Lose a Dress Size by New Year's?

Every time go anywhere these days, there's always seems to be some treats available. Without fail, I am faced with choosing between some tidbit with cinnamon and brown sugar or something with sprinkles on it. I mean, nothing quite say's 'festive" like a cranberry cinnamon Christmas tree, now does it?

How am I supposed to get the motivation to lose weight with all these temptations? 

What I need is a healthy way to lose weight, but more importantly I need a healthy way not to gain weight over the holidays, in the first place.

Now I've been cutting out recipes from my husband's monthly Men's Health for well over 4 years now, mainly because the recipes are made for men, (easy) and I've been noticing a few changes to my body by eating the foods they list in the recipes. Tasty and hearty, that's how hubs and I like our meals, but also healthier and leaner. 

But when I ran across this recipe for one of my favorite indulgences I knew I was in love with whoever devised it in the first place. That guy is none other than Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer and Author of best-seller:  

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Here's what Mike has to say about his amazing fudge!:

I will say that this dessert / snack is not low-calorie per se, but it is loaded with quality healthy fats, protein, LOTS of antioxidants, and is relatively low in sugar and total carbohydrates (compared with typical fudge or other desserts), while also containing a decent dose of fiber.

Overall, it's a great snack or dessert that helps curb your appetite, fuel your muscles, loads you up on protective antioxidants, and quells that sweet tooth that often makes you overeat on refined sweets.

Mike's Lean-Body Chocolate Peanut Butter "SuperFood" Fudge Recipe:

• 3/4 cup organic canned coconut milk (NOT the watered down "light" version which just replaces some of the healthy coconut fat with water...use the real full-fat version)
• 1 bar (3-5 oz. bar works well) of bakers unsweetened chocolate - 100% cacao content (if you can't find 100% cacao bakers chocolate, look for at least 70-80% cocoa content on the label of any dark chocolate bar - to minimize sugar content)
• 4-5 tablespoons of peanut butter or your favorite nut butter (almond butter, cashew butter, pecan butter, and/or macadamia butter, etc)
• 3/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries or goji berries (optional)
• 1/2 cup whole raw almonds or other nuts (optional)
• 1/4 cup raw chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 scoop, about 25 gms of your favorite protein powder (I used my new favorite protein -
  the only raw GRASS-FED whey protein!)
• 3 Tbsp chia seeds, hemp seeds, and/or flax seeds  (optional, but adds crazy amounts of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants...plus a nutty taste)
• 2 Tbsp rice bran (usually only available at health food stores)
• 2 Tbsp whole oats or oat bran
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A little natural stevia powder (Truvia) to sweeten to taste
• add a small touch of real maple syrup if you want a more "blended" sweetness flavor (keep the amount small to keep sugar content low)

Start by adding the coconut milk and vanilla extract to a small saucepan on VERY low heat -- the lowest heat setting. Break up the extra dark chocolate bar into chunks and add to coconut milk. Add the nut butters and the stevia, and continuously stir until it all melts together into a smooth mixture.

Add the raisins, nuts, seeds, protein powder, oat bran, and rice bran and stir until fully blended.  If the mixture becomes too thick or dry consistency, just add a small amount more coconut milk.  If the mixtures seems too wet, keep in mind that it will solidify a good bit once it goes in the fridge.

Spoon/pour the fudge mixture onto some waxed paper in a dish and place in the fridge until it cools and solidifies together (3-4 hours). Cut into squares once firm and place in a closed container or cover with foil in fridge to prevent it from drying out.

Enjoy small squares of this delicious healthy "super-food" fudge for dessert and for small snacks throughout the day. This is about as good as it gets for a healthy yet delicious treat!  

Even though this is a healthier dessert idea that's lower in sugar and higher in nutrition than most sweet treats, keep in mind that it is still calorie dense, so keep your portions reasonable.  Give this recipe a try and I guarantee that you'll LOVE it... Everybody I know raves to me about this healthy, but delicious fudge recipe!

If you liked this healthy fudge recipe idea, feel free to share with your friends, they'll love you for it!

Enjoy!
GG Flower

P.S. Check out this great advice from Mike
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