What do your SHOES say about you??

What do your SHOES say about you?

Calling all shoe fanatics this fun quiz is a must view.

You know the old adage that you can tell a lot about a person from what is in the medicine cabinet. Well I think the perfect way to get a sense of a person’s personality is to take a good look at their shoes. 

What do your shoes say about you??? I couldn’t wait to see if the results were on and they were.

Looks like I am: Impulsive – I’ve got a good head on my shoulders (why thank you), and some sensible shoes in my closet. I am responsible and mature; some might call you wise beyond my years.  My friends and loved ones can count on my patience and good advice.  What they don’t always turn to me for is…well…fun. Sounds like I need to kick off my shoes a little more and let loose…

 

Wanna find out what your shoes are saying about you? 

Click this link and find out. http://www.usanetwork.com/series/starterwife/games/profiler7/

 

PS You can also see more about one of my favorit shows “The Starter Wife” If you haven’t seen Debra Messing in this great show, you are missing out.  The cast is fun and a nice get away from the real world this show is a Trendy Tip Momma MUST SEE. 

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Trendy Gifts and Signature Items

Paper Doll Store - The perfect way to put your Trendy Twist on everything!!

Here I go again on my never ending search for trendy gifts and signature items that let you be you…

I stumbled upon a great new site that featured so many great items like :

* Invitations * Stationery  * Gift enclosures and Gift-wrapped Notepads

I have to admit it is the perfect way to put a Trendy Tip Twist on all your Stationery and the perfect Trendy Gift.

Here are my favorites click here to find your perfect match: http://www.thepaperdollstore.com

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Biggest Looser Low Down

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Pumpkin Carving - 101

How has Pumpkin Carving changed so much since I was a kid.  My 7 yr old daughter came home from school with the simple statement that they were having the a Pumpkin Carving contest in her class and of course the statement we all melt with - “MOM I really want to win” 

Well Thank goodness for the internet and a creative mind we came up with the below  Pumpkin  Burger.  It turned out so good I was surprised but in all truth, the coolest part of our Pumpkin Carving this year was the great time we had trying something different. 

Trendy Tip Life Lesson Learned - Sometimes doing something different from the old traditions can make a new Trendy Tradition all your own.  Needless to say, I am not sure that Halloween and Pumpkin Carving will ever be the same at my house. 

Please share your pumpkin carving creative ideas.  link below and blog with other Trendy Tip moms like you.

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Cafe Press - Making your words come alive!

Ladies there’s really no better way to say what

you mean without saying a word!

In the ongoing search for fun ways to express myself, I stumbled upon CafePress and I was hooked. For those of you that are old enough to remember Ally McBeal you will remember the quirk antics and outlandish imagination that would come alive (dancing baby).  My favorite part of the show was the ability to show Ally’s imagination come alive, those things she would imagine doing but would never actually do. The things she would imagine saying, but no one would ever expect to hear coming out of her mouth.  Well for me Café Press offers that and more.  To those who know and love me, I am the smart mouthed mom that will say anything, well now I don’t have to say it,  I can bring my personality and thoughts alive in a variety of ways.. 

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Like having your own personal Party Planner

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The perfect personalized cards for every occasion!

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Looks Like a Celebrity on a Mom’s Budget!

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Bad Day? - Buy Shoes

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Eco Friendly Mama’s

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Trendy and Organized - Bagsbuy.com

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The Perfect Purse for Busy Moms

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The place to Shop for Posh Pre-Teens

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Pre Teen Drama Queen

Be a Trendy Mom Know where to shop for your Pre Teen Drama Queen!

Mama mia, I have always loved shopping but who knew that shopping with my Pre Teen Drama Queen would nix my love of shopping.  Well I guess I still love to shop and you will to with the help of Justice and Limited 2.  The idea of shopping online is even more inviting these days though. It is safe, easy and offers such great variety and is perfect for the Trendy Working Mom. Don’t get me wrong, as a busy working mom a day out shopping with my daughter is like chicken soup for the sole.  Our opportunity to see the latest items coupled with the smile on her face when she sees the perfect outfit, there is nothing like it.  That is until we started to shop online and see the additional variety of styles available and typically at discounted rates.  Plus when the packages arrive in the mail it is like Christmas ever time the UPS guy knocks at the door. 

• Super warm puffy jacket with shiny finish.
• Faux fur trim hood; elasticized cuffs and waist.
• Zippered front pockets.

