Rise and shine sleepy head!! The sun is up and there is still a lot of summer living left to do. We both know that while the summer season is jam-packed with fun, all of that fun definitely comes with challenges that, at times, make it hard to keep your appetite in check and your girlish figure, well, girlish. Traveling, day adventures with the kids, cookouts with the fam: all can take their toll on your shape. But fear not beautiful goddess of the sun, today is a new day, and we have a plan to get your day started on the right foot so you can stay one step ahead of the craving monster.
Work it
Nothing gets your day started quite like a good workout. You’re going to get your blood pumping, endorphins rolling and your energy level soaring! We especially love an easy and quick HIIT (high intensity interval training) workout to start our day, like this one:
Eat a high-fiber breakfast
We’re sure you’ve already heard before that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Skipping breakfast can lead to overeating through the day. Eating refined, nutritionally absent foods will likely send your blood sugar levels on a roller coaster ride, leaving you with a low blood sugar and the need to stuff your face with the first thing you can get your hands on (which is usually also nutritionally inferior, perpetuating the cycle).
Cravings and poor food choices are much harder to ward off when you are ravenous. The best way to avoid unnecessary calories from happening is to eat a breakfast rich in nutrients that keep you in better control of your craving. One of these dietary supplements is fiber. Found in fruits, vegetables, and grains, certain types of fiber help support good digestive health. Some fibers have also been clinically shown to help you curb cravings, in turn playing the role of your side kick in the fight to maintain your weight.
Benefiber® Healthy Shape Dietary Fiber Supplement has taken the fiber from wheat dextrin (grain) to create a 100% natural, clear, taste-free, completely dissolvable (in most beverages) supplement that can help you meet your fiber needs when you aren’t able to do so with your diet alone, plus it helps curb cravings! This is especially helpful when on the go during these busy summer months!
If making breakfast just seems out of the question or you are on the road, make up a batch of these high fiber muffins to grab before leaving the house in the morning or to take along with you during your summer travels!
Recipe:
High Fiber Zucchini & Banana Muffins (makes roughly 18 regular sized muffins)
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. baking powder
1pinch of salt
2/3 cup honey
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup melted butter
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
3 eggs
½ tsp vanilla
1 cup grated zucchini
1 medium very ripe banana
1 rounded tbsp. of Benefiber® Healthy Shape per muffin
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line muffin tins with paper liners. In one bowl, whisk together first six ingredients while mixing the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl until well combined. Slowly add in the bowl of dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, taking care not to overmix.
Fill muffin liners ¾ of the way full. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Each muffin contains 5 grams of fiber. Eat two muffins for breakfast and meet 40% of your daily fiber need!
Plan ahead
Anticipate the day. You know you have to eat so have a plan ahead whenever you can. Know what restaurants are available when away from home and unable to prepare meals. Think ahead about how you are going to handle the cookout smorgasbord. Pack snacks and lunch for daytrips. Add Benefiber® Healthy Shape to your bottle of water to sneak in some extra hunger-curbing fiber!
These 3 steps should help with keep your craving and shape in balance all through the summer season!
To learn more about Benefiber® Healthy Shape, more recipe ideas and a coupon to use at your next purchase, head on over to Benefiber.com!
Clinical studies show benefits with regular use. A weight management program should include a healthy diet and regular exercise. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Benefiber® Healthy Shape Trademark is owned by GSK Group of companies.
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It gets too hot to exercise outdoors so I do exercise videos at home.
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I keep in shape by swimming in my pool
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Great health tips, babe! And thanks for the muffin recipe!
Adi xx
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Those muffins look amazing, thanks for the recipe.
Rachel xo
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Loved this post! I’ve been trying to be healthier lately so this is useful! Xx
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I run all year round and that keeps me in pretty good shape. In the summer I also tend to eat more fruits and vegetables since we grow them in our garden.
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I keep in shape in the summer by running! I am training for a marathon! yarbr012 at gmail dot com
I keep in shape by walking, biking and swimming!
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I walk and hike during the Summer months, ditch the car and walk to work.
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Eating a good breakfast has definitely been important to me. Great tips and that recipe looks awesome.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
It’s a perfect solution to “hide” the good ingredients in your breakfast!!
I also think the planning part is super important! I make our lunches for the entire week on Sundays—then we know we’re having a healthy lunch!!
