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Desperate mom moves + Cyber weekend links!

Desperate mom moves + Cyber weekend links!










I'm in the toddler years of parenting which calls for many desperate moves, like this morning when I gave my three year old a whole roll of tape. Or my kid's favorite game of taking two La Croix cans and mixing them into one cup (this someh



 

 

 

 

I'm in the toddler years of parenting which calls for many desperate moves, like this morning when I gave my three year old a whole roll of tape. Or my kid's favorite game of taking two La Croix cans and mixing them into one cup (this somehow entertains them for hours!) Do whatever you gotta do, I say! I'm sending a big hug to any of you who are resorting to your own desperate moves. We're in this together!

 

The best of Black Friday sales:
-Anthropologie has 30% off. 
 
-Ilia has 20% off sitewide (they only do two sales per year)
 
-J.Crew has 40%+ off everything. I buy basically all my husband's gifts from there as well as maybe a new coat for me. 
 
-Our place has big sales including their Always Pan and Perfect Pot (I love their knives as well!) 
 
-Madewell has 30% off sitewide. 
 
-Rifle has 30% off including the prettiest holiday candle ever. 
 
-Shop Etsy's cyber deals and support small business this season! 
 

 

Sending love + paper snowflakes ,

 

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Weight Loss By Starving Yourself ?

It’s never too late to rethink on your diet plan and make fresh and realistic health resolutions. It's the right time to take stock of the situation. Ask yourself: Are we being fair to ourselves when we make these strict guidelines of diet and exercise ?

Most people recoil at the thought of dieting and exercising, especially on a cold winter morning. And for all those people who are fed up of diet dictums, the good news is that the best way to lose weight is not to diet or deprive yourself of all the good things in life. If this sounds too good to be true, wait till you try this:

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Wellness - the latest buzzword to hit the health industry - is actually the best way forward. Most people who plan strict diets do it in the hope that after losing the extra kilos, they will look ravishing. But the truth is that lusterless sagging skin or loose abdominal muscles are not the result that people want. What we want is a happy, healthy, svelte figure munching an apple.

But alas, that is not what we end up with very often. Therefore, after trying to lose weight for the nth time, it is now time to stop dieting forever and yet look slim. Wellness is not only about losing weight, it is also about a positive mindset and transforming oneself into a holistically healthy person. This kind of a change in focus will not only result in weight loss but also give you great skin, good hair, a glowing persona and best of all, freedom from diets.

Here is what the wellness and diet schedule entails:

o Understanding your food weaknesses and indulging in them two times a week.

o Maintaining a diet log book.

o Pick up a routine that you enjoy which is like an exercise: dancing, or walking the pet, floor exercises with music etc.

o Never deprive yourself. Always add new healthy habits to the current schedule, like having a yummy soup in the evening instead of tea and a scrumptious salad during lunch with olives, balsamic dressing and some greens and cheese cubes.

o Enjoy your meal. Many people who eat hurriedly always miss out on the flavors, do not feel satiated and end up compensating by overeating.

o And if all this does not convince you, count the number of times you have struggled through a diet program only to regain the weight with a few extra kilos.

o Looking at unhealthy habits and finding alternatives. For example, if you are prone to drinking too much of tea/coffee, substitute some for herbal teas which smell and taste good. If you eat too much of fried food, learn to make toasted snacks or baked snacks, and experiment with new roasted snacks.

o Do not starve or eat less. When we cut down on quantities, our emotional system retaliates, so the best option is to add healthy foods to the diet before cutting out on food suddenly.

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Are You Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts ?

You've probably heard that it's better to eat several small meals throughout the day (approximately 5-6), than to go all day without eating and then "gorging" yourself on dinner in the evening. But did you ever wonder why ?

