Mom-Approved Spring Products
I’m very happy to be a member of the Parent Tested, Parent Approved (PTPA) community. I began contributing to their Blogaholics site as the resident fitness blogger since September 2009, and I’ve also had the privilege of testing a few products as a...
(video) glute blast workout
Forget those marathon stairmaster sessions… tone, sculpt, and torch calories with this glute blast! We’ve got 4 killer moves – no equipment required – to sculpt your glutes from all angles for a better “rear view,” stronger core and...Drink Appeal
If you’ve got kids you know the importance of a little salesmanship when it comes to healthy foods and drinks. Unhealthy foods ALWAYS come in attractive packaging, and that’s half their power (because, really, they rarely taste half as good as they look,...A Healthier Way to Cook Pasta
Thanks to go pilates Founder & Pilates Guru Sandra Brunner for this guest post. Visit Sandra at www.gopilates.ca for group and one-on-one pilates instruction in Toronto. Mmm… Pasta. Who doesn’t love it? If we’re being honest, we know it’s...go-to guacamole recipe
If you’re stuck in the land of ketchup and ranch dip (hey, it takes a hopeless, weary mama to know one…) then this recipe is for you. Nothing helps veggies, meat, and other dippables go down better – and more healthfully – than...Are Protein Bars Healthy?
There is a time and place for supplements. Here’s how to know if protein bars are right for you, and which to select… or if you’re just buying into fancy marketing & “diet” promises. We at BB frequently get solicited by...Chewy Chocolate Chip “Power” Cookies
These are Belly-Bootcamp-kicked-my-butt-and-now-I’m-staaaaaaaaarving cookies. Packed with nut butter, seeds and whole grains—and free of refined sugars—they boast 6 grams of protein, oodles of fibre, and a soft chocolatey interior that will satisfy...A Killer Lower Body, Minus the Joint Pain
If you’ve got knee pain (or hip/back pain/ankle pain) don’t fall into that all-or-nothing exercise trap. These safe moves will keep your lower body strong & pain-free. You know the trap I mean… The one that beckons when you’re...grilled sesame chicken + thai cashew salad
It’s grilling season! I pretty much put my oven on permanent strike from mid-June to mid-September, and dinners are often simple salads with a yummy grilled side dish. I often do the prep work in advance — which in this case is dumping ingredients into a...
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