It is getting very cold outside and some of tend to want to hibernate.  Before you get to comfortable on the couch there are some fun, active family activities that you can do right here in the Ozarks that does not require being outside in the cold.  Don’t wait until the New Year to start being active.

Personal training with Big Time Results

Fitness classes with Big Time Results

Indoor ice skating @ Mediacom Ice park

Indoor soccer @ Lake Country Soccer

Indoor tennis @ Cooper Tennis Complex

Indoor Volleyball/Basketball @ Doling/Chesterfield Family Centers

Indoor rock climbing @ Chesterfield Family Center

Indoor swimming @ most of the Springfield Fitness Centers

There is really so many fun physical things to do, so don’t let the winter weather and the holidays be your excuse for being out of shape or gaining weight this year.

Blueberries with Lemon Cream (This recipe is adapted from EatingWell.com)

Ingredients

·        4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)

·        ¾ cup low-fat organic vanilla yogurt

·        1 tsp honey

·        2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest

·        2 cups fresh organic blueberries

Directions

1.    Using a fork, break up cream cheese in a medium bowl. Drain off any liquid from the yogurt; add yogurt to the bowl along with honey. Using an electric mixer, beat at high speed until light and creamy. Stir in lemon zest.

2.    Layer the lemon cream and blueberries in dessert dishes or wineglasses. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.

Nutrition FactsServing size: ½ cup each. Per serving: 156 calories; 7 g fat (4 g sat, 0 g mono); 22 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 2 g fiber; 151 mg sodium.