{"id":4729,"date":"2018-12-23T19:56:56","date_gmt":"2018-12-24T02:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/?p=4729"},"modified":"2019-07-22T18:08:43","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T01:08:43","slug":"17-healthy-holiday-treats-and-simple-snacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/2018\/12\/23\/17-healthy-holiday-treats-and-simple-snacks\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Healthy Holiday Treats and Simple Snacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2016\/12\/17Healthy-Holiday-Treats-and-Simple-Snacks-header-715x358.jpg\" alt=\"17 Healthy Holiday Treats and Simple Snacks\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Candy canes, gingerbread, cookies of all shapes and sizes, marshmallows floating in mugs of hot cocoa\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 sugary treats abound this time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A little bit of indulgence is OK, but between the holiday parties and sugary foodstuffs,&nbsp;it&#8217;s easy to feel&nbsp;like the entire month of December is a junk-food obstacle course!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a break from the sugar rush, here are some healthy holiday treats and simple snacks that are fun-to-make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Healthy Holiday Treats&nbsp;for Kids of All Ages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christmas Tree Pizza<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lunchtime looks delicious with this fun Christmas Tree Pizza idea shared by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/caroandco.com.au\/2011\/11\/christmas-pizza\/#sthash.7uBbxUOa.dpbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caro &amp; Co<\/a>. Use our recipe for healthy&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/chicken-pizza\">whole wheat pizza&nbsp;crust<\/a>&nbsp;and cut out tree shapes before baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decorate with your favorite holiday-inspired toppings. Here, sliced olives form garlands. How about topping the pizza in leaves of&nbsp;spinach and decorating with \u00e2\u20ac\u0153ornaments\u00e2\u20ac\u009d made from red and yellow bell peppers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Christmas_Pizza_with_Olives_dpe8qz.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Tree Pizza with Olives\" class=\"wp-image-10170237711\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Snowman Hard-Boiled Eggs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Why did the snowman&nbsp;take&nbsp;a dip in boiling water? Because he was made from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/how-to-boil-eggs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hard-boiled eggs<\/a>!&nbsp;These adorable&nbsp;snacks from&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.roxyskitchen.com\/egg-snowman.html\">Roxy&#8217;s Kitchen<\/a>&nbsp;are cleverly held together with a stick of dry spaghetti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carrot slices form hats,&nbsp;sprigs of parsley&nbsp;shape the arms, and buttons and eyes are affixed with black peppercorns (you could also use black sesame seeds). Take it a step further and use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons of zucchini&nbsp;for scarves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Snowman_Eggs_by_Roxy_xw82zv-1.jpg\" alt=\"Snowman Eggs by Roxy\" class=\"wp-image-4731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Snowman_Eggs_by_Roxy_xw82zv-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Snowman_Eggs_by_Roxy_xw82zv-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Santa&#8217;s Belly Cheese Snacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ho-ho-ho! Santa&#8217;s belly is coming to town.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cutefoodforkids.com\/2012\/11\/santas-belly-food-ideas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cute Food for Kids<\/a>&nbsp;wrapped&nbsp;holiday cheer&nbsp;around&nbsp;Babybel individual cheese snacks and used construction paper to craft belts and buckles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Santa_Belly_ubh5vk.jpg\" alt=\"Cheese Santa\" class=\"wp-image-10170237681\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Snowman Snack Platter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This snowman is playing in a winter wonderland! We love this fun, open-faced sandwich idea from&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/creative-food.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/snowman-lunch-for-givingtuesday.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creative Food<\/a>. Use a cookie cutter to cut out circles of bread and cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add&nbsp;a hat and scarf made from bell peppers, and a sliver of carrot for the nose. This snowman has&nbsp;eyes, a mouth, and buttons made from plum, but you can use black sesame seeds.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/21-day-fix-snack-hack-popcorn-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Popcorn<\/a>&nbsp;snow is the finishing touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Snowman_Snack_Platter_gxw9mm.jpg\" alt=\"Snowman Snack Platter\" class=\"wp-image-10170237760\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reindeer Pancakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add extra holiday cheer to your morning with these Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer pancakes from&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com\/2011\/12\/rudolph-pancake-breakfast.