This is a great guest post from Lisa Consiglio Ryan. She is a Certified Health and Nutrition Coach for busy, active women and their families. Areas of expertise include weight loss, stress management, detox programs, and special diets such as vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Services include private consulting and group seminars.

As the days grow shorter, there’s still plenty of delicious seasonal produce to enjoy. Check out this recipe that features late-season favorites like beets, cauliflower, and walnuts for a delicious, nutritious salad that’s great any time of year (but especially now!).

ShareHealthy Holiday Recipe – Grand Marnier Fruit Cup
Thanks to Bloggy Moms for giving me a kick in the pants to start blogging more. Found this great little recipe that I am so excited to try. I’m bringing it to a holiday party this weekend.
Ingredients:
1 small peach or nectarine, peeled
2 small purple plums
1 small apple
24 green [...]

My friend, and fellow fitness coach made this last night and, OMG!!! It is only the best meatloaf EVER, seriously. I think the only thing that could make it better is the addition of habeneros but I would add peppers to everything if I could. Thanks Coni for making me aware of it. Here are the details:

The 3rd annual Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge is here!! We have had over 120 participants for the last two years and I expect even more this year. The goal of HBBC is to provide a little additional motivation to stay active and make good choices throughout the holiday season. The stats say the average American may gain at LEAST 5lbs…but even if you gain 2lbs and don’t lose it that adds up each year.

ShareThis is an excerpt from Brian Tracy of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations. I thought it would be a great one to share here.
Energy is a key luck factor. For you to be at the top of your form, to be action oriented, fast moving, [...]

These are NOT your every day average dry waffles. Super moist and very flavorful! You could wait until next Fall to make them, but I don’t suggest it.

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