My (little) Health Kick

Slowly but surely I have been trying to work towards a healthier lifestyle. I've been using exercises such as The Biggest Loser Cardio Max (although I've reached a point where I'm kinda over it) along with my new Fitbit love. But I know it's not just about cardio, we also need to lift weights in order to build muscle. Don't worry, from what I've read women won't bulk up (they couldn't even if they tried) but building muscle will increase metabolism and will make you look nice and toned.

As sad as this is for me to admit, being healthy is also about eating healthy, something I have the hardest time with. I can't seem to get off my love of sweets and pizza! So right now I'm working with the idea "If you don't have it in the house you won't eat it." That's how I tackle my addiction to Ben & Jerrys. Pizza is a little harder since I work at the best pizza place in the whole world. I've essentially just tried to limit how often I eat pizza; instead of 4 times a week it's now 2. I can't totally deprive myself because once I tell myself I can't have something, the more I want it. Isn't that how it always goes?

I've also tried to incorporate more fruits, veggies, and whole grains/oats into my diet. I love fruit smoothies after a workout; today I combined a handful of spinach, frozen blueberries, pineapple and mango, a little water, some ice cubes, and half a spoon full of frozen pina colada mix. Yum! And I just ate tons of fruits and veggies! I try and add spinach to all my smoothies, since you can't taste them and that way I automatically increase my veggie intake!

Peanut Butter Balls!

And here's a pick of my new favorite noms: peanut butter balls! Healthy (I think), delicious, and super easy to make. 

Mix 1c peanut butter with 2T honey or agave

then add 2T wheat germ, 1c oatmeal, 1-2T vanilla (optional)

mix all together then roll a spoonful into a ball and roll said ball into a mix of equal parts cocoa powder and powdered sugar. 

Chill and enjoy!

I doubled the recipe in the pic, that's why there's so many of them. Mom and I are addicted. Hope you like!