New Year’s resolutions, goals and dreams, oh my! It’s that time of year when people tend to look back on the year reflecting on accomplishments and perhaps goals overlooked … and look to the future with the hope of a fresh start and a new beginning to pursue those unmet ambitions.

“To achieve the incredible you have to attempt the impossible.” – A League Of Their Own 

We all need a little inspiration from time to time. Inspiration to keep moving forward, inspiration to start something new, inspiration to power through a trying time, inspiration to tackle that huge fitness challenge ahead. Or perhaps you have some time to kill and want to binge watch a movie (or five!) filled with inspiration leaving you feeling amped and ready to take on the world … or gym.

Clean Eating Protein Cheesecake by Dashing Dish!


Ingredients:

Almond Crust:
2 cups Almond meal/flour
2 tbs Applesauce (butter/coconut oil would also work)
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Baking stevia or 1 cup sweetener that measures like sugar

Cheesecake Filling:
1 (8 oz) pkg Low Fat Cream cheese (or Greek yogurt cream cheese)
2 cups Plain low fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup Baking stevia or 1 cup sweetener that measures like sugar
2 large Egg whites
2 large Whole eggs
1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or low fat milk)
1/2 cup Vanilla protein powder (or flavor of choice)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1/8 tsp Salt

Nutritional Info:
205 Cals | 12g Fat | 9g Carb | 2g Fiber | 5g Sugar | 15g Protein
Servings (1 slice per serving) 12

 Grain Free Red Velvet Santa Hat Brownies by Dashing Dish

Ingredients
1 can Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1/4 cup Protein powder (or oat/almond flour)
1/4 cup Unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup Plain Greek yogurt (or pumpkin, mashed banana)
2 large Egg whites
1/2 cup Baking stevia or 1 cup sweetener that measures like sugar
3 tbs Unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tbs Red food coloring (you could also try beet juice to get the red color)

Optional Santa Hat Ingredients:
16 medium Strawberries, washed and stems trimmed
4 oz Reduced fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Baking stevia or 1 cup sweetener
1/4 tsp Vanilla extract

Nutritional Info
Servings (1 brownie per serving): 16
Calories 30 | Fat 1g | Carb 4g | Fiber 1g | Sugar 1g |Protein 3g

Allie made an amazing transformation in time for her wedding this year! Read about her journey that turned into a lifestyle change! You go girl! 

Oh, holiday-time madness. Family and friends gathering in town for the festivities, traveling to spend time with relatives, office holiday party after friend holiday party after family holiday party, gift planning and buying beating the mall rush and sales, pine needles and ornaments, a million things to do and seemingly no time to get it done … the list goes on, and on, and on.

Finding a yoga class used to be quite simple: grab a mat and jump into any local studio for a little “om.” Lucky for you, there are a plethora of yoga class options nowadays – including right here at Baptiste Milestone. 

Fall is in the air! As the weather gets cooler, it may be time to change up your workout routine. Variety is a good thing, and the more variety you add to your routine the more likely you are to stick with it. So lace up your workout shoes, because fall is the season to take advantage of the best outdoor, and indoor, workouts in town.

Using a system of goals and rewards can help you effectively make the changes you need to reach your health and fitness goals. If you’ve been wondering what type of rewards are going to be the most effective for your goals, look no further than an indulgent spa treatment at your favorite local Louisville spa.