Quote of the month

"Once we learn to count our blessings they increase."   ~ Stella Terrill Mann

                 

Recipe of the month

Pumpkin Muffins • 1 cup Spelt Flour, • 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour • 1/4 cup GroundFflaxseed Meal • 1 tsp Baking Powder •  Pinch of Ginger • 1 tsp Baking Soda • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie spice • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon Salt • 1/3 cup Milk • 1 1/4 cup Turbinado Sugar • 4 TBSP Smart Balance Buttery       Spread • 1 Egg & 4 Egg Whites • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree • 1 tsp Vanilla

1. Mix Smart Balance and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, pumpkin, milk, and vanilla.

 

2. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients.

 

3. Add dry ingredients to wet ones and stir just until combined.

 

4. Spray muffin pan lightly with cooking spray.

 

5. Cook in a pre-heated 350 degree oven 8-15 minutes depending on the size of your muffins. When a toothpick comes out clean and muffins spring back when you press gently in the center - they are done. Cool on a rack 5 minutes and then enjoy.

 

You could also add mini chocolate chips and make it into cake or mini cakes for dessert.

 

ENJOY!

Exercise of the month

Side lift on the Ball   Benefits: Strengthens Abdominals, Back and Outer Thigh Muscles Improves Balance Stretches Side Strengthens Core

 

How to do this exercise:

 

(Always be sure to check with your Dr before performing this or any other new exercise especially if you have heart problems, high or low blood pressure, back or neck problems or are pregnant)

1. Place ball on the floor and lie down as shown above. Make sure you feel balanced with the ball.

2. Inhale to prepare. Exhale and lift top leg in the air as you reach your fingertips toward your top leg.

3. Zip your abs. Think of lengthening your body out through the top of your head and out through your toes.

4. Keep your body long and straight. Inhale and lower. Continue 10-20 times. Repeat other side.

5. The most important thing is stability.

Things that I love and recommend

What's On My Ipod     I Know You Want Me - by Pitbull   My family's favorite song to dance and workout to - inspired by our favorite show So You Think You Can Dance.

Something to think about

 

 

What are you most thankful for? Let it be known.

 

 

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