Holiday Food

This time of the year is a very YUMMY time of year for so many of our senses!!

The smells are amazing.  I smell cinnamon every where I go it seems!!

The beautiful colors of autumn (well, in Florida they are a little limited in my opinion but we try)

The feel of the cooler weather outside.  That crispness.  (Yes, we do get this here in Florida too just not as chilly)

The TASTES of so many holiday specialties.  I have seen a lot of people posting about the Pumpkin Spice Coffees back at DD & Starbucks.  I went the other day & noticed the Peppermint Mocha is there too. 

What about the yummy foods you will find as you are at office parties & friends houses.  There will be a smorgasbord of foods for sure.  THIS is where you can make a change.

When you are invited to a party or having one at work find out what you can bring.  If there is a theme then find something you would enjoy that works with your healthy lifestyle & take it.  That guarantees you will have something there to eat.  

Talk with the host of the party & ask what you can bring.  

Remember.  It is ok to pass on food that is no good for you.  You will not hurt peoples feelings and honestly if they get hurt because you passed on their dish well that may just be their issue to deal with. 

Treat your body with the respect it deserves.  You won't be sorry you did!!

I'm going to try to star posting some more recipes of things I love to eat but change the recipe so I CAN eat it :)

What is your favorite holiday food? 

Be Blessed & Live Healthy!!

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Thanksgiving Day 5K

This is one of the last official races I ran.  My daughter did her first Kid's Run this day too.  GREAT memories!!

Ok my blog friends.  A while ago I decided to stop running in the races around my area.  Not for any other reason but because my husband & I are trying to make ends meet & save our money.  I have stopped trying to beat my last time or be faster than someone else.  I run because I love it.  I run with people that are slower than me & I run with my kids and/or husband when they are on their bikes & I'm able to go my own speed & maybe challenge myself.  I realized I didn't need to pay money to run a race. 

A good friend of mine, an old running partner and my neighbor talked to me tonight & said she is signing me up to run the Thanksgiving Day 5K.  I had explained our situation but she just wants us all to be together running.  How could I say no.  I think I can handle that. 

So, I have my workout for Thanksgiving Day planned already!!  Now that's planning ahead!!

What about you?  Have any upcoming events you are excited about? 

Be Blessed & Live Healthy!!!