Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Peppermint Patties

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-JtwFBHygxpT10LSxXkDNGSDpBmnUYq7rF0FTvmSCW-OQVyaQyGzPHtUK9eDkrDBEHUW10HU0uirb1iHW4pHVHAzAzfVBNkG1WodPiSDbs6TUvqiU80gV6y_-7IwRUJRatkWWMWZhnRyu/s1600/peppermint-patty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-JtwFBHygxpT10LSxXkDNGSDpBmnUYq7rF0FTvmSCW-OQVyaQyGzPHtUK9eDkrDBEHUW10HU0uirb1iHW4pHVHAzAzfVBNkG1WodPiSDbs6TUvqiU80gV6y_-7IwRUJRatkWWMWZhnRyu/s1600/peppermint-patty.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <b><br /></b> <b>These chocolates are perfect for your paleo or vegan New Year's Eve desserts! This is so easy to make, no baking or cooking required. ;)</b><br /> <br /> <br /> <b>Ingredients</b><br /> <br /> 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut<br /> 2 tablespoons coconut milk<br /> 2 tablespoons coconut oil<br /> 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)<br /> 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract<br /> 1 cup of chocolate chips<br /> <br /> <b>Method</b>:<br /> <br /> Process the coconut for about 20-30 seconds in a food processor.<br /> Then add in the coconut milk, coconut oil, honey or maple syrup and the peppermint extract.<br /> Process it again for about 20-30 seconds until you can see a paste forming.<br /> Shape it into 1 to 1.5 inch rounds and place it on a baking pan lined with cookie sheets.<br /> Place them in the freezer for a few minutes.<br /> Then in a microwave, melt the chocolates.<br /> Dip the patties in the melted chocolate, coat it well.<br /> Allow it to cool and harden. Serve!<br /> <br /> <br /> 2017 is coming, are you ready to start your health and fitness journey with me?  I would love to be part of it! <a href="mailto:afitnurse@gmail.com" target="_blank">Email </a>me.<br /> <br /> <br />

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Peppermint Patties

These chocolates are perfect for your paleo or vegan New Year's Eve desserts! This is so easy to make, no baking or cooking requir...

Make Attainable New Year's Resolutions

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6ntfvCylsaB9Frd34RnTrUued6nsl1tcb4i6kRpBM9Z3iUOCfUMM65RsS7kHA72nosr4u-d9CXyxfOhgsh6q1ZYO-qmdJjecc4ujI_FkNtNheel5QcraXrcJ5dielhhA5Gs_OgC3na5A/s1600/silhouette-683751_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="achievable new years eve resolutions" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6ntfvCylsaB9Frd34RnTrUued6nsl1tcb4i6kRpBM9Z3iUOCfUMM65RsS7kHA72nosr4u-d9CXyxfOhgsh6q1ZYO-qmdJjecc4ujI_FkNtNheel5QcraXrcJ5dielhhA5Gs_OgC3na5A/s1600/silhouette-683751_1280.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Keep your resolutions this year, by making them attainable and realistic. It’s fun to imagine the endless possibilities for the coming year, thinking about all the things you can do and all the plans you want to make. However, realistic resolutions are the key to success. Create attainable New Year’s resolutions, reach them, and then create a new goal. It is a cycle that leads to long-term success. </span><br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Why do attainable resolutions matter?</b></span><br /> <br /> <ul> <li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They matter because they’re attainable!</span></li> <li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are setting unrealistic goals for yourself, it is too easy to get discouraged when you don’t see appropriate progress toward your goals. This can diminish your drive for your resolution, even if you are bettering your life while working toward achieving it!</span></li> </ul> <br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Build on your resolutions.</b></span><br /> <br /> <ul> <li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you set resolutions that are attainable and set goals that you can reach, you will be able to continually build on new goals throughout the new years. This will inspire and motivate continual growth toward your goals. You will find new inspiration and checking off a goal and being able to set a brand new one for the future.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What are some examples of attainable, buildable resolutions?</b></span><br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Weightloss</span><br /> <br /> <ul> <li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Instead of saying, “In 2016, I am going to lose weight,” say, “By February 28th of 2016, I will have lost 10 pounds.” This resolution is trackable, attainable, and gives you a specific goal to reach! It is possible to lose 10 pounds in two months. With focus, a healthy diet, and regular exercise, you can achieve this resolution and set a new one! “Losing weight” is too ambiguous; without a clear, specific resolution it is hard to stay motivated.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fitness</span><br /> <br /> <ul> <li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“I’m going to workout more in 2016.” Will you, though? You probably won’t with a resolution like that. Instead, make a resolution to “hit the gym three times each week” or “meet with a personal trainer twice a month to stay accountable for my fitness goals.” These examples of resolutions can be tracked and achieved routinely, so you can be proud that you are continually working and succeeding at your New Year’s resolutions.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Eating Healthy</span><br /> <br /> <ul> <li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A healthy lifestyle seems to be on everyone’s New Year’s Resolution list this year. Attain this resolution by having a plan to live a healthier life. Don’t wake up on January 1st and expect to change your lifestyle. Research how you want to live, how you will implement healthy choices into your life, and how to will succeed with healthy living in 2016. Having a plan for a healthy life is the only way to succeed.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For extra motivation or coaching on fitness and healthy living, please <a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/">contact me</a>! I am here to help inspire your healthy journey and get you on the right track toward fitness success. Make attainable resolutions this year and see how far you have come by December of 2016.</span>