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The fact is, your body can only process about 350 calories every 90 minutes. Eat more than that, and you're most likely overloading your digestive system. If your body cannot use all the "fuel" you provide it at any given time, it will use what it can (and only what it can), and then store the rest as body fat. It assumes, through thousands of years of experience, that there will be "lean" times when it will need those fat reserves for fuel.

But in this modern age, we, thankfully, seldom face those lean times. Because of this, if we are to keep our weight from spiraling out of control, we must, by CHOICE limit our quantities of food, as well as the KINDS of food. So, how do we use this information in losing weight ? Simple. Eat light, but eat often. There are many benefits to this strategy.

First, you are only providing your body what it needs, when it needs it. Second, you are able to better maintain a consistent blood sugar level, and so you're not left feeling tired all day. And by making certain wise and healthful choices, you will find the 350 calorie limit CAN be quite filling. Make poor choices, however, and you'll be left feeling unsatisfied.

So be sure to choose healthful fruits & vegetables and limit your intake of breads & cereals (these calories will add up fast). Also, when including meat in the diet, choose ONLY healthful, low-fat fish & fowl. This one simple tip, if practiced FAITHFULLY, will help you achieve your weight loss goals.

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Secret room plans!

Secret room plans!










If you're following on Instagram you probably saw we have been doing some renovations this week. We sealed in the second story above our entryway, which created a cozier entry space (that will be much easier to decorate) as well as a brand n ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌



 

 

 

If you're following on Instagram you probably saw we have been doing some renovations this week. We sealed in the second story above our entryway, which created a cozier entry space (that will be much easier to decorate) as well as a brand new room above! You can see the new small room in the photo above (toddler for scale ;)). 
 
Here's the plan. We purchased a vintage armoire on Etsy and we're planning to create a Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe style door to access a small kids reading room. We've been collecting children's books and I can't wait to see it come to life. 
 
I think the room would be best painted a deep color. Let me know what color you think I should choose! 

 

 

Weekend sales: 
-J.Crew has 40% off using the code FAMILY 
(I got these heels for the holidays, the are so dreamy) 
-The Always Pan is currently on it's biggest sale ($50 off!) 
-Modcloth has 40% off with code FRIDAY40
-Hannah Andersson has up to 40% off matching family pjs. 
 
Weekend links: 
-If you're interested in seeing our gift guides you can see them on our LTK or Instagram. 
-My two MUST-make Thanksgiving recipes from our blog are stuffing meatballs and pumpkin swirl pie. (see the full archive here) 
 
This weekend we are getting family photos taken for our holiday cards… cross your fingers for us!! 
 

 

Have a joyful weekend,

 

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Benefits Of A Low Carb Diet

Everyone’s been talking about low carb diets.

While most people tend to associate it with South Beach or Atkins, there are actually quite a few books that centre on the principle of cutting out the carbs: Sugar Busters, Protein Power, The Zone Diet, Carbohydrates Addict Diet.

They differ on how strict they are about carbohydrate intake—what you can eat, and not eat, or how much you are later allowed to eat in the later phases of the diet—but as a whole, they agree on one thing: carbs are bad.

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The Carbohydrate Principle

Which makes you wonder: what’s so bad about carbs? The belief is that when you control carbohydrates, you lower your body’s production of insulin. Insulin gives your body the “quick fix” of energy (which is why, after eating carbs, you get the famous sugar rush). But without carbs, your body’s forced to use your body’s fat and protein stores.

Low carb diets can lead to rapid weight loss, but nutritionists are debating whether or not it should be continued in a long term. This is because you force your body to burn muscle, and muscle can be a dieter’s best friend because it burns calories even when you’re at rest. However, some diets allow restricted carbs in later phases—which would lower the rate of your weight loss, but is healthier for you in the long run.

What are the benefits of low carb diets?

* You feel (and weigh!) lighter. Low carb diets remove many high-calorie, low-nutrition foods such as pastries and pasta. It also forces the body to burn fat stores (i.e., the bulge around your hips). The foods that are typically included, mainly protein, low-fat dairy, and fibre, also tend to reduce water retention.

