Jean Measurement, Cranberry-Almond Granola, Sexy Arms

Tip of the Day: Jean Measurement

Instead of getting on the scale in the morning, try on your favorite pair of jeans. Either the pair you wear now, or the pair you want to get into. Have that be your way of measuring your weight loss. That way you'll be focusing on the actual fat loss of your body, and you'll get to feel your body change as it gets easier and easier to fit into that smaller size (or your current jeans get bigger and bigger!)

Healthy Recipe: Cranberry-Almond Granola

A lot of the time, store bought granola can be disguised as this healthy thing, when it is really packed with sugar and chemicals. Making your own granola is a great way of knowing exactly what you're putting into your body. It'll taste so fresh and flavorful compared to the store bought brands!

• 2/3 cup frozen unsweetened apple juice concentrate, thawed
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup almond oil, or canola oil
• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 5 cups rolled oats, (not quick-cooking)
• 1 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1 cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped (4 1/2 ounces)
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, (2 ounces)
• 1 cup dried cranberries, divided

1. Position racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven; preheat to 325°F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with sides with cooking spray.
2. Whisk apple juice concentrate, maple syrup, oil and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cinnamon and salt.
3. Mix oats, wheat germ, almonds and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Stir in the juice mixture; toss to coat. Spread the granola evenly on the prepared baking sheets.
4. Bake the granola for 15 minutes, stirring once or twice. Reverse sheets top to bottom and back to front. Continue baking until lightly browned and aromatic, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes more. Transfer the baking sheets to wire racks; stir 1/2 cup dried cranberries into the granola on each sheet. Let cool completely.

This batch makes up 19 servings (at 262 calories each serving).
Bonus: You can store this granola in air tight containers for up to 2 months!!

Exercise: Sexy Arms
Get sexy arms for the summer w/ this workout!

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/arm-workout-0