For the last 15+ years I have been finding ways to make money at home. When I was pregnant with my first daughter, I wanted more and taught myself how to create a basic website and went from there. Over the years I was able to create a network of websites and generate an income for my family from the comfort of my own home.

If you are wanting to work from home you can either choose to join a home business opportunity which usually requires some sort of investment to get started. If you want to make money from home, but don’t necessarily want to own your own home based business, you can find one of many work at home jobs. There are thousands of companies out there that pay people to work from the comfort of their own home. On my website I have a section where I post a list of work at home jobs I find each day.  These are actual “jobs” and shouldn’t require any investment on your end.

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www.mommyenterprises.com/work-at-home-jobs.htm

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This past week it seems like I have ate way too much. I am pretty sure I gained at least a few pounds but am not getting near that scale just yet. I have noticed my clothes fitting a little tighter.  I have made some YUMMY treats and dishes this month for my family that I didn’t dare try to count any calories when I enjoyed eating them.

Tomorrow is the first day of the new year and I am planning to set some goals for myself. While losing weight isn’t one of my top priorities, eating healthier is. Over the last year or so, I have been trying to switch to organic foods, make meals from scratch, avoid sugar (when possible 🙂 ) and avoid fast foods. While I haven’t gave up on fast food altogether, we only usually eat out a couple times a month because it honestly doesn’t even sound appealing anymore.

For those of you that are looking to lose some weight and fight holiday fat, you might want to signup for a FREE membership at LetsFightHolidayFat.com. This website combines three core elements for the weight conscious during the holidays that include diet, physical activity and motivation in an easy-to-use interface. Once you register for your FREE account, you will have access to recipes and healthy (reduced calorie & low-fat) daily meal suggestions. You will find videos that you can follow along with can help you burn some calories. You can keep track of the food you eat along with your weight. On this website you will also find some expert tips and tricks to help fight holiday fat in 2013! Be sure to at least bookmark it.

Samantha Harris’s Tips for Surviving the Season

1. Make healthy low-fat food choices. Swap out the high fat ingredients in your favorite holiday recipe for healthier options.
2. Snack Often. Have healthy snacks at hand to help keep you from reaching for holiday goodies. Apples, low-fat string cheese and baby carrots are low-fat and easy to pack! Have a sweet tooth? Try a small peppermint candy (fat-free!) to satisfy your temptation.
3. Exercise. Exercise. Exercise. Finding small ways to fit in physical activity can help maintain your weight and energy throughout the season. Going holiday shopping? Park the car in the farthest spot from the store entrance. Cooking? Work your legs with squats while waiting for the water to boil.
4. Plan Ahead. Going to a holiday party? Eat a low-fat snack at home to help you stay on track and avoid over-indulging in unhealthy choices.
5.  Keep Stress Levels Low. Eating healthy and being physically active can play a big part in keeping holiday stress at bay. Keeping stress levels low also may help prevent weight gain. Try to find a time in a busy day to take a few minutes for exercise, deep breathing, or eat a healthy, low-fat snack.

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I want to know your secrets to fighting the holiday fat!

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