Happy New Year to a New You!

Happy New Year B-fitters!! It is almost that time for the ball to drop, the champagne to toast, and a New Year to bring out the Best,YOU!! Don't let another year pass you by without taking care of YOU! Health and Wellness from the inside out should be your priority in 2015....you are worth it! Take care of you, and the world will bless you with abundance and love❤. Self Love is the KEY to your B-FIT4U lifestyle, from eating well, moving and grooving, reaching out to friends and family for support, and even massages to get the stress out. This year is ALL about LOVING ourselves, taking care of ourselves, and living a health filled life of good nutrition. Happy New Year, Merry Christmas and Cheers to YOU and good for you foods in 2015!! And check back daily with us for support, recipes, tricks and tips to lose those stubborn pounds and/or to maintain on your B-FIT4U lifestyle!

Cookies cookies cookies more cookies!!

Oh dear....seems a lot of you are messaging about the fallout of the Christmas cookie blow out....that is cookies are everywhere, you're making them, you're giving them as gifts, you're getting them as gifts AND you feel compelled to eat more than you should! I know been there, done that, we all have! But it's not too late to get back into your B-FIT4U groove AND sail into the Holidays and New Years better than ever! First freeze all those cookie presents you're receiving and then bring out only for guests during the actual holiday! Only bake what you're giving away, you do not need extra laying around calling your name! Extra dough can be wrapped and frozen to bake later for Christmas guests. It's only December 16th, no need to eat everything in sight, save those calories for the actual Holiday and a party or two. In between the revelry and merriment, count those calories, get that exercise in, avoid sugar, alcohol and fatty snacks, you got this, you're B-FIT4U!!

Holiday party survival tips.... lose don't cruise that buffet!

Holiday parties are in full effect and so should your willpower! Don't throw your healthy lifestyle out the door over a buffet of cookies and savory snacks....AND liquor! You've worked too hard all year to do that! So here are some tips to stand out from the rest of the gym rats come January, ya dig? One plate, one little taste of everything at appetizer table... don't park yourself next to the dip Limit alcohol to 2 drinks, slows metabolism, lowers inhibitions to overeat One dessert Get your workouts in before the party and/or after In between parties, keep calorie counts this entire month, remember portion control One party does not mean an entire week of eating unhealthy Now get out there this weekend and Jingle your bells healthfully 😉

Dairy free egg nog!!

Gotta have it, wanna have it, but don't want those extra calories ( and there are a ton...) fat or cholesterol ...EGG NOG! It's highly addictive this time of year but that doesn't mean it has to compromise your B-FIT4U lifestyle! There are delicious dairy free egg nogs stocking the shelves at the grocery store, both soy milk, almond milk and coconut versions AND they are all SOOOOOOOO GOOOOD! And they save you a ton on calories, fat and cholesterol! Yes, there's a bit of sugar, but not as crazy as that Starbucks latte your caring around, ya dig? So as a sometimes treat, it's great!!! And for a bit of indulgence, you can make an egg nog shake with dairy free ice cream and your dairy free nog, it's divine!! So cheers to a New Year and Being Fit4U!

Love this....snack!!

Always on the run, we all need a quick snack bar that will satisfy the hungries AND be good for us too !! Our current favorite is the THINK THIN dark chocolate peppermint nutrition bar. It's the perfect taste for the Season, with fun holiday notes for your tastbuds.....it feels like you're being naughty....don't tell Santa ;) And it's full of fiber and protein to keep you full and satisfied in between meals AND for 150 calories, it's perfect for your B-FIT4U lifestyle! So what are you waiting for?! Stock up, and pass on that 350 calorie scone, cholesterol muffin, or sugary cookie in the afternoon, feed your body energy that tastes yummmmmmy!

Now is the time....ACT FAST!

Well helloooooo Turkey trotters! Are you still eating leftovers? Put that pie fork down, it's time to STOP and ACT FAST! It's December 1st.....you know what that means, the Christmas Season of parties has begun! And so you need to have a plan of attack or before you know it, January and you will roll into 2015..... 10 pounds heavier! Ugh!!! Nobody wants that!! You're being FIT4U, you've worked out, you've eaten right, don't sabotage yourself this December! A party is one night, maybe 3hrs......don't roll those 3hrs into 4 weeks of terrible eating!! How you eat this December is a prelude to 2015, start out strong, not behind the eight ball like all the other gym rats looking for a treadmill come January. Yes, don't be a cliche!! Your resolution should be to stay fit, not get fit!!! So how will YOU do this?? Pick and choose when to indulge and when not too! No all or nothing eating/thinking! That is don't overeat for a week just because you had a piece of pie, we all can have dessert and stay fit too. So moderation at the parties, 2 drink maximum, alcohol loves to secretly pack on the pounds AND bring down your self control, naughtily telling you to overeat! Appetizers at a party? Make one small tasting plate, no need to sit yourself by the dip, ya dig? And choose one party to have that little extra indulgence, hey it is the Holiday Season. BUT there will be plenty of opportunity through Christmas, New Years and this entire month to have a treat here and there, you won't starve, SO pick and choose when to indulge and when not to, moderation, serving size is KEY, and do find time to move!! Even a walk through the snow with a friend is a great way to stay on top of being FIT4U! You got this!!! (And one more extra......count your calories in between weekend parties, this will save your waistline, and Keep you on track! 3 meals, 2 snacks or 5 small meals a day, all spaced 2-3 hrs part will keep that metabolism going! Avoid as much sugar as possible, too, one sweet treat a week will also have you high fiveing your scale come January! :)