- Come join our amazing steps challenge this month! Everyone is welcome and it's a great way to find out what other Newtopians are doing to stay active. For the second mini challenge we are going to focus on beating our own personal best kilometers.It’s one thing to be in competition with the people around you but another to be in competition with yourself. This next week and a half is... read more
- Each month we host a “steps challenge” aimed at helping those of you who are using the NewtopiaPED to stay active!This month we have decided to spice up the community challenge and focus on going the distance! This challenge will require everyone to work as a team and keep each other motivated in order to reach the team’s ultimate goal, while still maintaining that competitive edge to try... read more
- I would like to congratulate 6 amazing women Tina, Tede, Kari, Marianne, Valerie and Gloria, all fellow Newtopians who took it upon themselves to challenge each other in a friendly but fierce steps competition. Using their Newtopiapeds they embarked on a 30 day challenge to see who could get the most steps. Each day they would accumulate steps on their own using their... read more
- Many of us need a boost whether it is increasing our energy levels throughout the day, increasing our metabolism or even just help with decreasing our weight circumference or controlling our appetite, to help keep us on plan.For this reason our Naturopath Jean-Jacques Dugoua has created a helpful natural health product specifically targeted towards increasing or boosting your metabolism. The body... read more
- The system has taught me portion control and that fitness are the key to my future good health. Also I discovered that 1800 calories can be a lot of food. With my DNA results I discovered that being active will always keep me slimmer. My coach has helped my progress by challenging me and guiding me to making better food choices. Thank You to my Newtopia Coach for all your help, and I look... read more
- Natasha Vani our Exercise physiologist came up with a great way to promote a healthy posture, reduce tension headaches and improve back health, while in the workplace!Routine: Take a 5 minute break once every hour and complete the following warm up and stretching exercises. (once every hour is ideal however even a few times a day is better than none at all).Review the office... read more
- One of the biggest issues most of us face on our way to healthy living and weight loss is lack of MOTIVATION! For most people the same cycle repeats itself whether you are just starting your journey or whether you are trying to maintain your healthy habits. Most of us are motivated in the beginning and then somewhere along the line we need a boost. While doing a little bit of research... read more
- Mary Bamford the Director of Nutrition here at Newtopia feels that it is really important that we all understand what the glycemic index is and how it can help you to lose weight. First things first, the glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how much a carbohydrate-containing food is likely to raise a person’s blood sugar.For example, carbohydrate foods (fruits, dairy, whole grains,... read more
- Try these 6 abdominal exercises to help give your core an amazing workout. Just like any other strength exercise you need to make sure that you do not work the same muscle groups 2 days in a row. Try doing these exercises 2-3 days during the week to give your body time to recover!Standing Twists with a medicine ball: Stand with your feet spread shoulder width apart.Hold a medicine ball in your... read more
- In order to help improve and control over eating we all must take a step back and slow down the eating process. This will help to improve the mind-body connection when eating say's our Director of phychology Karyn Hood.Her rationale for this is because when you eat quickly you can end up feeling dissatisfied and you can very easily finish your entire meal before your body recognizes you are full... read more
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Posted February 22 2012 Beef and Tomato Stir Fry with MushroomsJust another delicious recipe by our very own nutrition director Mary Bamford!This stir-frying technique comes from Asian cooking, but the ingredients here have a definite Italian accent. Portabella mushrooms complement the steak slices and piquant tomato blend.I hope that you enjoy this recipe as much as I have. Feel free to spice up and add extra vegetables if you are looking for a way to... read more |
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Posted February 07 2012 Flexibility - A Key Component to Optimal HealthFlexibility is a key component to optimal physical health. Although it is often neglected, lack of flexibility is a main culprit for low back problems, musculoskeletal injuries, as well as tense and sore muscles. Each time you bend down to pick up the morning paper or get into the back seat of a two-door car, your flexibility is tested.In the aging population tight muscles and joints make daily... read more |
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Posted February 07 2012 Debbie's 60 pound Success Story!My name is Debbie, and I am very proud to say that I am a Newtopian! I have been heavy now for 17 years – ever since I had children. I now realize that my weight will only continue to increase and the state of my health will decrease if I don’t do something about it!I started with Newtopia in January and I love the program! It is helping me to actually change my lifestyle – by... read more |
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Posted February 07 2012 Snacking Tips for a Busy SchedulePlan an afternoon snack....even when you think you will be home in time for an early dinner.Let's face it, unexpected delays happen more often than we think. The possibilities are limitless in our fast-paced society: last minute emergencies at work, traffic, lost keys, forgotten schoolbooks, a sick child. When you run late do you get uncomfortably hungry and grumpy? While planning a... read more |
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Posted February 07 2012 Lemon Garlic Shrimp PastaYour Single Serving Lemon Garlic Shrimp PastaHere is a delicious easy to prepare pasta created by our very own director of nutrition Mary Bamford. This dish is perfect to serve at either lunch or dinner and gives just the right combination of protein, carbs and fats to help you stay balanced throughout the day.This meal contains 333 calories, 27g protein, 31g carbs and 12g fat. If you fall... read more |
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Posted January 31 2012 40 Minute Vegetarian Chili40 Minute Vegetarian Chili(Adapted from Moosewood Restaurant Lowfat Favourties)The comforting dish can be fully prepared one or two nights in advance and reheated on your stovetop or in the oven. If you reheat in a microwave oven, use 50% power and stir frequently to avoid hotspots.Equipment:Large soup pot or dutch ovenMakes 6 servingsImperialIngredientsMetric1 Tbspcooking oil such as... read more |
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Posted January 31 2012 Cheddar Cornbread RecipeCheddar Cornbread (Adapted from Moosewood Restaurants Lowfat Favourites )This tasty cornbread is and excellent source of vegetarian protein. Most breads have 3 grams of protein for a 125 calorie serving. This bread has 8 grams of protein in 125 calories. The soy flour, Greek yogurt, egg and cheese together boost the overall nutrition and protein.Equipment:8 inch square or 9 inch... read more |
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Posted January 26 2012 Protein Powder - A Great Way to Increase Your Protein IntakeWe are proud to introduce our very own New Whey Protein Powder!This protein powder is 110 calories per scoop, has only 1.5 grams of fat, 2 grams of carbohydrates and an incredible 23 grams of protein. So if you have been struggling to find a way to introduce more protein into your diet in order to meet your daily recommendations, than this is the perfect solution!Having a scoop of protein... read more |
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Posted January 25 2012 Line Lapointe - 80 Pound Success Story!My name is Line and I have lost 80 pounds during the last year!Here is My Story....Last year, in July, my brother, called me for my birthday. And, in the conversation, I said that I was tired of going through the same yo-yo diet cycle. So, he talked about Newtopia and made the first contact for me. I started the program in August and I saw results quickly. After just one week, I felt a marked... read more |
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Posted January 19 2012 Trick your mind into avoiding those extra's over the holidayTrick your mind into avoiding that extra drink, chocolate etc:If you want to cut back on overdoing it with extra drinks during holiday parties and social events, Dr. Hood recommends trying the "staggering method"-- and this doesn't mean drinking until you fall over.....This method involves starting the night with a glass of Perrier or sparkling water before drinking your first glass... read more |