Monday, November 26, 2012

Elf for Health

Hello friends, oh how I have missed you terribly! Not even kidding. The wedding flew by and my accounting classes have sort of taken over my life. SAP and Access programming are not fun at all. If I could clone myself so the other me could handle school that would be perfect; anyone have access to that kind of technology?

Well Turkey day has come and gone and like everyone else in the world I may have indulged a little too much. But you can't let one day derail you or set you back, and though the holidays are fun we still have to keep our long term goals in mind. Enter Linsday (Lean Green Bean) and Elle (Nutrionella). They have started a SUPER FUN way to network with others to stay motivated through the holidays, Elf for Health! They pair you up with other individuals and you help keep each other on track through all kinds of challenges they have set up for you over the next few weeks.
newsletter header Elf for Health

Sign Up

Want to sign up?! Click here.
Lindsay and Elle will be sending out a weekly newsletter reminding you of the weekly challenges so look out for a confirmation email to confirm your participation & newsletter subscription. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, check your spam box. If you still can’t find a confirmation email, let one of them (Elle or Lindsay) know ASAP and they will add you to the list.
SIGNUPS FOR ROUND 1 ARE NOW CLOSED. FEEL FREE TO SIGNUP NOW, PARTICIPATE IN THE CHALLENGES, TWEET/INSTAGRAM, ETC… WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!  YOU WILL RECEIVE AN ELF AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZES FOR ROUNDS 2 & 3!!
The Details
This is a six week challenge that will run from the Monday after Thanksgiving through the first week in January. There are daily tasks, daily winners, prizes, weekly newsletters, and a Facebook group for support.
Dates: Monday, November 26th – January 6th
All participants will receive an elf. In return, all participants will be that person’s elf in return!
If you missed the initial sign up deadline: You can still enter for Rounds 2 and 3. See the details & sign up form below!
Anyone can participate. It doesn’t matter no matter where you’re located! All you need is access to the internet and an email address. It also doesn’t cost anything. (We know you have plenty of gifts to buy this holiday season!)
** Unfortunately, due to shipping costs, only USA residents are eligible to win prizes. But we’d still love to have you participate, even if you’re from somewhere else!**

Elf Duties

As an Elf, you are expected to support your assigned buddy with their holiday health goals and the daily challenges. Elves & buddies will be reassigned every 2 weeks.
Day 1: Meatless Monday

Todays challenge was to email your buddy (mine is Julia - everyone say HI JULIA!) a quick and easy veggie recipe to try! Well you know me sometimes I get a little carried away and I might have sent her a whole slew of recipes! And since I took the time to hunt down all these fun recipes I thought I would share so if you want to add Meatless Monday to your weekly routine you'd have something ideas to try!

Below are some salads, soups (since it is chilly outside) and lots of dinner options. (And even a breakfast option since I know some people like pancakes for dinner!)

I cook a lot of my meals from blogs I read. Most of my meals are either my husbands creations or from Skinny Taste, How Sweet It Is, or Peas and Crayons! If you don’t read those blogs you should definitely check them out. They have great skinny and fast tasty recipes!
Breakfast


Salads



Soups







Entrées













Sometimes if I’m short on time I’ll just buy black bean burgers in the store and then follow the rest of the recipe.




So I'm sure you are wondering what is on the menu in my household... These bad boys.



{thats her picture too}
It's okay, go ahead and drool. I'm doing it too. 
Well hopefully you guys found something new to try and I am glad to be back on Kiwi Fit, it keeps me sane.
Do you have a favorite Meatless Monday recipe? Post up a link or the recipe its self! I would love to try it and share it!
Eat clean, train hard, && inspire others!
-Jaren
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