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318 Calorie Eggplant Parm– i am not kidding…

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Eggplant Parmesan courtesy of CookingLight.com Use whole-wheat panko in this recipe; the regular type became soggy in a test. Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 1 slice) Ingredients Eggplant: 2  large eggs, lightly beaten 1  tablespoon  water 2  cups  whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1/4  … [Read more...]

11 Simple Ways to Cut Calories

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11 Simple Ways to Cut Calories courtesy of CookingLight.com Anyone who's ever tried to lose weight knows it takes work. But it may not require as much as you think. Throwing everything at the problem might, in fact, be exactly why you fail at the latest plan you've sworn you'll stick to. "You have to start small," says Holly Wyatt, MD, a clinical researcher at the Center for Human Nutrition in … [Read more...]

Jackie Warner Giveaways!

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Jackie Warner is the famous personal trainer from the hit Bravo shows "Work Out" and "Thintervention." I am big fans of each. There is something about her that makes me want to do better for myself. Her personal training sessions are pricey-- topping at over $400 an hour. But with the dvd's you are gaining personal training for very little! I was completely ecstatic when I received two … [Read more...]

The Best Fast Food Breakfasts

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250 Calorie Pizza? Oh yes.

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Tomato Mozzarella Pizza courtesy of CookingLight.com This recipe is flavor packed-- well what can you expect when the recipe calls for Pancetta (Pancetta is Italian cured bacon~ You can substitute regular bacon, if you wish.), beautiful plum tomatoes, and fresh basil.  Round out the meal with a tossed green salad. If you would like to use a homemade pizza dough recipe-- this one is … [Read more...]

Joggermom.com Giveaway

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Joggermom.com is your direct link to all things stroller and fitness. EVERY new mom should have that fabulous stroller designed for walking, running, or activity in general. Joggermom.com is where I go to find these strollers at the best prices. Plus they have other fitness stuff to make your goals achievable! I received the Joggermom Yoga Mat. It's so nice to have for those workout videos, … [Read more...]

Health Tip

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Today's fitness tip is exclusive to your lunch time routine. If you are a creature of habit and that particular habit includes the drive through, you are tacking on a couple hundred, if not a thousand extra calories per day. Instead, pack your lunch the night before- Yet don't be so quick to pull out the old sandwich and chips version... how about a small cooler with lowfat cottage cheese or … [Read more...]

Fitness Routine: Quick CrossFit

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Quick CrossFit Series CrossFit workouts are about getting maximum effort in minimum time. The following exercises come from Doug Katona, co-founder and owner of CrossFit Endurance in Newport Beach, Calif. They can be done on their own, all together, or in any combination. 30-90s Warm up for 10-12 minutes, finishing the warm-up at 75% of your maximum heart rate or at 7.5 on the perceived … [Read more...]

Health Tip & Buttermilk Blueberry Muffin Recipe

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When making muffins or quick breads, use three ripe, very well mashed bananas, instead of 1/2 cup butter or oil. Or, substitute a cup of applesauce for a cup of butter, margarine, oil, or shortening - you'll get less saturated fat and fewer calories. Alternatively, you can cut the amount in half and use applesauce for one half - this can save the texture of the muffins if replacing all the oil in … [Read more...]

Fitness Routine: Interval Training

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Interval Workout Interval training is all about challenge and recovery -- over and over -- for a cardio blast. If you have a treadmill or eliptical, then this is a perfect routine for you and maximum calorie burn. You can do intervals many different ways -- running, on any sort of cardio equipment, or in a pool. This particular workout -- which comes from Michael Banks, certified personal … [Read more...]

Healthy Food Secret….

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Shhh.... don't tell everyone. Then everyone will be downing these and then becoming one with their skinny jeans. Ok, Ok.... you can tell five people. mushrooms......... They are the new black. Throw them in soups, put them in casseroles, throw some in half egg white omelets, put a big one on a burger bun.... they are delicious, healthy and oh so figure friendly. Plus there are many … [Read more...]

Crispy Chicken Bites~~ Waist-line Friendly!

