Holiday Weight Challenge

2023

The final weigh-in period is from January 2, 2024, through January 12, 2024

Did you know many people gain between 1 and 5 pounds during the holidays? This may seem like little, but it could add up over time. This season, give yourself a gift of health by taking the 8-week challenge to maintain your weight.

Holiday Challenge Features:

• Free group fitness classes at Red Tail Hawk Health Center every Thursday starting November 30, 2023 - December 28, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

• Weekly newsletter emails with delicious holiday recipes and strategies to stay motivated during the holidays.

• Enter a raffle drawing to win a massage gun, air fryer, or instant pot.

• Noon walking group.

• Great incentives!

How to register:

1. Complete the initial weigh-in at any Life Center location with a Lifestyle Coach. The initial weigh-in period is from November 13, 2023, through November 22, 2023 - OR -

2. Attend the Kick-Off Holiday Hula Event November 21, 2023 Location- Red Tail Hawk Health Center (back of building) at 5:00 p.m.

For information and registration, please call the Life Center at:

Pumpkin Custard Pie

Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS:

• 1- 1/2 cups soymilk

• 4 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1- 1/2 cups 100% pure, cooked pumpkin or “canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)”

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar or Splenda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1-teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1 – 9-inch unbaked pie shell (Optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a large bowl, whisk together the soymilk and cornstarch until smooth, then blend in remaining ingredients.

Pour into pie shell if using or pour into 9” round pie plate (lightly greased or lined with parchment paper) and bake for 45 minutes, or until firm.

Enjoy as warm custard or refrigerate several hours before cutting.

Nutrition Information: 1/8 slice (with crust):

Calories 211, Fat 8.9 g, Sat Fat 3.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 221 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Sugar 15 g, Protein 2.7g.

Nutrition Information: 1/8 slice (without crust):

Calories 91, Fat 0.9 g, Sat Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 161 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 1.7g

Serves: 4 Nutrition: Calories: 320, Carb: 36g, Fat: 7g, Protein: 31g, Fiber: 7g

1- Tbsp. olive or canola oil (alternatively, you

1 -Medium onion, peeled and finely chopped

2 -Medium red bell peppers, seeded and finely

1- Garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped

1- Cup mild or medium salsa

2- 14.5 ounce cans reduced sodium vegetable or

14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes

2- Cups (280g) diced, cooked chicken breast

1-Cup fresh or frozen corn kernels

1- Tbsp. chili powder

Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Juice of one lime (optional)

1- Ounce baked tortilla chips (about 18) crumbled

1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream

4- Sprigs fresh cilantro (Optional)

Sauté by heating Tbsp. oil or ¼ C water (refresh water as needed) in medium pot over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add salsa, broth, tomatoes, chicken, corn and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer the soup covered for 15 minutes. Add water if needed to adjust consistency.

2. Add salt and pepper to taste and lime juice if desired.

3. Ladle into bowls and top with 2 tablespoons each yogurt, tortilla chip crumbles and 1- sprig cilantro if desired.