Motivational Monday

“ Success is most often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable.” – Coco Chanel.

Fitness Tip of the Week:

• It's recommended you drink half your body weight in ounces of water every day, but you need to increase that number when you work out. Properly hydrating gives muscles the best environment to improve. So don't be surprised if a water bottle becomes your new favorite accessory.

Smoothie Recipe of the Week:

Vitamin C Boosting Tropical Green Smoothie

• 1 cup dark baby greens spinach, kale
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup mango chunks
• 1 kiwi
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds reserve some for garnish if desired
• 2 tablespoons rolled oats optional
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup ice
• 1 teaspoon coconut flakes

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Lunch Recipe of the Week:

Sofrita Bowl

• 1/2 pound firm tofu
• 1/3 package taco seasoning mix
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1 package pre-cooked frozen brown rice from Trader Joe's
• 1 cup kale or chopped romaine
• 1/2 tomato, chopped
• 1/3 avocado, cubed
• 1/2 lime (optional)
• 1/4 cup cilantro (optional)
• 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
• Hot sauce (optional)

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Dinner Recipe of the Week:

Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken

• 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness and chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 1/3 cup corn starch
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 white or yellow onion, chopped

Sauce

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (may sub white vinegar)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt*
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• 2 tablespoons cold water

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Stretch of the Week:

Wrist Circles (3 sets of 30 seconds):

Exercise of the Week:

   Spiderman Push Ups (3 sets of 10 repetitions):