With no holidays in the immediate future that 1) add stress to an already hectic schedule and 2) sabotage you in multiple ways (pie, presents and parties, oh my) it’s time to focus on yourself and your health! This September “Fall” into a fitness routine that you can stick with. Fall marks a new year for students, so why not for you too? There is no need to wait until January for a resolution especially with these Fall Fitness tips:

- Take advantage of the weather. So…this might not apply to Houston just yet but with the weather beginning to turn, so that just walking to you car doesn’t make you break a sweat, it might be a good time to take it outside and enjoy a walk to add to your DEFINE routine!

- Watch TV…? Well, this just sounds crazy… But we all know that fall TV is the best, new shows and all. But why not use all this extra TV watching time to do a plank, some push ups or even a curl while you enjoy your favorite show. Or better yet…come to the studio, buy yourself a Yamuna ball, and treat yourself to an amazing massage while you are watching your new favorite show!

Thinking about our food made us remember the movie, Food, Inc. and then we rethought our decision to eat chicken tonight.

So…where are we going with this whole crazy, free flowing train of though?  I guess we just wanted to let you know that we recently saw that the author of Fast Food Nation, Eric Schlosser is giving a speech in Houston on September 30th.

If you’re interested, below is some information about the event that we found through this link:

Eric Schlosser

Author: Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal

Thursday September 30 at 7:30
Wortham Center, Cullen Theater

Presented in association with Urban Harvest.

Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation (2001) helped start a revolution in how Americans think about what they eat, remaining on The New York Times bestseller list for two years. The Times said, “It will not only make you think twice before eating your next hamburger, but will also make you think about the fallout that the fast food industry has had on America’s social and cultural landscape.” Schlosser also co-produced and starred in the Oscar nominated documentary, Food, Inc. (2009), which exposes America’s industrialized agricultural system and its effect on our environment, health, and worker rights. Schlosser is one of America’s top investigative journalists who said, “Meaningful change … is going to come from people who realize that there’s a direct link between the food they eat and the society they inhabit. Changing your eating habits can send ripples far and wide in support of agricultural practices that are humane, diverse and sustainable.” Schlosser will sign books and greet fans at the end of the evening.

To purchase ticket please visit the event site.

We saw this recipe for Banana Nice Cream on the Whole Foods blog the other day and thought it looked delicious and nutritious…a win, win! It would be a perfect after school snack or dessert…we might even try it for breakfast.

Here’s the recipe:

Easy as 1-2-3, this creamy, sweet and cool snack or dessert proves that added sugar and oil are not always necessary to satisfy your cravings. Keep some peeled bananas in your freezer so they’ll be ready when you are. To learn how to make this recipe, watch the video on the Whole Story blog.

Ingredients
2 bananas, sliced and frozen
1 cup unsweetened soymilk
2 tablespoons smooth almond butter

Method
1. Put bananas, soymilk and almond butter into a blender.
2. Purée, turning off the motor and stirring the mixture two or three times, until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into two bowls and serve.

Serves 2

Nutrition
Per serving (about 9oz/264g-wt.): 280 calories (120 from fat), 13g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 38g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 22g sugar), 9g protein

So, try it out and let us know what you think!

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