Fit Friday

Here's a workout sure to get your abs a 'burnin'!

Topic Thursday

Next time you reach for that fast food...think of where those calories will end up!

Wacky Wednesday

I just LOVE this!  Make sure it rings true for you too!!!

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great dip for sliced apples, pears or really any fruit!  A great way to get in some protein too!

 

Creamy Peanut Butter Dip and Fruit Slices

 

Ingredients

6 ounces nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Serve with sliced apples, pears, bananas, strawberries, or grapes.
2. Store unused portion in the fridge.

Motivation Monday

Just a reminder that you CAN do anything!  Today is a great day to start reaching those goals that are important to you! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wellness Wednesday

Tasty Tuesday

Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole

Ingredients

5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/3 cup honey
1 large egg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
Cooking spray

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mist an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a pot with a large steamer basket in place. Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover, and steam until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl, and let cool slightly. Add the honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the nutmeg, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.
4. Mix the brown sugar, pecans, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.
Serves 6.

Source:  Here

Motivation Monday

Fit Friday

Topic Thursday

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Wellness Wednesday

The next time you are thinking a Big Mac sounds good...put it in perspective.  Those calories don't get you much!  Look at all of the food you could have for those same calories!

Tasty Tuesday

 Here is a great alternative to Green Bean Casserole on Thanksgiving!  No cream-of-junk soup required!  When buying Bacon--look for All Natural, Nitrate/Nitrite Free!!  These are delicious and my family requests them at every holiday!





Ingredients:
Green Beans (about 1.5 lbs)
*You will need 6-8 beans per bundle and about 4 bundles per serving*
Bacon (1/2 slice per bundle)
Black Pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Cook bacon on stovetop until slightly cooked.  You don't want it crisp
Boil green beans for about 3 minutes.  Then place in ice water to stop cooking process and keep beans green
Cut eat slice of bacon in half.  Wrap each piece of bacon around 6-8 green beans and secure with a toothpick.  Sprinkle with pepper
Roast for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crisp and beans are slightly roasted.

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Motivation Monday

Fit Friday

Here is a great Do-At-Home workout sure to make you sweat!


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Topic Thursday

Here is a great breakdown of what Clean Eating consists of.




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Wellness Wednesday

Sometimes knowing just how hard you need to work to burn off that Krispy Kreme, will make you think twice??!!??


Source:  Women's Health

Tasty Tuesday

Here is an easy, quick and yummy dessert that will give you that sweet fix and still fit in with a healthy lifestyle!


Fried Honey Bananas





Serves 1
1 slightly under-ripened banana, sliced
1 tablespoon honey
Cinnamon
Olive oil
Lightly drizzle olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange banana slices in pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.
Meanwhile, whisk together honey and 1 tablespoon of water. Remove pan from heat and pour honey mixture over banana.
Allow to cool and sprinkle with cinnamon.

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Motivation Monday

I just love this saying.  It reminds me to keep striving to make my Good, Better and my Better, Best!!

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Fit Friday

Here is a great Cross Fit workout you can do at home!  No equipment needed but guaranteed to make you work!

Topic Thursday

We all know we need to exercise but sometimes it's nice to see the 'why' on paper!


Source:  Here

Wellness Wednesday

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great guide to know which foods you should try to get Organic if you can! 

Motivation Monday

Food for thought...

Fit Friday

Here is a workout sure to get your heart a-pumpin'! 


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Topic Thursday

Here are some interesting facts regarding what the average American eats in 1 year!



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Wellness Wednesday

More and more Americans are diagnosed or show symptoms of Celiac Disease.  Here is a great tool to see if you have any of the symptoms associated with this disease.



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Tasty Tuesday

With Halloween just a couple of days away, I wanted to show you some healthier alternatives for Halloween treats! 

Also, your kiddos are about to be bombarded with candy and other unhealthy treats.  One trick that we use at our house to get rid of the candy (for the kids AND adults) is we have our son pick out 5 of his favorite treats from Trick-or-Treating to keep.  The rest go in a bag and we have him put the bag outside the front door before he goes to bed.  Overnight the 'Candy Fairy' comes and takes the candy and leaves a toy (doesn't have to be anything big or expensive, just something your kiddo(s) like).  For now it really works for him, and is a win-win for us all.  You can dispose of the candy how you wish but at least your child won't be on a sugar rush!

Anyway, look at these cute ideas!



 

Motivation Monday

Fit Friday

Here are some Ab exercise you can do at home with no equipment.  How many of these are new to you?

Topic Thursday

Source:  http://faithhopefitness.com/2013/06/guidelines-for-clean-eating/

Fit Friday

Topic Thursday

Wellness Wednesday

Motivation Monday

Fit Friday

Click Here for a breakdown of this great 10 minute Jump Rope workout sure to get you sweatin'!

Topic Thursday

Whether high blood pressure is an issue for you or not, chances are you know someone who is affected by it.  Here are 9 foods that can help to lower your BP!  Check it out!




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Wellness Wednesday

Here's a great breakdown of the nutritional information on different fruits.  Which are your favorites?  Eat a rainbow of colors!

Source:  Back on Pointe

Tasty Tuesday

Fried Honey Bananas
Serves 1
1 slightly under-ripened banana, sliced
1 tablespoon honey
Cinnamon
Olive oil
Lightly drizzle olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange banana slices in pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.
Meanwhile, whisk together honey and 1 tablespoon of water. Remove pan from heat and pour honey mixture over banana.
Allow to cool and sprinkle with cinnamon.




Source:  Here

Motivation Monday

Take charge of your life and how happy you are.  It's up to you to make things happen!

 

Fit Friday

Here is an equipment free way to get you sweatin'!

Motivation Monday

You are the only thing standing in your way to getting to where you want to be!  Always remember how strong you are!

Fit Friday

Here is a great workout that you can do anywhere!  Try it out!!

Topic Thursday

Wellness Wednesday

Here is a great reference for good posture!  How do you measure up?