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a healthier version. use Greek yogurt instead of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/coconut-whipped-cream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">whipped cream<\/a>, turkey bacon, and our recipe for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/cashew-and-oat-hotcakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cashew and Oat Hotcakes<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/multi-grain-banana-pancakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multi-Grain Banana Pancakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Rudolph_Pancakes_a9dlxw.jpg\" alt=\"Rudolph Pancakes\" class=\"wp-image-10170237684\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>String Cheese Snowmen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it&#8217;s too cold outside to build snowmen, let the&nbsp;kids build them inside! To make these cute snacks for her son&#8217;s preschool class,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.digicrumbs.com\/2014\/01\/string-cheese-snowmen-winter-preschool.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DigiCrumbs<\/a>&nbsp;used black card stock for hats, blue ribbon for scarves, and black and orange markers to draw faces (we recommend food safe markers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/String_Cheese_Snowmen_by_digicrumbs_qwbhcu.jpg\" alt=\"String Cheese Snowmen\" class=\"wp-image-10170237669\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tortilla Snowflakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These pretty snowflake-shaped tortillas are dusted with a light sprinkling of Parmesan. They&#8217;re simple, savory, and kids of all ages will have fun cutting&nbsp;out snowflake shapes. Get the how-to from&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/carpeseason.com\/garlic-parmesan-snowflakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carp\u00c3\u00a9 Season<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a&nbsp;sweeter version by substituting cheese with shredded unsweetened coconut, or just same some calories by adding&nbsp;a sprinkling of cinnamon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Parmesan_Tortilla_Snowflakes_uwi1qn.jpg\" alt=\"Parmesan Tortilla Snowflakes\" class=\"wp-image-10170237687\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fruity Holiday&nbsp;Snacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fruity Candy Cane<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Delight your kids with this candy cane from&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/rabbitfoodformybunnyteeth.com\/strawberry-banana-candy-cane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rabbit&nbsp;Food for My Bunny Teeth<\/a>. All you need are strawberries, a banana, and a knife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Strawberry_Banana_Candy_Cane_psqfbd.jpg\" alt=\"Banana Strawberry Candy Cane\" class=\"wp-image-10170237672\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kiwi Raspberry Christmas Tree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We created an all-fruit version of the Christmas Tree Crudit\u00c3\u00a9 plate using sliced kiwi fruits to form the tree, with bright red raspberries as ornaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could add a slice of star fruit, or any fruit cut into the shape of a star, to create your&nbsp;tree topper (we used banana). Serve alongside&nbsp;the honey-sweetened&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/tropical-fruit-salad-with-vanilla-yogurt-sauce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vanilla yogurt sauce<\/a>in this fruit salad recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/11_Healthy_Holiday_Treats_-_Kiwi_Tree.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Holiday Treats - Kiwi Christmas Tree\" class=\"wp-image-10170279972\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grinch Grapes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grapes get a dose of holiday cheer, just like the&nbsp;Grinch did in&nbsp;Dr. Seuss&#8217;&nbsp;<em>How the Grinch Stole Christmas<\/em>, with cute hats made from hulled strawberries&nbsp;and a slice&nbsp;of banana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go all-the-way Grinch with this green&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/the-grinch-smoothie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grinch Smoothie<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/11_Healthy_Holiday_Treats_-_Grinch_Grapes.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Holiday Treats - Grinch Grapes\" class=\"wp-image-10170279962\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fruity Christmas Tree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This decorative tree&nbsp;takes a little more effort than the other snacks on this page, but it will make kids (and grownups) ooh and ah, and you&#8217;ll have a healthy, edible centerpiece for your table. We followed the detailed example by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/iowagirleats.com\/2015\/12\/21\/fruit-christmas-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iowa Girl Eats<\/a>&nbsp;to assemble&nbsp;ours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/11_Healthy_Holiday_Treats_-_Fruit_Christmas_Tree.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Holiday Snacks - Fruit Christmas Tree Centerpiece\" class=\"wp-image-10170279966\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Healthy Snacks for a Holiday Party<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pumpkin Whoopie Pies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Autumn Calabrese and her brother Bobby created these perfectly portioned&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teambeachbody.com\/bod-offer?ICID=BLOG_BOD_FIXATEHOLIDAY&amp;referringrepid=1393&amp;refsource=Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumpkin Whoopie Pies<\/a>&nbsp;based on her favorite healthy holiday treat from her local health-food store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch how they&#8217;re made in her&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/plan-your-holiday-menu-with-fixate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FIXATE Holiday Recipes<\/a>&nbsp;special. These easy-to-make treats will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep your holiday calories in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teambeachbody.com\/bod-offer?ICID=BLOG_BOD_FIXATEHOLIDAY&amp;referringrepid=1393&amp;refsource=Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Pumpkin_Whoopie_Pies_-_Roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Whoopie