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The Simple 5 Day Sugar Detox

“I know I shouldn’t be eating sugar… and all this bread… But what AM I supposed to be eating?!?”

“I just want to finally lose these last few pounds and feel good in my clothes again.”

Simple 5 Day Sugar Detox
Simple 5 Day Sugar Detox

Am I right??

I literally cried at my dining room table for two weeks when I heard the news that I needed to eat low carb…

I didn’t know what to eat!!! (True Story)

I doubt that you are having that much drama, but maybe somewhere in the middle..

I believe your breakthrough is just a few simple swaps away… I don’t believe that living a healthy life has to be stressful or restricting… read more

6 MUST Haves for New Moms [+ One Week Post Partum Update]

I can’t believe my little guy is a week old already!

I didn’t really think about the fact that having a baby over 5 years from my last would mean some different products and options would be out there. I wanted to share some of my FAVORITE things that I didn’t have during my last delivery that made so much difference this time!

Here’s My Top 6 Picks for New Mommies!

 

Here’s The Breakdown!

 

6 Must Have Items for New Mommies

 

 

After Ease Supplement: Helps naturally manage your afterbirth pains. I had a lot of afterbirth pain with my second baby, so I wanted to try something this time for it. This made SO MUCH difference! I had to use very little pain medication thanks to this. read more

The number one thing destroying your health, your energy, and your waistline…

The number one thing destroying your health, your energy, and your waistline…

This is the number one thing destroying your health, your energy, and your waistline…

Plus  FIVE TIPS to get yourself on track before it is too late!

 

Why is it so important to pay attention to how much sugar we eat?

Sugar has been identified as leading to cancer, obesity, heart disease, diabetes… and can even make you age quicker.

 

But one thing that most people don’t realize is how SNEAKY sugar really is!

 

Where is sugar hiding?

Sugar is found in almost ALL of our foods these days.

 

And it isn’t just sugar that we have to be aware of… it is everything that turns into sugar after we eat it… namely “Carbs.” read more

Baked Avocado Breakfast Recipe

If you are trying to follow a low carb or Keto lifestyle, getting healthy fats every day is so important!

 

Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious and healthy breakfast with only 2 main ingredients!

 

Ingredients

*1 Large Whole Avocado

*2 Eggs

*Salt and Pepper

*Fresh Herbs (Optional)

*Fresh Lemon (Optional)

 

 

Instructions

1. Cut the avocado, remove the seed and open up the inside of the avocado a bit to hold the egg.

2. Crack the egg and pour into the opening of the avocado (1 egg per half avocado).

3. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste.

4. Bake at 425F (220C) for for 15 Minutes.

5. Top with Fresh Herbs and Lemon to taste.

 

 

 

Enjoy!

P.S. For more healthy tips & recipes, check out my Recipe Archive!

The Ultimate Keto Kit!

We know that Ketosis is the key to to losing weight without feeling deprived, having lasting energy and increased mental focus.

But how can we get into Ketosis without the stress? Maybe you have even struggled to get into ketosis while doing everything “right”?

 

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 Who is this for?

+ People eating keto who want help staying in ketosis
+ People interested in keto or low carb but want help (getting into ketosis quicker, avoiding keto flu)
+ Supports a Low Carb lifestyle too.

This will help you get started on the right foot. Help you have more ENERGY, mental clarity, and BURN even more fat!

 

 What’s included?

• Keto Coffee (that tastes like a cappuccino)
• Ketones (Basically a Fat Burning Lemonade)
• KetoGo (for an energy boost before a workout or to help you make it through the day without the crash)

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Breaking Down the Keto Kit Video

 

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8 Signs that Your Body Needs to Detox

Did you know that Your Body sends you Signs when you Need to Detox??

 

Hang on, because we are going to cover EIGHT signs that may be showing you that it is time for a natural detox!

 

Watch: 8 Signs You Need to Detox:

 

 

Was that Eye opening???

 

Are you thinking… I need to Detox like YESTERDAY! 

 

I know that I can tell when I personally haven’t been eating like I should… I get tired, headaches, sluggish, brain fog, gassy, constipated… UGH!!!

But you don’t have to stay that way!! There is a way to DETOX naturally and easily : )

 

Grab my FREE Detox and Lose Guide where I show you 8 Steps you can start taking TODAY to help you Detox and Lose!

 

Click to Grab Your Free Guide!

DIY Detoxing Facial Mask

DIY Detoxing Facial Mask

DIY Detoxing Facial Mask

 

This detoxing facial mask uses natural ingredients to pull out the impurities from your skin leaving you clean.

Why make your own facial mask?

Going to the spa is expensive. You don’t have to waste your time and money when you can make a simple mixture at home.

You can even throw a Spa Party with your friends and make your own at home spa treatments. It would be a fun way to visit with each other and save money.

