http://blog.keepittightfitness.com Wed, 19 May 2010 20:17:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Functional foods are known to provide health benefits beyond their basic nutrition through phytochemicals and antioxidants. Check out this link from Live Strong and be sure to incorporate these super foods into your nutrition plan and healthy diet! http://blog.keepittightfitness.com/?p=212 INGREDIENTS: -2 cups shredded boneless, skinless cooked chicken breast -8 cups head iceburg lettuce or lettuce blend -1 cup chopped red cabbage -3 green onion sliced -1 cucumber peeled and sliced into matchlike strips -1 cup julienne carrots -1 large red pepper sliced in strips -1/2 cup chopped cilantro -3 TBS toasted slivered almonds -1 cup crunchy chow mein noodles -2 ... http://blog.keepittightfitness.com/?p=203 JUST IN: Super cute Nike Dri-Fit shorts embroidered with the Keep It Tight Fitness logo for $45. We also have mesh shorts for $30. Stay tuned for other new & exciting products coming soon! http://blog.keepittightfitness.com/?p=199 Scientists have known for years that skimping on sleep is associated with weight gain. A study published this year in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that an additional 500 calories was consumed by people who didn't sleep 8 hours. That is an additional 3,500 calories PER WEEK, which ... http://blog.keepittightfitness.com/?p=195 May is National BBQ Month! We’re ready for some fun backyard BBQs with friends & family! You’ve all been working so hard to get bikini-ready so we want to give you some recipes & tips so that you can enjoy the picnics and parties and still keep that svelte figure. Grilling ... http://blog.keepittightfitness.com/?p=182 WHAT 3-WORD SENTENCE OR PHRASE INSPIRES YOU? We've all got one - some little mantra we repeat to ourselves to push through those last 5 reps. Post your sentence or phrase that inspires you to give it all your all on our Facebook wall. Your entry could be added to the ... http://blog.keepittightfitness.com/?p=179 INGREDIENTS: -6 oz. can tuna in water -3 T. celery, diced -3 T. red onion, diced -2 T. carrots, diced -2 T. tomato, diced -2 T. apple, diced -1/3 c. nonfat Greek yogurt -1 1⁄2 t. white wine vinegar -1⁄2 t. dried oregano -1⁄4 t. parsley flakes -1/8 t. pepper -2 slices whole wheat or Ezekiel bread -2 slices tomato -2 (1 oz.) slices ... http://blog.keepittightfitness.com/?p=168 INGREDIENTS: - 2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed/drained - 6 bell peppers - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 3⁄4 cup diced carrots - 1⁄2 red onion – diced - 10oz pkg frozen spinach, thawed/drained - 15oz can red kidney beans, rinsed/drained - 1 teaspoon chili powder - 1⁄2 cup grated part-skim mozzarella DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350. Boil 1 1/3 cups water in ... http://blog.keepittightfitness.com/?p=155 GOOD-4-YOU RECIPE Savory Seafood Penne INGREDIENTS: - 2 oz multigrain penne - 12-14 medium pre-cooked, peeled shrimp - 2 tbsp crumbled Gorgonzola - 3 c chopped baby spinach - 1 tomato, chopped - 2 tbsp chopped walnuts - 3 tbsp ready-made pesto DIRECTIONS: Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.  Add shrimp, cheese, spinach, tomato, walnuts, and ... http://blog.keepittightfitness.com/?p=144 I love the feeling I get when I think about my upcoming wedding!  All of the excitement that comes along with being a bride gives me a wonderful feeling!  Beautiful flowers, awesome venue, yummy cake & picking out the perfect dress!  Last night I went to Veils & Cocktails at ... http://blog.keepittightfitness.com/?p=130