Halloween!!

Yay!! It's almost Halloween!! All that CANDY!! Indeed one of our favorite holidays!! But how do you stick with your B-FIT4U lifestyles AND enjoy all the tricks and treats of the season?? Well first don't forget that workout Halloween morning, yep prepare yourself for those little indulgences or allowances you know you're going to partake in later that day. Secondly, portion control those treats...it's the land of "fun size" candy bars this time of year so that is helpful in snacking without overindulging. Each fun size is generally 50 calories so you do the math;) AND remember with each fun food, family and fun centered Holiday approaching us, the actual Holiday is one day! Not a week before and a week after. So if you find yourself hiding in the closet with your kids trick or treat bag gobbling everything up before anyone finds you....it's time to donate it. There are tons of fun organizations that will make you feel good! Donate to the troops or turn all those chocolates into cookies and bring to your local shelter, fire department or soup kitchen and make someone smile. Whatever you do remember holidays are one day, have fun, give yourself a treat or two guilt free because you work hard everyday to maintain a healthy balanced lifestyle. Balance includes a little chocolate, it just does :) Don't forget your 80/20 rule-80% of the time healthy-20% treats and when you gotta get yourself back on track put those sneakers on, grab a friend and get back out there walk, run or jog through those beautiful Fall leaves and always remember to B-FIT4U! Happy Halloween!!

EAT those GREENS!

Fall and Winter are a wonderful time to eat the vegetable bounty of the season, namely "greens". Things like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard are beautiful leafy veggies that love growing in your garden alongside these cooler temps, AND they are just as plentiful at your grocer's mart. They are easy to prepare and add tons of fiber and vitamins to your diet! Eat them raw in your favorite salad or sauté with olive oil, garlic and vidalia onion for a delicious side dish. Kale chips are all the rage and so easy to make! Spread your kale on a baking sheet and sprinkle with your favorite seasonings and a little olive oil. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes or until crispy. And don't forget you can add greens to your smoothies! Bananas, greens, yogurt, almond milk and honey/ blend in your mixer and add a straw! Yum! Any green can be tossed into your pasta, wilted into your soups(even your canned soups for an extra antioxidant punch and another serving of veggies in your healthy day!) Toss into your stir fry and rice dishes. And greens pair great with another Fall vegetable, squash! Butternut squash, sage sausage and greens are a great sautéed side dish or main meal! Don't forget that greens and squash are also conveniently in your grocer's freezer, chopped washed and fresh frozen! B-FIT4U all winter long with the vegetable bounty of the season!

What we are eating now !

I love heading to the market and finding new things to eat! Healthy new spins on my old favorites and new products calling from the shelves! So what are we eating right now? Chex Gluten Free Oatmeal is divine! Won't weigh you down and tons of glorious flavors like maple sugar will keep your belly full of fiber and your energy up! Horizon cheese snack crackers baked with a hint of carrots, organic wheat and of course cheese! With no artificial stuff! Not just for kids but you will love too! Barbara's organic cereals, certified Non-GMO put some fun in your breakfast and be a kid again without putting yourself in a sugar stuper! Honey! A great way to sweeten everything the natural way, and buy locally for great antioxidant power and support a local bee farmer :) Cliff bars, when big energy is needed, a great replacement meal on the GO! Natural Jif peanut or almond butter, great on apples or bananas for a sweet energetic treat at 3pm to power the rest of your day until dinner! Whole grain pastas, easy way to pack some more fiber in your diet. And eat your greens- winter kale, Swiss chard and spinach are growing like wildflower this time of year, put into your smoothies (you'll never taste it promise when you add a banana) or sauté with garlic and oil for a divine side dish! Better yet, bake your kale for a crispy kale chip! Eat those greens and stay lean, Ya dig? Happy Fall B-Fitters! Don't let cold weather weigh you down, breathe in that crisp air and get out there and move! You got this!!

Cool, Crisp Fall Days!

It's here.....Fall!! A beautiful time to renew your spirit with fresh air and beauty! Cool months are NOT a time to hibernate but to get out there and enjoy all this lovely season has to offer! Toss a football with your kids, kick a soccer ball with a friend, grab a group of your peers at lunch hour and toss that frisbee!! No need to be confined to your home or office, take a brisk 20 minute walk and get that fresh air circulating in your bones! Feel it deep in your soul! Exercise is not an annoying word; it should be a way of life! Move, groove, get off that old boring treadmill and discover that moving is indeed fun!!! Exercise is FUN! It works to bring all happy feelings to all parts of your mind and body! So get creative with your moving and get your groove back, one hsppy brisk walk with a friend at time! :)

Not feeling so good?

Is the food you're putting into your body making you sick? Did you know that many of us are walking around with food sensitivities and don't even know it? Lactose intolerant, gluten allergy, nut or soy allergies can all spell disaster for our bodies. So here's the deal....don't hesitate to get tested by your allergist for anything that feels "off" to you. You know your body best! Gastrologists can you help you with tummy issues and a yearly physical is a must with your family physician. The specialists are lining up for anything specific you need checked. It takes a minute to call and make an appointment, and wouldn't you rather take care of yourself before your ill? Preventative medicine is as important as taking care of yourself when you are sick. You wouldn't drive a car with a flat tire, would you? So why are you walking around in a body that's not feeling well? Take care of yourself inside and out! And always B-FIT4U!

Dessert, anyone?

Life is just sweeter with dessert! But when you're trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle, it seems dessert is not an option, right? No way! Totally disagree! Being-FIT4U is about moderation and part of that is allowing yourself dessert. If you skip over all the luxuries of life, you're going to find yourself head first in a vat of cookie dough never looking back...to your adopted healthy lifestyle. So don't set yourself up for falling off the food wagon, and allow yourself dessert in moderation. That is a serving...not a brownie sundae the size of your head, Ya dig?;) AND rework your sweet treats to make them less heavy for your waistline and still oh so satisfying! In the B-FIT4U ️️kitchen, we are totally in love with dark chocolate covered frozen bananas! Just slice banana into chips and freeze about an hour, then dip in dark chocolate and set in freezer until firm! Or how about sliced apples with warm peanut butter and cinnamon warmed in the microwave? You can also add dried fruit or chopped nuts to your peanut butter dip too! Or how about sorbet, ice cream's skinny cousin ;) or Pepperidge Farm cinnamon toast with sliced strawberries and a drizzle of honey and a smear of white chocolate peanut butter!!! Oh yes, get creative with your sweet tooth cravings and your waistline will thank you!! Namaste B-Fitters! :)

A Wellness Checkup

Hello B-Fitters, We are headed into the Fall months; the last beautiful part of the year; have you had your wellness checkups? A big part of your healthy journey, and eating well is a wellness checkup with your doctors. No excuses! Make the time, don't fall behind on keeping track of all things related to your body. Heart healthy, mind and spirit are all apart of your journey in staying strong, energetic and you guessed it, healthy! The thing is, if something is wrong with your functioning body, it's going to rear its ugly self at you whether you want it to or not. SO why not detect these possible unpleasant things early and get a leg up on keeping your body healthy and strong! Don't wait for when you're not feeling well. Just like your car, your body needs a tune up, a check up. Make yourself a priority through diet, exercise and wellness checkups. Happy and healthy starts with the heart💛️