4 Ways to Relax

Hope you had a wonderful long weekend!

I spent mine looking at this:

60 Minute Workout: Power Circuit

You know I am a big fan of interval and circuit training.

The great thing about it is that no matter how much time you have, you know you are going to get an intense workout.

I have called today's routine a "60 minute workout", but truthfully, it is an "any time workout".  If you only have 20 minutes, simply do the circuit once.  If you have 40 minutes, do it twice.

You are still going to reap all of the benefits and feel great when you are done.

Check out the end of the post for some links to exercises you may not be familiar with. (and always check with your doctor before you start a new exercise program.)

Online Personal Training Giveaway

I promised you a fitness giveaway on Friday and I always deliver on my promises. :)

How about the chance to win a personalized fitness program?

I am busily working away on updating my website and to celebrate it's upcoming re-launch, I would like to offer one lucky reader this very cool prize package including:

• A one month personalized training program
• 24/7 email support
• A copy of my ebook, Women's Strength Training Myths Revealed!

To Enter

Tell me how a workout plan would help you reach your goals.

Optional Addition Entries (Leave a Comment for Each)
Follow me on Twitter
Like Commit to Fit on Facebook
Like Custom Fit Consulting on Facebook
Follow my blog (via RSS)
Tweet about the contest ( @tracy_simmons Online Personal Training Giveaway http://bit.ly/JQ9lmq )

Winner will be announced on Monday May 14 May 21.

Good luck!

Stay Healthy,
Tracy

Healthy Lemon Cookie Makeover and Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered my first giveaway.  It was so much fun, I am seeing more in the future :)

And the winner is...

Congratulations Dani!  I will contact you today to get all of your info.

I was really craving something tart and sweet yesterday.  I saw that Gina @ The Fitnessista had made some delicious lemon macaroons and thought that lemon would be a fantastic star ingredient for my next makeover.

I have made lemon bars before so I wanted to do something different.  It has been a while since I have made cookies and I found this recipe that had makeover written all over it.

I lost the butter, reduced the sugar and increased the protein and fibre content.  The result was a chewy, moist cookie with just enough sweetness.  I hope you give them a try!

Lovely Lemon Cookies (Makes 32 Cookies)

1 cup oat flour
3/4 cup wheat germ
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/3 cup applesauce
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 flax egg
6 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest

Glaze
1/3 cup icing sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a cookie sheet.

Prepare flax egg and set aside.

Mix flours, wheat germ, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder and salt.  In a separate bowl, cream applesauce, sugar, maple syrup.  Add flax egg, lemon juice and zest.

Add dry ingredients to the wet and stir until thoroughly combined.  Drop by the tablespoon on cookie sheet.  Bake for 12-15 minutes.

While still warm, poke cookies with a fork.  Pour one teaspoon of glaze on each cookie and allow to cool.

Nutritional Information (Approx.)
60 calories
0.7 g fat
12.6 g carbs
1.5 g protein
1 g fibre

Stay Healthy,
Tracy

P.S If you are looking for something to read, check out my guest post @ I'm An Okie!

Wonderful Weekend Giveaway

It is a late post today as I just got back from a visit in with my family. (You saw my adorable nephew yesterday :)

I had a great weekend and am in such as good mood, I thought to myself, "Could it be a better time for my first giveaway?"

I think not!

As luck would have it, I just happen to have an extra copy of this cookbook.

I used it for inspiration during the Vegan Challenge and think it is absolutely fantastic.  The recipes are simple, easy to follow and delicious.

To Enter
Leave a comment and tell me the best thing that happened to you this past week.

Optional Additional Entries (Leave a comment for each one)
Like my Facebook Page
Follow me on Twitter
Tweet about the contest... Yummy! Enter to win a cookbook from @tracy_simmons http://bit.ly/fEC2Dk
Follow my blog (via RSS or Google Friend Connect)

Contest ends on Thursday March 3rd and I will announce the winner on Friday.

Good luck!

Stay Healthy,
Tracy