I've been out of town since Wednesday. I had a Christmas party on Tuesday and that left Monday to get ready. Whew! I am looking forward to getting back into a routine, back on the circuit and back to normal eating.
I found this tidbit of info that might help you lose or maintain weight this holiday season... Did you know that by simply keeping a food diary, or writing down everything you eat could help you lose 18 pounds over the next 6 months? You can purchase one through www.dailyfooddiary.net or simply grab a small notebook from the store for a couple of bucks. If you bite it, write it!
-Eve
Monday, December 15, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Happy Hour Guide
The holiday parties are in full swing. You can go out and have a good time and stick to a sensible eating plan.
1) Drink lots of water, drink a glass of water for every other drink (soda, wine, cocktail) you have
2) There are some low calorie cocktail options. Gin or Vodka Tonics are low in calories. Bloody Mary's or Screwdrivers actually have fiber because of the fruit juice. Swap up Diet Coke for Coke in Rum & Coke or Jack & Coke cocktails.
3) Beware of the sneaky drinks, mojitos and daquaries are packed with a sugar syrup, Creamy drinks like White Russians have extra calories and the worst offender- the mudslide.
You can be creative and still have a fun time out. Check out these margarita recipes, each drink has only 105 calories.
Rockin' Razzy Rita
(Entire recipe: 105 calories, 0g fat, 5mg sodium, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 0g protein = 2 Points)
Hand over your keys. It's time for a Rockin' Razzy Rita…
Ingredients:
*1.5 oz. tequila
1/2 tsp. Crystal Light powdered drink mix, Raspberry Ice
5 oz. water
1 oz. lime juice
Optional: lime slice for garnish and salt or no-calorie sweetener for rim of glass
Directions:
If desired, run some lime juice along the rim of the glass and dip into a dish of salt or sweetener. Combine all ingredients, mix well, and serve over ice. Or, for a frozen one, place all ingredients (dissolve Crystal Light in water first) in a blender with 1 cup crushed ice, and blend on high until well mixed. Optional: Garnish with a slice of lime. Serves 1!
HG's Fruitylicious Margarita
(Entire recipe: 105 calories, 0g fat, 15mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 0g protein = 2 Points)
This one's crazy delicious, customizable and guilt-free to boot!
Ingredients:
*1.5 oz. tequila
5 oz. SoBe LEAN; Diet Mango Melon, Energy Diet Citrus, or Diet Cranberry Grapefruit
1 oz. lime juice
Optional: lime slice for garnish and salt or no-calorie sweetener for rim of glass
Directions:
If you like, wet the glass rim with juice from a lime and dunk it into a dish of salt or sweetener. For frozen sips, combine all ingredients in a blender with 1 cup crushed ice, and blend on high until well mixed. Or, mix ingredients well and serve over ice. If desired, garnish with a lime wedge. Serves 1!
HG's Magical Low-Calorie Margarita
(Entire recipe: 105 calories, 0g fat, 58mg sodium, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 0g protein = 2 Points)
This one's an old favorite...and it ROCKS!
Ingredients:
6 oz. Sierra Mist Free (or Diet Sprite Zero, or your other fave no-cal lemon-lime soda)
*1.5 oz. tequila
1/2 tsp. Crystal Light powdered drink mix, Lemonade
1 oz. lime juice
Optional: lime slice for garnish and salt or no-calorie sweetener for rim of glass
Directions:
If desired, run some lime juice along the rim of the glass and dip into a dish of salt or sweetener. Mix all ingredients together. Pour over 1 cup of crushed ice. Optional: Garnish with lime slice. Enjoy. Serves 1!
*You can also make your margaritas alcohol-free. Each recipe, without tequila, contain only 10 calories!
(Source: www.hungry-girl.com)
1) Drink lots of water, drink a glass of water for every other drink (soda, wine, cocktail) you have
2) There are some low calorie cocktail options. Gin or Vodka Tonics are low in calories. Bloody Mary's or Screwdrivers actually have fiber because of the fruit juice. Swap up Diet Coke for Coke in Rum & Coke or Jack & Coke cocktails.
3) Beware of the sneaky drinks, mojitos and daquaries are packed with a sugar syrup, Creamy drinks like White Russians have extra calories and the worst offender- the mudslide.
You can be creative and still have a fun time out. Check out these margarita recipes, each drink has only 105 calories.
