Melissa's tip of the Week. View this email in your browser Happy New Year! Last week, we talked about making those resolutions to update your approach to your health and fitness. This week, I'm here to ask you what you've done so far to make that happen?  Did you attend a class you haven't been coming to?  Did you implement any dietary changes?  Have you changed up or increased your workouts?  Have you sought help for those nagging questions about how to do any or all of the above? The time is now. The day is today. The week is THIS week. The change comes from YOU.   TEAM UP TO WIN $1500 & A HEALTHIER YOU! JANUARY 16-MARCH 1, 2015 SIX WEEK MEMBERSHIP · GET MOTIVATED GET RESULTS · WIN CASH Everyone and anyone who wants to lose weight, lose body fat and have fun is invited! Teams of 4-6, build your own teams or we can place you on a team. Invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join in on the fun! Early Registration by January 12, 11:59pm $50 Elite Sports Clubs Members · $150 Non-Members Late Registration by January 16, 6:00pm $75 Elite Sports Clubs Members · $175 Non-Members Asparagus soup (naturally low in carbs) 15 ounce can asparagus, reserve liquid (use fresh if you like-cut ends off, chop/1/2 bunch) 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, about 1/4 teaspoon marjoram 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup heavy cream * 1 tablespoon fresh parsley * Salt, to taste Add broth to the liquid from the can of asparagus to make 2 cups. If whole, chop the asparagus roughly. Put the asparagus, liquid from the can and the broth in a medium pot. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Add the seasonings and bring to a boil; turn down the heat. Add the cream and parsley and just heat through. Add salt, if needed. I didn't need to add any to mine. Makes 2 large servings You can use 1/2 cup half and half instead of cream and 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley instead of fresh. With 1/4 cup heavy cream: Per Serving: 157 Calories; 13g Fat; 7g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs With 1/2 cup half & half: Per Serving: 134 Calories; 9g Fat; 8g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 4g Net Carbs Copyright © 2015 Elite Sports Club, River Glen, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in, either by training with me, or attending classes at one of the clubs where I teach. I send fitness tips only to those who opt in or request continued contact. Our mailing address is: Elite Sports Club, River Glen 2001 W Good Hope Rd, Glendale, WI Milwaukee, WI 53209 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences