Who's ready to start a fitness transformation? The options are endless and everywhere, pick something and go with it. Rome wasn't built in a day. The expression is used far too often, but that's because it applies. Human nature is to want everything right now.

We're not saying you need to make big changes to your diet, but sometimes small changes can make a big difference.

I am not asking people to be perfect. Weight loss is all about getting the first 10 pounds off, finding motivation in the new energy, and the results. I am asking for smart decisions and to make getting to your cravings difficult. Have water close by, eat regularly to avoid sugar crashes and cravings for sugar, put fibre in your diet.

Only 45 per cent of North Americans make resolutions since most of us have tried numerous times and failed. Every day you have to work at it. But practice does make perfect in living well. You'll always be fighting the battle, but you'll win the war. Here are my key tips to keep in mind this 2013.

The role of healthy eating in preventing heart disease is well established, but a new international study spearheaded by researchers in Hamilton sugge...

With all the latest studies on nutrition it's difficult to know what's relevant and what's not. Let's look at some of the most recent myths that might be confusing your food choices. Here are five food and nutrition myths debunked.

In terms of oils, most health conscious consumers are on board with the notion, "canola and vegetable bad, extra virgin olive and coconut good." It seems like there are new varietals hitting the shelves everyday -- flavoured oils are hot right now -- but here's the rundown on a few you might want to consider adding to your pantry.

I decided to become a vegetarian when I was 11. Two months ago I decided to eat meat again. Believe me: I did not make this decision lightly. The reason that I ultimately decided to make the switch was a belief that it was time to re-evaluate the decision of the 11-year-old version of me. Many people used to assume that as a vegetarian I was healthier. People fall into the trap of believing that cutting out one particular food group will make them successful in their quest to lose weight and/or get healthier, but that's simply not true.

Sometimes as the seasons inevitably change, so do our stress levels. To combat these fluctuations in our emotional and hormonal balance we should try and take best care of what we can control: our diet. This little gem of a smoothie is not only tasty, but functional to boot, thanks to the fibre and protein packed chia seeds, the healthy fat of avocado, and the caramel-y smooth addition of the amazing maca root powder.

One of the reasons for almost 60 per cent of Canadians being overweight is due to the large portions of food we're getting at restaurants, fast food chains and the supermarkets. Adults are about 25 pounds heavier than they were in the 1950s! No wonder we have increased incidences of heart and stroke disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Here are some tips to remember when eating out...

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During a long weekend in Toronto, everything here seems to slow down, calm down, and allow for maximum staycation bliss. So, what's on my agenda? Breakfast. Well, breakfast bars to be exact, and these chewy tropical treats are just the thing to fuel me through a long to-do list. Plus, the recipe will leave plenty of leftovers to pack for the road, and snack on all week long!

We just aren't getting enough of it. And the bottom line is we need it in our lives. As a matter of fact, most of us are getting so little of it, we're crabby, tense, and our health is suffering.

These days, employees are expected to be more productive than ever before. So much more is being demanded of our time and energy than any other generation of workers. So how can we ensure that we're achieving an adequate work-life balance?

Just call them the Fantastic Five; a group of disease-fighting superfoods that boost energy while helping to vanquish illnesses like diabetes, heart d...

We know the risks of smoking and drinking during pregnancy, and how socially unacceptable it is. But what about taking prenatals? If you asked a pregnant woman which one she was taking and she replied "none," what would you say? Would you snub her, the same as if she had a drink in her hand? Probably not... but why not?

Are you trying to kill me? I'm beating over 100,000 times every single day to keep all systems going. I don't want to brag or anything, but without me you'd be dead. OK, I'll admit the brain is helpful, but it has such a huge ego -- and I'm the one doing all of the work. I'm just not getting any respect.

If you feel like the hectic pace of life has taken over due to stress, kids, work or money, leaving little time for you, it is time to make a change. It does not matter what age you are or what tax bracket you fall into -- you can and will get your energetic, fit "best" self back.

Naturally when we hear the words fried chicken, French fries, poutine or ice cream, we think high fat and high calorie. But there are many foods lurking in our shopping cart that you initially thought were healthy but in fact are not.

By: Daniela Andrews, TheKit.ca January is here, which means three things must be true. One, the number of people in line for cardio equipment at th...

Metabolism is a very complex process, so it is easiest to think of it as something that affects how easily our bodies lose or gain weight. So how do you increase your metabolic rate naturally, you might ask? By consuming these five amazing metabolism-boosting foods!