Healthier Superbowl Spread & Raw Protein Bars Filed under ( appetizer, Healthy, protein, Turkey )

Is today a super sleepy Monday or what? I was shocked that I had a full class this morning when I taught my usual 5:45 AM Body Pump! Did you all enjoy your weekends and the super bowl (if you watched)?

Our weekend was great! We had a work dinner for Josh on Friday, taught step Saturday and ran errands, saw Avatar in 3D Saturday night (movie itself was very cool, but didn't like/agree with half of the movies message), taught Body Pump Sunday and then had a few friends over for the super bowl Sunday night.

I also made a batch of Averie's Raw Protein Bars on Sunday. They are amazing!!!!


I tried to make my Super Bowl Spread a little healthier, but still delicious.



I made up this AMAZING sweet and spicy turkey chili (it has pineapple in it and my friends/family gave it rave reviews (I obviously skipped out due to the meat;)):



I served some optional toppings along side the chili, including jalapenos, light sour cream, and 2% milk shredded cheese.

I also made up some fruit and fruit dip (whipped topping + 1 single serving fruit yogurt). It was the hit of the party:


I also laid out some pita chips, tortilla chips and veggies with salsa and Broccoli Hut's awesome artichoke hummus:

and Rhodey Girl's Zaatar Bread with marinara sauce (also a huge hit):


For dessert, big oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, dark chocolate pieces, and black bean brownies (which were just ok):
Our wonderful friends Bryan and Mandi also brought over some sausage balls that everyone loved.

How is your week looking? Any fun workouts planned? I have another busy teaching schedule this week (since a few of our instructors are out of commission):

• Monday: Ran to warm up and taught Body Pump
• Tuesday: Teach Body Attack
• Wednesday: Quick run to warm up, Teach Body Pump
• Thursday: Teach 45 minute Body Step, 45 minute Body Pump
• Friday: Teach Body Pump
• Saturday: Teach Body Step & Pump

Phew! I will be increasing my protein and eats to make sure I'm energized! Speaking of protein, as I mentioned last week, I am working on increasing my protein intake. My goal is to hit 75 grams per day. Here is how I did last week (these are approximations):

• Monday: 67 grams
• Tuesday: 86 grams
• Wednesday: 70 grams
• Thursday: 86 grams
• Friday: 66 grams
• Saturday: 72 grams
• Sunday:76 grams

I'm getting there!! Hope you have a fabulous week!! I will be posting my Blogger Secret Valentine's day package later this week.