Motivational Monday

"With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts "

-Eleanor Roosevelt

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Fitness Tip of the Week:

• Hard to follow your diet plan during the weekend?  With parties and birthdays it can be hard to stay on track.  Try a 100-calorie snack before the gathering, that way it will help you eat fewer munchies!  Take an extra 15-20 minute walk, so when you do indulge there isn't as much guilt!

Smoothie Recipe of the Week:

• Razzle Dazzle Smoothie
• 1 cup frozen raspberries, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 cup frozen mango
• 1/2 cup pineapple, plus more for garnish
• 1 cup coconut milk 

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Lunch Recipe of the Week:

• Greek Pasta Salad
• 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 2 small cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 8 ounces whole-wheat farfalle or similar-size pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
• 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup quartered pitted kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried

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Dinner Recipe of the Week:

• Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushroom
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 medium clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
• 4 portobello mushrooms (about 14 ounces), stems and gills removed
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella pearls, drained and patted dry
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons best-quality balsamic vinegar

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Exercise of the Week:

Bicycle Crunches (3 sets of 10 reps):

Stretch of the Week:

Tricep Stretch (15-30 second hold):