing crime fighting […]

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Q & A – Cardio alternatives with knee injuries

June 30, 2014

From Lisa Bullock Jennifer wrote in desperation to Shawna and I looking for high intensity cardio options  she could use with a very limiting knee injury.  She said:   “I have little cartilage on the outer side of my left knee and bone spurs. My knee issues have flared up hugely and now am trying […]

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Herb Chicken, Arugula and Mango Salad

June 26, 2014

This recipe takes the concept of chicken salad to a whole new level. There is so much going on in the flavor department like sweet mango, savory chicken, tender asparagus, tangy arugula, and creamy goat cheese. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need…. For the Herb marinade:     Juice from 1 lemon     1 teaspoon olive […]

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Easy Pork Chops

June 19, 2014

Lean cuts of pork are high in protein and low in fat. Add a side of veggies and you’ve got a clean meal that delivers all the right nutrients without waist-expanding carbs. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need…     2 apples, chopped     1 medium yellow onion, chopped     2 Tablespoons coconut oil     cinnamon […]

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Pilates Waist Slimming Workout

June 13, 2014

Guest Post:  Sylvia Favela If there’s one really noticeable, common element to all of those women who practise Pilates – it would be their sleek, sexy physique.  Just look at today’s top celebrities and you’ll be sure to find that their weekly routine includes Pilates! When practising Pilates you need to keep in mind that […]

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On-The-Go Ham Cups

June 12, 2014

Here’s a recipe for the perfect on-the-go energy food. Ham, broccoli and an egg combine for a tasty snack that’s packed with protein and fiber. Make a dozen and enjoy throughout your week. Servings: 12 Here’s what you need…     1 teaspoon olive oil     1 clove garlic, minced     1/2 yellow onion, chopped     […]

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Women and Alcohol (the not so pretty picture)

June 9, 2014

Recent Australian research indicates that women over the age of 45 are the highest consumers of alcohol after the 18-25 year olds.  If you’re regularly consuming 2-3 glasses of wine more than 4 days a week, this could be you! Australia’s problem only?  Sorry, no. The Wall Street Journal recently ran this article: “Gallup pollsters […]

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