A Little Extra Motivation

For the days you just need a little extra motivation to put on your running shoes or hit the weights

I got all of these off of my Pinterest "Get Motivated" board! If you want to go to the original site, just head on over there and find the image.

I hope these help you with today's workout and push you a little bit more!


What are some of your favorite motivational sayings?

PB Chocolate Heart Cookies

With Valentines Day right around the corner, this cookie is perfect to make for your loved one. Make a batch for dessert or package a few up in a goodie bag to send to work with your loved one. Either way they will be sure to thank you for this peanut butter chocolatey treat!

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
30 Hersheys chocolate hearts or Hersheys Kisses, unwrapped

*Makes about 30 cookies

 

Directions

First mix together sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter and egg in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours.

When the dough is firm heat the oven to 375ºF. Roll dough into 1 1/2" balls. Place on a cookie sheet that is lined with parchment paper (cookies won't stick and it makes cleanup easier). Gently flatten the cookie down with your hand instead of using a fork like other peanut butter cookie recipes call for.

Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately place a Hersheys chocolate heart in the center of each cookie and lightly press into the cookie. Cool 5 minutes and then remove from cookie sheet and let cool on wire rack. 

Be sure to sneak a few while they are cooling! You won't regret it :) 
 

Sweat Pink

During my daily blog reading a couple of months ago I had noticed that on the sidebar of several blogs were Sweat Pink Ambassador badges. I was curious so I did a little research on the program and quickly became interested.

When doing some research I learned that Sweat Pink is where girly and tough meet in the middle.

"Sweat Pink Ambassadors sweat hard, play hard, and inspire those around them to achieve their best selves."

 

The Sweat Pink website asks: "Do you have a passion for inspiring others on their journeys to health? Do you believe that strong is the new skinny, pink is the new black, and that a positive attitude and whole foods are a healthier route to happiness than self-loathing and 100-calorie snack packs?" As I read the questions to myself, I answered yes to every single one of them and I quickly filled out the application to become a Sweat Pink Ambassador! I waited to hear back from them and was very anxious to find out if I was accepted.

Today when I checked my inbox I saw an email with the subject saying "Welcome to the Team!" I am so excited to be able to meet many wonderful women through the Sweat Pink program and to be able to share with them my success with living a healthy and active lifestyle.

If you are a Sweat Pink Ambassador, comment below and let me know! I am so excited to meet all of you. Also, feel free to connect with me through these other social networks (this goes for all of you non-Sweat Pink Ambassadors too!)

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