92 days until race day

Hello,

Just because something says it is healthy- DOES NOT MEAN IT IS HEALTHY!
Please please please look at the nutrition info!
I know this should be a no brainer but here is an example... My husband was eating "fruit" snacks... I told him he really shouldn't be eating those! He said why they have real fruit in them... (because on the package it does say that) Well, my husband doesn't know much about nutrition so why wouldn't he just believe the package? I asked him to read me the ingredients and he just started laughing because they were ALL chemicals.
There's also a green colored chex mix and the name of it is literally "Healthy Chex Mix"... The nutrition label is sooo bad. Not only was it high in calories and carbs, but I could barely pronounce the ingredients.
I must admit.. I have NOT always been health conscious. I have struggled with my weight and only recently have been at a healthy weight. I know this time I will keep the weight off because I am actually thinking about what I eat and learning about nutrition. In the past I would just lose weight and once everyone would start to tell me I looked good, it would be my free pass to go eat a cupcake!
If you are struggling and really want to eat something unhealthy I suggest looking up the nutrition info on that item on MyFitnessPal... Most of the time you will be like WOW and decide to pass.
You know those little rolls at Texas Roadhouse with the cinnamon butter? Well I am about to ruin those for you... Over 200 calories in just 1 small roll!

Are you looking for healthier options for Thanksgiving? I have found a few recipes that I enjoy.
Appetizers:
Ham, cream cheese, and pickle roll up... It is exactly how it sounds. You put the cream cheese on the ham and roll it around a pickle. (cream cheese tofu works as well)

Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers... Cut a jalapeno pepper in half and take out the seeds. Fill it with a slice of mozzarella cheese and bake at 375 until the cheese is melted. (string cheese works pretty good)

Sausage stuffed jalapeno peppers.. Cut the jalapeno pepper in half and take out the seeds. Brown ground italian sausage. Mix the italian sausage with cream cheese and put the mixture into the jalapeno pepper. Top with shredded cheese. Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes. (This can be made with turkey sausage, cream cheese tofu, and veggie shreds for a dairy free option)

Turkey pepperoni slices.. Bake at 350 until crispy and they are like chips!

These are mini peppers cut up and filled with Hummus.

Cauliflower mashed potato's:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/george-stella/mock-garlic-mashed-potatoes-recipe/index.html

Check out this recipe for more ideas:
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/low-carb-thanksgiving-recipes/#axzz2lNifRSpI

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On a different note-
Yesterday I put together a few of the baskets for the Kellsie's Hope Foundation benefit on December 7th. These were donated by Nasco, Fat Boyz, Kruegers, and Hallmark! I have other baskets coming from: Thirty One Bags, Scentsy, Pic n Save, Velventeen Rabbit, Robins Nest, and Chrissy B is making a girls night out basket. Looks like we will have plenty of baskets for the silent auction so I hope we have a good turn out!
If you can't make it but still want to donate then see the directions at the bottom of the page. It is for a reallllly great cause and is much appreciated!

 

Donation Process ONLINE
1.Go to www.kellsieshopefoundation.com
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page- Look under UPCOMING EVENTS- Click on 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
3. Click on Rachel Hack in the chart
4. Follow the PayPal instructions
5. A confirmation email will be sent to you.

Donation Process via MAIL
1. Make a check payable to: Kellsie’s Hope Foundation
2. You can mail the check directly to the foundation OR you can mail it to me and I will send it in. If you mail it directly to the foundation, please specify that it is for Rachel Hack.

Kellsie's Hope Foundation
PO Box 331
Maryville, IL 62062
***Make sure you identify the person you are supporting.***