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Last Chance to Win Color Me Rad Passes! Enter for your chance to win!

Entry Rules:

**MUST BE A FOLLOWER OF STAYMOTIVATEDWITHME**

*Like StayMotivatedWithMe on facebook

*Like ColorMeRad on faceook

*Post the link to this giveaway on your facebook/blog

Good Luck!

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7 Tips for Staying Motivated

Staying motivated is one of the hardest things to do sometimes. Life gets so busy and working out seems to get pushed aside, yet that's one of things that keeps our minds fresh, our bodies healthy and strong and our emotions in check. Here are seven tips to help get you and keep you motivated!  Work on one every day of the week and by the end of the week you'll be ready to get moving:)

1. Set a Goal
If you have no goal then you have no place to go. Set realistic goals. Start small. Don't get carried away. If it's just walking for 5 minutes a day, great! If it's running a marathon, great! As long as you are working towards something you will be able to achieve, you're on the right track.


2. Make a Schedule
Putting your workout into your schedule will help to ensure you've created time for yourself to work on whatever workout goal you've designed. Now, stick to your schedule and it will soon become habit! :)

3. Get Cute Workout Clothes
What you wear to workout in, really can make all the difference in how well you workout. Make sure you buy workout wear that's flattering, comfortable and of course functional.

4. Create a Support Team
Get your friends and family involved if you can or at least tell them all about your goals and that you would appreciate all their support. The more people who are aware of what you're doing the more likely you are to stick to it!

5. Do What You Like
You are ten times more likely to stick to something you actually like doing verses something you don't. This might require that you venture out and try new things to find the few things you actually like doing. Make sure to give yourself a little time too...don't just try something once and give up. Really try it and then decide if you like it. :)

6. Track Your Progress
Tracking your progress allows you to really see how far you've come and give you inspiration and motivation to keep going.

7. Reward Yourself
We reward our kids all the time...Why not reward ourselves? When you reach your goal, go get a pedicure, a new book or something else that's considered rewarding to you. This should act as a great motivational tool and help you reach your workout goals!

My goal right now is to train for another half marathon and stick to my training guide! Tell me what your workout goals are?

Last Chance To Win Free Color Me Rad Passes!

I have 2 more FREE passes to give away to 2 more lucky winners!  What better way to jump into spring than to get blasted with color, burn some calories and enjoy good company!  This is going to be such a fun race!  It's perfect for any level of fitness!  Get a friend, make a goal together and run this race!

 Good luck to you all! :)

Entry Rules:

**MUST BE A FOLLOWER OF STAYMOTIVATEDWITHME**

*Like StayMotivatedWithMe on facebook

*Like ColorMeRad on faceook

*Post the link to this giveaway on your facebook/blog

Good Luck!

For more details about this race, go to ColorMeRad.com

Passion Fruit

What do you do when winter lasts to long?  I buy exotic fruit:)  My mom recently returned from the Caribbean and shared with us her story of passion fruit smoothies.  Apparently the woman that gave her this passion fruit smoothy has given this same drink to her children. Because passion fruit lowers blood pressure so much she can only give her children a certain amount.  This lady also told my mom that when her children drink this smoothie, they end up taking 3 hour long naps.  Now we're talking!  Bring on the passion fruit! :) Ha! Ha!  What's the most exotic food you've tried?

    Benefits of Passions Fruit 

    • Passion fruit is a very rich source of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and fiber. 100 g of fruit has about 100 calories.

• This fruit is a great source of good dietary fiber.  Good fiber in your diet helps remove the bad cholesterol from your body.   The fruit is a very good source of dietary fiber. 100 g fruit pulp contains 10.4 g of dietary fiber.
• It's a great source of vitamin C; provides about 30 mg per 100g.  Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps fight off pro-inflammatory free radicals.
• This fruit provides a good amount of vitamin A which help with vision and protects against lung and oral cavity cancers.
• Passion fruit is also very rich in potassium; providing about 350 mg of potassium in 100g of the fruit.  Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids which helps regulate heart rate and blood pressure. 

2 More Winners!

Congratulations!!!

The winners for last weeks giveaway to ColorMeRad are 

Caitlin Obrien and Jenn Lassiter

You are going to love this race and have so much fun! :)

Jenn and Caitlin, email me at Tiffany@StayMotivatedWithMe.com so I can get you your passes.  Thanks:)

2 More Color Me Rad Passes to Giveaway!

I have another 2 FREE passes for Color Me Rad! This is such a fun race to run! Round up your friends and enter for your chance to win! 

 Have you ever run a race? If so, what's your favorite?

Entry Rules:

**MUST BE A FOLLOWER OF STAYMOTIVATEDWITHME**

*Like StayMotivatedWithMe on facebook

*Like ColorMeRad on faceook

*Post the link to this giveaway on your facebook/blog

Good Luck!

For more details about this race, go to ColorMeRad.com

Jenn and Karrasch Won!

Congratulations!!!

The winners for last weeks giveaway to ColorMeRad are 

Jenn and Karrasch

You are going to love this race and have so much fun! :)

Jenn and Karrasch, email me at Tiffany@StayMotivatedWithMe.com so I can get you your passes.  Thanks:)

Strawberries

Nothing beats fresh produce!  When I was a kid, living in California, my family would go to the stands that had the freshest produce in the world!  They would literally have just picked it that day!  My favorites were oranges and strawberries!  To this day I still love both, but now I'm kinda picky about what I'll even buy just because the mass produced produce doesn't come close to tasting like the fresh produce I used to get as a child.  Ah….I miss those days:)  With that said, I did purchase a flat of strawberries at Costco last week and I have to say that these berries are very very tasty!   It's a good thing they're so good for you because I eat so many!