This facial mask would be a deep cleaning detox. You probably would want to test it on a small spot before applying to your entire face just in case you may have a reaction. Also this is a pretty deep cleaning detox, I would only do it once a week or every other week.

Great for applying directly to pimples. 

 

Ingredients

 

The Ingredients:

Charcoal 

Charcoal is estimated to absorb up to 60% of organic toxins, chemicals and poisons. I use it to help whiten my teeth naturally. 

This ingredient is great for pulling out the oil and dirt in your pores. 

 

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Why I love Mountain Meadow Herbs (and you should too!)

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Why I love Mountain Meadow Herbs

and you should too!

I learned about Mountain Meadow Herbs when I was pregnant. I was looking for some natural ways to supplement and I knew that liquid herbs were some of the best ways to increase vitamins and minerals in terms of absorption and safety.

I used Mountain Meadow Herbs’ Gentle birth formula during the last weeks of pregnancy to prepare my body for labor. I had an amazing natural labor. It was fast – only about 2.5 hours. I was only in pain for about 10 minutes during the pushing phase. I highly recommend trying their formula if you are considering a natural labor.

I fell in love with Mountain Meadow Herbs and their products so much, I decided to become an affiliate. Read more about what Mountain Meadow Herbs has to offer you.

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Here is a message from Mountain Meadow Herbs: 

As we become more and more aware of what we put into our body these days, people have begun to question the sense of processed and refined products. Are we losing valuable benefits? Are things being added that actually harm, rather than help us?

 

Getting to know the products you and your family use on a daily basis is not restricted to granola bars and laundry detergent. Herbal supplements are becoming increasingly popular as a way to improve well being naturally.  One might easily think that because a supplement is made of herbs, it couldn’t get much more natural.  However, just like many other products claiming to be ‘natural’, there are often hidden ingredients or fillers that can do more bad than good.

 

The following are a few basic tips to keep in mind when choosing an herbal supplement:

 

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Just like the food you buy, be sure to take a peek at the list of ingredients. Stay away from supplements that contain any unpronounceable additives, fillers or preservatives.  Another common sense key to how beneficial the product is: how long is the ingredient list? As with most of the things you put in your body, choose the one with the shortest, most recognizable list of ingredients.

 

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In other words, what was it before it was made into a supplement? How much of it is natural plant matter? Kathy Garber, herbalist and founder of Mountain Meadow Herbs often asks the question, “Is it a food I would place on the dinner table? A good example is Coral Calcium. We don’t cook and eat coral reef, so taking coral calcium as a supplement doesn’t make a lot of sense.”

 

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What was the process of making the supplement? Was excessive heat used?

Was it tested for contaminates such as heavy metals? Was there a large amount of processing that went into the production of the pill, tonic, or patch? In short, the brand name should be a trusted one, willing to share this information with the consumer.

 

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How different is the supplement from the plants that it originally came from? Most herbs contain beneficial compounds that complement each other, and can aid in their effectiveness. “For example, whole Milk Thistle seed would be a better choice over one that contains a certain percentage of slymarin,” explains Garber, “as there may be components within the whole Milk Thistle that make it more beneficial”.

 

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Like any other product we put into our body, it is important to pay attention to the packaging it comes in. Many plastics contain chemicals such as BPA, which is known to disrupt estrogen levels, possibly cause cancer, and lead to brain and behavioral problems.  A glass container is generally a safe bet when choosing a supplement.

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The ultimate test is simply a personal trial and error. Everyone’s body responds differently, so what works for someone else, may not have the same or as intense of an effect on you. Try a product and ask yourself, did the product make a difference in 1-3 months? Did it live up to the results the brand promised? If not, than perhaps it is not the right product for your needs.

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Some of their products that I want to highlight:

Early Care Combo 

The perfect gift for the newly expectant mom!

Stomach Aid (4oz) This formula may have a calming effect on the stomach during pregnancy and reduce discomfort caused by motion. Digestive health support for all ages.

Vari-Plex (4oz)We designed this all natural formula to help support vein health. It may normalize circulation and aid in maintaining strong healthy capillaries. Considered safe to use during pregnancy.

Herbal Calcium (2oz) Calcium has a normalizing effect on stomach acids. This formula may promote restful sleep and ease leg cramps. May be helpful for teething babies! read more

7 Steps to Detox

Holidays are wonderful: seeing family, relaxing in the living room, gathering around the table…. The downside is the extra 5 pounds that also come with all that gathering and eating. Sometimes you just need an easy detox plan to clear our your system.

Now that the holidays are over, it is time to get back to reality and back on track. 

Here is my personal plan to detox and help my body recover from the sugar overload and splurges.

