Peppermint Mocha Intervention

I just saw this on John Mayer’s blog. He saw it on this website.

WAKE UP CALL.  THIS IS MY GO-TO DRINK!

Cinnamon Dolce Latte with Sugar-Free Syrup, anyone?

Harmful Drinks in America

11. Worst Espresso Drink
Starbucks Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha with Whipped Cream (venti, 20 fl oz)

660 calories
22 g fat (15 g saturated)
95 g sugars

Sugar Equivalent: 8½ scoops Edy’s Slow Churned Rich and Creamy Coffee Ice Cream

Hopefully this will dispel any lingering fragments of the “health halo” that still exists in coffee shops—that misguided belief that espresso-based beverages can’t do much damage. In this 20-ounce cup, Starbucks manages to pack in more calories and saturated fat than two slices of deep-dish sausage and pepperoni pizza from Domino’s. That makes it the equivalent of dinner and dessert disguised as a cup of coffee. If you want a treat, look to Starbucks’ supply of sugar-free syrups; if you want a caffeine buzz, stick to the regular joe, an Americano, or a cappuccino.

Drink This Instead!

Cinnamon Dolce Latte with Sugar-Free Syrup (grande, 16 fl oz)

260 calories
6 g fat (4 g saturated)
38 g sugars

Karate Kid

Daniel started Karate lessons this week.  It was difficult to find a location that allowed 3-year-olds to participate. The class he’s in now has a nice mix of younger kids and older kids.  The older kids act as mentors, which is awesome.  We wanted Daniel to start Karate because it’s great exercise and the goal is to work on his confidence and focus. 

So far, so good.  But I do have to laugh when I watch the warm up session.  It was the first time I realized that we never taught Daniel to do jumping jacks.  Cutest. Thing. Ever.

A Little Less Pop Mommy

I guess I should not be eating THIS for lunch

if I want to wear THESE.

The lunch, by the way, is my husband’s amazing Turkey Ziti with Mushrooms.  We had it for dinner last night and it’s even yummier the next day.  It’s not terribly unhealthy, but it still is adding a lot of carbs to unwanted places.  The jeans are these skinny jeans from Banana Republic. 

I am not trying to be a teenager (even though some of my television viewing habits indicate otherwise). I never thought I would actually buy a pair of skinny jeans, but they fit so well.  They really do stretch and feel comfy.  They are not too tight.  The sales chick who helped me said she owns two pairs.  (She was a little older than me.) Plus, I found them on the sale rack in the back and they were HALF OFF. 

Hopefully this purchase will inspire me to lose my extra 10 (or maybe 15) pounds of baby weight.   I want to buy new cute clothes and add to my wardrobe, but I just can’t get these last 10 (or maybe 15) pounds off! Well, I COULD stop eating pasta for lunch. 

I COULD exercise.  After reading this blog, I decided I really want a bike.  But I probably should start by walking around the block or cleaning my house.  I have one month until our family beach vacation.  One month to look like this:

Wish me luck.