Fit Friday

Here is a great workout focused on our mid-section!  Push yourself and see if you can do more than 5 rounds! :)

Topic Thursday

Here is a great guide for exercises that target each muscle group.  Remember, there is no such thing as spot reduction, so make sure you work every muscle group in your body for the best results!

Wellness Wednesday

Whether you like yours a-la ants on a log or dipped in hummus...celery is a great veggie to add to your daily veggie intake.  Here are some awesome benefits of this crunchy wonder!

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great way to 'hide' a healthy veggie like zucchini in a delicious chocolate treat!  These brownies are Yumm-o!  And my kids don't know they are eating veggies!!!  We all need a little chocolate here and there so why not feel good about the treats we're eating?

Chocolate Zucchini Brownies (100% whole grain, dairy-free)

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup coconut sugar or unrefined sugar or granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup (125 grams) whole wheat flour or whole spelt flour or all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (45 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder (regular cocoa powder would also work - I just prefer the darker taste of Dutch-process)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups peeled and grated zucchini (try to get as much moisture out as possible)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips + 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips to sprinkle on top (for dairy-free, use Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C) and line an 8"x 8" pan with parchment paper or spray with baking spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, vanilla, coconut sugar, and apple sauce and let this sit for 5 minutes to let the coconut sugar dissolve.
3. In a separate medium bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder (sifted if lumpy!), baking soda and salt. Make sure there are no clumps before going on to the next step.
4. Add the dry mix to the wet, gently stir until combined. Be sure not to over mix!
5. Then fold in the zucchini and 1 cup chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the pan and even the surface with a spatula.
7. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips on top.
8. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes (14 minutes for the half batch) or until a toothpick inserted in the middle doesn't come out gooey. It might still be sticky - just not have raw batter on it.
9. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or up to one week in the refrigerator. I recommend storing them in the refrigerator right from the beginning due to their high moisture content.

Motivation Monday

This Motivation Monday quote is spot on.  If something is important to us, we make it happen.  So they key is making our health and happiness important to us.  We are worth it and deserve it!  Find a way to make it happen!

Fit Friday

Here is a great workout you can do ANYWHERE!!  See how fast you can get through this one!

Topic Thursday

Today's Topic: Breakfast!  Here are a few swaps you can make to health-ify the most important meal of the day!