 

Fabric: Body: Polyester Faux Fur: Acrylic / Polyester - Machine wash - Imported

Keep warm in this Cable Knit Cardigan With Faux Fur Trim

Fashion:
Fabric:

• Body: Cotton / Acrylic
• Faux Fur: Acrylic / Polyester
• Machine wash
• Imported

 

 

 

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High School Musical 3 - What’s the Hype?

High School Musical 3 – What’s the Hype

Ok Mom’s it is Sunday night 9:30 p.m. in my world and in the world of my daughter it is exactly 5 Days away from the Theater premier of High School Musical 3 (HSM3) That’s right Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and the whole HSM3 crew is back and it’s senior year! Yes that’s right Sr. Year and my 2^nd grader is obsessed.  How did this happen?  How did Disney get my daughter and likely all of yours in frenzy for anything High School Musical 3?  It’s OK I am sure that each of us can remember a time where we were frantic about a Movie or Musical group.

Well we have watched the trailer 1000 times and the party plans are set. A fun Girls Night Out but this time the kids are coming along.  That’s right we have the preordered tickets, a group dinner planned and of course the sleep over. Pray for me that I will be able to survive the ear piercing screams over TROY and the up all night giggles talking about the details of the anticipated movie. 

The High School Musical crew faces the decisions about college and the ups and downs of senior year; the hopes, fears and fun of senior year come alive in High School Musical 3.

So how excited are you  and your child about this upcoming High School Musical 3 movie?

Share your thoughts about the High School Musical Phenomenon and Blog or write a review on Trendytip.com with other moms. Click Below.

If you haven’t yet seen the High School Musical 3 trailer check it out here:

Check out a Preview of the SoundTrack here:

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Find Affordable and Trendy Shoes for Fall

As an on the go mom, I know how hard it is to find Affordable and Trendy Shoes for Kids. 

  We want them to have the best but they grow so fast we don’t want to spend the big bucks.  Shoebuy.com has been the answer for me.  The quick, affordable and safe online shopping shoebuy provides makes finding the perfect shoe a piece of cake.  Here are a few of my Top Picks so far this season.Click Here to see more or subscribe to the TrendyTip Newsletter and keep posted on the latest Posh Pre-teen Trendy Tips.

Merrell Zodiac Kids (Girls’) - PinkA Celestial leather flat, lean, stitch-detailed and marked by elastic-anchored crossover buckled leather straps. Non-marking Solstice sole surrounds a low-profile In-Board Air Cushion EVA midsole. Leather Upper. Soft Mesh Lining. Leather Buckle and Elastic Gore Straps. Removable Perfed EVA Footbed. Merrell Air Cushion EVA Midsole. Merrell Solstice Cupsole/Non-Marking Rubber. Available Colors: Brown/Blue, Flintstone, Pink, Autumn.

 

EMU Bronte Hi Kids (Children’s) - Orchid PinkA Classic tall full sheepskin style from EMU. Made from the finest australian sheepskin. Sheepskin naturally ‘wicks away water’ meaning odourless footwear. Comfortable, durable emusole dual density EVA outsole. Superior double stitched seams for added strength. Cupped suede leather heel for extra fit and support. Can be worn indoors or outdoors. Available Colors: Orchid Pink, Black, Chestnut, Chocolate.

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Another Cinderella Story - with a twist

The cast makes this an easy to watch family film perfect for a Friday movie night.

Mary (Selena Gomez) is a high school senior filled with dreams of auditioning for the Manhattan Dance Academy. Working hard to achieve her dream while balancing slaving away for her guardian a washed up pop singer and her twin daughters. That is until the magical night where she meets the unexpected man of her dreams -Teen pop star Joey Parker (Andrew Seeley). The two meet at a masked ball where Mary’s identity is unrevealed leaving Joey clamoring to find out who the girl of his dreams truly is.

A match made to enchant us all Joey searches to find out who his true Cinderella is.  Not an easy task when every girl in school is clamoring at the chance to grab Joey’s attention, including Britt and Bree.   

Unlike most Cinderella stories this great flick doesn’t leave the big reveal until the end of the movie but instead keeps your attention which silly antics, plans to split the adorable pair up and great dance scenes.

OK parents lets get real there are tons of cheesy moments but it isn’t all bad.

Without giving away too much, the move is fun and enchanting and some of the unconventional elements make “Another Cinderella Story” well worth a view. If you have a tween this movie is a Trendy Mom Kid Shoe must see.

All in one you’ll have to check it out to see the big dance off finally and more.