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Crispy Chicken Bites Serves 8 1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk (You could also take a 1/2 cup of nonfat milk and add a T of lemon juice to make a flavor of buttermilk, but with less fat) salt and pepper 2 cups of unsweetened whole grain cereal flakes, crushed 1 and 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless, chicken breast-- cut up into 3/4 inch pieces Quick dipping sauces Heat oven to 425 degrees F. … [Read more...]

Fitness Routine: Swimming

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Swimming- courtesy of WebMD The pool isn’t just for cooling off. It’s also a great way to heat up your metabolism -- and burn a maximum number of calories. Craig Keller, chair of the U.S. Masters Swimming Coaches Committee and head coach of the Asphalt Green Masters Swim Team in New York City, offers several workouts for swimmers, including two that will work well for people with … [Read more...]

Ayala Herbal Water Giveaway!

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The Herbal Water story begins in the spring of 2005, in the garden of Dr. Ayala.  A passionate cook, trained pediatrician, talented artist and lifelong vegetarian, Dr. Ayala has spent years exploring healthy, tasty ways to feed children and adults. Seeking an alternative to sugar-laden and artificially flavored beverages, Dr. Ayala created her own blends of herb-infused waters that magically … [Read more...]

Best and Worst Restaurant Salads

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Fitness Tip

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Use the Buddy System! Find a friend or relative whom you like and trust, and who also wants to establish a healthier lifestyle. Encourage one another. Exercise together. Use this as an opportunity to enjoy one another's company and to strengthen the relationship. … [Read more...]

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes Giveaway

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Known as Souplantation in Southern California and Sweet Tomatoes in Northern California, the Mid-West and East Coast regions, the restaurant provides fresh, made-from-scratch, wholesome and high-quality foods at an affordable all-you-care-to-eat price in a fast casual dining environment. Sweet Tomatoes specializes in soups and salads featuring all natural ingredients. The menu is built around … [Read more...]

Creamy Spinach Dip- 10 calories per serving!

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Creamy Spinach Dip Serves 24,  Makes 2 cups 1 5-ounce package of baby spinach (about 6 cups) 2 scallions 1 cup lowfat or non fat cottage cheese salt and pepper to taste In a food processor, pulse the spinach, scallions, cottage cheese and 1/4 t each of salt and pepper until smooth, but still thick. Goes delicious with Pita Chips, Vegetable chips or even Popchips! 10 calories … [Read more...]

Excercise Tip

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Jumping Rope When you see a kid jumping rope, you probably don't think much of it. Actually, jumping rope for exercise is quite difficult! It works your calves, shoulders and arms, while also making your whole body isometrically contract to keep you steady. … [Read more...]

Hayneedle Elliptical Review & $100 Gift Card Giveaway!

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Hayneedle is the place to go for fitness equipment at great prices. Not only do they have smaller products great for on the go use- like yoga mats and hand weights, but they also have larger type fitness equipment like treadmills and ellipticals. I had the absolute pleasure to review a Proform Stride Select Folding Elliptical Trainer.  Here are some pros of using an elliptical trainer from … [Read more...]

Stevia Review and Giveaway

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Every day during the New You New Year Fitness Event, I will be posting about healthful recipes and tips to ensure healthy eating habits. Just click on the New Year New You tab to find all the great reviews, giveaways, recipes and tips! Have you visited Girl Gone Mom yet? Make sure you do! Today is the first day of the fitness event! Stevia is a wonderful, diet friendly sugar substitute that, … [Read more...]

Reminder: The Fitness Event starts on Tuesday February1st!

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oooohhh you gals are in for a treat......... The New Year, New You Fitness Event starts on Tuesday, February 1st! Girl Gone Mom and I are teaming up to bring you some fabulous prizes, tips and recipes! So make sure to stop in and check out both blogs!! Here are a list of companies participating: Hayneedle Jackie Warner Joggermom.com Stevia Nalgene Ayala Herbal Water Are … [Read more...]

Upcoming Fitness Event Blog Hop

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It's a blog hop yo. Girl Gone Mom and Mama Must Have It have paired up to bring you some rather great reviews, giveaways, tips, recipes and fun facts all centered around health and fitness! Why not join us each day and see what you can win?! There will be linkies too! So if you have a fitness giveaway and would like to post yours, feel free! Oh-- and make sure to grab the button early … [Read more...]