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It's Not Too Late to Jump Start Your January!

Many of you have already started setting your goals for the New Year and I'm so excited to see what you will accomplish in 2015! A healthy body,mind, and spirit can seem like an impossible goal to strive for, but you CAN DO IT and I would love to help! 

The first step is eating healthy, which is why I love to start off my year eating lots of fruits and vegetables. A fresh salad will give you the nutrients you need, energizing you to start the year off strong!

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January Jump Start Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 oz goat cheese
  • ¼ cup  walnuts or sliced almonds
  • 1 bartlet pear, ripe
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds or craisins
  • ½ cup raspberries
  • ½ avocado (sliced and sprinkled with lemon juice)
  • ⅓ c olive oil
  • ⅓ c balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • pepper

Instructions:    In a jar with an airtight lid, shake the second set of ingredients. Toss with greens & other ingredients & top with cheese last.  Try toasting walnuts/almonds to bring out a rich flavor!  Adding grilled or baked chicken would a great added source of protein!

Exercise is the other main component of a healthy lifestyle, which is why I'm offering new January Jump Start Packages to help you reach your fitness and nutrition goals. Email me at transfitathens@gmail.com with questions.

And last but certainly not least, remember to come in for weigh-ins if you competed in the Holiday Extravaganza! The last day to weigh-in is this Friday the 9th! Get your $$ back, and see where you stack up against the others for cool prize packages.

Start 2015 off strong and you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish!

Blessings,

Caroline