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4 Reasons we are Cutting out the Sugar

Posted by Angela Parker

· January 6, 2014

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We are going to focus on Cutting out the Sugar!

This is not a new idea. Lots of popular diets have come to the conclusion that our sugar is out of balance in our Modern diet and this is the cause of our expanding waistbands.

Management of your Sugar and Carbohydrates is crucial for weight loss and your general health.

We know sugar is so important to get under control.

A low glycemic diet in general is healthier than a diet focused on lots of carbs. When our system gets overloaded with too many sugar and carbs, our cells start storing extra carbs as fat in our cells.

Our cells love to store carbs, so they are very eager and ready when we over eat our carbs. If we eat a moderate or low carb diet, then we can burn those carbs before they get the chance to be stored as extra fat. read more

New You New Years! Increasing Water

Posted by Angela Parker

· January 1, 2014

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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

Best Posts Of December!

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 27, 2013

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In case you missed some of my recent posts during this busy holiday season. I wanted to give you the Best Posts of December!!!

December was a great month for us.

We celebrated Aidalyn’s 3rd Birthday on December the 2nd.

I got Honest about our house in my Honesty Pictures Blog Post.

I shared my Top Christmas Activities list.

I went shopping for the Best Gifts for Crafty Kids

We talked about Healing your Abs after Pregnancy and getting your flat belly back!

And I got in the Kitchen!

Adapted from http://www.flickr.com/photos/kjgarbutt/5646262735/

Best Brownie in a Mug (S)

Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Bake (S)

Chocolate Cheesecake Balls (S)

Trim and Healthy Holiday Goodies

Trim and Healthy Holiday Drinks

Trim and Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

7 Ways to Use Cranberry Sauce (My sugar free Fuel Pull Cranberry Sauce)

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad read more

Trim and Healthy Christmas Goodies

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 12, 2013

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A Trim and Healthy Holiday Goodie Swap Party!

One of my favorite memories of the holidays is having a party where you all bake the best goodies to share. I would make all these tins full of goodies and give them to co-workers, neighbors and friends. It is an easy way to show people you are thinking about them without having a spend a whole lot of money during the holiday season.

You can share these goodies with other Trim Healthy Mamas or you can show how easy it is to follow the plan and eat such tasty foods!

Here is a list of the best Trim and Healthy Goodies to Swap at your holiday party!

Fudge is a must at a holiday goodie swap. One of my favorite memories is eating my grandmother’s fudge and divinity at her house on Christmas. That fudge was obviously not Trim or Healthy.

Thankfully, Trim Healthy Mamas can enjoy these fudge recipes this holiday while not packing on any pounds and enjoying the holiday season.

This first fudge is a cream cheese fridge fudge! It is sure to satisfy any fudgy creamy cravings you may have.

The Frugal LowCarber Brings us this Fridge Fudge

or you can try Gwen’s Coconut oil Fudge

I’m a sucker for nuts! Here’s Sheri Graham’s Caramel Pecans – Oh my! I also love Crockpot Cocoa Almonds from Stacy Makes Cents

Caramel Pecans

Gwen’s Buckeyes are sure to make the list!

Gwen’s Buckeyes

You can’t forget the cookies!!!

Cookies are the quintessential part of a Christmas Goodie Swap Party! Trim Healthy Mama do not fear! There are plenty of cookies that are healthy and will keep you Trim!

Here are Coconut Flour Cookies from Counting All Joy

Coconut Flour Cookies

No Bake Fudgy Cookies are one of my favorite cookie ever! So easy and so yummy too! I love the shredded coconut in these as well. You could add some almond slivers to make it extra special!

No bake Fudgy Cookies (S)

Almond Joy Bites from The Blue House Blog

Trim Healthy Almond Joy Bites

Ice Cube Tray Chocolate Covered Cheese Cake from DamyHealth.com

Ice Cube Tray Chocolate Covered Cheesecakes

Fill some bags of Stevia Sweetened Kettle Corn to give to teachers or friends!

Other recipes to try at your Goodie Swap:

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Balls read more

6 Best Trim Holiday Drinks!

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 6, 2013

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Holidays are the time to share with friends and family. This year you can share how you are staying Trim and enjoying all of your Trim Holiday Drinks!

No need to let this holiday season be an excuse for added pounds. These Holiday Drinks are the perfect solution to quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet tooth without adding to your waistband!

YOU CAN ENJOY THESE TRIM HOLIDAY DRINKS WITHOUT ANY GUILT!

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Cranberries are in season! I love cranberries for many reasons.

They are tart and add a nice flavor to turkey and dressing on Thanksgiving. They are great paired with pumpkin in muffins and breads. And they make a great No Sugar Added Cranberry Sauce!

They are also very healthy for you! read more

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4 Reasons we are Cutting out the Sugar

We are going to focus on Cutting out the Sugar!

We know sugar is so important to get under control.

New You New Years! Increasing Water

New You New Years Week One: Increasing Your Water

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

Best Posts Of December!

December was a great month for us.

And I got in the Kitchen!

Trim and Healthy Christmas Goodies

A Trim and Healthy Holiday Goodie Swap Party!

You can’t forget the cookies!!!

Other recipes to try at your Goodie Swap:

6 Best Trim Holiday Drinks!

YOU CAN ENJOY THESE TRIM HOLIDAY DRINKS WITHOUT ANY GUILT!

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Gingerbread Cookie Protein Shake

Crockpot Pumpkin Spice Latte

Frozen Sugar Free Eggnog

Thin Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake

7 Ways to Use Cranberry Sauce

Cranberries are in season! I love cranberries for many reasons.

They are tart and add a nice flavor to turkey and dressing on Thanksgiving. They are great paired with pumpkin in muffins and breads. And they make a great No Sugar Added Cranberry Sauce!