Meal Makeover!

Makeover Your Meal, Makeover Your Body!

Eating healthy doesn't mean that you have to give up your favorite foods. With just a few adjustments you can make everything from lasagna to cheesecake healthier and with fewer calories . Sounds crazy, I know!!! Today I'm going to makeover an ultimate classic and one of my personal favorite desserts ...the hot fudge sundae.

• ORIGINAL SUNDAE: Two scoops vanilla ice cream, tons o' whipped cream, nuts, 4 tablespoons hot fudge sauce CALORIE COUNT: 950


• MAKEOVER SUNDAE: Try two scoops of Breyer's vanilla ice cream or Haagen Dazs sorbet, 2 tablespoon whipped cream, Hershey's chocolate syrup and strawberries, blueberries or blackberries, whichever is in season! CALORIE COUNT: 350

How 'bout that, a sundae with about 60% fewer calories!!!



Feel free to send me your favorite recipes and I'll show you how to make healthier, lower calorie versions!

Out Of Town DOES NOT Mean Out Of Shape!

If you're traveling for summer or getting ready for a semester abroad you might be concerned that you're going to come home heavier than when you left. You have to navigate the delicious food that's everywhere on vacation, limited access to a gym and a very different schedule that yours at home . Follow these tips and you could come home in BETTER shape than when you left without missing out on the fun of your vacation!

1. Buy a set a resistance bands and pack them in your bag. Every dumbbell exercise can be done with resistance bands. Coming up I'm going to feature workout videos that use just your body weight and the bands so you can still get great workouts while out of town.


2. Get a map and get walking. I have a friend that went to school in Europe for two years and came back about 20 pounds lighter because she had to walk everywhere. You can buy a pedometer or download the pedometer iPhone app to track your daily mileage.


3. Pick active-activities. Experience new places via biking, jogging, walking or kayaking. Or try paddle-surfing, rock-climbing or any other new sport.


4. Eat like a European! We love our HUGE portions here in the US. In fact one of my favorite shows is "Man Versus Food" (you have to watch it.... you will cringe, you will cheer and you will want to make a stack of 45 pancakes), but in other parts of the world they don't eat muffins the size of their heads or food that can be measured by the pound! Enjoy all the food vacations have to offer just try smaller portions.

P.S. Coming up...a travel friendly workout video series perfect for the week vacation or the semester abroad!

Fast, Healthy Breakfast Recipies

Did you know that you should be eating a 600 calories breakfast? It is after all the most important meal of the day, even though it is the one most people skip. Breakfast gets your metabolism revving for the day and is a key in losing weight and getting the body you want. So make sure you find a breakfast that works for you...Here are a few of my favorite fast recipes...

• Easy Eggs: Scramble two eggs whites with one whole egg and cook in a pan coated with cooking spray. (get the flavor without the extra calories and cholesterol). Add feat cheese, spinach and chopped tomatoes. Serve with orange juice, and whole wheat toast with a little but of peanut butter.
• No Excuses Oatmeal: Make a serving of one-minute oatmeal and microwave for two minutes. Add a little bit of maple syrup and/or cinnamon to taste. Serve with two pieces of turkey bacon and fruit like a banana or strawberries.
• Yes You Can Eat Waffles!: Toast two Eggo low-fat Nutri-grain waffles, top with about a table spoon of peanut butter and honey. Serve with fruit.