Fall is for Football

Fall and football go hand in hand.  This week let's focus on some football fun!
Fall Health Focus:  Play a game of football in the backyard.  Grab your family, your neighbors and friends and have a friendly game of football.  It will be a great and fun way to burn some calories. Perhaps for added fun make a trophy for the team that wins.  
Fall Family Fun: Host a tailgating party.  Remember all those people you were just playing a game of football with, invite them in for some food and football on the tube.  Ask those you are inviting to dress up in their team colors.  Decorate in a football theme.  Make up cheers.  Sit around watching football while eating yummy food.    
Fall for Foodies:  Speaking of yummy food, here are some great healthier recipes for football season. 
If you love hot wings, try this pulled buffalo chicken recipe.  It's easy to make in the crock pot and then throw on top of some 80 calorie buns and serve with a side of carrots and celery.  
What good is a football party without taco dip?  Try this delicious recipe from SkinnyTaste.
Fall Into Nature: I guess you'd be getting plenty of fresh air in nature with your game of football above.  However, if you are looking for more time in nature this week, how about a fire in the fire pit outside or a bonfire.  During your tailgating party friends can go outside and warm up around the fire.  Don't forget the smores.  :) 
Fall Photo Challenge: Take a picture of your football game or a picture of everyone dressed up in their football best. Did you make an award winning taco dip - take a picture.  

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