Pies from FIXATE\" class=\"wp-image-10170279997\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christmas Tree Crudit\u00c3\u00a9<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a raw vegetable crudit\u00c3\u00a9 platter more festive by arranging your&nbsp;broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and yellow bell peppers in the shape of a Christmas tree with carrot sticks for&nbsp;the trunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve with our healthy versions of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/healthier-ranch-dressing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ranch Dressing<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/thousand-island-dressing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thousand Island Dressing<\/a>&nbsp;for dunking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/11_Healthy_Holiday_Treats_-_Broccoli_Tree.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Tree Crudite\" class=\"wp-image-10170279971\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No-Bake Granola Bars<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your own granola bars like these from&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/lifemadesweeter.com\/2015\/01\/healthy-no-bake-almond-cranberry-granola-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Life Made Sweeter<\/a>. Kids will enjoy mixing the ingredients and pressing them into the pan! For a lighter version of these healthy holiday treats, try our recipe for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/cranberry-granola-bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cranberry Granola Bars<\/a>&nbsp;or these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/homemade-energy-bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homemade Energy Bars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Holiday_Granola_Bars_lfnnne.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday Granola Bars\" class=\"wp-image-10170237690\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dark Chocolate Superfood Bites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a show-stopping holiday treat that your friends and family will \u00e2\u20ac\u0153ooh\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153ahh\u00e2\u20ac\u009d over. These&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/chocolate-superfood-bites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chocolate superfood bites<\/a>&nbsp;decorated with colorful dried fruits and nuts are devilishly simple to make, and they look darn impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/chocolate-superfood-bites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Chocolate-Medallions-3_of5pv1.jpg\" alt=\"Dark Chocolate Superfood Bites | BeachbodyBlog.com\" class=\"wp-image-10170238850\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gingerbread Balls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/gingerbread-balls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">no-bake gingerbread balls<\/a>&nbsp;are a surprisingly delicious way to enjoy the spiced flavor of gingerbread cookies without the guilt! And, kids will love to help roll them into balls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With only 87&nbsp;calories per serving, these treats will satisfy your sweet tooth&nbsp;and keep you off Santa&#8217;s naughty list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/gingerbread-balls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gingerbread-balls-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Balls\" class=\"wp-image-10170279973\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tiramisu No-Bake Cookies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cocoa powder, almond butter, and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.teambeachbody.com\/nutrition-shake\/shakeology?ICID=BLOG_SHK&amp;referringrepid=1393&amp;refsource=Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caf\u00c3\u00a9 Latte Shakeology<\/a>&nbsp;combine to&nbsp;make these delightful&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/tiramisu-no-bake-cookies-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tiramisu-flavored cookies<\/a>. All it takes to make them is a little mixing, a little rolling, and a whole lot of enjoying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/tiramisu-no-bake-cookies-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Tiramisu-No-Bake-Cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Tiramisu No-Bake Cookies Recipe | BeachbodyBlog.com\" class=\"wp-image-10170260219\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/the-beachbody-on-demand-blog\" target=\"_blank\">From the Beachbody On Demand Blog<\/a> &#8211;  January 24, 2018&nbsp;| BY:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/author\/kmorningstar\">Kirsten Morningstar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you want to lose weight, build muscle, or feel more fit? <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/join-coach-rich-dafter-on-beachbody-on-demand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join Beachbody On Demand<\/a>, and get access to Beachbody&#8217;s world-famous programs, including 21 Day FIX \u00ae, 80 Day Obsession\u00e2\u201e\u00a2, and P90X \u00ae. Don&#8217;t miss out on your chance for amazing results. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/join-coach-rich-dafter-on-beachbody-on-demand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sign up today!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Candy canes, gingerbread, cookies of all shapes and sizes, marshmallows floating in mugs of hot cocoa\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 sugary treats abound this time of year. A little bit of indulgence is OK, but between the holiday parties and sugary foodstuffs,&nbsp;it&#8217;s easy to feel&nbsp;like the entire month of December is a junk-food obstacle course! 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