How Red Affects Your Exercise Mood plus a High Energy Workout

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Color has a major effect on mood, energy, productivity, and focus – these factors all come together to predict the overall tone for your workout! In general terms, blue is calming and serene, a peaceful choice for yoga.  Yellow is upbeat and friendly, the star of group fitness class. And, black is at once no-nonsense, fierce and intimidating – perfect for ninjas and football uniforms alike.  But, what about red and working out?

Red is a powerful and eye-catching color that can literally pump a person up – studies have shown that just looking at the color red can increase heart rate! Read on to find more about how the color red can affect your workout and jump into my Gr8teful Red Workout, which is the high-intensity sweat sesh for aficionados of red. Visit PAGE TWO for more!

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Wholesome Oat Quinoa Breakfast Bake – Master Recipe with Endless Flavor Options to Meal Prep!

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Fueling up for a morning of activity (whether workouts or just the business of life) is much simple thanks to a meal prepping routine I started a few years ago making Wholesome Oat Quinoa Breakfast Bakes.

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These nourishing casseroles built long-lasting energy that whole grains provide, can be customized to suit my mood or, honestly sometimes, what I’ve currently got in the pantry/fridge – like various fruit, protein powder, spices and nuts or seeds. The final quinoa oat bakes are cut into (generous) single-serve portions and stored in the fridge or freezer. Such a comforting, filling and fast breakfast that I can reheat faster than my coffee brews.  Read on to get the Master Oat Quinoa Breakfast Bake and tons of mix-in ideas.

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Chicken Apple Kale Power Bowl

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Chicken Apple Kale Power Bowl is a great fuel for your lunch hour (or dinner for that matter)! Wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients like kale, apple, chicken, dates, almonds and whole grains are tossed together into one mega-nutritious, mega-satisfying salad.   

Plus, it’s mega-crunch and fun to eat, crunch-crunch-crunch! Read on to get this easy kale salad bowl recipe:

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Carrot Cake Wonton Bites with Lemon Cream Cheese Dip

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This post is sponsored by JSL foods as part of Twin Dragon Blogger Recipe Challenge Contest — however, all opinions, content and enthusiasm remain my own.

I come from a family who loves carrot cake and nobody made it quite like my Grandma. I took the yummiest, most wholesome ingredients from her secret carrot cake recipe to create delicious little bite-sized treats baked up in wonton wrappers and ready to be dunked into (or drizzled with) easy lemon cream cheese dip.

Hop to it and get the recipe for Carrot Cake Wonton Bites with Lemon Cream Cheese Dip now!

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Don’t Let Seeds Stop You from Enjoying the Whole Watermelon – My 2021 Mindset & Healthy Watermelon Recipes

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This post is sponsored by Watermelon.org However, all opinions, comments and enthusiasm remain my own.

Hello 2021, feeling good like I should thanks to a healthy lifestyle and positive mindset fueled in part by watermelon. Yeah, there have been a few bumps in the road over the last year, but I’m standing firm in my positive attitude – “Don’t let seeds stop you from enjoying the whole watermelon.” It’s Watermelon 2021~

jennifer thefitfork.com watermelon 2021

It’s not just a cute quote, it’s a life metaphor that we should be taken to heart and put into action daily. I’m not going to let the trials and tribulations that many of us have been experiencing keep me from having my best year yet. AND, actually, you may be surprised to discover that watermelon seeds are actually not the nuisance people make them out to be. They are edible and nutritious, just like any other seed and should be considered an asset in your whole fruit experience!  Read on to learn more about watermelon seeds and find out my favorite watermelon seed recipes.

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