Incredible Protein Pudding

Last week HCGDiet.com made an exciting announcement! They are now carrying a clean meal replacement shake. Clean means that its free from hormones, free from artificial colors & SWEETENED WITH STEVIA! Oh my gosh. Im so excited to see this product in the HCG store! Previously Ive used Triumph Slim, its a low-calorie protein shake that is a great option for dieters on the go. Its delicious! So I was a little hesitant and skeptical to try the one from Gnarly Nutrition But after a little research, I realized how many benefits Gnarly Slim has! 

You can read my full comparison of Triumph Slim and Gnarly Slim on HCGDiet.coms blog!  

Today I wanted to post a recipe using Gnarly Slim. I call it protein pudding. Its easy to make and its only 105 calories! It makes a great afternoon snack, or a tasty low-calorie breakfast.

1/2 c. Fage Total 0% plain yogurt -65 calories
1/2 scoop Gnarly Slim - 40 calories
4 drops liquid Chocolate Trulicious stevia - 0 calories
1 tsp powdered Trulicious stevia - 0 calories

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl, enjoy immediately!

This little snack gives you a whopping 16 grams of protein! Not to mention that Gnarly Slim contains ingredients that help boost your metabolism and energy!

Because this snack is low fat and sweetened with stevia, it would be safe to use in Phase 2 of the HCG Diet (as one of your servings of protein), on maintenance, or even when youre trying to lose weight on your own.

When it comes to the taste, Gnarly Slim is a bit different than Triumph Slim and Im still getting used to it, but I have noticed that I have better numbers on the scale the next day when I use Gnarly Slim. That makes all the difference to me.

I cant wait to try more recipes using Gnarly Slim! Be sure to check back.

Interested in trying Gnarly Slim for yourself? You can get it for 20% off from the HCG Store! Im not sure how long that discount will be available, so be sure to check it out.

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Best HCG Before Afters of 2013

2014. I cant necessarily call it a "Fresh Start" because nothing is really changing. I am continuing to strive to be healthy. Its as hard as ever, but so worth the effort. Much like myself, a lot of people are setting resolutions to lose weight and get healthy.

 I realize how hard it can be to get started. It took me a long time to admit that I needed the help of a program like the HCG Diet. Actually, what finally did it for me was looking at before and after pictures from HCG Triumph. Last year I collected the most inspiring before and after pictures from 2012, and this year I wanted to do it again as a reminder. Keep in mind, all of these people are REAL people that I have personally been in contact with. They are incredible individuals and I hope you find their journeys as motivational as I have. 

Brittany A. has done an amazing job losing weight. We are close to the same height so she is a reminder to me that my goal weight is attainable!

Amanda B. started at a weight close to my own. She has completely transformed her body. 

Karen B. is proof that its never too late to take control of your life. Despite the stress in her life she is remaining determined. Shes already down 27 pounds! 

Sara G. lost 38 pounds in less than two months. She is doing such great job. Shes continuing her weight loss in 2014!

Nathalie managed to survive finals week without gaining weight. This lady is determined. She looks incredible!

Dar completely transformed her body by losing 65 pounds. I cant wait until I get to where she is! 

In 2014, Ill continue to get healthier. I will continue to feel more confident about who I am. I will empower myself to make decisions for my body that are less emotional and more long term oriented. HCG changed my life and the lives of all the people here. Imagine what it could do for you.

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2013 LOW CARB MEET AND GREET

 It was that time of year again - time to travel to Bloomington Indiana to the home of Dana Carpender and Eric Schmitz, otherwise know as "T.N.B.I.M."

Last year, I forgot about the time change between Illinois and Indiana and I showed up an hour late and missed a lot of the fun and the meeting of people.  This year, I remembered the time change, allowed an extra hour to get there and arrived at 12:15 pm, thinking I was fashionably late, since it started at noon.  Except it did not start until 1 pm.  I was 45 minutes early! 

Of course, Dana was gracious, as always, and I got to spend some of my time in the kitchen with Dana and a few others, putting the finishing touches on the food spread.  Anyone who was there will no doubt remember how artfully the raw veggies were cut up and piled onto the serving dish!

Another highlight was my tour of the chicken coop, guided by Eric.  Last year it was too hot to go outside, but this year I wanted to be sure to see the chickens.  There were a bunch of them, and Eric said they lay too many eggs for them to eat and they sell the ones they dont need.

There were some new faces there this year, and I met two ladies that I really clicked with.  And here they are, Debbie Prim with me, below, and Lynn Weiler, with me, below below.  Oh, and Debbie has a blog that you should check out called Confused and Gassy.  What a hoot!

Of course, Jimmy and Christine Moore were there, and Jimmy read the introduction to his new book which will be released soon.

And I was happy to have my picture taken with Amy Dugan and Dana Carpender, who wrote most of The Fat Fast Cookbook, along with me, who wrote but four of the fifty recipes in that book.

Amy Dungan and me

Dana Carpender and me

These two ladies are so much fun and so sweet, and I am so happy that we get to spend time together, even if it is only once a year.  If you want to see some more of Danas cookbooks, click here.  You can also visit her website, Hold the Toast.  Amy has her own blog, Healthy Low Carb Living. 

The food Saturday was fantastic, as usual, with the highlight for me being the low carb chocolate cookies, of which I ate WAY too many!  

The day started out with good weather, but around 2 pm, the storm hit and we all had to scurry to the shelter of the house and carport.  It was still great, and not as hot as last year.

A real thrill for me was getting to meet Dr. James Carlson.  I have read many of his blog posts and part of his book, Genocide: How Your Doctors Dietary Advice Will Kill You.  I did not know he and his wife, Gloria, were going to be there until a few minutes before they arrived.  I was hoping to have a moment or so with Jim to ask questions, and I was formulating some in my mind.  I did get the chance to talk to him, and not just for a few minutes.  He was very outgoing and happy to discuss diet and health with anyone who would listen!  All together, we probably talked for over an hour.  He is going to be my go-to doc if I run into any problems involving weight, etc.  It turns out that he lives about an hour from me!  Yay!  I think he picked up at least two patients that day, although I am sure that was not his intention in coming.

Me, Dr. Jim Carlson and his lovely wife, Gloria

All in all, I had a wonderful time, and I cant wait to go again next year.  In fact, I am wondering if there is a way to get something like that going around my neck of the woods, which would be the Chicagoland area.  Is anyone interested?  We could do it at my house, which is about 40 miles southwest of Chicago.

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