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Two years ago I was very uncomfortable with my physical appearance because I had let myself become overweight. I made a commitment to begin exercising on a regular basis and to eat better. I lost about 35 pounds in five months and was feeling much better. However, my mind and body had reached a plateau and I was quickly becoming bored and frustrated. I was seeking new ideas, new challenges and new advice to motivate myself. I was also looking to improve muscle tone and definition. That is what brought me to Fit 4 Life. After just a few weeks of slow strength training and following their diet advice, I began to see amazing results. Not only did I lose body fat and increase muscle tone, I felt energized and excited. The entire staff is extremely knowledgeable and supportive. I am grateful for Fit 4 Life because now I am certain that I will continue to be motivated and see results.
- Jill Wood
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Grandmother's Favorite Oatmeal Cookies
 There's nothing more comforting than the smell of fresh baked cookies floating through the house. Here's a recipe for a healthier way to bring that old-fashioned good feeling into your kitchen! It comes from the Eat-Clean Diet book.
Nutritional Information
(per cookie, with raisins and walnuts)
Calories: 471 (you can cut that number in half by sharing your cookie with a friend!)
Protein: 6g
Fat: 27g
Carbs: 52g
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Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cup unsalted Olivina margarine
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 large omega-3 eggs
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp best-quality vanilla
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3 pounds (8 cups) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 8 oz dark raisins (optional)
- 8 oz coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
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Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat sheets.
- Cream the margarine, sugar and eggs together in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the honey, vanilla and sea salt until smooth and creamy. Use a large wooden spatula or your clean hands to work in the flour and oats until well combined.
- Add raisins and walnuts if desired and mix until evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into large three-inch balls and press into five- or six-inch flat cookies on baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes or until as brown as you desire. Cool on wire racks.
- Makes 24 very large cookies. (Make the cookies smaller if you like!)
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