This post brought to you by Slim-Fast. All opinions are 100% mine.

As you know, I’m currently expecting. That means that this little lady is NOT on a diet. At the same time, I’m trying (some days more successfully than others) to not let my pregnancy serve as an excuse to eat anything and everything. I do have quite a sweet tooth, and I’m trying hard to keep that in check. I get hungry frequently, and there’s no harm in me eating when I feel the need. What I need to pay attention to is WHAT I’m choosing to eat. Am I going for some delicious grapes when I crave sweets or for a double-stuffed oreo cookie? Either way, I’ll be hungry again in 45 minutes, so it’s best if I can avoid the food that brings zero nutritional value to the table!

I recently had the opportunity to try out a new line of products from Slim Fast. I want to stress that I am not using their products as meal replacers, as I need extra calories in my current condition. However, I have found that these shakes make for delicious extra treats, especially when I  to get the urge to make an entire pan of brownies and eat  them all by myself! In those weak moments, I’ve been reaching for a milk chocolate shake from Slim-Fast, instead. They are easy to make, taste rich and creamy, and also have 10 grams of protein and 24 essential vitamins and minerals. This makes them a fine choice in my book! Plus, I feel like I got to totally indulge in something super chocolaty!

If you are looking to shed a few pounds, the Slim Fast 3-2-1 plan is a great option that includes some flexibility so that you can create the best plan for you. You get 3 snacks each day (Slim Fast 100-calorie bars, or fruit, or nuts are some examples of options), 2 shakes each day to serve as breakfast and lunch (flavors include creamy milk chocolate, strawberries ‘n cream, french vanilla, rich chocolate royale, and cappuccino delight), and then one 500 calorie balanced meal each day. This is definitely something I’ll consider trying once I have weaned the new baby and take stock of how my body has naturally responded to postpartum life. It’s likely I may need a little extra assistance getting back to my pre-pregnancy weight, especially since this will be my second baby.

Want more info about Slim Fast and the 3-2-1 plan? Check out the Slim-Fast Facebook page to get the skinny (tee hee!). You can purchase these great products at your nearest Wal-Mart, Target, Safeway and Kroger, and you can also find them online at Amazon and the Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Store on Facebook!