Hello again, it’s Kelly Puryear here and I am back to give you some more Healthy Holiday Tips to help you Maintain, Don’t Gain over the Holiday Season. We are half way through December already and that means we are half way through the Holiday Season! Hopefully you all have been able to use my first five tips so far and have been able to keep the Holiday weight gain at bay. As part of the Maintain, Don’t Gain Program, I have 5 more tips to help you get through the rest of the Holiday Season and start the New Year off right!
Free Fitness Friday: Upper Body TRX Workout
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Fitness, WorkoutCommentMeal Makeover: Healthy Green Goddess Deviled Eggs (Gluten-free & Dairy-free)
RecipeCommentYou may be winding down from one Holiday, but I am already gearing up for the next celebration this Holiday Season! In need of a healthy Holiday appetizer to take to your next dinner party? Look no further than my healthier version of Deviled Eggs, made with heart-healthy fats and absolutely no mayo or any diary for that matter!
Free Fitness Friday: Full-body Medicine Ball Circuit Workout
Fitness, WorkoutCommentNutrition Tip Tuesday: Top Tips to Maintain, Don't Gain over the Holidays
CommentThe Holiday season brings so much joy and happiness to so many people, but with the joyous celebrations often come high-calorie, sugar-loaded foods and beverages which often lead to the infamous Holiday Weight Gain! Have no fear! As part of the Maintain, Don’t Gain Movement, I have some great and simple nutrition tips to help you avoid gaining weight throughout the Holiday season.
Meal Makeover: Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecake (Gluten-free and no added sugars)!
RecipeCommentBelieve it or not, the Holidays are right around the corner! Have no fear, I have the perfect HEALTHY Holiday dessert that even the greatest Pumpkin Cheesecake connoisseur will love! Trust me, no one will know that this dessert is actually healthy, made with wholesome ingredients, and is gluten-free and free of added sugars!
Free Fitness Friday: Upper-body & Core Body-weight Workout
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Fitness, WorkoutCommentNutrition Tip Tuesday: How to eat better and still enjoy the foods you love
Nutrition1 CommentI recently worked a local Health Fair and received several great questions from the participants. The most common question was "How do I eat better, but still enjoy the foods I love?" This question really stuck out to me so I wanted to share my answer. And trust me, you will be very happy to learn that your CAN eat better and STILL enjoy the foods you LOVE!
Recipe Feature: Paleo Butternut Squash Lasagna
RecipeCommentCraving a hearty lasagna without the high carbohydrate load and excess saturated fat of most traditional recipes? Stop looking! I have the perfect hearty and delicious grain-free and dairy-free recipe that will satisfy your craving and quickly become a family favorite! Check out this simple and delicious recipe for Paleo Butternut Squash Lasagna!
Free Fitness Friday: Cable Backside Circuit Workout
Fitness, WorkoutCommentNutrition Tip Tuesday: Surprising Health Benefits of Yogurt
CommentYogurt has quickly become a favorite dairy option for many Americans and several varieties of yogurt have practically taken over the dairy aisle in grocery stores nationwide. While there is a lot of controversy about the health effects of dairy, it may surprise you to learn about the proven health benefits of yogurt! No sure what makes yogurt so special compared to its other dairy family members? Here are my top health benefits of yogurt and how to increase your consumption of this powerful (and tasty) food to improve your overall health!
Recipe Feature: Pumpkin Protein Balls
RecipeCommentOctober is ALMOST over, but the temperatures in Tampa are just beginning to show signs of cooling down. While it may not feel all that much like Fall here, I have FALL-en in love with this new Protein Ball recipe made with .... you guessed it, PUMPKIN!! Check out this super simple, delicious and nutritious recipe for Pumpkin Protein Balls that are packed with antioxidants and protein!
Free Fitness Friday: Lower-body Dumbbell Circuit Workout
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Fitness, WorkoutCommentNutrition Tip Tuesday: Preventing Iron Deficiency with Iron-Rich Foods
CommentIt is well known that Iron is an important nutrient for optimal health, but many individuals may not know how much Iron they need each day and which foods contain the largest amount of Iron. A dear friend of mine who is pregnant with her second child asked me how she can increase her Iron intake without taking more pills or eating too much red meat during her pregnancy. If she has this question, then I know others may have the same question! So this week's Nutrition Tip is all about Iron and the best food sources for this essential mineral.