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*Increased Immune System (I haven’t been sick in a year in a half, even with all the nasty colds going around)

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*Mood Booster (Vitamin D enhances mood….who couldn’t use a mood boost,right?)

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“As a mother of five children ages 5years and younger, I need all the energy I can get, the best sleep possible, a great attitude, and I can’t afford to be sick.   Life Shotz provides me with natural energy all day and well past the time my children are in bed!  I wake in the morning feeling refreshed and ready to start my busy day!  I feel better and have a healthier immune system.   Life Shotz makes me a better mom!  I certainly don’t want to be without it!”-Ruth VanTuyle

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1) Buy duplicates. If you find a great gift at a great price, consider getting one for several people on your list, if it fits their tastes.

2) Include gift receipts. Ask for gift receipts at the register, and include them with your gifts when you wrap them. That way, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that if what you got doesn’t work for your recipient, they can easily exchange it.

3) Get gift cards. If you really need things to be simple, gift cards and certificates are a great option.

4) Let the post office be your friend. Rather than lugging all of your gifts to the post office and standing in the long lines, you can now get them to come to you! Visit the USPS website .

5) Make time for exercise.  Exercise is proven to reduce stress and help you sleep better.  It will also keep the pounds from creeping up on you over the holidays!

Yours in health,

Colleen Riddle

P.S.

The question most often asked at this time of year is, “How can I fit in a workout when I have NO time!”  I gave you a quick workout option last email, and here’s another one!

Warm up

20 Body Weight Squats

20 Lunges

15 Pushups (on knees or toes)

10 burpees (see video) http://apps.attainresponse.com/ComF5/videoPlayer.htm?playerId=0&videoId=tW1Zq1gEx7U9il7fKH_yGw..&width=280&height=20

Repeat as many times as you have time for!  You will hit the major muscle groups and spike your heart rate.  Remember, something is better than nothing!!

If you do this, email me and let me know what you think!

Latest Life Shotz testimonial:
“As a mother of five children ages five years and younger, I need all the energy I can get, the best sleep possible, a great attitude, and I can’t afford to be sick. Life Shotz provides me with natural energy all day and well past the time my children are in bed! I wake in the morning feeling refreshed and ready to start my busy day! I feel better and have a healthier immune system. Life Shotz makes me a better mom! I certainly don’t want to be without it!”
Ruth  V.
Leesburg, VA

• Dressing — Use a little less bread and add more onions, garlic, celery, and vegetables. Add fruits such as cranberries or apples. Moisten or flavor with low fat low sodium chicken or vegetable broth and applesauce.
• Turkey – Enjoy delicious, roasted turkey breast without the skin and save 11 grams of saturated fat per 3 oz serving.
• Green Bean Casserole — Cook fresh green beans with chunks of potatoes instead of cream soup. Top with almonds instead of fried onion rings.
• Mashed Potato Substitute —Use heavily steamed cauliflower, garlic or garlic powder, and low fat sour cream and beat(John loves these!)
• Quick Holiday Nog — Four bananas, 1-1/2 cups skim milk or soymilk, 1-1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon rum extract, and ground nutmeg. Blend all ingredients except nutmeg. Puree until smooth. Top with nutmeg.
• Desserts — Make a crust-less pumpkin pie. Substitute two egg whites for each whole egg in baked recipes. Replace heavy cream with evaporated skim milk in cheesecakes and cream pies. Top cakes with fresh fruit, fruit sauce, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar instead of fattening frosting.

These tips can be used in your favorite recipes and you ‘ll be amazed how many calories and fat you can cut out of the holidays without sacrificing taste!  Have a great Thanksgiving and we’ll see you next week!

Yours in Health,

Colleen Riddle

Quick Calorie Burning Workout

Warm Up , 1 Minute jumping jacks, 30 seconds rest,  1 minute jogging in place,  30 second rest,  1 minute running stairs,  30 second rest,  1 minute jump rope (or fake rope) 30 second rest

Latest testimonial:
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Amoreena Machado
Tulare, CA

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Can you believe the holiday season is already here?  It seems like just yesterday we were toasting champagne and talking about the year to come.  Well we blinked and it’s already here.  This is the time most of our healthy lifestyles take a step backward.  The endless parties, family gatherings and don’t forget those delicious leftovers (you know you love them)! According to a recent Weight Watchers report, the average American gains around 7-10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years Day.  We want to help you be better than just average, because we believe in you. First, as with any battle (and this is a battle with yourself) you must plan.  So for the next few weeks we are going to help guide you through this minefield of calories. You must have a plan! Always assume there are going to be bad choices and be prepared to work around them. Try bringing a healthy option to the party (we are known for our salads). This way you know you have a least one healthy choice.  A big part of the plan is never go to the party hungry.  Eat something light ahead of time so you can make choices with your head and not your stomach.  Another good calorie saver is to drink one water to every adult beverage you have.  This will help you keep from drinking all of your calories (not to mention staying hydrated to avoid a headache!) So in conclusion PLAN, PLAN, PLAN.

Cooking tip.

Put your gravy in the refrigerator and let it harden, then skim off the top layer of fat then reheat. This one tip can save you up to 56 grams of fat per cup. (Of course no gravy at all is the best option, but hey, it IS Thanksgiving!)

Yours in health,

Colleen Riddle

P.S.

Thank you for all of your support….New Mommy Makeover won first place in the 2011 Sheknows.com Parenting Awards!  I’m so excited about this national recognition!  Thank you!!