• You feel less hungry and more energetic. The body digests carbs and uses very quickly, leading to quick bursts of energy but also frequent hunger pangs and the infamous “sugar rush-sugar crash” cycle
• When you replace carbs with fibre and protein, which takes longer to process, you’ll feel full longer and have more stable energy levels. That is also linked to less mood swings and higher concentration.
• * Better blood pressure and cholesterol. Low carb diets usually remove saturated fats, and refined or processed food, and shift to what is called “whole food groups” (low fat dairy, protein, fibre) which help control blood pressure and cholesterol. The significant reduction of sugary food—which typically contain lots of calories, no nutritional content—also helps control obesity, which is a big factor in heart attacks.
• What foods are low carb? Low carb diets sound good, but be prepared: low carb diets will take out what many consider as staples in all meals: bread, pasta, and rice. In fact, low carb diets will remove anything made of flour, starchy vegetables like corn and potatoes, and foods that contain sugar (this includes several fruits), and cereals that aren’t specifically labelled as “low carb”. However, you will be allowed to take meat and eggs, low sugar fruits like strawberries, and high-protein but low-fat alternatives like soybeans. Some low carb diets allow dairy.

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Are You Wanting Quick Weight Loss ?

Except for the sun and the moon (and turtles and sloths) everybody seems to be in a hurry nowadays !

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We can predict by mathematical calculations the time of sunset after 1000 years and the time of moonrise on the same day.

Through calculations, we can predict it today.  The natural forces are not in a hurry! Everything is unfolding as it should! In a set pattern! Nature evolves with a method and it is in not in a hurry to prove or disprove anything!

You don't learn something from nature, though you are a part of nature! When you disobeyed the laws of nature and went on an eating spree, you never thought of the consequences—that your body will grow and expand like a Bo-tree one day.

Now you want a quick weight loss program! Better late than never! You have woken up at the right time!

Can you ever achieve by weight loss that picture-perfect figure, that was you 20 years ago? Your goal is achievable, provided you make certain firm decisions! A morning-walk schedule is best to start with! On the first day, you may feel tired! On the second day, you may feel extremely tired! On the third day, you are bound to have joint pains! On the fourth day, your weak will power, may advise you—okay, please skip today's schedule -sleep for another two hours!

And you have ignored this advice and had a pleasant walk- your will power is gaining ground and stabilizing! When you are walking alone, thus, you know that you are walking. There is another type of walk, one in which you do not know that you are walking, and yet is a double-benefit scheme! Your ever faithful dog! Dog ownership nearly doubles the amount of time you spend in your walks! By now, you must have shed some grams of your weight, if not some kilograms! Well done!

You can think about the realms of higher adventures now! Read and understand the texts like Ashtanga Yoga and Bikram Yoga. The procedure is foolproof ! Ashtanga Yoga was authored by a realized soul and hence, undoubtedly faultless! Our eating menu need not be that extensive and contain matchless spices! Just go back to your own history—human history!

Life at the earlier stages was not all that complicated. How did our ancestors cook before the advent of fire? Look at the animals - they eat raw foods, that which is available in nature and according to their own nature! Only man has taken to the habit of cooking.

Do animals have these many diseases and so many hospitals ? Therefore the cases of obesity among birds and animals are rare. Man, discover yourself ! Ponder deeply. Quick weight loss is a possibility within your range!

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About Weight Loss Supplements

It doesn’t matter what you are doing - browsing the Internet, surfing cable, or flipping through your favorite magazine – you will find plenty of advertisements that promote the magical qualities of weight loss supplements.

Weight loss supplements come in all manner of shapes, sizes and styles and have a range of claims and solutions. And there are all manner of claims – from pills, patches and creams. But do these cures really work? Only you can decide that for yourself.

Let’s take a look at some of the most popular weight loss products and the positive benefits and negative effects of each, so you can make up your own mind.