 

GET THE SOUNDTRACK - The perfect Gift for Christmas CLICK HERE

 

Rating: PG for some mild sensuality and language. Studio: Warner Home Video Directed By: Damon Santostefano Cast: Jane Lynch, Selena Gomez, Drew Seeley Running Time: 92 minutes Release Date: 09/16/2008 Genre: Comedy

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Healthy and Cheep - Home Cooked Meals

Everyone is seeing a hit to the pockets and purses these days with the increase in prices for food and fuel.  Eating Healthy can still be economical and it eating out less and make more meals at home can be the key.

Eating out may be easier but it creates an opportunity for you to indulge in foods that aren’t exactly on the healthy list. Take advantage of the healthy benefits of Home-cooked meals, it will help to save money and create a healthier diet for you and your family.

It’s easy to get started on your Home Cooked Meal kick. Pick out some favorite recipes, face it these days there are so many ways to find healthy recipes online you have no excuses. Now use some of the tips here to start thinking of healthier alternatives to substitute for standard ingredients in the recipe.  Use some of the suggestions below, and your boring cooking will have an added but healthier kick. Before you know it the family won’t be begging to go out to eat but they’ll be begging you for another helping. 

1. Whole grains.It’s easy to replace white-flour pastas and white rice with wheat pastas, brown rice, wild rice, bulgur, barley, or quinoa and your family won’t even notice. You can also replace half or more of the white flour in a recipe with whole-wheat flour what a healthy difference it will make.
2. Portions - smaller amounts. Often you can reduce the amounts of oil, sugar, and salt that a recipe calls for — and no one will know the difference. Don’t forget you can use other, healthier seasonings and extracts to add more flavor.
3. Low-fat. Choose lean cuts of meat, or go vegetarian alternatives – Tofu.
4. Low Fat Dairy products - slim and skim. When it comes to dairy products, choose low-fat versions of milk, cheeses, or yogurts.
5. Vegetables and Fruits. When a recipe calls for veggies or fruits don’t skimp in fact, don’t be afraid to add more. Even if a recipe doesn’t call for veggies, add them any way. Veggies can add the added nutrition you need as well as additional color for pazaz.
6. Substitutions. Did you know that you can sometimes use apple sauce as a replacement for butter or oil in recipes for baked goods? Egg whites instead of full eggs or wine, vinegar, or broth in place of oil for cooking.
7. The most important thing is to be creative and add some of your favorite’s recipes to create healthier meals.

For more information on tips like this or others on how to save money when shopping visit Hip and Healthy or Hip Home Maker.

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The Perfect Holiday Card

 

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How to Increase Your Metabolism - Are they Myth’s?

How to Increase Metabolism – The myth’s about how Weight Loss Products Affect Metabolism 

With weight loss and the importance of body image increasing, the number of new products supporting weight loss has spread like wild fire.  These products range in claims from improving metabolic rates to assisting with appetite suppression. These products make claim that their varied contents will help better metabolic rate there for burn more calories bringing about faster weight loss.  One major concern among consumer is that many of these products are not FDA Approved and/or haven’t been reviewed by certified professionals.  Since there is no formal or documented review, these products claims or results are under strong skepticism as there is no way to certify that they are fact. My recommendation is that the next time you go searching for weight loss support or a product to help you on your way to weight loss, you do your own research.  When I say do your own research I don’t mean read labels.  The labels of the product will likely not have the FDA approval and won’t warn of negative side effects that may occur. Remember not having FDA approvals doesn’t automatically mean that the product will not help.   Educate yourself! There are products prepared with herbal combinations that have received rave reviews on their results on weight loss as well as effect on energy levels.  One of the best methods to certify the reliability of product claims is to read public reviews on products. These public reviews are typically done by actual users, people just like you that want to share the pro’s and con’s that they experienced when using such products.  Their claims are personal and will give you a real life understanding of side effects and realistic results. In addition look for reviews from general forum on weight loss.  Negative reviews can sometimes be the best source of information – remember take the combination of information to make a good decision on which of these metabolism boosting products is for you.   

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The Perfect After School Snack

The PERFECT After School Snack

As the School Year kicks into gear lunch boxes are being packed, lunch money is being counted and thousands of parents and children are drawing battle lines over the important issue of after-school snacks.

Racing from School to after school activities doesn’t help the cause, as the simple solutions for after school snacks typically lead to a closet of unhealthy alternatives like chips, sugary juice boxes and the list goes on. 

