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After having Jocelyn I went into full time "operation lose that belly!" The last little bit, though, I have really been slacking! I am using the holidays as an excuse......... (haha) But with swimsuit season right around the corner, I have officially jumped back in and put my game face on!! Here are snacks and protein solutions that I LOVE! Plus these things really helped me lose the weight since I was unable to breast feed which is most mom's go to workout! So what are some things you can do with your eating habits to help lose the weight? Whether it's mommy weight or just weight put on over the years, these are solutions to help everyone without hating life!!




Workout Power Foods:
Did you know it's extremely important to eat before and after a work out? If you don't do this, you offset your blood sugar levels and your whole body is out of whack. By eating a small snack you are stabilizing your immune system. You need to fuel your body before you energize it much like you need to fuel your car.

If you work out in the morning you need to give yourself extra attention. Your body has been shut down for 6 hours or more. You need to jump start your metabolism to keep your energy up. You should really eat something within 30 minutes of waking. Try your hardest to have a half of banana or something rich in protein. 

If you work out in the afternoon have a light snack. A power food like almonds, banana, small oatmeal, or muscle milk. After your workout you should eat within 30 minutes of finish. If you don't do this your body will start burning muscle. You should eat something high in protein such as almonds, a banana, or peanut butter with apples. 

You should be feeding your body every 3 hours throughout the day to maintain a healthy lifestyle, keep your muscles strong, and keep energy up. Also, if you are doing this it keeps you from purging on your meal and overeating. 

Coffee Lovers:
Waiting in line for you McCafe coffee or Starbucks frap? Please re think the amount of calories you are about to consume. Watching your calories and sodium is one of the easiest ways to keep the weight off. 

Try this homemade Starbucks copycat recipe that has only 2 weight watcher points!

PER SERVING: 95 calories; 0 g fat; 17 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 0 g fiber

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp instant coffee granules (regular or decaf)
• 2 tbsp fat free vanilla flavored coffee creamer, powdered
• 1/2 cup fat free milk
• 8-10 ice cubes
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Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender and process until smooth. If desired, sweeten with Splenda.

Preparation time: 2 minute(s)

Entire recipe makes 1 cappuccino smoothie
Serving size is entire recipe (about 1 ¼ cups)
Each serving = 2 Points 

The Power of Protein:

I love a good protein infused shake to get through my day, probably more than coffee. So if you are not big on breakfast and don't like coffee, you are going to love the Lauren Conrad Banana Oatmeal Protein Shake!

Blend together 1 banana, 1 c. ice, 1/4 c. cooked oatmeal, 1 tbs. chopped almonds, 1/2 c. low fat milk, pinch of cinnamon. 

Detox Yourself:

A good 10 day detox is always a great way to start your summer diet. Making a detox drink and taking detox baths will help relieve stress, skin blemishes, boost weight loss, and will help flush the bad toxins from your system - almost like a fresh start.

2 L. Water, 1 medium cucumber, 1 lemon, 10-12 mint leaves = Let sit over night in fridge and drink every day for 10 days - or more during healthy dieting. It's very refreshing so you may not want to stop!

Dr. Oz's Swimsuit Secret Weapon:

Here's What You'll Need:

• 1 Cup Grapefruit Juice
• 2 Tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Tsp. honey

How it Works
Apple cider vinegar is a known fat-burner - it helps to break down fat cells, and encourages proper digestion. Just drink it three times per day before every meal, and watch as the fat melts off!  

And now for my absolute FAVORITE:

The GNC Protein - TOTAL LEAN - Shake

Use this as a meal re-placer for say your breakfast or lunch. I love these! Just watch your weight fade away! They are always on some sort of deal at GNC (right now they are buy a pack get a pack half off). They come in a variety of different flavors: Strawberry, Vanilla Bean, and Chocolate.

Around Christmas time these were accidentally mailed to my house. I waited for months with the intentions of returning the package to GNC in hopes they would find the rightful owner. But after waiting until February I decided to just open the box and see what was inside. I felt like it was a gift from GOD to have sent these to me! He must have known I was slacking for the holidays!! After using up the pack my mom and I both lost so much weight we went back for more!  Believe me when I say these are delicious and worth your money!