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WEEK 4 STEP CHALLENGE ENTRY!
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If you got 10,000 steps for at least 5 of the next 7 days (or took a 30-minute walk if you didn’t have a way to track your steps), then write DONE in the comment section of this post. I will pick two winners tomorrow morning for $10 venmo or amazon gift card.

*IT’S THE LAST DAY OF OUR GAME!! What the ever-living flipping-cow, how did that happen?? This all happened so fast! If you follow Stuart and/or me, you know that this is the last game we intend to host indefinitely.

We are planning on starting up a fertility treatment in the next couple months and I want to spend my time and energy focusing on that.

Thank you SO MUCH for being a part of our game! There are so many different hosts and games out there so it means so much that you were here with our group. Thank you for the engagement and encouragement you gave to everyone.

As you know, getting your health in order is not an all or nothing game – it’s a lifestyle change, and progress is progress. If you hit your goal, I am giving you a huge high-five from Utah, and if you didn’t hit your goal but you worked hard this month, well then, I am also giving you a huge high-five from Utah! I hope you learned something from my posts, and/or from someone else in this game, and/or from your efforts this month (maybe something about your strengths and weaknesses). Working on your health is never easy, but it’s always worth it!

We still have a lot to cover in the coming days so make sure to keep checking back for all the updates! As for now, don’t forget to comment DONE if you completed this week’s challenge. Thanks!

Healthy snacking ideas

Have you ever heard of ZOATS (zucchini oats)? Instead of just making oatmeal, you’ll throw in some shredded zucchini to add nutrients and volume to your meal (to help fill you up with more fiber to keep you fuller longer, without adding calories). Some people will do COATS (cauliflower oats). I’ve done both and like both options!
You may taste it a teeny bit, but things like that don’t bother me and I think it’s an awesome way to sneak veggies into your day (especially for breakfast). If you search ZOATS on Instagram, tons of ideas will pop up, but here is an idea of what to do.

ZOATS
•3/4 cup (60g) oats
• ¾ cup (200 ml) almond milk
•1 scoop vanilla protein powder
•1/2 cup (100g) zucchini
•pinch of salt
•optional toppings: blueberries, blackberries, peanut butter, yogurt, spices, etc

*Grate the zucchini while the oats cook with milk + pinch of salt until it’s getting thicker, add grated zucchini and cook for a few more minutes, add some more liquid if needed.
*Let cool down a bit, add whey and top with things of your choice - this combo is definitely a big recommendation.

This is for you, Sue R. I resisted espresso brownies, dark chocolate chip and walnut bars, milk chocolate and coconut bars, and my dripping lemon cake (that I fed to Kevin Costner years ago...) Also at the restaurant I had my choice of a chocolate flourless, key lime pie, blueberry cheesecake with pecan crust, and carrot cake. Not one crumb passed these lips. Can I get an "Amen"?!