5 Healthy Summertime Treat Favorites

It’s summertime, and we’re all tryin’ to stay slim and fit into those bikinis. But, that doesn’t mean we also have to give up our fav sweet treats. Here are some yummy summer favorites that won’t bust your wasteline!

1. Homemade Frozen Yogurt
-Mix 1 cup Light and Fit Yogurt with 1/2 cup berries and 1/4 banana. Blend together and freeze to create a yummy frozentreat!
2. No Sugar Added Fudgiscle Bars (For only 50 calories, they’re both delicious and slimming!)
3. Frozen berries or grapes -perfect for a quick late night bite! ( I love strawberries or raspberries)
4. Skinny Cow Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches (Low cal and oh so filling)
5. Sugar Free Pudding or Jello topped with Light Cool Whip (Mmm…)
*Hint: I LOVE the chocolate flavored sugarfree pudding.… Read More!

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Just Breath

So as I sit here in my bed, doped up on painkillers and looking like a puffed-up chipmunk from my wisdom teeth surgery the other day, I actually for the first time in my life am able to simply relax.

Relaxation has become a foreign activity for me, as I’m one of those girls that always feels the need to go, go go! I hate being lazy, can’t sit in the same place for too long of a time, and get complete anxiety when I have to shut my mouth.

However, these past few days have introduced me to utter relaxation, something that is slowly growing on me. Since the surgery, I have had absolutely no commitments, I can eat pudding and watch Sex and The City all day long, and silence is allowed, even recommended for that matter. (for my jaw can’t open much anyway)

Now, while I know you all aren’t going through surgery or anything extreme this summer, (well, maybe some of you are) these last few days have taught me the importance of just sitting back and taking a few long deep breaths.

Life is far too short to run around all day like a chicken … Read More!

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Healthy Tip of the Day: Keep a Food Journal

Now, I’ve always been one to be a fan of going with the flow, trying to just live every day as simple as possible.

However, when it comes to food, sometimes it is good to have a little more control.
Starting a “food journal” can help you keep track of all the little itty bitty pieces of food you put into your mouth: the good, the bad and even the ugly.
Many people frivolously eat, not realizing that they are packing on far more calories than needed. For example, an average 150 lb woman only needs about 1,500 calories a day to stay energized. However, many women are “overdosing” on food, eating almost twice as much as that.
Simply jotting down your snacks and meals can help you maintain a healthy weight that’s right for YOU. Just carry around a small pad and a pen with you for the day, and you’ll be in control of your diet in the snap of a finger!… Read More!

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