Purse Snacks

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I don’t always carry a purse but when I do it’s usually because there are snacks in it!

Shelley

I don’t even relate to people who say they haven’t eaten since yesterday or even since breakfast. I never miss a meal and even then it seems I am always hungry. I am either eating or thinking about what I’m going to eat next!!  That’s just the way I am wired.  

Because I am a firm believer in steady fuel (nutritious food) and movement (exercise and an active life) to keep the body’s engine running, I do eat on a regular schedule and I include snacks.  I believe fuel and movement go hand in hand to keep the metabolism firing – energy in and energy out. But I also know that sometimes snacking can be difficult, especially when we’re on the go.

Have you ever struck out to run a few errands expecting to be back by meal time? You were fine when you left the house but somewhere along the way you became hungry, I mean really hungry as in … starving almost unto death. Your stomach was growling in protest of this recent 3 hour fast you had placed upon it and your insides were probably going to have to eat themselves like cannibals. You could actually feel the energy draining from your body like a vampire running from the sun. You then began driving a little too fast (or even recklessly) in order to speed up the errand process so you could get back to food which was all your mind could think about. You got short tempered and “hangry” with the sales clerk, your kids, the guy who cut you off in traffic, and anyone else that happened to be in range.  It was an afternoon of complete misery and famine…  OK, so maybe I’m being overly dramatic, but I’m trying to make a point. Situations like this can be easily avoided with a few purse snacks tucked away in case of emergency.

Here are some of my favorite purse friendly snacks:

  • dry cereal or granola
  • trail mix (see below for my personal recipe)
  • oranges, cuties, or any fruit with a rind
  • vacuumed packed turkey snack sticks (nutrition varies by brand so read the label for fat and calories)
  • nuts and seeds
  • small apple or celery sticks with a condiment cup of peanut butter (use a craft stick as a disposable knife)
  • whole grain crackers or mini rice cakes

What are your favorite purse snacks?

Trail Mix

  • 1 TBS Dried Cherries
  • 1 TBS Cashews
  • 1 TBS Almonds
  • 1 TBS Walnuts
  • 9 Chocolate chips

Measure out the ingredients above and place in a snack bag or small container. This makes one serving (about 1/4c) and is approximately 200 calories. Make several baggies while you are making so you’ll have plenty on hand to grab and go. You can obviously tweek the ingredients to your taste. Just be sure to watch the calorie count and keep the portion size to about a 1/4 cup.

July Boot Camp:

  • July Boot Camp Live officially starts on Wed, July 7th at the FLC. Price will be prorated for 7 classes this month ($45).
  • Feel free to use the Pay-as-you-go button to do additional prorating if you have travel plans.  Don’t get out of the habit.  Come when you can.
  • Time Change!!!!! —– BASIC30 will be meeting at 8:30am for both Live & Cyber starting this month.
  • Cyber Camp Links will go out on Wed, June 30th for those paying in advance who are ready for new videos. All others, you’ve got till the 7th by noon to make sure I’ve received your payment or an email letting me know you need a link so you’ll get them on time for our first class on the 8th. (I’ll leave June links up until after class on the 8th.) You can join anytime. I just don’t want you to miss getting links when you need them.
  • See below for details, registration info, and payment links.

Boot Camp Registration:

All new campers must register before their first Live or Online session.

Existing campers do not have to register again. I have your information on file and your payment will serve as a confirmation for this camp.

New Camper Registration

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Boot Camp Live

Mon & Wed @ the Life Center. Bring your own mat.

  • 5:30am Fit Camp – 45 min
  • 7:30am Fit Camp – 45 min
  • 8:30am BASIC30 – 30 min
July Live – $45

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Cyber Camp 

Thurs via Zoom -or- Anytime via YouTube

  • 7:30am Boot Camp – 45 minutes
  • 8:30am BASIC30 – 30 minutes

If you’d like to see what a BASIC30 class/video looks like from home, just hit this link and give it a try.  http://tiny.cc/BASIC30.

July Cyber – $30

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Full Access 

Includes access to both Boot Camp Live at the Life Center and Cyber Camp (Zoom sessions and video access to use anytime) and can be used for any time slot.

July Full Access – $75

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Pay as You Go

  • Live (1-3 classes): $10/ per class
  • Live (4+ classes): 4-5=$35, 6=$40, 7=$45
  • Cyber: $8/ per class (does not include video access)
A La Carte

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Other Payment Options: Cash, Check, Card, Cash App, paypal.me/followmefit, Venmo, Google Pay, & Zelle.

Package payments must be made in advance and are only good for the month of the Boot Camp for which they were purchased. Cyber Camp payment must be received 24 hours in advance to ensure receiving Zoom links in time for class. All links will be sent via email.

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