How is your heart health?

February is heart health month and now is the time to evaluate what you are doing and how you are living to make sure you have the healthiest of hearts.  Tips to get you started:

Healthy eating                      Stress management
Weight management            Quit smoking
Physical activity

Do it today....no excuses!  Here in the Land of Mojo, we can help you get on the path to a healthier heart.  New members (or if you have not been with us for over one year), you can sign up now for our $49 In  House Special that gives you six weeks of unlimited access to everything on our schedule.  Call or text 916-300-8576 to sign up today.  

Delish! Baked Potato Soup

Coach Alexis shared this recipe recently, I tried it myself and it was amazing!  It will warm you up right away!  This recipe comes from one of my favorite places to visit, Skinnytaste.com.  Enjoy!!

• 2 russet potatoes, washed and dried
• 1 small head of cauliflower, stem removed cut into florets
• 1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups 1% reduced-fat milk
• salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 10 tbsp reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 tbsp chopped chives, divided
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (you can use turkey bacon if you prefer)

Directions:
Pierce potatoes with a fork; microwave on high for 5 minutes turn over and microwave another 3 - 5 minutes, until tender. Or if you prefer to use your oven, bakeat 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Peel potatoes.

Meanwhile, steam cauliflower with water in a large covered pot until tender. Drain and return to pot. On medium heat, add chicken broth, milk, potatoes and bring to a boil. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Add sour cream, half the chives, salt and pepper and cook on low another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat. Ladle 1 cup soup into each bowl. Top each serving with 2 tbsp cheese, remaining chives, and bacon.

Baked Potato Soup
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 5 • Size: 1 cup • Points +: 5 pts • Smart Points: 6
Calories: 207.6 • Fat: 7.8 g • Carb: 22.5 g • Fiber: 2.4 g  • Protein: 11.9 g

In the Land of Mojo, fitness is for everyone!

What great fun we had at our 2016 Celebration Fun Run!  For some participants, this was their first 5K Fun Run.  For others, a training run for a half marathon that was one week away.  All ages, sizes, fitness levels are welcome in the Land of Mojo.  But, did you know, your unlimited membership includes all of these things:

• Bootcamp classes
• PiYoBa classes
• Triathlon Training
• Half-Marathon Training
• Marathon Training
• Personal Training

• Trail Running
• Running Groups (All Levels)
• Cycling (All Levels)
• Nutritional Coaching
• Goal Setting
• Life Coaching

AND....body fat testing and measurements every six weeks.  Accountability, fun and supportive.  This is your call to action...come join us and let's get moving!

Book Release! [find your mojo] 52 Weeks to Transformation, Inspiration and Fitness

I am so excited to share my life-long passion of health and wellness with you!  Here is a small excerpt from my book.  Come with me on an amazing journey and get your copy today here!

Lorri Ann Code

Live with what you love: Holiday Decorations

The New Year is almost here!  In four days we will be ringing in 2016, and begin to start thinking about packing away our holiday decorations (if you have not done so already).  

Now is a great time to really look at all the decorations that you have, from tree ornaments to center pieces, and decide if you really really love it and want to continue to live with it.  We all tend to accumulate more than what we truly need, so take a close look.  Make room for sentimental items that invoke wonderful memories.  Every year, we hang my husband's grandmother's hand painted ornaments on our tree.  They don't match, are pink and blue, don't sparkle anymore, but our tree would not be complete without a few of these precious ornaments that are well over 100 years old.  

Keep it all in one place.  After Christmas, I found two rolls of wrapping paper that I had stored away from all my other holiday stuff.  Keep it all together in one spot so you don't lose track of what you have (and buy more paper because you thought you were out!).   I use an extra large suitcase that my husband purchased several years ago to store all our decorations, ornaments, garland, tree skirt.  Up to the top of the garage it goes, keeping everything safe and dry until next November.

Citrus! Some for you, some to share.

It is citrus season, and I am so excited because my little one year old Meyer lemon tree has four lemons on it!  They will be ready to pick soon.  Our 40-year old orange tree is full and ready to harvest.

Growing up, my Grandparents had the best lemon tree in their back yard in San Jose.  Because of the mild climate, this tree would produce fruit year round.  They were the largest and juiciest lemons I have ever had.  My Nana passed away 15 years ago and before my uncle and dad sold her house, I asked my uncle to pick me a few lemons for sentimental reasons.  He brought me 12 grocery bags brimming to the top!  I got out my juicer and juiced all those lemons (which took me a few days), working in batches, I put the lemon juice in ice cube trays and froze them to use in the future for recipes, in my water, etc.  My lemon cubes lasted me two years!

Last year, my parents, husband and I took a quick trip to San Jose and swung by my grandparents' home.  My dad wanted to see his childhood home again.  The house has been remodeled and looks very different now, but the lemon tree is still there!  It made us all feel good that the current residents were taking care of this wonderful, fruitful tree.

Check out all the lemons, limes, varieties or oranges available right now.  So, what do you do if you or your neighbors have your own trees, and an overabundance of this citrus wonderfulness?  If you live near me, call Harvest Sacramento.  This project of Soil Born Farms is a collaborative effort of area residents, non-profits, community groups and businesses which harvest underutilized fruit and vegetables from backyards and small orchards and donate it to local food assistance agencies.