Well, it’s that time of year again, Halloween.  Little ghosts and goblins are running all about.  Are you dressing up this year?  Have your kids dragged you all around town to find the perfect costume?  I found this cartoon, and it made me laugh, so I wanted to share it with all of you.  I know it would be unrealistic for me to expect you and your kids to not eat candy this Halloween.  I do suggest that you keep it under control and monitor what your kids consume.  I also wanted to provide some creative alternatives. The candy aisles in the store are woefully lacking in healthier alternatives. Small bags of pretzels, popcorn, or animal crackers are some healthier options.  It’s hard to find safely-packaged, treat-sized portions of fruits, veggies, or even nuts. So instead, how about some fun items that not only lack tons of sugar, but also last a lot longer than candy.  Here are some ideas: silly bands, temporary tattoos, spider rings, and glow sticks.

Overall, try to make Halloween about having fun and getting dressed up.  Focus on carving the pumpkin, watching a fun Halloween inspired movie, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Yours in health,

Colleen

P.S.

This Pumpkin Oatmeal recipe sounds delicious!

For breakfast with a fall flavor that really sticks to your ribs, try this delicious pumpkin oatmeal.

• 2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
• 3 cups fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp raisins
• Brown sugar to taste

Recipe taken from About.com by Fiona

Latest Life Shotz Testimonial:

“I haven’t slept well for years. I would go to bed and toss and turn for hours, literally, and if I woke up in the middle of the night, well, I usually just got up. It was over! About three weeks after I started taking Life Shotz, I realized I was sleeping really well. I was snoozing like a baby, all night long! The only thing I changed was adding Life Shotz to my daily routine. I love waking up refreshed after a good nights sleep! Thank you 21Ten for giving me my life back!”
Tracey Gilmore
Lubbock, TX

P.S.

Remember I need your help!  New Mommy Makeover DVD is up for the 2011 SheKnows.com Parenting award.  Here’s a link to the press release:http://prlog.org/11690218

You can vote once a day until October 18th.  Here’s the link to vote: http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/awards/parenting-awards-2011/category/fitness

As an extra Thank You I’m offering 15% off New Mommy Makeover DVDs until October 31st.  Get your Christmas shopping done early!  Use coupon code: votenmm

Yours in health,

Colleen Riddle

You can vote once a day until October 18^th, 2011.  Here’s the link: http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/awards/parenting-awards-2011/category/fitness

In return for you taking time out of your busy day, I’m giving you a quick 10 minute workout that can be done anywhere.  We all know that sometimes life is just a little too crazy to fit in a full workout.  If you have been following me for any length of time you know that I always say, “Something is better than nothing!”  So here you go:

Warm up: 4 minutes

1 minute Jumping Jacks
30 seconds rest
1 minute jogging in place
30 seconds rest
1 minute running stairs (if you don’t have stairs 30 seconds running man each leg)
30 seconds rest
1 minute jump rope (or fake jump rope)
30 seconds rest

As an extra Thank You I’m offering 15% off New Mommy Makeover DVDs until October 31st.  Get your Christmas shopping done early!  Use coupon code: votenmm

Yours in health,

Colleen Riddle

Now let’s talk about the “doer.”  This person has made the decision to live a healthy lifestyle and sticks to it.  They make decisions based on what is best for them and not what everybody else is doing.  You know that old saying “If everybody else jumped off a bridge would you?”  They do not surcome to pressure of others.  It’s about long term commitment for them; they understand this is a marathon and not sprint when it comes to their health.  Very rarely do you ever hear them saying they want to do; they just go out and do it.  No excuses, no “what ifs” and no “if onlys.”  If they have an obstacle they go over, under or around, but it does not stop them until they’ve reached their goal.  It’s not always going to be easy to be a “doer,” but it’s inside each and every one of us.  The decision is yours and I promise you it’s worth the effort!  So I ask you……how bad do you want it?

Watch this inspiring video…It will motivate you! http://vimeo.com/27933991

Yours in health,

Colleen

P.S.

**To help you focus on the positive, I’m offering 10% off my Fitness DVDs….how’s that for putting a smile on your face!!  Use coupon code: posblog**

Offer ends August 31st

Here is a sample of a nutritional label from a container of yogurt (good choice right?)  Let’s take a deeper look. First, we see 240 calories and 25 of those come from fat.  Not too bad, but a little high in calories.  Next we see sodium 140 mg were still ok.  As we continue to read on we come to SUGAR, hit the brakes, 44 grams of sugar in every container?  Putting this in perspective, every four grams of sugar equals one teaspoon of sugar. So in this example there are 11 teaspoons of sugar per serving!  We’ve seen different recommendations on the maximum added sugar daily intake range from 40 to 60 grams.  You would be surprised how quickly you can each those numbers.  I personally enjoy Chobani plain, Greek yogurt, and then add my own fruit and cinnamon.  This way I am in control of what kind and how much sugar goes in.  One last tip on labels is to watch the number of servings per container.  Many products have more than one serving.  This means you have to multiply the nutritional label by the number of the servings in the container.  Be careful, the numbers add up quickly!

I hope this helps and that it didn’t confuse you more.  Keep the questions coming and I’ll help where I can.  If you would like more in depth information, I do offer grocery store tours, just contact me and we can schedule one.

Yours in health,

Colleen Riddle

P.S.

If you’d like me to send you a link to the Grocery Store Tour I did for a Cox TV, just shoot me an email at Colleen@NewMommyMakeover.com and I’ll send it over to you!