Name: Maggie Estes
Kids: Macy (5) & Mya (18mo)
Occupation: Neurodiagnostic Technologist & now a stay-at-home mom!
Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida
Read full H&H interview with Maggie here…
There is no denying that stripes are hot this season. Unfortunately, sometimes we make the wrong choices when selecting this tricky apparel. Stick to a longer, tunic-style top to avoid a boxy horizontal disaster. Also, too many stripes is not good. Break up a dress with a wide belt and remember, a head-to-toe stripe ensemble is always a no-no.
It’s Friday and I am in the mood for cupcakes. While over indulgence is bad for the backside a little treat from time to time can be just what the doctor ordered. Although these cupcakes are definitely not carb-free, (one actually includes mash potatoes) there is a healthy twist applied to each of the recipes. I promise. Individually, these cupcakes contain only half the fat and sugar as compared to the store bought cake mix and frosting. You could actually eat two without feeling guilty. Go forth and bake.
Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes – The chopped cherries keep the cake super moist without having to add extra oil
Classic Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting – Butter is substituted with applesauce to significantly reduce the fat
Blueberry Cupcakes – The lowest calorie cake of the three plus the added bonus of antioxidants
Note: All of the recipes include whole-wheat pastry flour that can be found in the natural foods section at the grocery store.
There are so many things wrong with this ad that I don’t know where to begin. Obviously, we know much better now than to give our babies sodas for the benefit of their health. At 140 calories and 39 grams of carbs a can, I am also fairly certain that most of you ladies out there know to avoid sodas altogether.
That being said, there is a newer offender out there. It’s the sugared, high calorie beverage masquerading as a healthy drink choice. Here are a few:
Vitamin Water: 20 oz. bottle yields 150 calories and 39 grams of carbs
Sobe Energize: 20 oz. bottle yields a whopping 250 calories and 67 grams of carbs
FUZE Healthy Infuzions: 18.5 oz. bottle yields 180 calories and 46 grams of carbs
Hidden calories in drinks have a sneaky way of sabotaging our dieting efforts. Here’s a hint, if the first few ingredients in the drink are sugar or some sort of fructose, step away from the product. Just stick with water, lots of water.
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