Twinkie’s Challenge: Accomplish your New Year’s Resolutions
On average, New Year’s Resolutions just don’t seem to last past February. This is the year to finally change all of that. This is the year to put the odds in your favor and finally accomplish your goals. Focus on a select few List all of the goals you would like to accomplish this year. Now just pick two or three goals that are the most important to you. If you choose too many goals to accomplish, you can get too overwhelmed which can hurt your chances of getting anything done. Be realistic with your goals. If you are 5′ 11″, you probably shouldn’t have your goal to be a “size 00”. Not only would an impossible goal be discouraging to anyone, this type of a goal would be extremely unhealthy for you. Your goals should better your life rather...
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Creative Christmas Meals
Instead of using those Christmas Cookie Cutters for sugar cookies, why not put those cookie cutters to some good use on… healthier foods? Here’s some ideas that will help you get started – be creative and have fun! Breakfast Why not create a fun Christmas breakfast by enjoying some Christmas Tree pancakes or star shaped waffles? I found some Christmas molds at my local grocery store, so I decided to make blueberry muffins and put my molds to good use! I just added some Organic raspberry jam to make a face and details. Lunch Whether it’s PB & J or your favorite Deli Sandwich, create a sandwich and choose which Christmas shape you want to use and go for it! Tip: Don’t have too big of a sandwich! You will want a relatively thin sandwich to be able to...
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Healthy Tips for Thanksgiving
Here are some healthy tips to help you survive on Thanksgiving Day… Exercise A great way to start your Thanksgiving day is to exercise. If you plan on consuming more calories because of this traditional high calorie meal, a hearty workout will be very beneficial for you, including your waistline. Exercise is a great way to start your day, which can also help you maintain healthy choices throughout the day. You may want to focus on an cardiovascular workout, such as swimming, jogging, or using an elliptical machine. All would be great ways to burn a lot of calories for the day. Drink Water Just like any other day, it is important to drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated. A benefit to drinking enough water is that you eat less than you would if you were dehydrated,...
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Trick-or-Healthy Treat!
Even when I was a kid, I was all for healthy Halloween treats. I must admit that I never quite appreciated the houses that gave away toothbrushes. It was usually a dentist trying to profit from the holiday, with their logo and contact information on the toothbrush (Dentists- you’re welcome for the marketing tip)! Looking for some yummy and healthy treats you can give away on Halloween night? Look no further! Here’s five healthy trick-or-treat ideas for the spooky holiday: 1) Dried fruit Example: Clif Kid Twisted Fruit – This is a a tasty treat that comes in a variety of flavors, among my favorite are Strawberry and Sour Apple. Kids will love them, and parents will love them even more when they find out that there is no processed sugars. Worried about having a gluten intolerance? No worries…this...
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Healthy Halloween Treats!
Halloween is a fun Holiday that doesn’t have to be full sugar-filled. Here are some fun snacks that will allow you to have a festive Halloween without all of the unnecessary sugar! ——————————————————————————————————————————– Monster Fingers Ingredients: String Cheese sticks Almond slices Cream cheese Instructions: Step 1) Cut String Cheese sticks in various sizes, and then cut small grooves to make the Monster’s knuckles. Step 2 ) Place some cream cheese on the tips to “glue” on the almond slices, which will be used for the finger nails. ——————————————————————————————————————————– Centipede Ingredients: 1 Banana Almond Butter Pretzel sticks Craisins Instructions: Step 1) Slice the Banana and arrange on a plate in a snake-like way. Step 2) Put Almond Butter in between each slice. Step 3) Place 2 pretzels on the “head” and a pretzel in between each slice for legs. Step 4) Add...
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