Motivation Shaker, Ashley Tabb

As Halloween approaches, candy options are more and more tempting.  Ok, maybe candy is tempting all year around!!  You want to think those little pieces of chocolate won't affect your weight goals, but they can.  Especially when it's hard to just eat one or two.  Personally, I would much rather have several bites of dessert than just one, so these wonder whip solutions are an amazing alternative to a few pieces of candy!! They are much more filling and satisfying!!  Whip up a bowl today and give your sweet tooth what it wants!!   Thanks to Ilana Muhlstein for sharing this recipe and her registered dietitian knowledge through the 2B Mindset Nutrition program and certified mentorship training!  B oth the Almond Joy candy and wonder whip have 235 calories, but you get a WHOLE cup with the whip rather than just two bites!!  Ingredients:  1 Cup 0-2% Plain Greek Yogurt 1 TBSP unsweetened Shredded Coconut 1 TBSP Cocoa Nibs 2 tsp. cocoa powder

We are not ready for the pool to close and choose Halloween costumes, but the time has come. We had an amazing summer and now it's time for the season to change and embrace what's next.  Of course, there are several things to look forward to in the fall. I love sports and the events around them. My husband, two girls and I have been cheering on the Red Sox all summer and are excited for the playoffs and World Series.  Each Saturday, 6-year-old soccer takes over our morning and college football takes over the afternoon. Tailgating with friends for home games and gatherings at someone's house if the game is away. Keeneland horse racing is a highlight in October and this year opening day is on my birthday!! We have several fall festivals on the calendar and then before we know it, Thanksgiving and Christmas will arrive.  But first things first, let's talk about my favorite fall flavor, pumpkin spice.  For a limited time only, starting Monday September 17 in the U.S.