February 22nd, 2012
Thin Mommy
Everyone seems to think there is some secret to losing weight. But when it comes down to it, we all know it isn’t a secret; the key is eating healthy and getting exercise. It’s as simple as that – although I know that isn’t really simple. Sometimes it’s hard for moms to find the time and willpower to eat healthy and exercise. Usually we can’t take the kids to the gym with us, and by the time the kids are in bed we’re too tired to do anything but go to bed ourselves.
So you put it off until tomorrow, but you never get around to it, so you put it off until tomorrow again, and before you know it the kids are asking to go to the beach. So you take them and you don’t enjoy yourself because you’re worried about people looking at your babyfat. And there’s always at least one mom there who looks what seems impossibly great to make you feel even more embarrassed. How does shes do it? And more importantly, how can you do it?
Well, one of the latest products on the market that can help you is Capsiplex. Capsiplex is a clinically proven weight loss pill containing pepper which can help burn up to 12 times more calories- even without exercise. It is 100% natural, has no known side effects, and is safe for vegetarians and vegans. Click below for more info.
February 21st, 2012
Thin Mommy
3/4 cup(s) white all-purpose flour
3/4 cup(s) whole wheat flour
1/2 cup(s) quick cooking rolled oats, do not use instant
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup(s) unpacked light brown sugar
1 large egg(s)
2 large egg white(s)
1/2 cup(s) unsweetened applesauce
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 1/4 cup(s) soymilk
2 spray(s) cooking spray
6 Tbsp maple syrup
- In a large bowl, combine both flours. Add oats, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; stir well. Add sugar; stir again.
- In a medium bowl, beat together egg, egg whites, applesauce and butter; stir in 1 cup milk. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture; stir well but do not beat.
- Coat a 12-inch nonstick skillet or griddle pan with cooking spray; set over medium heat. Measure out 1/4 cup of pancake batter and drop onto prepared skillet or pan. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make four pancakes at a time. Cook on first side until pancakes are golden on bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip over and cook on other side until golden on bottom, about 3 minutes.
- Remove pancakes to a preheated oven to keep warm or put on a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 12 pancakes total. (Batter thickens as it stands. Add part or all of the remaining 1/4 cup milk to achieve desired batter consistency.) Yields 2 pancakes and 1 tablespoon syrup per serving.
February 20th, 2012
Thin Mommy
The plain and simple truth is that people get fat because they eat too much. Maybe you ate too much because you were pregnant and just never stopped. Maybe you eat too much because you’re eating when the kids eat, not thinking about the fact the they kids are constantly running around and working off those calories. Maybe you eat too much because you just enjoy eating. Whatever you reason, you’re here because need some help to stop overeating.
Phen375 is here to help you with that. It’s a pharmacy grade weight loss pill available without a prescription. Not only does it suppress your appetite, it also synthesizes hormones and compounds in the body that decrease the body’s ability to store fat and increase the body’s ability to burn stored fat reserves. That means you’re not only going to eat less, you’re going to store less fat that you do eat, and lose fat you already have easier.
Sometimes moms will look to sugary snacks for energy boosts… all this will do is lead to a sugar crash where you’re feeling even more tired and hungry than you were before you ate the sugary snack. Part of what makes Phen375 great is that it increases your energy! So you can lose weight without the low energy problem that dieting alone can cause.
February 19th, 2012
Thin Mommy
6 oz. of your favorite pasta (suggestion: bowtie, penne, mostaccioli)
1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) peas
1 12-ounce can of nonfat evaporated milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 ounces prosciuitto, chopped
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, then set aside in a serving bowl.
2. While the pasta is cooking, add about 1/2 cup of water and bring to boil in a medium saucepan. Cook peas for 10 minutes then drain and discard remaining water in saucepan. Return peas to saucepan.
3. In a small bowl whisk together the milk and flour then pour over the peas. Add the basil and garlic then stir to combine. Raise heat to medium and stir until thickened.
4. Add the Parmesan cheese and prosciutto and continue stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is combined then pour over the pasta. Toss pasta until well-coated with the sauce then serve with optional garnishes.
Calories 331
Calories from fat 37
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Sodium 609 mg
Total Carbohydrates 51 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 22 g
Vitamin A 15%
Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 40%
Iron 15%
February 18th, 2012
Thin Mommy
Real Hoodia is expensive to harvest. Therefore, most Hoodia products are really Hoodia Gordonii “extract” or mixed with fillers or several other ingredients. Unlike most Hoodia products, UniqueHoodia is 100% pure Hoodia taken from the CORE of the plant, where the active ingredients are. This is the stuff that works! Clinical studies have shown that it can reduce calorie intake by up to 2,000 calories.
