Gingerbread galore! Gingerbread Banana Bread Ingredients 3 brown bananas, mashed 2 tbsp. maple syrup 2 tbsp. molasses 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 eggs ½ cup cashew butter (or other nut/seed butter) ¼ cup coconut flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. powdered ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. nutmeg 1 pinch of salt Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x4 loaf pan then line the middle with parchment paper. In a food processor (or blender), add all ingredients and puree until completely combined. Pour batter into pan then place in th...

‘Tis the season for gingerbread! Gingerbread Overnight Oats Makes 1 serving Each serving contains: 2 carbs & 2 proteins Ingredients: 1/2 cup old fashioned oats ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt ½ cup whole milk 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 1 tsp. cinnamon ½ Tbsp. maple syrup 1 tsp. ground ginger ½ tsp. vanilla extract Directions Combine all ingredients into a mason jar, cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold. GOLO® is committed to providing you with the helpful tips and resources needed for personal success on a lifelong journey of health and wellness. It’s time to become #YourBestYou. Visit GO...

Did you know that GOLO offers FREE Coaching Services by certified professional coaches? Who is eligible to use the Coaching? All GOLO Customers. What is Coaching? Coaching can be different for each person depending on what kind of support is needed. Coaching is typically a one-on-one phone session up to 30 minutes with one of the GOLO Coaches where you can get support. It can be on an as needed basis, once a week, bi-weekly or once a month. Coaching provides support, education, and strategies/planning ideas. When would I need Coaching? If you want to go over the plan or have overall qu...

An air fryer is a great way to enjoy your favorite crispy foods guilt-free! If you have an air fryer, try this Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata GOLO recipe!

Hummus is a great snack- healthy and filling. It’s likely that you are familiar with the hummus made from solely chickpeas but have you ever heart of BEET hummus? Thanks to Love and Lemons, you have now! Serving Size – ½ cup which is 1 carb serving Ingredients 1 medium or 2 small red beets 2 cloves garlic 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water ½ teaspoon of cumin (optional) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Preh...

We’ve all been there. You have a really good workout and within the next 12 to 72 hours, you are plagued with sore muscles. You may experience stiffness, weakness and sensitivity to touch. You are more likely to experience soreness if you are new to working out, or are starting a new type of exercise. The good news is, sore muscles after exercising are a completely normal side effect of rebuilding muscle. It means that your muscles are responding to activity and getting stronger. This is progress and not an excuse to stop exercising. Soreness usually lasts around three to five days. Even th...

It’s the same story every time. We get so excited to start a new diet or weight loss program. We are certain that this is going to be “the one” that changes everything. And then, even if it is going well, we find a way to fall off the wagon. Why does this happen? Are we sabotaging ourselves? Let’s take a look at some reasons why we fall off the wagon and some ways to overcome them! WE SET UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS By setting goals that are out of our reach, we are setting ourselves up for failure. We want quick and immediate results, hoping to lose 20 pounds in one month. Then, we are disap...

Today, we want to emphasize safe exercise. I have been guilty of pushing my limits a bit too far when exercising and have injured myself as a result. Our advice to you: honor your body, respect yourself and know your limits. There is a huge difference between feeling the burn of your workout and feeling pain. One is good, the other not so much. In order to help you avoid injury while you’re pushing towards your health and wellness goals, we want to provide you with some helpful tips to ensure your safety when exercising. Here are some useful tips to having both a safe and effective workout ...

According to a report by Neilson, the average American spends 34 hours a week watching TV! Yes, you read that right! Shocking, isn’t it? That’s almost the same amount of time we spend working and is equal to 20% of your life spent watching TV. Some would argue that it is a great way to “check out” at the end of a crazy day, that it’s educational or that it’s great entertainment, but is it really benefitting your life? It’s time to take a look. Here are some reasons to give up (or at least reduce) your use of the “Telly”. When we watch TV, we are not as active as we should be. As Americas, ...

You, spend A LOT of time and emotional energy on your relationship with food. Many of us struggle with what to eat, when to eat and how much to eat. It can end up being all you think about during the day. It feels like you are constantly battling with this unhealthy relationship (otherwise known as emotional eating). Well, it is time for you to kick this problem to the curb – once and for all! Here are some ways that can help you change your relationship with food: Eat Mindfully. I know that this is one that you hear about a lot, but many don’t even really know what it means much less act...