Project 232

Remember, it is never too late to join. Meet us on Sunday, October 19 at 7pm at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (The Rocky Steps) for the very first group exercise session!

Make sure you eat light before the workout, bring your water bottle to stay hydrated and a towel because you will sweat!!

The first group discussion for the 3rd annual weight loss challenge was great! With an ice breaker, the challengers learned about each others' goals and how they can support each other in the next 3 months! We even enjoyed tasty snacks after the first weigh-in! This week's homework assignment is to begin making meals more colorful with fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and lean cuts of meat.

Remember, it is never too late to join. Meet us on Sunday, October 19 at 7pm at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (The Rocky Steps) for the very first group exercise session!

A “Healthier” Alternative to Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
Now, who's volunteering to attempt the recipe and post a picture of it???

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups water
1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 pkg.)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 cup of quick oats
3 cups of sprouted whole grain flour
2 cups water
2 tablespoons baking soda
coarse salt
coconut oil
½ cup of shredded coconut

Directions:

1. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water in mixing bowl

2. Add the brown sugar, salt, shredded coconut and stir to dissolve; add flour and oats and knead dough until smooth and elastic

3. Let rise at least 1/2 hour.

4. While dough is rising, prepare a baking soda water bath with 2 cups warm water and 2 tbsp baking soda. And prepare a small bowl of coconut oil seasoned with salt and brown sugar to taste.

5. Be certain to stir the baking soda water bath often.

6. After dough has risen, pinch off bits of dough and roll into a long rope and shape.

7. Dip pretzel in soda solution and place on baking sheet coated with zero-calorie cooking spray.

8. Allow pretzels to rise again.

9. Brush with the coconut oil.

10. Bake in oven at 450 for about 10 minutes or until golden.

11. Brush one final time with the coconut oil.

12. Add sea salt to the surface if desired.

Nutrient Contribution:

Carbs: 60%
Fat: 30%
Protein: 10%

Wait till you all see what I have planned for you this evening! You're going to love it! This is very exciting and useful to the health-conscious folks out there.

Project 232 Weight Loss Challenge 2013!

Use the experiences from your past self to create an even stronger present self. Use the experiences from your present self not to create a better future self, but to create the most perfect future self that your mind, body, and spirit with integration can develop. Be happy. Be healthy. Be the most perfect self that you can be.