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Bitter Orange, Citrus Aurantium, and Sour Orange: These products are made directly from concentrated extracts from orange peel. They often claim that they increase metabolism, but there has been no conclusive tests to back this up. Bitter Orange, Citrus Aurantium, and Sour Orange contain the stimulant synephrine, which can cause hypertension and cardiovascular toxicity. Individuals with heart disease, hypertension, and glaucoma should avoid these at all costs.

Chromium (Examples of Chromium products include Puritan’s Pride Chromium Picolinate, Vitamin World Naturally Inspired Yeast Free Chromium Picolinate, Nutrilite Trim Advantage): The claims that chromium increases weight loss and improves body composition have been backed by one main study which proved this to be the case. There are two types of chromium: Trivalent (which the body requires and is considered safe in doses of 200 micrograms or less daily) and Hexavalent (but this form can cause stomach upsets, ulcers, convulsions, kidney and liver diseases, and death).

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) (Examples of this product include Vitamin World CLA, Nature Made CLA, Now Foods CLA): This product claims to promote leanness, but there are very few studies that actually support the marketing claims. While more research is needed, CLA is generally safe.

Ephedra/Ephedrine: Ephedra may aid weight loss by suppressing appetite, and research has proven its effectiveness when used with caffeine. However, ephedra causes high blood pressure, stroke, and serious heart problems, which is why the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedra was prohibited in April 2004.

7-Keto Dehydroepiandrosterone (7-keto DHEA): Preliminary research indicates that this product may decrease body weight and fat composition by increasing metabolism, but larger research studies are needed.

Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA) and Garcinia Cambogia: These products claim to suppress appetite and improve fat metabolism. While studies have shown mixed results, they are generally safe.

L-Carnitine: L-Carnitine claims to inhibit obesity, but there is very little evidence of its effectiveness.

Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), Pyruvate, and Dihydroxyacetone and Pyruvate (DHAP): A few small studies suggest that these supplements may have modest effects on weight loss, but research is needed. Presently, no serious side effects have been reported.

Lecithin, Guar Gum, Psyllium Hulls, Chickweed, and Chitosan (Examples: Chito-Trim, Exercise in a Bottle, Fat Blocker—Chitosan Complex, Fat Grabbers, Fat Trapper, Fat Trapper Plus, Metabo Fat Blocker, Miracletab, Now Chitosan with Chromium): These products claim to help break down fat so that it can be absorbed, emulsified, trapped, and eliminated by the body. There is currently no competent and reliable scientific research to support such claims.

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Be Safe While You Lose Weight #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstips

I have faced so much embarrassment in the past due to excess unwanted body fat on my body.

I couldn’t think of regaining my flexibility. Everyone looked at me like a person from outer space. I was not able to face my friends and in no time I lost all my friends. Then a day comes when my doctor advised me to take a weight loss drug.

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I had never tried that before, and this is why I was not sure about taking it. But after starting the treatment I found myself in that position where I can live life at the fullest. Thanks to weight loss drug. I had lost weight with weight loss drug,

Weight loss! Just like me, everyone thinks that it is very difficult to lose weight and to regain flexibility. But the evolution of medical science has proved it wrong. We gain weight when the intake calories are greater than calories that burned. A limited about of calories contribute as the source of energy. But the excess calories that reside in the body stay in the form of fat.

Excess weight can cause various adverse effects like as under:-
•Chronic joint pain, lower back pain.
•Heart failure, and
•Diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension
One way to get rid of excess weight is to indulge more of your time in exercises, daily walks. Doctors’ advices low fat food with the intention of preventing the weight to rise.
But only fatless food doesn’t restrict body weight to lower down.