Left to their own devices, the average grade-schooler can quickly come up with a list of items that they would dig into if not for the guidance of their parents. Now lets get realistic we aren’t gong to convince our children to head home and peel a fresh carrot or jump into a bag of granola, but it is possible to make an after snack healthy and easy.  The Perfect After School Snack.

Good News there is a middle ground when it comes to the Perfect After school snack. Yes that is right something that appeals to your child’s sweet tooth but still hits your list of a healthy menu.

Here are just a few quick ideas to fill the bellies of your school ager that will tide them over until dinner without turning them into the overweight kids we hear about every time we turn on a health-related show. Ask yourself; “Are you making your kids FAT?”  

Starting Simple

When I say “raisins,” – Don’t think boring.  There are several great ways you can convince your child to eat those little purplish dried grapes and love it.

·         How about a preparing a few stalks of celery and your favorite jar of peanut butter and add those great raisins to the top for a little sweet kick. These also travel well, provided you don’t overstuff, for school lunch packing.

·         A Healthy alternative to Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – Use Sugar alternatives and Apples Sauce as a substitute to Oil – This traditional cookie your kids love can be made healthy and they won’t even know the difference.

Who knew that Jerky could be a healthy snack – now you know.

·         Beef, chicken or turkey jerky is another great, simple snack. Watch the spice, though! Some of the big national brands specialize in “peppered” jerky that can be a bit too intense for young palates.

Meat and Cheese Roll Ups are a hit with my kids they could be with yours too.

·         Give your kid a piece of deli meat and a piece of string cheese, and they’ll  probably eat it, but roll the cheese up in the meat and slap one of those “party” toothpicks and this simple snack now becomes something special and they’ll sure to be asked for more.

·         Another great idea is tortilla rollups, with small (or halved) flour tortillas used to roll up anything from peanut butter to cheese spreads to tuna or ham salad.

Fresh Fruits

·         Weather it’s just having fresh fruits hanging around the house or creating a bit of variety by cutting the apple into French Fry slices instead of wedges. That little bit of variety can make all the difference.

Remember Get your Kids involved.  Teaching Healthy Eating Habits early can make all the difference and if you get them involved you may be surprised at the ideas they will come up with.

Another quick hint is to Hang a Food Pyramid on the fridge and remind your kids to

The updated Food Guide Pyramid offers specialized recommendations based on age, height, weight and activity levels. Go to MyPyramid.gov to get your recommendations.

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Hoodia is the Hot Weight Loss Tip - IT WORKS

Hoodia

Hoodia gordonii is awfully popular diet aid that is sweeping the nation in popularity. This plant grows in Kalahari Desert of South Africa and is customarily mistaken as cactus, but the reality is it is a tender plant. The plant matures after about four to seven years. They conducted few tests and they found out that it has active ingredient which they called p57. They called it that since it was their 57th project that time. Phytopharm was the first company that acquired the rights of Hoodia.
Yes, there are plenty of different diet tablets out there and each claim that they can make you shed the pounds but nothing beats Hoodia gordonii since this works by fooling you in to feeling that you are full without eating at all. It can even boost your metabolism; all these can make you shed pounds. You never know, those fake products can be damaging to your wellbeing. For you to get the genuine one, you should buy with a credible company. Take a look at the company if it’s been in the business for long time and has satisfied tons of clients. There are plenty of company that offer this diet tablet, you can do a little research and find the one that is credible enough to reassure you that you will get real ones. Yes, you have to spend small effort and time in finding the right company and real Hoodia, but it is worthwhile in time, since the genuine ones can effectively make you shed the pounds. It might not be that straightforward but you can do it slowly. You can change your habits few steps at a time. You have to eat healthy foods and drink tons of water. Just make efforts to select the one that may make you enjoy.

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Halloween Parties Made Easy

Halloween Parties Made Easy Traditional Trick or Treating door to door is only one way to enjoy Halloween.  How about a Spooktacular neighborhood Halloween party?  

 Frightful Fingers

This fun finger food is the perfect bit size snack. Just for fun serve them on a platter with a bowl of BLOOD (Katchup) 

Mini Hot Dogs or 1 package of Franks cut into 4ths

1 package crescent dinner rolls 8 rolls

1 small package of Almond Slivers

Hide the Hot dogs into the crescent rolls (kind of like a pig in a blanket) press a fork on the top to create the illusion of finger wrinkles. Take 2 almond slivers and poke them into the end as if creating the look of the nail of a finger.  Bake in the over 375 and Bake for 12 minutes.

 

Tombstone Cookies

These ghoulish goodies make great party tray decorations. For a fun presentation, stick them in a “graveyard” of chocolate frosting or pudding and invite the kids to scoop to their hearts’ content.

2 ½ c. all-purpose flour
1 c. powdered sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 large egg, beaten
1 ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract

Mix flour and sugar together well. Add remaining ingredients and combine well. Divide dough into two sections and wrap well in plastic wrap or put in zipper-lock plastic bag. Refrigerate at least two hours or overnight.

Put the kids to work making cookie cutters out of cardboard, or find the cutters at your local party store.

When the dough is chilled, roll each section to about 1/8-inch thickness and let the kids go to work with their cookie cutters. Older kids can even use plastic knives or pastry cutters to cut their shapes from the dough. If desired, use cookie stamps to put things like “RIP” on the tombstones. (You can make a cookie stamp out of a potato. Just cut in the desired stamp design.)

Bake on parchment-lined cookie sheets at 350° F for 10-12 minutes. Cool on racks.

Worms And Dirt Cupcakes

This one is great fun for even the youngest kids. You can even make the decoration one of the party events!

Bake your favorite chocolate cupcakes, either homemade or from a boxed mix.

Frost them with chocolate frosting, then top with a generous sprinkle of crushed chocolate cookies (Oreos work really well).

Cut the Gummi worms in half, and stick them into the tops of the cupcakes so they look like they’re crawling out or burrowing in.

The kids can do as much of the decorating as their age and patience will allow, from the frosting through the worms.

Happy Halloween!

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Halloween Fun Raiser

Halloween Fun – Making a difference! 

Like many of you we have spent the last few weeks searching for the perfect Halloween costume. For my daughter and I this also is a time of excitements as we get ready for our 3^trd annual Trick or Treat for Canned Goods Food Drive.  3 years ago my daughter and I found ourselves throwing away much of the candy she had collected while out Trick or Treating. What a waste I thought. It got me thinking; I knew I had read articles about other kids taking Halloween as an opportunity to collection donations for other organizations.  Scared that my then 5 yr old daughter would think I was crazy, I threw out the idea of “Trick or Treating for Canned Goods” instead of candy.  To my surprise she bit, in fact she was so excited that she couldn’t wait for the following Halloween to get started.  

Now let me explain –I know it isn’t normal for a 5 yr old to take so easily to an idea like this, but as a self proclaimed Volunteer Addict I had already exposed my daughter to volunteering through helping out at the local food shelters and just toting her around when ever I was out doing community work. To my surprise it took and she couldn’t wait to help out the people from the shelter.  For others this might be a great idea for kids that are 3 – 5^th grade that still enjoy dressing up but don’t need all the candy and junk to go along with it.   

• Our plan is simple and the results were amazing.  Each year we have increased our donations collected and each year my daughter gets more and more excited to beat the year before.  The first year we received an overwhelmingly positive response from the 2 neighborhoods that we included in our Trick Or Treat Food Drive.  In all we collected over 800 lbs of food to donate to our local Food Pantry.  That is right 800 lbs from around 100 houses collected from.  The second year, people were looking out for our donation bags and eager to help again.  In the second year we were able to increase our donations to 985 lbs .  WOW we had no idea what a success this idea would turn out to be.               Our Scary Simple Plan to Make a Difference!

1. Select a fun Halloween Costume
2. Create a Spooky flyer
   1. Update everyone on your goals and what you are doing
   2. Detail the times you will be picking up donations on Halloween night
   3. Detail a wish list of donation items
   4. Information on where the items will be donated – a great way to tell people about other opportunities to volunteer with their family
   5. List a phone number to contact if they have questions
3. Get Paper Grocery Bags from a local Grocery Store (our local Family Fare – Spartan Store) was happy to help
4. Staple the flyers to the exterior of the bags
5. Deliver the bags to the houses you have selected to visit on Halloween night. (you can either hang them on the doors or put them nicely into mailboxes)
6. LAST BUT DEFINITELY NOT LEAST – Head out for a fun night of Trick or Treating and collect all the donations.

• Make it a family event - Parents this is where you will be a big help but make this a family event.  My daughter now 7 helps with all the preparation from making the flyer to delivering them to the houses (about a week ahead of Halloween) The day we deliver is a great day out walking around the neighborhood and dropping off the bags house by house, it really adds to her excitement in anticipation for Halloween night. On Halloween night you will need a vehicle ideally a Van, SUV or Truck.  My hubby has taken on the role of driver while my daughter and I travel house to house Trick or Treating for Canned Goods and quickly gathering them into the back of our SUV.   Every year we find more and more people asking about what we are doing and we hope that in years to come we will see more kids out hitting the streets and helping their community through a TRICK OR TREAT for Canned Goods Food drive of their own.

