Holiday Health

Maybe I'm the only one that finds that 

my weight slowly or sometimes not so slowly

creeps up around the time the snow hits the ground

and the holiday's begin.

Although in talking with many of my girlfriends, 

I know I'm not the only one who gains a bit of my

own personal winter coat.  This year I've been determined

to not let that happen.  I've been trying {trying being the key word} to be conscious of

when I'm no longer hungry and having moderation with the sweets.

Another thing that is so so difficult for me is wanting to get up

early in the mornings to go workout, especially on a day like today 

where it was snowing.  So I've been getting creative with my workouts.

If I haven't made it to the gym I've done a workout like the one below at home, 

or I make sure to take snow boots to work and go walk for about half an hour

on my lunch break or I run up and down the stairs wherever I can. This ensures me some

calorie burning even if I don't make it to the gym

and from my experience it's the little things that add up to make big differences.

Morning Run Views

I've been taking advantage of

the nice weather we've been having 

here in Utah this fall by 

jogging or walking outside 

instead of going to the gym.

I know once the snow starts the gym or 

getting creative with exercises at home 

will be my only options.

The air is cool, the endorphins hopping, 

and the view is always breathtaking;

especially when that sun is peaking up

over the mountain tops to greet me

good morning!

Green Mornings

Lately I've really been loving

this green breakfast I've been having.

It's nothing special, 

but it has all the nutrients I need, 

it's fast preperation,

which I need

because every morning

I run late, 

and it fills me up.

The green smoothie recipe is here.

As for the toast and avocado, 

it's easy as can be.

1 piece whole wheat toast

avocado mashed up

a titch of lemon or lime juice {keeps your avocado fresh}

and some salt.

Really you can get creative with both things, 

as far as what you put in them.

It's a great breakfast and

it's all about 300 calories total.

Not a shabby way to start my day!

A good read.

Over the Holiday's I read this amazing book, Intuitive Eating.

My friend had given it to me some time ago, 

and unfortunately for me I got busy 

and didn't get to it till now.

I am not a health expert, I realize that there are 

a million ideas out there on what to do or not do.

I am just a chica that wants to be kind to my body{eat healthy & exercise}

& have a good relationship with food.

So when I picked up this book it helped me realize many things, 

like listening better to when I'm full instead of just eating to be eating and so forth.

It is a book that makes sense on every level.  It's not a diet or miracle working book.

It just brings you back to the basics like these 10 principles outlined.

If you're looking for a good read on health, I highly recommend it.

5k

April showers...oh wait in Utah that means snow. But nonetheless we Santamaria women went out and ran a 5k at Wheeler Farms on Saturday morning. It was a good time all around and any excuse to spend time with these lovely ladies is always a pleasure.

The Green Monster

So I found this great concotion

here.

Which she found

here.

Which originally came from

here.

Get it?

Got it.

The point is I'm in love with the green monster.

I can't seem to get enough of this 200 or so calorie drink.

The side effects are endlessly good.

Great skin.

Regular poop time{tmi i know}.

Energy booster in the morn.

Oh and this is my favorite, my waistline keeps shrinking.

Plus it takes about 2 minutes to whip up.

You want to try, huh?

Do it, you won't regret.

1 banana

handful of spinach

1 cup almond milk

Flax seed

crushed ice

Blend{vroom vroom}

Voila!

ps. You can add other fruits too. I added blueberries the other day and loved it even more.