UniqueHoodia does cost a little more than most Hoodia products, but that’s because it’s the real deal. Buying cheap Hoodia products is a waste of money, and I don’t know about you but as a mom I don’t have money to waste. UniqueHoodia is grown in South Africa and only 40% of the plant is used; so they are limited by how well the crops are doing. You get more for your money anyway, since you get 460mg of pure South African Hoodia Gordonii in each pill; that’s 60mg more than their competitors. You also get 90 pills in each box, while their competitors usually only give you 60 pills in each box.
Hoodia helps you lose weight in three ways. First of all, it makes you physically less hungry by mimicking the molecule that makes you feel full. Secondly, it turns off the desire to overeat, stopping emotional eating. Thirdly, by turning off your appetite it helps you start making healthy food choices. But Hoodia only works if it’s real Hoodia. So don’t waste your money trying the cheap stuff.
February 17th, 2012
Thin Mommy
Eggplant Parmesan is not only low calorie for Mom, it’s a great way to get kids to eat a healthy vegetable! I made this last night, and the whole family loved it.
2 lg. eggplants, sliced with skin left on (approx. 3 lbs.)
1/2 to 3/4 lb. Kosher skim milk Mozzarella cheese, sliced
3 c. spaghetti sauce
1/2 tsp. oil, to grease pan
Salt the sliced eggplant and let stand for several hours. Rinse and pat dry. Place slices in single layer under broiler and brown both sides. Layer the sauce, eggplant, cheese in a greased pan, 3 times, ending with a little sauce on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Freezes well. Yield: 4 servings at 375 calories each (using 1/2 lb. cheese)
February 16th, 2012
Thin Mommy
Proactol is a clinically proven fat binder that binds up to 28% of fat. What that means is, when Proactol comes into contact with fats you have eaten, it combines with them and makes them too complex and large to be absorbed by your body. The fats naturally pass through your system. Proactol also creates a natural solution in your stomach that takes a long time to digest, and that means you feel full longer and have less cravings.
Proactol is made from 100% natural and organic plant extracts that are vegetarian and vegan friendly. It’s safe for long term use, and has NO clinically known side effects. That means you can take it not only to help you lose weight, but to help you keep it off. And you can take extra when you get a craving you just can’t resist.
Sophie Silva has lost 11lbs in just over a month by taking Proactol, doing a little exercise, and trying to eat healthy. Before taking Proactol she was only losing 2lb a month.
^ Sophie before
^ Sophie after
If you’re a mom on the go who doesn’t always have time to eat as healthy and exercise as much as you should, Proactol can help you absorb less fat and eat less junk food snacks.
February 15th, 2012
Thin Mommy
1 large onion, very finely chopped
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1 pound zucchini, chopped
1, 28 ounce can plum or Roma tomatoes, crushed or chopped
1, 15 ounce kidney or black beans
1 tsp. oregano
Pinch of black pepper
Directions:
1.In a large skillet, sauté the onion in the vegetable oil.
2. Add the corn, zucchini, tomatoes, beans, oregano, and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Cover the skillet, and cook mixture over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring gently a few times.
3. Serve over cooked pasta or rice.
Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (521 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 261
Calories from fat 43
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 807 mg
Total Carbohydrates 49 g
Dietary Fiber 12 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin A 30%
Vitamin C 65%
Calcium 10%
Iron 20%
February 14th, 2012
Thin Mommy
As a health food nut, I want to know what I am putting into my body. I only want to eat natural things, not processed junk or stuff that gets away with being called natural because it started off natural but went through processing (like those high fructose corn syrup commercials that call that junk natural; hfcs is not natural in my book!). Zotrim is made from 100% pure, natural ingredients, so it offers effective, long term results with no nasty side effects.
Zotrim is scientifically proven to aid weight loss. Each of it’s natural ingredients have individually been proven to help you feel fuller sooner during meals – causing you to eat less – and to help you feal satisfied after meals so that you snack less between meals. It contains extracts from the plants guarana and yerba maté, which are mild stimulants that have a caffeine like effect. Because of this, Zotrim helps you become more active and burn off more calories.
In independent studies, people taking Zotrim have lost more weight than those taking placebos. Over 45 days, 47 overweight people were given either Zotrim or a placebos; those taking Zotrim lost an average of 11.2 lbs, while those taking the placebo lost an average 0.7 lbs. Over a period of 45 days, you can expect to loose about 11 lbs too, without changing your diet or exercise habits.
February 13th, 2012
Thin Mommy
A healthy alternative to cole slaw!
2 large apple(s), 1 red and 1 green, cored, thinly sliced, cut into matchsticks
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, or less to taste
3 cup(s) carrot(s), cut into matchsticks (many stores sell these precut)
1/4 cup(s) chives, chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, or more to taste
2 oz feta cheese, French-variety suggested, crumbled
Place apples in a large bowl and toss with lemon juice. Add carrots, chives, oil, sugar, salt, pepper and cheese; toss to mix thoroughly. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.
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