Benefits of Strawberries:

*Loaded with antioxidants and detoxifiers which help with preventing eye problems due to aging and arthritis.

*Help fight the growth of cancer  cells.

*Helps with brain function.

*Helps with lowering high blood pressure caused by sodium.

*Help with heart disease and better functioning of the heart.

*Helps prevent birth defects.

*Helps prevent infections and colds.


How To Buy Strawberries:

Strawberries come in many sizes.  Berry size is influenced by the variety, time of picking during the season and their growing conditions.  Sometimes the smaller the berry, the sweeter and tastier it is.  The best berries are dry, firm and fully ripe.  Leaves should be green and very fresh looking.  Careful for a stained box; that could indicate that the berries could be overripe.

Color Me Rad Giveaway!

If you're looking for something to brighten your day, release endorphins and keep you coming back for more, then this is the race for you! We are giving away 2 tickets to this race to 2 lucky winners. Enter now for your chance to win!

Entry Rules:

**MUST BE A FOLLOWER OF STAYMOTIVATEDWITHME**

*Like StayMotivatedWithMe on facebook

*Like ColorMeRad on faceook

*Post the link to this giveaway on your facebook/blog

Good Luck!

For more details about this race, go to ColorMeRad.com

Motivational Quotes To Keep You Going!

I love motivational quotes and can't seem to get enough of them. Reading them often, keeps me motivated and helps put my goals in perspective. I hope these help motivate you too! :)

Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon with Quinoa Salad

Day 14 Recipe

Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon with Quinoa Salad

1/2 lb quinoa (cooked)

1/4 cup red onion (chopped)

1/4-1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

cherry tomatoes (chopped in half)

Mix above ingredients and add to cooked quinoa.

1 tsp lemon zest

2 Tbsp dijon mustard

2 Tbsp honey

Mix above ingredients in glass pyrex.  Place salmon fillets in pyrex and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees and cook for about 10-15 minutes.

Oven Roasted Veggies with Thyme and Sage

I know winter is coming to an end soon, so you better get those yummy winter veggies in before they're totally out of season.  This recipe is super simple and super healthy!  It's quick pre work and then you just stick it in the oven and you're ready to go:)

Day 13 Recipe
7 cups assorted root veggies (carrots, sweet potatoes, beets, etc...)
2 cups butternut squash
1 onion (sliced)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 sage leaves (chopped)
4 thyme springs
salt and pepper to taste
balsamic vinegar to taste (optional)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Cut all veggies and squash into equal size pieces.  Except the beets; cut those thinner.  Put veggies, squash and onion in bowl.  Add olive oil, sage, thyme, salt and pepper.  Toss well so all veggies are coated.  Spread veggies on parchment paper linked baking sheet in a single layer.  Bake for 30-40 minutes or until tender.  Drizzle with balsamic vinegar to your liking.

Day 12 Recipe

I came across this Roasted Beets with Pasta and Pine nuts and decided to modify it just a bit. This recipe is very healthy, although it does take a little more time to prepare then I'm use to. It's worth it though! If you have little kidos who like to decorate themselves with the food they eat then make sure they're in clothes you don't care about or just in diapers:) The beets can stain:) What is your favorite recipe that takes a little more prep work then most? Please share! Thanks;)

Quinoa Noodles with Roasted Beets and Pine Nuts

1 box quinoa noodles
1 bunch beets with greens
3 Tbsp pine nuts
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion (minced)
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
goat cheese (optional)

How To Roast Beets:

- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cut greens off beets and save for later. Wash and trim beets, leaving a bit of the end attached.
- Place beets in shallow pie pan with 1/4 inch of water.
- Cover pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake 40-60 minutes, until a knife pieces the beets easily. Roasting time depends on the size of the beets.
- Remove beets from oven and let cool.
- Skin will peel off beets easily, either using a paring knife to gently scraper the skin off, or using your fingers.

Directions To Make Quinoa Noodles with Roasted Beets, Beet greens and Pine nuts:

- Cut roasted beets into wedges. Wash beet greens well, and cut into 1 inch pieces.
- Cook pasta until al dente, according to directions. Drain pasta, saving 1/2 cup noodles cooking liquid.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add onion and sauté on low to medium-low until soft and golden brown, about 18-20 min.
- Add garlic and stir 2 more minutes.
- Stir in beet greens along with balsamic vinegar. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Toss cooked pasta with onion/beet greens and roasted beets. Add noodles cooking liquid to moisten if desired.
- Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Sprinkle with pine nuts.
- Serve with goat cheese, if desired.

Make it a great day! :)

Winner of the Valentine Giveaway!

The winner of the Valentines Giveaway is...

Jenn S.

Jenn S. , email me at Tiffany@staymotivatedwithme.com so I can get you your new SportsMixer BlenderBottle. Congratulations!

Thanks to everyone who entered into the Giveaways:)

Keep reading and giving me your input! 

I LOVE YOU ALL!  

XOXO