Gettin’ Real-Emotional Eater Workout

I will be the first to admit when things get tough in life or I get stressed, I turn to food for comfort. It’s that one “friend” that will never let you down. That is until you are done and realize what you did and how guilty and worse you feel for allowing yourself to lose control.

However there now seems to be a more powerful force in my life other then food. It’s the force and will to be healthy and happy.

On Wednesday after already miss...

There are things I can't function without, then there are things I say I can't function without. The former is sleep, good food and exercise, the latter is a cup of Tim Hortons coffee. I love the coffee, the smell, the taste, but more likely I enjoy the social aspect of a cup of coffee. But what I have noticed over the last little while is that as bad as a double-double is for me, it's the temptation that comes along with it.

I'd love me a chocolate dipped or a walnut crunch, I might even...

This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with antioxidant-rich vegetables and fragrant spices. Serve this stew over a scoop of cooked quinoa or whole grain brown rice. Yield: 6 servings

Here's what you need:

• 1 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons water or vegetable stock, divided
• 1 large size yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 large size red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 or 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar or pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1...

While the red and green speckles give this homemade hummus a jolly look, it's the taste that makes it unforgettable. This dip makes the perfect party take-along. Serve it up with whole grain pita bread or fresh cut veggie sticks. Yield: 12 servings

Here's what you need:

• 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans
• 1 Tablespoons tahini
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 2 garlic cloves, mashed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 4 sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/4...

It's that time of year again. Coffee shops everywhere have begun to peddle their holiday beverages. With names as enticing as peppermint, gingerbread, pumpkin pie, and eggnog, it's no wonder that these drinks are top sellers. However, don't be fooled. If it smells like a dessert, tastes like a dessert and is named after a dessert…it's a dessert. It just happens to come in a cup. 

Most holiday beverages contain close to 500 calories and may contain as much as 29 grams of fat. 

Limit your i...

Stop drowning your tuna in mayo, instead try this light recipe. Fresh carrot, tomato and lettuce combined with a touch of red wine vinegar, give this tuna pocket a burst of refreshing flavor. Use an herb salad mix for an even better flavor. 
Yield: 2 servings

Here's what you need...

• 1 medium tomato, diced

·         1 small carrot, peeled and shredded                                  

• 1 cup mixed lettuce

• 2 teaspoons red wine vinega...

Mistake 1: You use the wrong weight

The goal is to challenge your muscles, not to simply go through the motions. If you are able to complete 15 repetitions easily, then the weight is too light. On the flip side, if you aren't able to perform an exercise through its full range of motion, and find yourself cheating on form, then the weight is too heavy.

The correct weights will feel challenging by your last few repetitions, but won't force you to sacrifice form.

Mistake 2: You do the same...