As the New Year unfolds, many individuals embark on a journey to improve their health and fitness. However, the key to long-term success lies in the creation of sustainable goals that promote overall well-being. Rather than succumbing to short-lived resolutions, let's explore how to establish realistic and lasting health and fitness objectives for the year ahead. Define Your Why: Before diving into specific goals, take a moment to reflect on your motivation. Understanding the deeper reasons behind your desire for a healthier lifestyle will help you stay committed. Whether it's improving energy levels, preventing health issues, or enhancing your overall quality of life, a clear purpose will serve as a powerful driving force. Set Realistic and Attainable Targets: One common pitfall in goal-setting is the tendency to aim too high, too soon. Start with realistic targets that align with your current fitness level and lifestyle. Gradual progress is more sustainable than drast

Ingredients 1 (34g) Whole-Wheat Tortilla (approx. 100 calories, no added sugar) 1 tablespoon Peanut Butter, all-natural 1/3 medium Banana, diced 2 tablespoons Blueberries 2 Eggs 1 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract Other optional filling ingredients: Strawberries, diced; Maple Syrup, Nut Butter, Shredded Coconut (unsweetened) Directions Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and prepare it with an all-natural cooking spray or coconut oil. Whisk eggs, cinnamon and vanilla together in a shallow bowl. Dip wrap in shallow bowl, making sure to cover the entire wrap with the egg mixture. There will be leftover egg mixture. Lay the wrap flat on the skillet and cook for about 2-4 minutes on each side. Transfer wrap to a plate and use the same heated skillet (you may need more cooking spray or oil) to cook up the leftover egg mixture, omelet style. Cooking your egg omelet or pancake style makes the egg easier to transfer to your wrap and it also will

Tired of the same old omelet?  Here's a great recipe that mixes it up a bit all while supplying the wonderful health benefits of broccoli and spinach . Total Time:  16 min. Prep Time:  10 min. Cooking Time:  6 min. Yield:  1 serving Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil 1 cup fresh spinach 6 large egg whites 1 cup steamed broccoli florets Preparation: 1. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. 2. Add spinach; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until wilted. 3. Add egg whites. Do not stir. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. 4. When eggs are almost set add broccoli; cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. Gently fold in half. Source: Beachbody

Orange Chicken Salad with Feta A while back I was talking with a friend of mine who commented on how she uses her slow cooker daily.  It got me to thinking that I don't use mine nearly as much as  should.  This prompted me to start digging for some recipes.  This one caught my eye immediately!  I absolutely love Feta!!! Makes: 6 servings Prep: 20 mins Slow Cook: 6 hrs to 7 hrs (low) or 3 to 3 1/2 hours (high) Ingredients 3 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves

If you have been following my blog, you may remember when I first received this workout in the mail with my Challenge pack from Beachbody .  Yesterday I completed my 21 Day Fix Challenge and I have to say that this is one workout that is now in my top 5!  For anyone new to clean eating, and exercising in general, I can easily see how the weight will drop in such a short time.  I, myself, didn't see any significant drop in weight, but I did see an improvement in my overall body.  I saw an overall toning that resulted in my clothes fitting a heck of a lot better. Simple Fitness: The 21 Day Fix is broken up into six easy to follow workouts: Total Body Cardio, Upper Body, Lower Body, Cardio, Pilates, and Yoga.  Each workout is limited to 30 minutes per day.  The secret to how these are more effective than most workouts is simple - each workout engages multiple muscle groups which causes more calories to burn. What I liked: Total Body Cardio, U

I won't lie...when I saw the title and the cover of this book I couldn't resist downloading a copy and doing a review on it.  I love to cook, but my schedule doesn't often allot me time in the kitchen to make what I want.  Being on a clean diet, this can cause issues if I don't schedule the time to plan ahead.  This book has given me a lot of great ideas for fast meals on the fly when I don't have a lot of time; and the bonus - you have to cook them one at a time so this is perfect when you are the only one eating.  You can guarantee I will definitely be trying out many of these recipes!