My New Book Is On Sale!!!!

My new recipe book features over 40 of my favorite healthy recipes including appetizers, breakfasts, main dishes, side dishes, desserts, and drinks. These recipes are tried and true and are the dishes that I prepared for myself when I lost 45lbs. They are also some of the same dishes I eat today, throughout my fit pregnancy. In this book, I show you that it's what you put into your body that affects the way you look! It's available now on amazon! Get your copy :)

http://www.amazon.com/Diary-Mommys-Clean-Simple-ebook/dp/B00FN8P3VK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1380933656&sr=8-3&keywords=diary+of+a+fit+mommy

OH B-O-Y!

My bump seems to be gaining speed now more than ever!

It can now spell BOY!
:)

SEE??

Its amazing the things you can do with an iPad. Like, display a lifesize ultrasound photo of your unborn baby onto your belly!

Needless to say, I had a fun day!

I hope daddy loves the pictures when he gets home from work!

GOODBYE 22 weeks!!!!!

According to my new ultrasound report, I am 3 days ahead of what the doctor told me. So that would make TODAY 23 weeks. 

In other great news, my recipe book has been published and is currently being reviewed. It will be up for purchase in 12 hours! I will post a link to it once it is up

:)

How to Be Photogenic in Your Photos

(Pictured here at 20 weeks pregnant)

Being photogenic sometimes is not as easy as it seems. Some people, have it and some people just don't. If you are one of the ones who feel you lack the photogenic gene, you are still in luck! Because there are things that you can do to enhance your photos to get that perfect snap.

I have always thought of myself as a photogenic person, especially since a young age. I found that I not only enjoy being behind the camera, as a photographer, but I love being in front as well! Here are some of the things I have learned.

TO SMILE OR NOT TO SMILE?

Yes, that IS the question! You may be one of the ones who hate your smile so you aim to close your mouth in every pic. My suggestion? Why not try something new and flash those pearly whites? If you have still come to the conclusion that an open mouthed smile is not for you, then learn to work the closed mouth smile. Either way, they both make a huge difference.

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 Pictured here posing with my mouth closed.

Pictured here posing with my mouth open.

Another thing you must consider when smiling is:
Does it come across fake or real?

This might sound silly but you can easily tell. A faux smile is not as appealing as one that looks genuine. Here is my best tip for a genuine appearing smile, even when you just arent feeling it.

LAUGH OUT LOUD!

YES!

Why? The over-exaggerated action of a laughing out loud appearance actually makes for some pretty darn great photos.

Next up is your pose. Posture is everything. Actually, posture and posing says a LOT about a person. Find your signature pose (what works for you) and go with it. My pose typically involves my hand on my hip.

Make sure your legs are not doing anything crazy either. The way you stand may have some slimming affect, depending on the stance you choose. 

Lastly, put some "umph" into your photo. What I mean is, dont be boring! Dont be afraid to use your hands, to have some attitude and dont just stand there. Most of all-

HAVE FUN! 

MORE Exciting News!

I was going to keep this one a secret BUTTTTT.....

I am writing my own recipe book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It will be out sometime this month. It will include appetizers, drinks, main entrees, desserts, and snacks. Among these recipes are some that I used when I lost weight AND ones that I currently use nowadays to cook for my husband and I. My husband has lost 30lbs since we got married, thanks to my healthy but tasty cooking :)

Ladies, I will give you some man pleasing recipes that wont put the love back on your hips.

The eBook will be available on Amazon just as my first eBook is. It is for Kindle, but for those of my readers who have iPads, no worries, you can own it too! All you have to do is download the free Kindle reader app!

Stay tuned.

Sia

Christmas Joy!