Fizzy Lifting Drink

I've never been a big coffee drinker...while I love the taste of coffee, it's just a little too much caffeine for me, and I always end up feeling terrible after I drink it so I don't even bother any more.  I also stopped drinking soda, so obviously there might be some days when I've been up late doing homework, up early to work out, and running all day.  What to do for that extra little pick me up to get me through?  In my visits to the nutrition club, I discovered a fantastic product called Lift Off.  It's just a little effervescent tablet that you can put into your water, tea, or in my case, strawberry-tangerine Crystal Light.  Lift off is available in orange, lemon-lime, and tropical fruit.  I prefer the tropical fruit flavor since it mixes best with my Crystal Light!  So, it fizzes up a bit, I drink it down, and I've found I have definitely increased energy and focus throughout my day.  Plus, it never makes me feel jittery and doesn't upset my stomach like coffee might.  It also has zero calories and no sugar, which is an added bonus...I mean, who likes to drink their calories?  Not this girl.

Even my husband, a BIG TIME coffee, caffeine drinker has gotten hooked on my "fizzy lifting drink." (Remember the original Willy Wonka?)  He's requested that I buy more and takes one to work with him every morning.  He actually says that they keep him alert and awake even more than coffee!  Plus he likes the taste, which is better than any energy drink, like Red Bull or Monster.

I've started out just having one every now and again, maybe when I know it's going to be a long day, but I've felt the benefits and really appreciate that it helps to keep me more focused...which is a HUGE problem when you're a busy mom of four, a student, and employee trying to do it all.  I need all of the help with focus and short-term memory I can get!

Stay tuned, I'm one pound away from my next goal...80 pounds!  I'm going to have to double up my shakes this weekend....I'll keep you posted!  :)