If there could be a beverage to define a life, sweet tea would be mine. We didn't move to Texas until I was 13, but every time we'd cross the Kentucky border en route to Florida, my Mom would make a beeline for any fast food chain so she could order a sweet tea. If you're in the southern states, you know how much of a staple it is. There are some BBQ restaurants where its served in jugs like water. There is something so refined about a good glass of sweet tea, and its really the biggest shame that people in Indiana don't appreciate it as much. I can only say, with great relief, that McAlister's Delis exist here as well, so I've been able to get my fix in a pinch these past five years. I say this with great sadness: I cannot stomach the thought of sweet tea in the winter. It's like a slap in the face when I'm shivering inside of my own house because the relentless negative temperatures are seeping through the brick and mortar, to remember the way a Ball jar collects sweaty beads of … [Read more...]
Monster Migraines: Absolutely Zero
I am definitely a coffee girl through and through. However, there are times that I want zero calories and/or a quick pick me up with some vitamin power! I found Monster Absolutely Zero when my husband started drinking Monster on a regular basis. His schedule is so crazy, he needed something that could give him energy and not harm his health. He believes Monster does just that. So, I gave it a try and found a flavor that I like: Absolutely Zero. It tastes good, has the energizing qualities I need some days, AND it has a potent pack of B vitamins that help me with my migraines. Yes, B vitamins are awesome in fighting migraine headaches...at least for me! I am not claiming that drinking Monster will prevent or even get rid of any type of headache. However, for me, vitamin B's really help ward off these painful episodes in my life and Monster is a great way for me to get them into my body quickly and in liquid form! If you need energy with zero calories, minimal carbs and powerful B … [Read more...]
Atkins Advantage Shakes
I recently took off 45 pounds. Part of my diet plan was following low carb guidelines. The most important thing for me when trying to lose/maintain weight is that I am enjoying what I eat. I cannot do any type of diet plan that makes me miserable. It only leads to failure for me. After a lot...and I mean a LOT of searching...tasting...gagging...repeat; I finally found a few things that I could enjoy that offer me a quick meal AND enjoyment. One of these items is Atkins Advantage Shakes. They come in several flavors: dark chocolate, milk chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and mocha. I was very surprised by what my favorite flavor turned out to be. Normally, I would have been convinced chocolate would be a front runner. However, my favorite turned out to be strawberry of all flavors??!! LOL! Weird. I NEVER like strawberry unless it is the actual fruit. Go figure. I also like the milk chocolate, vanilla and dark chocolate in that order. My least favorite is the mocha. It is not bad--just … [Read more...]
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