Eat, Exercise, Enjoy: July 16-23

Happy rainy day everyone,
 The tip and recipe this week focus on starting the day off right and getting back on track when life, or in the following examples, weather, happens. Weather last week was unpredictable and miserable. Hopefully it didn't interfere with any of our physical activities outside of Advanced Fitness. Although downpours can ruin a bike ride or a baseball game, it does not mean all of your activity for the day has to be scratched. Simply getting in your car, walking into the gym, and turning around was more activity than you would have otherwise done. Some of us feel that if we have to deviate from our plan, we may as well do nothing, but for most people, anything is better and its more important to carve the habit of exercise into your life than stick to a perfect plan. TIP OF THE WEEK: Do your best to stick to your plan, but don't make excuses when hurdles arise. When you can't jump over a hurdle, walk around it. Maybe it won't be quite as effective, but you're still moving forward!

Start the day with a winning attitude, and a ready metabolism, with this recipe from Body By Eats: Breakfast of Champions by Leigh Peele

"Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice" Muffins

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2/3 cup light butter at room temperature
2 egg beaters (or 3 egg whites)
3/4 granulated sugar
1 cup skim, soy, or almond milk
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced almonds

1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray 12 muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Sift together dry ingredients, set aside. Beat together butter and sugar for 2 minutes, then add eggs one at a time. Add dry ingredients in 3 portions, alternately with milk, combining just until well mixed.
3. Divide batter into muffin cups. Bake 15 minutes, take out and evenly sprinkle on almonds. Return to oven and bake another 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool about 3 minutes then remove from pan.

Serving: ~240 calories, 5 grams protein, 38 grams carbs, 1.5 grams fiber