1) Sip on detoxing drinks

I’m going to nourish my body with some drinks full of antioxidants and vitamins to help my body detox. I really love to drink Greens to help me detox naturally with 38 superfoods. It has helped me with sugar cravings and it tastes like berries! I share more here about How I get 8 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables daily when I drink Greens.

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2) Take Probiotics

Probiotics are micro-organism that are naturally found in your digestive tract to help you digest the food you eat. In our current culture, we don’t eat enough foods rich in probiotics to keep the balance of healthy organism in check. I recommend this probiotic because it contains 5 different strains and 10 billion cultures for your small and large intestine. What I have learned is that you are only as healthy as your gut, so take care of it and give it what it needs 🙂

3) Epsom Salt Baths

Adding an epsom salt bath to your weekly routine will help your body detox. This type of bath is great for increasing magnesium absorption which is a natural detoxing mineral. If you don’t like baths, try just a foot soak! I also add a few drops of Lavender and Tea Tree Oil to the Bath Salts too.

 4) Focus on Low Carb, High Fat

Over the past few weeks, I have indulged in way too many sugars. So, my body needs to be nourished by healthy fats like coconut oil. By eating low carb, my body will be able to use the extra sugar in my cells and get cleaned out. I’m going to eat more eggs cooked in coconut oil for breakfast to start out my day. This will fuel my body with healthy protein and fats, leaving me satisfied.

5) Eat more vegetables

We know that vegetables are good for us, that isn’t new information. I’m going to focus on eating more salads this week to increase my vegetable intake. Also, as mentioned above, I drink Greens which is an easy way to get in 8 servings of fruits and vegetables in just 2 tiny scoops of powder.

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6) Sweat

Sweating is one of our body’s natural detox methods. I haven’t been very active the past few weeks, so I’d like to get back into a solid workout routine. I’m hoping to break a good sweat 3 days a week and then do some weight lifting with my kettle bell to strengthen my muscles.

7) Cleanse

When my body is running sluggish, I know that I need to do a cleanse and help me reboot. Here is my favorite 2 day Cleanse and why I love it:

It Works! Cleanse is a gentle two-day herbal cleanse that helps your body reset and rebalance itself so you can feel and look your best!  Formulated with two proprietary blends to work with your body to help remove toxins while delivering essential nutrients and vitamins,* It Works! Cleanse provides a powerful cleanse without the harsh effects other cleanses can cause.

  • It Works! Proprietary Herbal Cleanse Blend™: Blue Agave Extract and Aloe Vera Leaf Gel work synergistically to help nourish microflora in your colon while promoting the cellular health of your colon’s cell walls.* Blue Agave Extract with a slow-fermenting, soluble fiber reaches deep into the colon, working as a prebiotic to feed good bacteria and rebalance microflora while slowly cleansing out toxins for a more comfortable cleanse.*
  • It Works! Proprietary Nutritional Cleanse Blend™: Contains an array of 25 foods, botanical extracts, and concentrates that help to support the liver’s detoxification function, while providing a supplemental source of the vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber, and phytonutrients your body needs.*
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    New You New Years! Increasing Water

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    New You New Years Week One: Increasing Your Water

    You made it to the first week of New You New Years!  This week we are going to focus on increasing your water intake. 

    Last week we focused on awareness: Being mindful in what you are eating. Thinking about what you are feeding your body is the first step to changing your habits. Did you pick up on anything you need to change already???

    During New You New Years, we are going to take baby steps each week so you can be a Trim Healthy Mama!

    To increase our water intake, this could include drinking more water, tea, or fruit infused waters. My favorite way to drink tea is in Trim Healthy Mama apple pie sips. These are amazing!! I love them so much during these cold winter months when drinking a cold glass of water isn’t as appealing.

    My sister and her husband really like to drink sparkling water.

    Another tip is adding a little lemon to water with some stevia – a very simple lemonade! Adding lemon to your water also increases your vitamin C intake, which is great in these winter months for keeping you well and helps detox your liver!  I made some really good pomegranate tea over Thanksgiving and sweetened it with some stevia for a real treat. Fruit infused water is easy to make too!

    I really love drinking Greens in my water. It is an easy was to get in 38 superfoods and PLUS increase the water that I need too! I have a Probiotic that have helped a lot as well 🙂

    Something I’ve been trying more recently is doing fruit infusions in my water, it adds great taste and is really simple if you use an Infusion Pitcher, here’s the one I prefer!

    By drinking more water, you will help your body stay full. Sometimes when we feel the urge to eat, we really are just thirsty. Drinking Water is also good for constipation. Did you know that if you aren’t having a bowel movement at least ONCE a day (and 3x a day is the recommended amount)  then you are constipated??? (cue music: The More you Knooooooooow!)

    Summary: New You New Years Week 1: Increase your water!

    What are you favorite ways to increase your water? read more