Coffee. I love coffee. I drink mine black, but when I stop at a coffee shop, it’s easy to get lured into ordering something a bit more adventurous, which often means more calories, sugar, and fat. Did you know that if you drink a Grande Double Chocolaty Chip Frappuccino, you will be consuming 500 calories, [...]
Thanksgiving is upon us. Food, food and more food. I always vow I won’t overindulge. And then? The stuffing, the gravy, the mashed potatoes – they form a coalition to completely wreck my willpower. Cranberry sauce joins the party and I’m defenseless. I wake up the next morning in a shroud of regret, doing the [...]
Hail to Martha Stewart! She found me a Pina Colada I don’t have to feel bad about and I tried it out in the most perfect place possible: beach vacation. I read it this week in Martha Stewart Living Magazine which I didn’t know I subscribe to but apparently I do. (Now every day can [...]
During my recent pregnancy, the only insatiable craving I had was watermelon. We probably went through at least three personal sized seedless watermelons per week, because my three year old son is also addicted. He actually will sneak into the fridge for watermelon. I can’t complain. Watermelon is a great low calorie way to satisfy [...]
Are you having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend? We hope so! If you’re planning on firing up the grill tomorrow, we have a couple of suggestions to help keep your meal on the lighter side. You know, so you don’t have that post holiday regret because you couldn’t walk away from the potato salad…. Lighter [...]
It’s time to shake things up in the kitchen a little bit and introduce some tofu to your diet. Since fresh tofu is offered in so many different textures, this protein power house is a great alternative to meats in main courses, but is also a perfect addition to smoothies, eggs, dips, and soups. This [...]
How do you round out the perfect hangover brunch? With a perfect Bloody Mary of course! Because: I am reviewing the delicious array of V8 juices this week and decided that a V8 cocktail would be a great way to tie the two in and… And because I’ve never even had a bloody mary before and… [...]
Yo! What is going on with all of my people, tweeps, and sisters(and brothers)?! OK. It’s Friday! And with Friday comes one of my favorite things… HAPPY HOUR! Let’s talk about this for a few minutes, shall we? If you are like me, almost nothing is better than a good happy hour. You leave work [...]
As the weather warms up, I inevitably start getting a taste for smoothies. Also, my goals for the 21 Days Challenge are to eat fruits regularly and to have more yogurt during the day. Smoothies definitely fit that bill! Here are a few recipes that I am dying to try… The Carb-o-nator Smoothie Ingredients: 1 [...]
Welcome to today’s Sisterhood Bash Happy Hour! What’s the Sisterhood Bash? Go check it out – we’re raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and there are MANY chances to win fabulous prizes…and cash. Yes, cash. This recipe is brought to you by Tiffany S, one of our members of Team Shrinking Jeans. I [...]
Welcome to today’s Sisterhood Bash Happy Hour! What’s the Sisterhood Bash? Go check it out – we’re raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and there are MANY chances to win fabulous prizes…and cash. Yes, cash. I have to admit, I’m kind of a freak about watermelon. Which, as far as obsessions go, is [...]
Welcome to today’s Sisterhood Bash Happy Hour! What’s the Sisterhood Bash? Go check it out – we’re raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and there are MANY chances to win fabulous prizes…and cash. Yes, cash. So every day, we are sharing some awesome recipes with you guys and today, I want to [...]
Welcome to today’s Sisterhood Bash Happy Hour! What’s the Sisterhood Bash? Go check it out – we’re raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and there are MANY chances to win fabulous prizes…and cash. Yes, cash. So, it’s hump day – Wednesday – I am so glad we’re halfway through the week. AND IT’S [...]
Hello Party People! It’s Monday, the first day of our incredible Team Shrinking Jeans Bash to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Have you checked out all the fabulous door prizes we’re giving away? No? GO RIGHT NOW (but please, do come back!). So now, let’s get down to business. Happy Hour! And who doesn’t [...]
I found this idea in the July/August issue of Whole Living, Body + Soul. If you don’t have a subscription to this magazine, I highly recommend it!! Don’t sweat the rising temperatures. Just drop one of these ice cubes infused with fruits, veggies, and herbs into a tall glass of water and watch the heat [...]
