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If my muscles are sore from previous workouts, is it safe to exercise them? If you are wondering if you should work out when you are sore, you’ve come to the right place. Learn if it’s safe to exercise sore muscles on the ACE blog.

AM I EATING TOO MUCH? OR TOO LITTLE?

A dietition once told me: If I am hungry 1 hour after eating a meal, I didn't eat enough. If i'm still full after 3-4 hours of eating, I ate too much. TIP: Slow down when you eat, focus on enjoying the food in front of you and listen to those full cues and eat until you're satisfied.

Ever been stuck doing errands to find yourself hungry but the only thing available is fast food?? Ugg I feel you! Here are some tips I have found helpful.

1. Find a go to eating joint that is near you and has healthier options.

2. Purchase protein bars that are high in nutrients, fiber, and protein as this will sustain you until you can eat a meal.

3. Have a "Snack bag" in your car with things like nuts, dried fruit, bars, etc that you can have on hand if you, or your kids get hungry and need something fast to grab.

4. Plan ahead of time. Normally you know whether or not you'll be out for several hours and will need something to eat. Plan ahead by bringing a homemade muffin, or a snack with you to avoid turning to the nearest fast food joint.

5. The most important thing to have is a healthy mindset. I provided these tips to help you make the best decision in the situation, but when it comes down to it, it's OKAY to have a burger once in a while. Focus on always feeding your body to take care of it, and enjoy the times you can have an "indulgent meal".

FAVORITE HEALTHIER MEALS TO EAT OUT:

-Cafe rio salad
- In-IN-Out lettuce wrap burger animal style.
- Subway whole wheat bread, meat, and lots of veggies.
- Panda's mixed veggies and grilled chicken
- Jamba juice green drink

Dark Chocolate Muffins (Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Dairy Free):

Ingredients:

* 1 1/2 cup of oat flour
* 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 tsp of baking soda
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 1/2 + 2 TBS of water
* 1/2 cup of non-dairy milk
* 3 TBS of melted coconut oil
* 1/4 coconut sugar
* 1/4 cup of maple syrup
* 1 tsp of vanilla extract

Directions:

1). Preheat oven to 350 F and prepare muffin tins with cupcake liners
2). In a large bowl combine wet and dry ingredients
3). Whisk all ingredients together until well incorporated
4). Poor batter into muffin tins about 3/4 the way
5). Cook for 18 minutes