Here is a potluck of ideas for a healthy active Christmas

1. Remember the reason for the season - Jesus Christ
2. Try a stretch relaxation class
3. Schedule time to read, reflect and walk in the fresh air
4. Volunteer to be a blessing to some one else
5. Do 2-3 stretching exercises  every morning and before you go to bed
6. For every $100 dollars you spend on gifts, schedule 10 minutes of working out
7. Make a holiday work out play list
8. Give gifts that support activity
9. Give gifts with a nifty hand made coupon of activity - shovelling, dog walking, skating, tobogganing
10. Break out on the Just Dance Wii
11. Explore the great out doors - skating, walking trails, sledding
12. Be mindful of holiday eating

• Be honest with yourself about what you are eating
• drink 1 glass of water for every non water beverage
• limit treats to a specific number
• balance your plate with protein, veggies, starch
• no 2nd helpings

Thanks Provincial Fitness Unit for these great tips!!!

NO BAKE ENERGY BITE

NO BAKE ENERGY BITES

These delicious little no bake energy bites are the perfect healthy snack!

PREP: 10 MINS TOTAL: 10 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup (dry) oatmeal (I used old-fashioned oats)
• 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup ground flax seed
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional)
• 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

1. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.
2. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like. (Mine were about 1" in diameter.) Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
3. Makes about 20-25 balls.

Recipe from GIMMIE SOME OVEN