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Healthy Chick's Night Out: My Top 5 Diet-Friendly Drinks
OK, so just because I’m a “Healthy Chick” doesn’t mean a girl can’t have a little fun once in a while, especially on the weekends. Here are my top 5 healthier drinks of choice when I’m having a girl’s (or shall we say, chick’s) night out.
1. Vodka+seltzer+a splash of cranberry juice
2. White zinfandel+seltzer (soda water) = Zinfandel Spritzer (This one’s my mom’s signature order every time we go to a restaurant and I must say the woman knows how to order a “skinny” drink–since half the glass is calorie free, you can enjoy this tasty delight guilt free)
3. Vodka+diet lime tonic+lime wedge
4. One shot (or two) of good tequila-none of that fake, crappy stuff. (Make sure you get the good stuff with 100% agave from Mexico so it’s not loaded with sugar!)
5. A glass of red wine (While it may have a few more cals than the white variety, red wine is good for your heart and is filled with antioxidants)
*Sorry beer drinkers: I don’t like the taste of beer. But if I were a beer gal, I’d stick with light varieties and be very careful about serving sizes. Those mugs can be … Read More!
Check Out the Article on My Blog Published in LifeStyler-NYC on a Budget!
Christine Rochelle, staff writer for LifeStyler-NYC on a Budget, wrote this lovely article on me and my “Healthy Chicks” blog. Check it out here and visit this site whenever you need budgeting tips for your every day life! : )… Read More!
10 Fool Proof Ways to Energize: How to Conquer that Mid Day Slump Once and For All!
Yesterday was just one of those days where everyone seemed tired. I work at an athletic club, and throughout the entire day, people just weren’t there usual, cheerful selves. They were coming in yawning, with bags under their eyes, looking completely burnt out.
Even I found myself yawning and feeling EXHAUSTED by the end of the day. I frantically sipped on my hot venti green tea from Starbucks, desperately hoping for that extra energy kick, which sadly never came. One of my coworkers even had to settle for a Sugar-free Red Bull: that’s just the kind o’ day it was.
I got to thinking and realized we shouldn’t have to pay 2$ for an energy drink to perk ourselves up, now should we?
Here, 10 ways to energize yourself (the natural + free way) when you’re having “one of those days”
1.Take a short afternoon nap if you can. I know you’re thinking, “Naps are for Kids,” but that is no longer the case. Naps can be for anyone, and a short 20-30 minute cat nap will work wonders for your energy level! Just make sure not to overdue your nap. Anything longer than an hour will just make you … Read More!
Sweet Ideas: Healthier Ways to Tame That Sweet Tooth
So, the other day over lunch my friend and I began chatting about that inevitable, uncontrollable desire that comes upon us after each meal for something sweet.
Every time I finish a hearty meal, I rush to the fridge or pantry for some chocolate chips, peanut butter or anything sweet I can get my hands on. After all, who wants that icky taste of fish, meat or veggies in their mouth leftover from dinner?
While most of the time I have my cravings under control, sometimes they can get just a tad out of hand. . . and that’s exactly why I want to help you all.
Below you’ll find 8 healthier tasty ideas to tame that post-meal sweet tooth…and the best part is you still get to eat!
1. Sliced apple sprinkled with cinnamon and a drizzle of honey/agave syrup
2. 1 oz. dark chocolate or small handful (10-15) Ghirardelli 60% Cacao bittersweet chips
3. Mini bag of Trader Joe’s Lite Kettle Corn (1 bag has only 110 calories) or make your own sweet ‘n’ salty fix by popping a bag of all natural, fat free popcorn and sprinkling it with a dash of salt and real sugar.
… Read More! Beauty: It's Undefinable
For a good part of my teenage life, and well into my early 20s, I considered skinny to be pretty, as after all that is the conventional wisdom. Skinny girls with big boobs, flat stomachs, no thighs, rock-hard abs and arms that don’t jiggle are perfect. Oh and you must be a size 2 to be desirable, right?
HA, I laugh so hard at myself for believing I ever thought that way, and I laugh even harder and somewhat pity those that still do think that way. I mean c’mon, we are only human. Why must everyone have to fall into a perfect barbie doll physique category?
The thing is, which I’ve finally come to realize after far too long: beauty comes in all different shapes and many, many different sizes.
But, and trust me on this one, inner beauty and confidence in oneself is the most beautiful of them all, and it really does show. I know of girls who may be a size 2 with gorgeous faces and perfectly formed bodies who act bitchy, snobby and self-conceited about their looks, whom by that point I consider them not so pretty anymore. In fact, people like that go down … Read More!
Boil Up Some Farm Fresh Corn!
Yes, summer has officially ended and fall has begun (crazy to believe, I know!), but that doesn’t mean we have to end our favorite summer eats as well. Go grab some corn today at the grocery store or at your local farmer’s market while it’s still fresh and (semi) in season! Hey, summer just ended a few days ago; there’s no need to stop all the fun just yet.
The other day, I purchased 2 fresh corn husks at the farmers market for 50 cents a pop, and boiled ’em up today to have for dinner. I’m thinking I’ll eat one “on the cob” with a veggie burger tonight to savor that summer bbq essence.
But there’s plenty of other things to do with corn after it’s cooked as well (off o’ the cob…) :
-Shave off the edges and cut it up into your favorite salad. Try some fun combos like corn, black beans, onion and cilantro atop some fresh arugula OR corn, chopped hard boiled egg, avocado and spinach.
-Add some corn to your a.m. omelet for a mexi-flavor! Try corn, tomatoes, cilantro with a few TB of salsa for a spicy breakfast kick!
-Throw it in your … Read More!
Reach Your Goals. . . NOW!
So, today I woke up at the crack of dawn (aka 5 a.m.) unable to sleep due to butterflies in my stomach. No, not because I had a hot date or some big important presentation to give. Rather, my nerves were flying because of my 5K race-the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure- that was to start at 9 a.m. (Yes, 4 hours from the time I woke up.)
Sure, I had done a 5k before, but this time I had a specific goal in mind: I wanted to break my 27:58 from last time…and I wanted to break it bad.
You see, the first time I ever ran a 5k, I was a tad out of shape and it took me a whopping 33.5 minutes! Mind, you I was also huffing and puffing and complaining to my dad the entire time on top of that.
My second 5k I did in 27:58, and was thrilled I could run 3 consecutive 9 minute miles, something I never thought that I’d be able to do. After all, I have never really been a runner, and still wouldn’t consider myself one.
So, today was important for me, not because I’m some … Read More!
Trader Joe's: The Way to Go
I admit: I am (or was) a Whole Foods fanatic. I’m obsessed with their bulk nuts isle, ginormous salad bar and sampling tables.
Well, the other day at work I was rambling on about my out-of-control obsession with Whole Foods Market, and a coworker responded, “You Mean ‘Whole Pay Check?'” While at first I laughed, I got to thinking about how true that statement actually is.
Seriously, every time I walk into Whole Foods, even if I’m just getting a small salad for lunch, I spend at least $10. Then on the days I actually go on a shopping spree, I rack up a quick $50 in no time!
Do we really have to throw away our entire pay checks just to eat healthy? Why must we pay such a great price to stay healthy and fit?
Well, good news is, we don’t.
I’ve now thrown aside my Whole Foods phase, and have moved onto good ol’ Trader Joe’s, and couldn’t be happier about my smart decision.
Trader Joe’s has many of the same options as Whole Foods, but for much cheaper prices. Their vegetables, organic items, meals to go and signature chips, various nut butters and dips could … Read More!