Thanks for the workout–I need to get back in the habit!!
jodie
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I always like a big breakfast after I workout. This recipe looks so good!
Jill
Doused In Pink
I love this post and just pinned everything! The pike push-ups are crazy and my boys will love those muffins!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
I try to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and stay active during the summer. This summer has been a challenge though–it’s been hot and I’ve been pregnant, ha! 🙂 Those muffins look SO good!
I eat a lot of fiber in my diet and it really helps me stay full. Those muffins look amazing!
This is great. I’ll have to try it out.
Xo, Maryam
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These are great workouts I am def going to give the benefiber a chance HOPE IT WORKS!
Life is just Rosie
This is awesome!! I am going to try this starting tomorrow!
xx, Elise
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HIIT workouts are my jaaaaam lately! I love that you can do ’em anywhere, too.
And fiber ftw!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
I like to go on nature walks in the summer to stay in shape.
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I keep in shape during the summer by bike riding and swimming.
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My husband and I like to go to the gym, and stay active by going for hikes.
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The squat and jump is one of my favorite exercises but I stay in shape by doing planks.
xo Christina
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What a great circuit! I love how differently pike pushups work, and jump squats are one of my faves!
Fizz and Frosting
These exercises look challenging but we’ve been meaning to work out more and those high fiber muffins sure make us want to make them before a workout! Thanks for sharing with us!
ISA Professional
All about those steps in my workouts! Love the Rise and Shine! And then totally hate squat jumps! haha. Squats I don’t mind but I hate the jumping! 🙂
xx Jenelle
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i do a lot of walking.
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I’m loving your workout posts, they are so easy to follow and really motivating 🙂 Also those muffins look so yummy!
Ela BellaWorld
I go swimming and hiking in order to keep in shape during summer.
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great post!
Daniel x
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I do Zumba and Pilates.
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I usually work out in the morning so my routine doesn’t change much in the summer. It’s yoga and bodyweight training.
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Such great workout tips & I for sure want to try that recipe. Yum!
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I like to walk nature trails or bike ride in the afternoons or evenings when it isn’t as hot.
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This sounds great like it could really help me! I like to plan out meals because I work at two hospitals and at that, crazy hours. It helps me to prepare and plan my meals that way I don’t have temptation to eat unhealthy foods our fast food!
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Such amazing workout tips, I’m totally going to try! Thank you! x
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I chase after my kids!
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I swim a lot of laps at the pool! It is great stress relief and soothes my body and soul!
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We do lots of swimming in our pool during the summer to beat the heat and get our excercise.
I try to eat more fresh fruit and veggies in summer to stay in shape. love your tips and cake wait to try this High Fiber Zucchini & Banana Muffins recipe.
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I try to eat healthy and keep active. Thanks so much.
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Thanks again
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Lots of gardening and strengthen keeps me in shape during the summer.
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I like to go for bike rides
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I try to keep walking (even when it’s hot) As I get older, it’s more important to me to eat healthy and exercise regularly.
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I haven’t worked out in longer than I”m willing to admit… BUT if/when I do I’ll make sure to bookmark this 🙂
I get overheated and want to quit when it’s too hot out, so I joined the Y so I can work out in air-conditioning 🙂
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I try to get in shape in the summer by walking and eating right and drinking lots of water
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I try to walk for at least 30 minutes a day. I also try to follow a healthy diet and stay hydrated.
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I take walks and drink plenty of water.
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I go to gym 3 or 4 days a week.
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I eat lots of fruits and vegetables and take walks.
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I swim daily in the summer.
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I exercise for an hour after work.
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I drink water and take a daily greens! truckredford(at)Gmail(Dot)com
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in the summer i like to walk outside more
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I like to go for walks in the evenings.
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I keep in shape by doing a lot of swimming in the summer.
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I keep in shape by taking healthy snacks to work with me and avoiding the lure of the vending machine.
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alot of salad and summer vegs and fruit
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I help my boys practice baseball. It’s a lot of fun and keeps me active.
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I go for daily walks and play with my kids at the park
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I go for runs.
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I ride my bicycle every morning and do lots of gardening and yard work.
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I try to keep up shape in the summertime the really fun way of swimming in the pool.
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I try to walk around the neighborhood in the mornings, before it gets too hot & humid. Also did a lot of swimming this summer
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i swim in my pool during the summer months
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