Sweat Pink #Holiday Sweat Challenge

Happy Monday!  I am excited to be a part of an awesome 8 week #Holiday Sweat Challenge with Fit Approach and my Sweat Pink Ambassador Sisters.  Get ready to be motivated and inspired to stay on track during the holidays!  I will be posting on my Instagram all week with what we are doing to be doing so you can join in! I will check in with some blog posts throughout the week too.  Are you wanting to stay on track and stay active and accountable this holiday season?  Great news you can join in too!  There will be prizes each week that you will be eligible to win if you are actively participating!  You can register HERE.  Head over and sign up!  You don't want to miss out!  What's better than staying on track during the holidays, meeting some new fit friends and maybe winning some sweet swag?  What is your goal for the holiday season? 

Today we are setting our weekly goal for how many minutes we are going to be active.  "What is your weekly minutes goal and how are you going to get there?"

My goal this week is 420 minutes!  Here is my schedule for the week:
Monday- 40 minutes weight training (chest & arms) + 20 minute treadmill intervals- Total 60 mins
Tuesday- 60 minutes treadmill walking at 3.8 mph, first thing in the morning
Wed- 60 mins weight training (back & shoulders) + 20 minutes Jillian Kickboxing DVD- Total 80 mins
Thursday- 40 minutes treadmill walking at 3.8 mph, first thing in the morning + 20 mins arms Total 60 mins
Friday-60 minutes weight training (legs) + 20 minutes treadmill intervals- Total 80 mins
Saturday- 60 minutes weight lifting (shoulders) + 20 minutes Jillian Kickboxing- Total 80 minutes

My day 1 workout selfie :-)

Now it is your turn to set your minutes and figure out how you are going to get there!  Be sure to comment below to keep yourself accountable.  Then share on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter with the #holidaysweat #sweatpink, #pranastyle and tag @fitapproach, @runtothefinish @prana & @angelenamarie1.  I will share some of my favorites!

Here are the rest of the weekly prompts if you want to join in:

Monday, November 9: What's your minutes goal this week? How will you get there?! #pranastyle @prana #holidaysweat @runtothefinish @fitapproach #sweatpink

Tuesday, November 10: Show us your sweaty style! What's your favorite workout outfit or gear? #pranastyle @prana #holidaysweat @runtothefinish @fitapproach #sweatpink

Wednesday, November 11: Show us how you take your workout outside when it's cold (or even snowing!) #pranastyle @prana #holidaysweat @runtothefinish @fitapproach #sweatpink

Thursday, November 12: Squats? Pushups? Planks? What's your favorite strengthening move? #pranastyle @prana #holidaysweat @runtothefinish @fitapproach #sweatpink

Friday, November 13: FREE FRIDAY! Show us what you're up to today... sweating, eating, cooking, you name it! #pranastyle @prana #holidaysweat @runtothefinish @fitapproach #sweatpink

Be sure to stop back on Wednesday for our Wild Workout Wednesday Link up! 

MealEnders Helping Me to Stop Overeating and Mindless Snacking

One of the awesome perks of being a SweatPink Ambassador is the opportunity to review some great products and also to share them with you.  Today I want to share about MealEnders, what they are, how you use them and my honest review.  The folks at MealEnders will send 4 full size bags like the ones shown to one of my lucky readers so you can experience the goodness of MealEnders.

MealEnders What They Are:
When I first got the e-mail about trying out this product I have to say I was intrigued by the description.  It is a signaling lozenge that helps to stop overeating and mindless snacking.  It is designed to be a weight loss tool.  I like that they are designed to help with a few things that I myself struggle with.  They are the first ever product of their kind and don't contain any drugs or stimulants, pretty cool if you ask me.  They are designed to work with the body's natural hunger rhythms helping you to stop mindless overeating that may be causing you not to reach your weight loss goals.

MealEnders How They Work:
When you are full at the end of a meal, but are tempted to go back for seconds or reach for or order dessert now is the time to pop a MealEnder lozenge, and yes they are individually wrapped so you can keep some in your purse.  There are 4 different flavors so you can choose which flavor you are in the mood for.  They have 2 layers, the outside layer is sweet like a dessert and the inner layer is a cooling/tingling inner core.  The first layer is to signal the reward portion, like a dessert would do.  The inner core signals your trigeminal nerve (the nerve that senses taste sensations in the mouth) with a cooling/tingling sensation that tells your taste buds that you are done with the meal and it cleanses your palate.  This helps you transition from eating the meal, which can help stop overeating.  I like the cooling and tingling sensation, it feels like you brushed your teeth and you really don't want to eat right after you brush your teeth, everything tastes a little off.  When you use MealEnders at the end of each meal you are also creating a habit that once you have your signaling lozenge that you are done eating.  This helps to create mindfulness with your meals and can end the cravings for sweets after a meal and helps you stop overeating.

