10 years ago, I viewed the appearance of spring-like weather with nothing more than a renewed excitement for warmer days ahead. Coats became jackets; boots were swapped for ballet flats, and every pink lipstick in my beauty arsenal was moved to the top of my makeup bag.
Today, the promise of higher temps still brings about all those exciting changes, in addition to one more: revealing more of my “winter body”, once safely ensconced in bulky, cold-weather clothing.
Let’s just say that Dolman-sleeve sweaters are an upper arm’s best friend.
Alas, before we know it, Canadians will be treated to our long-awaited summer, and this year, I plan on being a few steps ahead of tank top season.
First and foremost, I’ve lost 20 pounds! (If you’re sick of me mentioning it, I apologize. But this is BIG news in my life, and I plan on gushing about it for a while… and then a little longer.)
Second, I’ve rediscovered physical activity. No, I haven’t joined the gym or signed up for a boot camp just yet… but I have decided that as long as I’m moving at least as often as I’m sitting, I’ve achieved a good physical balance in my life.
Finally, I’ve made breakfast a priority. Perhaps I should clarify: I’ve always enjoyed breakfast, but now, I ensure that I have a GOOD breakfast. Tons of fruit and whole grains. Low-fat dairy and lean protein. It keeps me going throughout the most hectic part of my day – morning – and gives me the fuel I need to think clearly and stay on plan.
And with almost every breakfast, I enjoy a low-calorie, low-fat and nutritionally-dense fruit smoothie.
This season, try my Cranberry Razz Smoothie. It’s made with Oasis Nutrisource, a great tasting cranberry juice cocktail that offers an alternative to sugar and sucrose (stevia) with no compromise on fruit taste – and only 40 calories per serving. What a refreshing way to get healthy!
½ cup Oasis Nutrisource Cranberry
1 cup low-fat Vanilla Yogurt
1 cup frozen raspberries
Mix all ingredients in blender until smooth. This smoothie is best when consumed within a half hour; after that, it may begin to separate. To increase the fibre and potassium content, feel free to add half a banana. To make this a meal, add a scoop of vanilla or strawberry-flavoured protein powder.
Of course, now that you’ve fueled up for the day, you’ll be perfectly ready to take on a shopping spree! Enter the Oasis Nutrisource Contest, where you could win 1 of 10 shopping sprees valued at $1,000 each!
So, a new season, a new healthy-eating regime AND a new wardrobe? Sounds pretty fabulous to me!
And now, if you’ll excuse me, it’s time to rehydrate with a cold, refreshing drink. Did I mention that Oasis Nutrisource Cranberry is also incredible on the rocks?
For more information, visit www.oasis.ca. (Psst – don’t forget to try Wild Berry Pomegranate, another Oasis Nutrisource fruit juice cocktail with only 40 calories.)
This post is sponsored by 360ACCESS on behalf of Oasis Nutrisource. The opinions are my own.
Sounds delicious!
Perfect time of year for it!
It sounds really good – I tend to shy away from juice due to the high calories & sugar, so this is perfect! Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome Soozle!
Congratulations on your weight loss! I love cranberry and raspberry together so this smoothie sounds great!
Thanks Susan! And I think you’ll love it :)
Looks yummy!
It is!
Your smoothie sounds wonderful. We drink a lot of them here, but for no apparent reason I never use cranberry in them.
Congrats on losing 20 pounds!
Thanks a bunch! And while cranberry isn’t a staple in smoothies, it’s definitely a nice change :)
This sounds really tasty.
Please try it Athena!
Delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome!
Looks delicious and so refreshing! Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing, Lena.
My pleasure Marissa!
It was such a beautiful day today. I would have loved to enjoy one of these on the patio. :)
Ah indeed! Perfect for the summer too!
Will definitely have to try your Cranberry Razz Smoothie, sounds really yummy!
Please do Judy!
Congratulations on your 20 pound weight loss! I haven’t seen this juice in stores yet but will definitely keep an eye out for it, only 40 calories is great!
Merci Lori! xx
Congrats on being ‘more’ gorgeous! :D I’ve been entering the Oasis contest – wish me luck.
Good luck! And thank you!
We make smoothies on a daily basis in our home! I love the taste of Oasis Cranberry.
Then you’ll love this one Melinda!
Sounds super delicious!
Mmm.. I have it all the time!
I would love to have a big glass of this Oasis drink right now. Rough day.
Oh no :( Hope all is well.
It’s great that you have found a balance that works for you and congrats on losing 20 :) I’m slowly making my way there. oasis has some of the best juice!
So proud of you Melinda!
This looks so good! Congrats on the 20lb weight loss!!
Thanks Anne!
sounds so good! congrats on the 20lb loss!
Thank you Silvia :)
Congrats on your 20lbs loss, Lena! (usually it’s odd to be happy for somebody losing something, except if it’s related to weight)
The recipe looks delicious and easy! We love drinking Oasis at home! Will give this a try!
Hahaha made me LOL Nancy! And thank you!
This sounds amazing and at 40 calories….thanks bunches lena!
You’re welcome Sandy!
I would love a cranberry juice cocktail! It sounds delicious and so refreshing.It would bea great drink for the summer
Indeed, perfect for summer :)
Wow,you had me at 40 calories
I think you’ll love it Kathy :)
I love this juice! Congrats on your successes!
Just wanted to drop in and tell you how much we loved this drink,it was delicious
Congratulations on losing weight, it’s really hard to do and takes a lot of dedication. Another juice I love and it only has 10 calories a glass is SunRype Slim juice. It has several flavours but my favorite is Mango and I also water it down a bit so it’s even less calories but still tastes great.
I love cranberry and raspberry together in a cake but maybe i should just have it in a smoothie….less calories!