Motivation Monday

Hopefully you didn't go too crazy over Thanksgiving dinner!!  Isn't this dog just hilarious, laughing is so good for your health!!  Those of us taking the Maintain Don't Gain challenge should have learned that eating and living is all about moderation.  Have fun on holidays and don't obsess over the food.  If you went a little crazy last week, don't worry, we will get through Christmas together!! 

Fit Friday

Ready for a fun and fierce Thanksgiving themed workout...  I know, it's not quite Thanksgiving but it's close enough right??  This workout will get can be done anywhere and you can make it as intense as you want.  Don't have time to complete 3 rounds... no problem, doing just 1 round will give you a great workout!!

 

Topic Thursday

Sweet potatoes seem to be a staple during Thanksgiving and why not show you all of the added health benefits you get from munching on them all month!!  If you are looking for a new spin on your Thanksgiving sweet potato recipe, give the tasty Tuesday recipe a try for a healthy and delicious swap!!

Fit Friday

Wellness Wednesday

Looking for new ways to improve your health this November.  Give a couple of these tips a try and see which ones you like... you may just end up carrying these tips with you into the new year!!

Tasty Tuesday

It's getting to be that time of year again... Thanksgiving!!  Who doesn't like filling their plate full of delicious food and spending time with family?  This year, why not bring some healthy side dishes to the table so you can feel a little less guilty after you unbutton your pants!!

This week we have Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Mash

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes
• 1 pound cauliflower florets
• 3 tablespoons milk of choice
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Peel and cut sweet potato into 1 1/2-inch chunks.
2. In a large pot with steam basked, steam sweet potatoes and cauliflower with 1 inch of water in bottom of pot.  Vegetables will be ready in about 10-12 minutes, or when fork tender.
3. Place in large bowl and mash the potato and cauliflower with the milk.  Stir in the Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt and pepper.  If too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.  Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

 http://thefitfork.com/sweet-potato-cauliflower-mash-more-healthy-recipes/

Motivation Monday

What better way to motivate ourselves this month than to give thanks for the things and people we have in our lives. 

Fitness Friday

Are you ready for a full body workout that is sure to make you sweat?  This no equipment cardio & strength training circuit can be done in any space you have available!  Short on time or just starting to exercise again?  Don't worry, you can do this circuit 1 time through instead of the suggested 3 times through to make it only a 10 minute workout!  Remember, any amount of physical activity is better than no activity!!