Cardio Radio is a lunchtime feature on THE #1 Hit Music Station from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Cristal gets you moving with a mix show including high energy, tempo and, of course...all the hits!  It's a great time to tune in while you're working out, walking or just trying to cope through the mid-day energy drain at work!

Here, you'll find some healthy tips and recipes that Cristal has dug up for you to try for yourself!  Check 'em out!

We all know that drinking and dieting don't mix. Alcohol is empty calories, quickly converts to sugar and lowers our inhibitions so we are inclined to eat more. However, for most of us, drinking is a part of birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, weekends, holidays, travel, fine dining, cheap dining, home dining, vacations, boat trips, sailing trips, camping trips, barbecues, happy hours, and in Europe...breakfast. OK, I think you get my drift. That being said, here's the buzz on how to not let drinking become dangerous to your diet:

 

Vodka Cranberry/Tonic/Straight: One of the best alcoholic beverages for losing weight is 1.5 shot of vodka (98 calories) with a low or no calorie mixer, such as Schweppes diet tonic or diet cranberry juice (Try Ocean Spray's Diet Cranberry Juice at 5 calories I LOVE THIS! And do it at home!). Another option if you can stomach it is to drink vodka straight. Now with all of the flavored vodkas, such as Absolut Pears vodka, this is an option.

 

My other stand by is:

 

Sugar Free Red Bull & Vodka: If you are someone who wants um, "wings" when you are out, the Sugar Free Red Bull (10 calories) mixed with 1.5 shot of Vodka (98 calories) is a good option.

 

Cardio Radio from 03/08/10, courtesy of DJ Oreo:

 

Cardio Radio from 03/09/10, courtesy of DJ Oreo:

 

Cardio Radio from 03/10/10, courtesy of DJ Oreo: