First Time Mom and Losing It

**I received the product below free for my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be a good fit for my readers. All opinions are 100% my own.


I have successfully been following a Ketogenic diet for a month and a half. With a Keto diet you eat lots of fats, some protein and a small amount of carbs. I have been hitting my daily carb and fats goals but have been having trouble with my daily protein goal. Now that I am really incorporating intense workouts with the D28 Fitness Program it is important that I meet this goal.


I wanted something fast and that tasted good so I was happy to try the Zahler's Reach Vanilla Whey Protein Powder. I wanted it to be really creamy so I placed it into my shaker bottle with some unsweetened almond milk. I have tasted a lot of protein powders and this one has to be one of my favorites in flavor and texture. It is also a huge plus that this one is sweetened with stevia.


One day I was low on protein and had a craving for a milkshake so this is what I came up with.

Low Carb / Keto Vanilla Coconut "Shake"

• 1 scoop of Zahler Reach Vanilla Whey Protein Shake Powder
• 1/3 cup coconut milk (place in refrigerator the day before you make this recipe)
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 
• unsweetened coconut flakes (for garnish, optional)

1. Place all of the ingredients into a blender and pulse until super smooth. 
2. Pour into a glass cup and enjoy with a fun straw.

I picked the vanilla flavor because I am planning on making some low carb dessert recipes that call for protein powder. You can get the Zahler's Reach Whey Protein Shake Powder in Chocolate, Vanilla, Cookies and Cream, Cappuccino, Strawberry.

I have been using coconut oil for over 2 years now. I first used it to cure my daughter's cradle cap. I have used it on my hair, nails and on my skin. Since starting my weight loss journey I have used it in place of some of the oil I use in cooking.


Everyday I find more and more reasons why coconut oil is good for you:

• It helps with metabolism
• Smooths and softens skin
• Helps healthy liver function
• Natural Appetite suppressant
• Promotes cardiovascular health
• ...and much more!

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I have been substituting healthier ingredients into my old recipes like agave syrup for white sugar and almond milk for whole milk. I recently got a chance to try Cacao powder so I decided to create a healthy chocolate pudding out of it.


Cacao powder is so much better for you than just cocoa powder. Pure Natural Cacao is an Antioxidant Superfood Rich in Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Copper & other Nutrients that can help keep you healthy.The minerals & flavonoids in Freedom Superfoods is highly alkalizing so it can help with sleep and energy. Some people who have tried the Cacao powder have noticed a decrease in appetite.


Healthy Dark Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk
• 3 tblsp cacao powder
• 16 drops liquid Stevia
• 1/4 chia seed
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 tsp agave syrup
• coconut flakes (optional: for garnish)

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.