Then medical science discovered weight loss drugs for quicker weight loss. This weight loss is like a boon for those who hate to exercise. A number of medicines are available in the market to remove that extra fat on the body... such as: 

•Phentermine
•Meridian
•Xenical
•Adipex and many more

These weight loss drugs are meant for short term usage, as long term usage of these medicines may create some complications. One can loss his or her weight with weight loss drug with well balanced diet. Lack of balanced diet with the usage of these weight loss drugs may cause weakness in the body.

Consulting a doctor is necessary if you want to use a weight loss drug. One should not rely on these weight loss drugs for more than 4-6 weeks without doctor’s knowledge. Keep in mind that these weight loss drugs alone may not give required results. A bit of exercise is needed for better results.

Though these weight loss drugs are beneficial in losing weight but one should not forget its side effects. Usage of these weight loss drugs may cause mild headache, effect on sleep, sagging of muscles etc. Before taking these types of weight loss drugs one should thoroughly consult his or her doctor to prevent its adverse effects.

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#weightloss Are Diet Pills The Answer ?

It's almost common knowledge that the USA has been flirting with health problems because of obesity.

More and more people are getting their bodies super-sized in the onslaught of fast food and junk foods. Remember the movie "Upsize Me"? It played a parody on how Americans are stuffing themselves silly with fatty foods. Over sixty percent of American citizens are considered obese or bordering into it. Many would like to deny this, but deep down inside, most of them would like to change their eating habits.

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The fitness and health industry of America is a multibillion business that are resting on the obesity fears of the citizens. Many know the consequences of being fat and would like to change. From aerobics, to exercise machines, to instructional videos, food supplement, diet pills and lots more. Many have embarked on the loss-fat voyage hoping to conquer their binges but no one truly wants to work hard for it. The options provided by the industry keeps their hopes alive in looking and feeling better without breaking a sweat.

So when the emergence of diet pills in popularity came, with promises like, "melt away pounds easily." "Look better in not time at all." Look and Feel great without exercising," and lots more, many people were excited about that concept and jumped into the frenzy. So many questions have cropped up though, is it really that good? Would it really work? Does it have any side effects? Can they really deliver on those promises? Recent studies have shown that some do really work, the problem is, many have been documented to suffer from health setbacks. Heart related problems have arisen and many deaths have been linked to such diet pills.

So how do you know which diet pill would be good for you? Well, only a doctor can truly say. It would be best to subject yourself to a thorough physical first to see the risks that could be involved in taking diet pills.

There is a plethora of diet pills flooding the market and these are categorized into three types. OTC's or Over the Counter, these are diet pills that can be bought in drug store without the need for doctor's prescriptions. They usually contain little chemicals that can affect the human system much. They are considered less dangerous but is also subjected to FDA testing first before sold to the market. Another form of diet pills is the Herbal supplements. They are not usually labeled as drugs and can also be bought without a prescription. They claim to be all-natural but are still subjected to FDA (Food and Drugs Administration) scrutiny. Then there are the prescription diet pills. They are only sold with doctors' prescriptions and are tightly regulated by the FDA. Doctors also conduct close monitoring on their patients who take this form of diet pills for any damage or risk to their health.

With so many forms, varieties and types, these diet pills don't usually work for everyone since they have different chemical composition as well as the patients have different reactions. Diet pills can have inadvertent effect on each individual. Common side effects are, uncomfortable cramping, gas and diarrhea. This is due to the fact that the drug is taking away important vitamin supplements to the body. That is why some people are advised to take vitamin supplements as well. Some experience a raise in heart palpitation and blood pressure, with this comes along the increase in the risk of a stroke or a heart attack.

When it comes to losing fat, nothing still beats good old hard work and discipline. Even the so called natural diet pills and herbal diet pill products have effects on some people, bad ones. Working up a sweat and following a natural balanced diet is still the best way to go. Get yourself a buddy to guide you and assist you in your weight loss program. Diet pills can be bad, don't get me wrong. You will have to exercise and watch what you eat. In no time at all you'll meet the fitter, healthier more confident you.

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