We hope that we have inspired each of you to think outside of yourselves on an every day basis and take time to help those around you.  Please remember that there are so many people less fortunate then us and that you can make a difference.

Have a Spooktacular time!

Halloween really is a great opportunity to help your kids use there imagination and creativity, but it can also be a great opportunity for your kids to do something GREAT to help others.

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6 Quick Tips To Burn Fat while you eat!!

6 Quick Tips To BURN FAT while you eat!!

POWER of Protein - Immediately everyone thinks STEAK right?  Not so fast - protein is a KEY to your fat burning success but there are so many great ways to get your Protein and that don’t have to come from a cow. Eat FISH!! Chances are you aren’t eating enough of this great source of lean protein. Not only is it a great source of Protein it also has additional benefits like Omega-3 fatty acids.  That’s right these are the fatty acids you are constantly hearing about that have great health benefits.  Don’t forget about Beans and Nuts also a wonderful source of protein and these ingredients can act as a great complement to any salad or veggie blend. Let’s also not forget about all the great veggie patties and soy meats that have made getting protein for non meat eaters easy and tasty.

HEALTHY WHOLE GRAINS - Did you know that Whole Grains can do wonders for stubborn flabby areas around your midsection?  Bye Bye Belly - Hello Lean and Sexy adding Whole Grains can be easy if you follow some of the healthy instructions in The Hungry Girl Cook Book.   One of the easiest ways to get your Whole Grains is a quick and easy bowl of Oatmeal in the morning.  I favor the Kashi GoLean’s Hot Cereal packs in 7 whole grains and a big 5 - 7g fiber! Can you say Nummy.

GRAPEFRUIT - If you’re like me, come mid day the sweet tooth starts to lurk around every corner begging you for something sweet.  Don’t give into the sweet tooth monster, give it a kick with a healthy but tasty Grapefruit.  Full of Vitamin C and powerful antioxidants and it definitely helps to know that it has been shown in studies to help Burn Fat. The theory is that grapefruit helps to lower insulin levels, which keeps you from being hungry all the time! I’m not suggesting a Grapefruit diet but those Ruby Reds are MIGHTY delicious and Perfect for a Sweet tooth Snack Attack! If it’s too sour for you straight, sprinkle it with some no-calorie sweetener like Splenda

P.S. my Hungry Girl Secret is the easy Dannon Fruit Naturals - Red Grapefruit (you can find them in most grocery store refrigerated sections)

GO GO GREEN TEA - Poppy had Spinach - This Hungry Girl has Green tea.  That’s right you here about it EVERYWHERE as the “super food”. Weather its articles about how it has reduced rates of heart disease and cancer or helps with hair loss you can’t help but wonder what the rage is about.  Green tea has been shown to increase metabolism, which is key in our battle with weight loss. I have to admit it isn’t at the top of my must have list but the Hungry Girl secret is Green Tea Crème Swappuccino! Delicious and only 75 calories.

FOODS - With a KICK - I swear with the pregnancy of my second child I became a Spicy Food Fanatic and who knew it was good for me.  I don’t know why but once I had her I couldn’t get enough of the HOT stuff.  Tabasco Sauce, Jalapeno’s anything to add a KICK to my food and I was on board.  Well come to find out that little kick of spice in your food helps to increase your heart rate and a temporary increase in your metabolism, burning fat a little easier even if just for a moment.  A quick hit with cayenne, red pepper flakes, or whatever hot sauce you fancy should do the trick and get your blood pumping. And these spices are practically calorie-free. OH YEAH!!!  

WATER - Drinking your 8 glasses of water a day is key to your Hungry Girl success. Don’t like the taste of water?  With the variety of great flavored waters or sugar free additives on the market, finding a flavor to flatter your taste buds should be easy.  Still not convinced that drinking water is good for you? Keep reading and learn more about the benefits of drinking water:  Water  contains no calories (check Nutritional Info on the flavored bottled water or additives may contain low calorie counts)  Drinking water helps hydrate skin, water is important in maintaining the health of your skin it can assist in a more youthful appearance and improves your skins elasticity. Don’t forget the best benefit of all; drinking water can help boost your energy levels.

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