tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post1840274306104014045..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Healthy Summer Indulgence IdeasUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-54056418811451299572016-07-07T12:48:02.353-04:002016-07-07T12:48:02.353-04:00I'm just getting caught up with your blog post...I'm just getting caught up with your blog posts. Summer is definitely the most difficult for me as well. I love your substitution ideas.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04485372539377695045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-50289798546173731292016-06-30T08:58:35.331-04:002016-06-30T08:58:35.331-04:00Thanks! I actually learned that rule from you. ;...Thanks! I actually learned that rule from you. ;)<br />Only making changes to my life that I was willing to stick with forever has certainly been the key!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12117050407918690580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-16970433065448666732016-06-27T08:44:37.016-04:002016-06-27T08:44:37.016-04:00I agree with all of the above! :) I just haven'...I agree with all of the above! :) I just haven't seen them at my McD's. I guess I need to ask them. In previous years they advertised them. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149563376697532247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-76986124868882160622016-06-25T20:41:16.718-04:002016-06-25T20:41:16.718-04:00You can eat watermelon basically forever for a ver...You can eat watermelon basically forever for a very modest number of calories, and it's the quintessential summer food. When an ice cream craving hits, I love Yasso frozen yogurt pops (around 100 calories each, with some protein) and Chloe frozen fruit pops (60 calories, with real fruit).<br /><br />My husband and I sometimes have cantaloupe and sliced prosciutto as a special summer Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596551107082738004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-19643913968410801922016-06-25T11:37:27.334-04:002016-06-25T11:37:27.334-04:00Do you have a blender at home? I am wondering how...Do you have a blender at home? I am wondering how it would be to take some cold David's iced tea and blend it with frozen fruit. Might be a nice margarita substitute! Iced tea and strawberry? Maybe peach? Depends on your taste. My husband and I have been making protein smoothies to take to work, and we get the bags of frozen fruit from Costco. I just realized the other day that we Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288141186641293325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-87266552924823630792016-06-24T11:16:35.726-04:002016-06-24T11:16:35.726-04:00I like the outshine frozen fruit bars - the lime o...I like the outshine frozen fruit bars - the lime ones are like a margarita popsicle! True Lime also makes a black cherry limeade packet that you add to water, and it's only 10 calories. I've never seen the dipped cones at our Mcdonald's but I'll have to ask! Have a fun weekend with your hubby!jenlarsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491222753872971429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-77952563617071633192016-06-24T09:12:04.920-04:002016-06-24T09:12:04.920-04:00Halo Top has some low calorie Ice creams that are ...Halo Top has some low calorie Ice creams that are delicious!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443211025437727708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-76460096418886843732016-06-23T20:53:47.034-04:002016-06-23T20:53:47.034-04:00I love root beer floats in the summer, with diet A...I love root beer floats in the summer, with diet A&W and 1/2 c lowfat vanilla frozen yogurt :-) mmmmmmmRikilynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268402488024056517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-51789621523233345902016-06-23T19:20:54.101-04:002016-06-23T19:20:54.101-04:00Are you a mushroom eater? I love a portobello mus...Are you a mushroom eater? I love a portobello mushroom "burger" on a thin bun - it saves about 200 calories over a beef burger. I also use a portobello instead of corned beef in a Reuben sandwich, it's surprisingly good! <br /><br />I am fortunate to have kicked my ice cream habit years ago, but summertime = beer on the patio for me. It's so hard to fight that "Hey! Emmaclairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075275421271190384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-54790140793431207622016-06-23T17:57:53.738-04:002016-06-23T17:57:53.738-04:00I made wine slushies for a party a few weeks ago a...I made wine slushies for a party a few weeks ago and they were a big hit. Just wine and frozen fruit. And you're right, they did last longer than just a glass of wine.wahoostampingirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399270304341123753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-91027493971849122942016-06-23T17:56:19.623-04:002016-06-23T17:56:19.623-04:00Summer is my hardest time of the year for weight l...Summer is my hardest time of the year for weight loss/maintenance. I had been on such a roll at the beginning of the year, losing 10 lbs of the 30 I had put on in the last couple of years. Now, I've gained a few of those back and I'm having trouble putting on the brakes. I totally agree that it's a summer "fun" mindset that gets me into trouble. I really need to come up wahoostampingirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399270304341123753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-14530781625115838932016-06-23T14:15:13.216-04:002016-06-23T14:15:13.216-04:00Pineapple on the grill is Ah - Mazing! Put some co...Pineapple on the grill is Ah - Mazing! Put some cool whip on top, maybe? Also, every time you mention VA Beach, I'm simultaneously excited for you, but sad because I live in Norfolk, VA (right next door), and I'm out of town and will miss potentially meeting you! (I'll be visiting my in-laws then on Lake Erie, ironically.) You've been non-stop inspiration to me! I'm sure you Cat Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311961836151509632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-21792584040242898022016-06-23T12:58:25.618-04:002016-06-23T12:58:25.618-04:00We just came back from a cruise and something I re...We just came back from a cruise and something I really love are chilled fruit soups. They serve them as appetizers, but I like to make them for dessert. Google "chilled fruit soup" and you'll get over 1 million results! Most are under 200 calories. You can experiment with whatever fruit you love or have on hand. We really like strawberry and peach.Kathy McElhaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999643341879464989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-19951288490621223042016-06-23T12:31:24.209-04:002016-06-23T12:31:24.209-04:00LOVE the David's Tea idea! I always make sure...LOVE the David's Tea idea! I always make sure to grill some veggie kabobs as well as meat on the BBQ, and they are great for left overs as well. Or if the guys really want burgers, you can always "beef" yours up with veggies and wrap with lettuce - OR make homemade burgers with loads of veggies in them. <br /><br />I haven't read through all the comments, so not sure if this Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863263122753549122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-58648818910339791682016-06-23T12:13:05.869-04:002016-06-23T12:13:05.869-04:00Oh and I haven't done it yet, but for those of...Oh and I haven't done it yet, but for those of us who love wine, fill a champagne glass half with wine, half with sparkling water and add some crushed watermelon to it, or raspberries or whateverjackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01909938008437274000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-47493834351731362822016-06-23T12:11:26.669-04:002016-06-23T12:11:26.669-04:00For a drink option i mix 1 part 100% cranberry jui...For a drink option i mix 1 part 100% cranberry juice (no sugar added) with 4 parts water or iced tea or green iced tea. Ocean Spray has different flavor cranberry juices too like Cran Raspberry or Pomegranate. I even got my husband into it and he's weaned off diet sodas now. Oh and check out La Croix sparkling water (Walmart and Aldis usually sell them). Cherry Lime is amazing!jackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01909938008437274000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-42342455255425410962016-06-23T11:34:40.353-04:002016-06-23T11:34:40.353-04:00The hardest for me is when the margaritas come out...The hardest for me is when the margaritas come out :) I allow myself to have 1 then I switch to my special drink. I blend up fruity flavored iced tea, coconut water, and ice. Not quite as good as a margarita but it has the same feel and keeps you hydrated in the hot sun. Sometimes I get really fancy and throw in some fruit too. Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102053178241223373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-71316069968183870502016-06-23T11:30:08.039-04:002016-06-23T11:30:08.039-04:00"BUT. I really hate it when people complain a..."BUT. I really hate it when people complain about things and/or make excuses and then don't do anything to fix them."<br /><br />Yep, totally. I have been in a rut for MONTHS now and whining a lot (inwardly, mostly, and on my blog, LOL). This week, I am taking some real action with the help and encouragement of my partner and really want to kick-start things again. I still have so Amy G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11811216920141401233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-46588892855435232522016-06-23T11:02:44.092-04:002016-06-23T11:02:44.092-04:00Isn't it amazing how fast one can gain 20 lbs....Isn't it amazing how fast one can gain 20 lbs.!? Or in my case, 53 lbs.! YIKES! We did have chicken kabobs the other night, I soaked the chicken in buttermilk (a trick I learned from either Pioneer Woman or Trisha Yearwood on the Cooking Channel?) and the chicken was super tender, I alternated the chunks of chicken with red & green peppers and onion from our garden! SO DELICIOUS! then I dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-80144368944539684062016-06-23T10:56:35.224-04:002016-06-23T10:56:35.224-04:00I am addicted to the frozen fruit bars from Aldi (...I am addicted to the frozen fruit bars from Aldi (are you near an Aldi!?!) 80-90 calories for a giant bar and it kills my "I need to eat a giant ice cream sundae" feeling. Otherwise, I love making up big pitchers of crystal light in all flavors and throwing fresh fruit in it or flavored sparkling water with frozen fruit.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994936624795133354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-50242790759548528192016-06-23T09:55:54.093-04:002016-06-23T09:55:54.093-04:00I was just talking to a friend the other day abou ...I was just talking to a friend the other day abou this exact same thing! In theory summer should be easier, I'm off work as a teacher I have more time and it is nice out. I think you are right though we are off our regular schedules, there are special activities galore and the ice cream gets me every time! I'm trying to experiment with some of the frozen banana ice creams I've seen onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-72031672207011699042016-06-23T09:19:11.865-04:002016-06-23T09:19:11.865-04:00A few other things that really help me during the ...A few other things that really help me during the summer are Diet Root Beers in the bottle. I normally try not to drink soda, but I love having the diet root beer that is in a normal beer bottle. It gives me the impression of having an indulgent beer at the end of the day sitting outside but with zero calories. It is a great mental swap/trick. I also love 15 calorie sugar free popsicles. Grilled Katelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758210180939830431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-1432835548543639962016-06-23T09:07:33.937-04:002016-06-23T09:07:33.937-04:00I do the DavidsTea iced tea thing as well. So many...I do the DavidsTea iced tea thing as well. So many flavours. They even have a cocktail collection this year and the raspberry mojito flavour is so good (they may be sold out right now). I bought their iced tea press so I can even vary the flavours throughout the day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924069725237291575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-16116670971595956212016-06-23T08:32:20.454-04:002016-06-23T08:32:20.454-04:00Yes, and I LOVE their dipped cones! McDonald's...Yes, and I LOVE their dipped cones! McDonald's dipped cones really are the best--the chocolate has more flavor than, say, DQ, which just tastes like wax. I think McD's ice cream is better, too!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-41269676977574092062016-06-23T08:30:13.582-04:002016-06-23T08:30:13.582-04:00A no-restaurant challenge is a great idea! We'...A no-restaurant challenge is a great idea! We've done that before, and it's really difficult, but worth it. Great job with your indulgences! Being too restrictive always screws me up, so indulgences (planned) are totally necessary for me. Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.com