It's officially the season of flip flops, swimsuits, and lots of
summer traditions that revolve around…food! From going out for
ice cream to munching on popcorn while taking in a blockbuster
film, the weeks between now and Labor Day can present some major
nutritional hurdles. Here's how to sidestep seven classic
calorie bombs, and seriously upgrade your health.  Trade ice
cream for frozen treats  Many of my clients crack open a pint of
ice cream, with every intention of stopping at one serving, only
to wind up polishing off the whole thing. Switching to frozen
yogurt shaves off some calories, but a pint can still cost you
800, twice as much as a slice of cheesecake.  The swap: Nix
store bought pints, and make your own novelty treats. Whip up a
smoothie in the blender, pour it into popsicle molds and freeze.
One cup of unsweetened almond milk, combined with one cup of
frozen pitted cherries and one tablespoon each almond butter and
dark chocolate chips will make four to six pops for just 280
total calories. Or