What excercise does for you.

There are two parts to being as healthy as you can be….nutrition
and exercise!
I look forward to helping myself and you become
more fit, lean, and energetic.
Benefits of Exercise
We know that we need exercise and that we will benefit
from it, but sometimes we just need to hear what those benefits are
to motivate us to get moving!
1. Metabolism Boost
You will burn more calories all day long if you increase your
muscle mass. So, if you want to burn more calories without even
trying (i.e. while you sleep), then carve out a few minutes every day
to get rid of fat and add some muscle!
2. Mood Boost
Exercise can be a natural anti-anxiety and anti-depression “drug”
that doesn’t even have side effects that medications do! Almost
everyone has some stress in their lives, and stress can lead to
depression and anxiety. Exercise can relieve tension and even creates
a post-exercise relaxation response by affecting neurotransmitters.
To prove how much exercise can affect your brain, studies proove that
it actually causes neurogenesis (new neurons in the brain)!
3. Confidence Boost
Who doesn’t want to look more fit? Most of us (especially moms)
have had new “pooches” or “muffin tops” added to our bodies
after having kids. Exercise can cause noticeable changes in our
bodies in a short amount of time, especially when paired with
dietary changes!
These are just a few of the benefits of exercise, but the list
does go on!
The good news for us busy moms is that if we exercise smart
we don’t have to spend as much time doing it. I don’t know about
you, but 15 or 20 minutes is about as long as I have some days to fit
it in.







Weight Watchers Skinny and Spicy Macaroni and Cheese
Points: 7 weight watchers pointsplus
Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutritional Information: 222.3 calories, 5 g of fat, 39 g of carbohydrates, 4.9 of fiber, 10.4 g of protein
Ingredients
12 oz high fiber shells like Ronzoni Smart Taste
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup diced onion
1 cup diced poblano peppers
1 cup skim milk
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup diced reduced fat Queso Oaxaca, Requeson, or Pepper Jack Cheese
Salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cook the pasta according to package directions, draining when it is just cooked since it will cook further in the oven.
3. In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and using a whisk create a roux where the flour and butter combine and the mixture turns light brown.
4. Add the onions and poblano peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently to make sure it doesn’t burn.
5. Add the milk and chicken broth and bring to a slow boil on medium heat.
6. Turn the heat to low and add the cheese. Whisk constantly until the cheese is completely melted into the sauce.
Taste and add salt and pepper until it is well seasoned.
7. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and add your pasta. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and mix together.
8. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until it is bubbling. Turn the oven up to broil and allow to broil for 2-5 minutes to brown the top.
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