MealEnders When To Use Them:
You can use MealEnders as many times during the day as you need.  You can use them right after each meal and in between meals when you feel a craving for sweets coming on.  You can use them at a restaurant to keep you from overeating or ordering dessert.  They would also be great to have on hand at parties where they will be food out and you don't want to stand around mindlessly snacking.  The times I used them the most is at night when the cravings to sit and snack while I am watching TV hits.


MealEnders How TO Use Them:
The first thing I want to emphasize is DO NOT CHEW THEM!  That got your attention right?  They are meant to be savored and melt in your mouth, this helps give your brain time to catch up with your stomach and your mouth is occupied which keeps you from eating more than you want.  They are best used consistently and in conjunction with proper diet and exercise, as they are a weight loss tool.


MealEnders My Thoughts:
I love them!  I was excited to get them and start using them.  During the day I usually am busy so I don't have the urge to sit around and snack.  It is at night after dinner that I want something sweet.  Then later while the hubby and I are watching TV I feel like snacking.  In both of these instances I popped a MealEnder instead and was satisfied.  It allowed me to move on from the craving that I was having.  I will also pop one here and there throughout the day if I feel like I need to get my mind off of food (which is a lot, hehe).  There are four flavors: Chocolate Mint, Cinnamon, Citrus and Mocha.  My favorite was the Mocha because it tasted like sweet coffee and left a hint of that flavor in my mouth which I enjoyed.  Second was the Chocolate Mint, because hello chocolate anything is good, followed by the Cinnamon and last was citrus...can you tell I'm a sweets girl!  I liked to mix up the flavors on different days, it kept me from getting bored with just one flavor.  I also keep some in my purse for when I am on the go or out to eat.  I like it because if you are with friends it just looks like you are having an after dinner mint.  In my opinion these are a wonderful addition to any weight loss program and can help you if you struggle with overeating and mindless snacking.  I would recommend them to my clients, friends and family to help in their weight loss journey.  Thanks MealEnders for coming up with a great product that can help those struggling!

Get em while they're hot...you can buy MealEnders right on their website: MealEnders.com.  Right now you can enter to WIN a bag of 4 MealEnders, one of each flavor. Just follow the prompts on the giveaway!  Good Luck and I will announce the winner next week!






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Fabulous Friday Mash-up + Zucchini Fries Recipe

Happy Friday Fitness Friends!  I stared off my day with an awesome leg workout with sprint intervals included!  There is something about getting your workout in first thing in the morning, no matter what else happens in my day, at least I got my workout in.  You can check out my workout here, I did legs, however I substituted 7.0 sprints after each circuit, instead of cardio and burned 500 cals in an hour!  What are you doing to stay active today and this weekend?

 It has been a busy week for me and I have some exciting things in the works!  Stay tuned for some guest bloggers and for some guests blogs I will be doing.  I am really loving being part of the blogging community, there are so many awesome bloggers out there and I enjoy talking with them and learning from them.  There is a website and app I found called Bloglovin, it organizes all the blogs you follow in one place (if your favorite bloggers are members), I joined and if you love to read blogs this is a great site/app for you!  While you're there make sure to add On Fire Fitness Healthy Living to the blogs you read, this way you are able to keep track of my blog for recipes or workouts you liked.  Also, check out my cool new widget!  

Okay, so you may have noticed the new Sweat Pink Ambassador Badge on my page, pretty sweet, right?  I joined this awesome community of fitness minded ladies!  We all Sweat Pink right?  It is awesome to have a place to talk about all things fitness with others who love it as much as I do!  If this sounds like a community you want to be a part of head over to Sweat Pink and see what its all about!

Zucchini fries- Recipe from King Aurthur Flour- see the original recipe here

Yum!  On to what's on the menu for dinner!  Tonight I am making grilled chicken breasts, pan seared scallops (okay, my hubby does that part), and the zucchini fries pictured above.  I found this recipe on Pinterest, with my Pin-addiction (no joke). I have tons of yummy healthy recipes pinned and I try to make at least a few of them so all my pinning is not in vain!  If you want to check out and follow me on Pinterest click here.  Also, I'd love for you to share some of your favorite "pinned"recipes with me.  Okay, back to the zucchini fries.  These tasty little morsels are crunchy on the outside and smooth and warm on the inside and are a great side to your dinner!  I didn't make the dip, but if you try it let me know what you think.

I hope you have an awesome, fitness filled and relaxing weekend!
Thanks for stopping by!