Caffeine Cutbacks

Back to school means an increased need for energy (aka caffeine). Those empty calories of soda and coffee can sure add up. Here are some of our tips to drinking more healthily!

1. Soda Substitute: Pellegrino + Lemon. You still get that carbonation with out the calories! Throw in some lemon for a little more flavor!

2. Always carry a water bottle. There are so many cute ones out there, like the Tervis Tumbler one. It helps to insure that you're always drinking water, which is so good for your body! You might even drink the recommended 8 glasses!

3. Get into tea. Tea is a great winter treat. Even though it's still warm out, you can drink fruitier teas! Passion Fruit tea is the best, and mix in some sparkling water and you have a soda substitute!

4. Try to make your own coffee. And use a french press or a keurig. That way you're only drinking one serving, and not four with a traditional coffee pot! Also, try using sugar in the raw and skim milk!

But...we know you need Starbucks sometimes! (we all do...) Here is a list of drinks under 100 Calories!

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Of course, it's still ok to drink a soda from time to time, no need to deprive yourself!

How do you cutback on caffeine?

XOXO,

A+C

Summer Smoothies

We love lululemon athletica. We cannot deny that they have the best clothes for working out (and hanging out!) We love that the brand values a healthy lifestyle and encourages it! So, lululemon posted some healthy summer smoothies and we had to pass them along!

Check out the recipes here!

Love,
A+C

Grab a Cup

Its early in the morning and you have just woken up from a sleep which was a few hours short of the recommended time frame.  Almost naturally, you inevitably victim to the immense benefits of coffee. Don't worry you're not alone. We have both sought our early morning caffeine fixes in coffee (if only it was acceptable to drink Diet Coke in the AM...). In accordance with our New Year's resolution to be healthier, we've been trying to kick our coffee addictions and seek refuge in yummy (and healthy) teas. Here are some of our faves. 

Harney & Sons- Chocolate Flavored Black Tea

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Harney & Sons- Peach Ginger Twist Tea

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Twinings of London- Earl Grey Tea 

Really any brand would work, but we have love for all things London. 

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Bigelow Tea Variety Pack

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Lipton Green Tea

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Do you have any favorites? Share them with us!

xoxo, 

A+C