Rockin' Razzy Rita
(Entire recipe: 105 calories, 0g fat, 5mg sodium, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 0g protein = 2 Points)
Hand over your keys. It's time for a Rockin' Razzy Rita…
Ingredients:
*1.5 oz. tequila
1/2 tsp. Crystal Light powdered drink mix, Raspberry Ice
5 oz. water
1 oz. lime juice
Optional: lime slice for garnish and salt or no-calorie sweetener for rim of glass
Directions:
If desired, run some lime juice along the rim of the glass and dip into a dish of salt or sweetener. Combine all ingredients, mix well, and serve over ice. Or, for a frozen one, place all ingredients (dissolve Crystal Light in water first) in a blender with 1 cup crushed ice, and blend on high until well mixed. Optional: Garnish with a slice of lime. Serves 1!
HG's Fruitylicious Margarita
(Entire recipe: 105 calories, 0g fat, 15mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 0g protein = 2 Points)
This one's crazy delicious, customizable and guilt-free to boot!
Ingredients:
*1.5 oz. tequila
5 oz. SoBe LEAN; Diet Mango Melon, Energy Diet Citrus, or Diet Cranberry Grapefruit
1 oz. lime juice
Optional: lime slice for garnish and salt or no-calorie sweetener for rim of glass
Directions:
If you like, wet the glass rim with juice from a lime and dunk it into a dish of salt or sweetener. For frozen sips, combine all ingredients in a blender with 1 cup crushed ice, and blend on high until well mixed. Or, mix ingredients well and serve over ice. If desired, garnish with a lime wedge. Serves 1!
HG's Magical Low-Calorie Margarita
(Entire recipe: 105 calories, 0g fat, 58mg sodium, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 0g protein = 2 Points)
This one's an old favorite...and it ROCKS!
Ingredients:
6 oz. Sierra Mist Free (or Diet Sprite Zero, or your other fave no-cal lemon-lime soda)
*1.5 oz. tequila
1/2 tsp. Crystal Light powdered drink mix, Lemonade
1 oz. lime juice
Optional: lime slice for garnish and salt or no-calorie sweetener for rim of glass
Directions:
If desired, run some lime juice along the rim of the glass and dip into a dish of salt or sweetener. Mix all ingredients together. Pour over 1 cup of crushed ice. Optional: Garnish with lime slice. Enjoy. Serves 1!
*You can also make your margaritas alcohol-free. Each recipe, without tequila, contain only 10 calories!
(Source: www.hungry-girl.com)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Recipes for Relaxation
Remember to take time out for yourself during this hectic season. You can use ingredients you have at home to create a luxurious spa experience in your bathroom.
Check out these recipes try them on yourself, or mix up some to give as gifts!
Olive Honey Bubble Bath
1 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup liquid soap
1/4 cup honey
1 Tbsp. Vanilla extract
Thoroughly blend ingredients together and store in an airtight container. When ready to use, shake well and
pour 1/4 cup in warm running bath water.
Avocado Carrot Mask
1 avocado mashed
1 carrot, cooked and mashed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg, beaten
3 Tbsp. honey
Combine all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Spread gently over face and neck and leave in place for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and follow with your favorite toner.
Yogurt Sugar Scrub (for exfoliating)
3 Tbsp. baby oil
1 Tbsp. yogurt
1 Tbsp. white sugar
Mix together and apply to body and scrub.
(source: Travelgirl magazine)
As you can see these are all easy to find ingredients you probably have at home. Natural spa experiences are all the rage and cost a fortune. You can get the same thing for just a few dollars and a half-hour of your time. Mix up some of these and use them after your Curves workout.
See you on the circuit.
Your Team leader, Eve
Check out these recipes try them on yourself, or mix up some to give as gifts!
Olive Honey Bubble Bath
1 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup liquid soap
1/4 cup honey
1 Tbsp. Vanilla extract
Thoroughly blend ingredients together and store in an airtight container. When ready to use, shake well and
pour 1/4 cup in warm running bath water.
Avocado Carrot Mask
1 avocado mashed
1 carrot, cooked and mashed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg, beaten
3 Tbsp. honey
Combine all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Spread gently over face and neck and leave in place for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and follow with your favorite toner.
Yogurt Sugar Scrub (for exfoliating)
3 Tbsp. baby oil
1 Tbsp. yogurt
1 Tbsp. white sugar
Mix together and apply to body and scrub.
(source: Travelgirl magazine)
As you can see these are all easy to find ingredients you probably have at home. Natural spa experiences are all the rage and cost a fortune. You can get the same thing for just a few dollars and a half-hour of your time. Mix up some of these and use them after your Curves workout.
See you on the circuit.
Your Team leader, Eve
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Saturday after Thanksgiving
It's the Saturday after Thanksgiving and the leftovers are dwindling. I'm looking forward to getting back into my routine and back on the circuit at Curves. See you there.
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