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Owner of Fitting Fitness In, Holly Kouvo is a certified personal trainer and aerobics instructor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). To learn more about Holly's background, read her bio.
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"It is one of the greatest compensations in life that no one can help another without helping themselves."
Ralph Waldo Emerson | |
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With the holidays approaching, learn to stay on track with your healthy eating by reading the "Are you a turkey during holiday food fests?" article below. Try out the Citrusy Pumpkin Pudding recipe and give the gift of fitness to those you love. |
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Are you a turkey during holiday food fests?
There is a way to enjoy the tasty offerings the upcoming holiday season has to offer without blowing your healthy eating habits.
Avoid Appetizer Pitfalls
Appetizers can kill your intentions of eating healthy this holiday. Most appetizers are very fatty. Choose the vegetables and go easy on the dip. Yes, a piece of cheese is okay, but do you have to eat the crackers too?
Entering Entrée Heaven
If you have any control over the holiday dinners choose the foods wisely. If not, then you can make wise choices from the foods provided.
- White meat has fewer calories, opt for white over dark meat.
- Remove the skin off the turkey before eating.
- Hold the gravy.
- Take small portions of whatever you like, don't deny yourself. Don't eat what you don't like to make someone else feel good.
- Choose between stuffing or mashed potatoes. Better yet, choose the sweet potato.
Doing the Dessert Dance
You do not have to test every dessert. Allow yourself one "high-test" dessert. Pick the one that you will enjoy the most. Remember portion control, all the taste is in the first two bites. Try out the Citrusy Pumpkin Pudding recipe in this newsletter. One piece of pumpkin pie is about 350 calories and 5 grams of fat. For the same calories and fat you could have five servings of the Citrusy Pumpkin Pudding.
Taking the Guilt-Free Road
Go out for a walk with the family after the big meal instead of plopping down in front of the TV. Include active activities in the schedule for everyone to enjoy. Exercise in the morning before the guests arrive or before you leave if you are traveling to dinner. |
Pediatric West's H.E.L.P. Program
Fitting Fitness In™ is excited to announce that they are doing the exercise component of Pediatric West's Healthy Eating Lifestyle Plan (H.E.L.P program). H.E.L.P. is designed to assist parents and patients in addressing and solving problems of unhealthy behaviors. The program will teach families how to eat healthfully, NOT DIET, and will address medical, nutritional, exercise and mental health issues by experts in each field.
Fitting Fitness In will be offering land and water classes Tuesday through Friday from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Participants can register for one, two or three exercise classes per week.
All classes are given at Swymfit at Harvard Ridge. You do not have to be a member of Swymfit to sign up.
SwymFit at Harvard Ridge
90 Swanson Road
Boxborough, MA 01719
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Give the Gift of Fitness
Gift Certificates for the Holidays
Do you know a new mom who wants to get back into her pre-pregnancy jeans? Or a college student who's trying to take off the "Freshman Fifteen?" Or maybe someone whose New Year's resolution is weight loss? Fitting Fitness In gift certificates are perfect for people of all ages, sizes, and athletic abilities (and they're perfect for your budget, too). Buy some today!
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1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 pkg. (1 ounce) instant sugar-free vanilla pudding
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice or a mixture of cloves,
allspice, ginger and nutmeg
Whipped topping and cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
In a blender or food processor, combine the pumpkin, pudding, water, orange juice, orange peel, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice or spice mixture. Process on low speed until smooth. Spoon into dessert dishes and refrigerate for several hours before serving. Garnish with the whipped topping and cinnamon sticks (if using).
Makes 4 servings
Per serving: 70 calories, 1 g fat | |
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Sincerely, |
Holly Kouvo
Fitting Fitness In™ |
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