Sweet Success

Skinnygirl tips for the new year

Can you tell how much I LOVE Bethenny Frankel?

1) I love her products. I use the Skinnygirl Cleanse and Restore and I LOVE Skinnygirl Margaritas, Sangria and White Cranberry Cosmos. I can’t wait for her new products this year, which will include vitamin powder mixes and nutrition bars. I’m also excited about trying her skin and body products, which came out before Christmas.

2) I love her philosophy on food and exercise. For me, being successful at losing weight has been all about letting myself indulge and moving on. In the past, one indulgence would turn into a binge. Now, I can have a piece of cake (without guilt!) and move on. It’s been so freeing. I do exercise too much, so that’s something I need to work on. But I teach fitness classes and want to fit in the things I enjoy, like running and pilates.

3) Her story is inspiring. If you haven’t read any of her books, I strongly recomend them. I’m just finishing “A Place of Yes” right now and love it! Bethenny just goes for her dreams. Sometimes things work out and sometimes they don’t, but she takes something away from each experience. Sometimes I find myself feeling unsatisfied with certain parts of my life, but I don’t really do anything to change it. I just coast by. After reading this book, I feel inspired to make changes, take risks and change my life!

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Bethenny Frankel's feelings on New Year's Resolutions

I love Bethenny Frankel’s beliefs on making resolutions! She’s right, diets don’t work!! Eat well and be good to your body all year.

I believe you will reach your weight loss goals by living a healthy lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle means eating nutritious foods, fitting in exercise when you can and not feeling guilty when you indulge in treats. A diet is temporary. Being healthy is a lifelong commitment.

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Let’s Eat! Zucchini Souffle

I’m taking a quick break from my Thanksgiving posts to share this amazing recipe.

This is another recipe from the fabulous healthy chef Bethenny Frankel. This was my first souffle attempt and I was very happy with the outcome! It was light, but very flavorful. This would be a perfect dish for a Thanksgiving Day brunch.

I changed the recipe slightly by omitting the step of brushing the ramekins with melted butter. I saved a few cals by using nonstick cooking spray. I also didn’t have fresh thyme so I used ground thyme. Another change was reducing the amount of cheese. The recipe called for 1 cup and I used 3/4 cup.

Ask Bethenny: Holiday Entertaining

Check out Bethenny Frankel’s tips on getting through the holidays without ruining your diet and how to make a delish, healthy turkey.

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Look what I just got!!!! I am so excited to try Skinnygirl Daily!!

The Cleanse and Restore contains cleansing herbs and digestive enzymes. According to Skinnygirl Daily, reestablishing healthy probiotics in the digestive tract can support immune function, detoxification, healthier skin, digestive issues such as bloating and regularity, absorption of nutrients and weight management.

I have never been a fan of cleanses or detoxes. I believe that detoxing the body by only drinking some concoction or only eating raw fruits and vegetables is not healthy. You are not giving the body all the necessary nutrients it needs by eliminating food or surviving on produce. When doing a detox for 7-days or 30-days or whatever you may lose weight, but your metabolism slows down to accommodate the few calories you are consuming. When you return to your normal eating habits, you will gain the weight you lost back and maybe more. You also probably lost a lot of muscle mass because you weren’t eating protein. (Just my opinion based on my own research).

I’ve always wanted a way to detox without eliminating foods. I also wanted something that I could incorporate into my already healthy lifestyle. I don’t want to lose the muscle I have worked so hard to strengthen by eliminating protein from my diet!!! I would rather be strong and fit than skinny!

I’ve been interested in Bethenny Frankel’s Cleanse and Restore because you can still eat normal foods. The single serving packets that you pour into water are said to support digestion, enhance detoxification and aid in the absorption of nutrients. Perfect!!

I will begin using my Skinnygirl Daily tomorrow and report back in a few weeks!

For more info go to http://www.skinnygirldaily.com/

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