Get your Holiday Party ON!

Well, it's almost Friday AND the first full weekend of December!

You know what that means? Holiday parties are beginning! Now we've discussed this before, have fun, BUT don't overdose on unhealthy living this entire month of December. Get those calendars out and decide which parties you might indulge a little, and where you won't. NOW, see there's probably 5 days max this month you need to be having that extra cookie. SO that leaves the rest of the month to prepare your mind and body to tackle January 1st with a "YES, I DID NOT GAIN A POUND THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!"

 

Yes, you can have fun, you can eat great! You can laugh with friends and toast with cocktails and still maintain that healthy weight. WHY? Because you're B-FIT4U now! YOU eat in moderation, you live by  the 80/20 RULE (80% of the time choosing healthy good for you foods full of fiber, protein, veggies, fruits, mulitgrains AND 20% wiggle room for treats) YOU ARE WORTH IT!

SO no matter how many Christmas cookies stare at you this December, remember you're will power is stronger than that cookie! And you purpose to be a healthier you is much stronger than that!

 

JINGLE BELL TIP:

 A great lowfat recipe to enjoy this Holiday!

Pepper vodka soaked caprese skewers

Yields 12

Ingredients:

• 12 cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup pepper vodka
• About 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, chopped into chunks
• 6 basil leaves, halved
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, for dipping
• 1 tablespoon sea salt for dipping

Directions:

1. Using a skewer, poke a few holes into each tomato and place in a bowl. Pour vodka over tomatoes and let sit for at least two hours.
2. Once tomatoes are done, remove from vodka. Place one tomato on the skewer, followed by one chunk of cheese and 1/2 basil leaf. Repeat until skewer is filled. Continue pattern until all 12 are prepared.
3. Serve with olive oil and sea salt for dipping and enjoy!