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Make Attainable New Year's Resolutions

Keep your resolutions this year, by making them attainable and realistic. It’s fun to imagine the endless possibilities for the coming ye...

Organizational Tips to Start the New Year Right

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZNkYzAmgcJGIgT3tONLToUfOvXbgsNB2dwezMrG-bEY1gQf5X7PWQvCayDzI9-8XE7sUUTM3GXpmuOrDSYDxsM5_a4NhL-AbXYmvxJvGmbIk3pPrQMEaFaLSiJBc_EqhI4O5kDSQJ4U8/s1600/organize_life.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Using a planner or notebook are useful organizational tips to start off 2015 with a bang. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZNkYzAmgcJGIgT3tONLToUfOvXbgsNB2dwezMrG-bEY1gQf5X7PWQvCayDzI9-8XE7sUUTM3GXpmuOrDSYDxsM5_a4NhL-AbXYmvxJvGmbIk3pPrQMEaFaLSiJBc_EqhI4O5kDSQJ4U8/s1600/organize_life.png" title="Organizational Tips to Start the New Year Right" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-top: 8pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;">Whether you’ve decided to make a resolution or not, these organizational tips will provide a great starting point for starting off 2015 with a great outlook and clean slate. I hope these organizational tips will help you feel motivated to make great goals and take the steps to achieve them! </span></span></div> <ol style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 8pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cut the clutter. First things first, you need to get rid of anything you don’t use on a regular basis or have a specific plan for. I think this is one of the best organizational tips because the result is peace of mind and it’s glorious.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Organize your spaces. Well, now that you have decluttered, it’s time to move on to the actual organization. Go through and organize each space, be sure to start small. Go from room to room until everything has become organized. Unless you have an entire week dedicated solely to organization, this could take awhile so be sure to set small goals and don’t wear yourself out. I think that organizational tips should include rewards, so give yourself a treat after each area you have finished!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep a planner. Belongings aren’t the only things that need to be organized, events and activities should be too! Make sure to write down your plans and to-do’s in a planner. If there is no blank space, it’s probably time to cut back and determine which things are a high priority and which things you will need to say no to.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Put things away immediately. This is one of the organizational tips that is super important for keeping an organized lifestyle. It’s way too easy to get unorganized so try to make sure everything has a place it belongs and it gets put there immediately after being used.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make lists. Even if you aren’t a list person, try to make a list at least once a week, with goals and specific deadlines. This is important when it comes to organizational tips because it will help you be aware of what’s a priority so you can organize your schedule accordingly. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Delegate responsibilities. Sometimes the key to being organized is simply not getting overwhelmed. If you can delegate tasks to other people, do it! Set up a chore list for your children to help with the cleaning or ask a friend to join you for some wine and cooking weekly meals.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Organize your computer. Organizational tips apply to your digital presence, too! Take care of emails right away, organize them into folders or delete the ones you will never need again. Organize photos and documents so your desktop doesn’t get overloaded with documents you don’t even use anymore. Clutter free is the way to be!   </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make time for yourself. Hopefully, being organized will give you more time for free time. If you still feel like you are running around, please dedicate some time for yourself! Burnout can cause depression or make you too tired to care about organization so this is very important.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Think about your day the night before. Establish daily goals in your mind, or write them down if you are list person. Thinking about and planning your day the night before or morning of will get your mind on track for success from the beginning.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;">Follow through. Don’t give up! You know you are strong and have the ability to be even stronger, so stick with it and you will see the results of having an organized life to set you up to achieve your dreams.</span></span></div> </li> </ol> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;">I hope these organizational tips are just the platform you needed for a great year of personal accomplishment. Carry on, rock stars!</span></span></div>

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Organizational Tips to Start the New Year Right

Whether you’ve decided to make a resolution or not, these organizational tips will provide a great starting point for starting off 2015 w...