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Staying fit and lean through the holidays

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It is very hard to stay motivated to eat healthy and workout during the holiday season.  Don't be like the majority of people and gain 10lbs during the holiday season.   Being inactive, drinking and eating more than usual, you can easily be a part of this grim statistic.  Last week I had a healthy holiday party. I had some healthy versions for some of your typically high calorie and high fat foods.  Her are a few of the recipes. Stuffing Makes: 6 Serving size: 1/2 cup Prep 10 mins Cook 45 mins Ingredients •    1/4 cup wild rice •    1 3/4 cups water •    1/4 cup regular brown rice •    1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules •    1/8 - 14 teaspoons ground sage or nutmeg •    2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms •    1/2 cup sliced celery •    3 green onions, sliced •    1/4 cup sliced almonds or pine nuts, toasted (optional) Directions Rinse uncooked wild rice in a strainer under cold water about 1 minute. In a medium