Hey there!  This is officially my first post of 2011! 

I can’t believe its here already! 2010 was a great and busy year…getting the website and show started and working out the (many!) glitches.  This week is the last week of video’s for Season 1 of the Busy But Healthy Show. 

Can you believe it?  14 episodes (plus all the Q&A’s and Fit Tips).  Sure has flown by!  We will be taking a break to film more episodes.  So please send me your questions to [email protected].  I’ve got a bunch of great contests lined up for the next few months so stay tuned!

I’ve also got a BONUS post this week with a summary of my favorite recipes of 2010.  So if you haven’t seen them yet, could be your chance to give them a whirl!

I’m in the midst of working on my FULL STORY, a summary of my life and how I got into health and fitness, with embarrassing pictures and all!!  I should have done this a while ago, but I’ve been procrastinating. I was on the fence about how much I was comfortable revealing, but I think its a great a way for people to get to know the real me, and how I became the person I am today, and the transformation I’ve made.

Ok, so I thought in today’s post, it would be a great opportunity to post some of my favorite snack ideas to help you jumpstart your back-to-healthy-eating plans.

Remember to get your protein!!!! At least 1 gram per pound of bodyweight if you are active (which if your not, hopefully you’re working towards it!).  If I’m able to get my protein in each day and I don’t eat dairy products (no cottage cheese, greek yogurt, etc), then you definitely can.

1. Protein shake mixed with water, 20 almonds
2. Apple slices with peanut butter (1-2 Tbsp)
3. Low fat cottage cheese with 1/4 cup blueberries
4. Low fat hummus and baby carrots
5. Low fat greek yogurt & low sugar granola (watch granola portion size)
6. Lower sodium jerky & snap peas
7. Rice cakes with almond butter/low sugar jam & protein shake (MY FAVE!!)
8. Pumpkin Protein Bars
9. Fit Stars Iso Bar
10. Wasa or Ryvita crackers with cottage cheese & slices of pear
11. Yam/Walnut Power Muffins
12. Protein Pancakes (pre-made)
13. Banana Nut Protein Bars
14. No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars
15. 1 slice Fat-Free Banana Loaf & protein shake mixed with water
16. 1 Blueberry Muffin & protein shake mixed with water

Hopefully these are a good place to get you started!!!!!!

xo Kristine