Boo!

Happy Halloween!

I’m back! (After a slight hiatus in newsletters)

You know what’s awaiting you today. Candy left, right, and center. It’s ok. You’re gonna be prepared and you’re gonna stay in control. Right?

With a few simple tips, you’re guaranteed to rock this Halloween without sabotaging your fitness goals.

1. Drink loads of water all day. (This is true for any day not just Halloween!)

2. Get in a workout, an intense one! If you need ideas, let me know, and I’ll send you something you can do from home. Think squats, lunges, pushups, burpees, etc.

3. Pick a number. And stick to it. This is the number of Halloween treats you’re planning to indulge in. (<5 please!!) Having a simple plan like this will help you stay in control. Email me your number and I’ll help hold you accountable. I’ll tell you my number if you tell me yours!

4. Get back on track right away with your clean eating on Thursday.

Have a safe and happy Halloween,

Meryl

Featured Recipe

Pumpkin Oat Breakfast Cups

These have been on repeat at our house.  They’re great to grab on the go, or heat up with a nice cup of coffee.

2 1/2 cups oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
2 1/2 TBSP maple syrup
1 cup water
2 TBSP coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large medjool dates, pitted and chopped

Preheat oven to 375. Prepare your muffin tin. Stir together dry ingredients. Add in remaining ingredients. Pour into liners and bake 17-20 minutes.

1 muffin: 80 calories, 14g carb, 3g fat, 1g protein

*Recipe taken from the Chocolate Covered Katie blog