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Cinch Postpartum Girdle Review

Hi ladies! You'll be excited about this review. Many of you have asked me questions regarding postpartum girdles and whether or not they work and how exactly they are supposed to slim you up!

Well, today I am reviewing a popular postpartum girdle called Cinch Tummy Wrap made be The Band Specialist, the #1 choice by doctors.

I've been using the Cinch for 4 weeks and getting a feel of it. Most postpartum girdles are meant to be worn for at least 8 weeks to get the full effect so I will be posting a conclusion review in another month or so after I've tested the Cinch for the appropriate amount of time.

Here are my results: 2 days postpartum vs 4 weeks postpartum:

Cinch offers a few different postpartum girdles, but the one that I had the opportunity to review was the Signature Cinch. It is ideal for new mothers immediately after natural birth or a C Section. What sets this girdle apart from most is that it has a front pocket for a warm or cold compress! Very cool and much needed after delivery. What also sets this band apart is the 360 degree even compression & 2 times the compression strength as other bands!

Comfort
Upon trying on the Cinch, I noticed it really "cinched" my waist. It felt very tight and secure-not exactly comfortable but what girdles are? I was able to comfortably walk and sleep in it. Breastfeeding and sitting was more of a challenge.

I would like to add that the creator took many revisions to make the fabric on the Cinch ultimately soft and enjoyable to wear. I noticed the fabric was nothing less and clung to my skin in a soft manner. It was not itchy and scratchy like some girdles and does not leave your skin dry or chafed.

Durability 
The Cinch girdle seems to hold up very well. It features a zipper that zips you in tight along with the super strong velcro.

Effectiveness 
The Cinch is very effective! After one week of wearing the Cinch, I noticed my waist was already an inch smaller. It compresses evenly around the waist, as well as the hips!

Wearability 
I would not suggest wearing the Cinch with a thin shirt as it tend to show through most clothing I have tried on. I have to remove the girdle to breastfeed as it gets difficult to sit with it on.

Price 
The Cinch starts around $98. It is definitely worth the money, if you do not mind splurging a bit.

To get your Cinch or to learn more about the brand, visit:
http://www.thebandspecialist.com/

Also, be sure to check out The Band Specialist on Facebook & Twitter!

I will be posting my final conclusion to this review in 4 weeks. Stay tuned!

Disclaimer: I was given a Cinch girdle to test, at no cost. All opinions are my own.

5 Easy Crockpot Meals for New Moms

Since becoming pregnant, the biggest tip I have gotten from new moms is to start preparing and freezing meals right away. I had never thought about stocking the freezer before and as soon as I got started, it all made sense! Whether you are expecting or not, freezer meals are a great way to save time and money when you are in a hurry.

 In the last 3 months, I have prepared and frozen over 15 meals!

Here are 5 of my favorite freezer friendly recipes that I have tried to be true and they are very simple and quick to make.

Lean Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. 98% lean ground beef
• 1 cup oats
• 2 eggs
• ½ small onion, diced
• ½ green bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• Salt/Pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, eggs, and oats with an electric mixer or your hands (I love doing everything by hand!).
2. Next, add in the veggies, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Mix well.
3. Form into a loaf using your hands and wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap. Wrap in tinfoil & freeze.
4. Bake at 350 degrees when ready to cook.

Spicy Taco Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. 98% lean ground beef (or lean turkey)
• 1 pk. Spicy Taco seasoning mix
• 1 can stewed tomatoes
• 1 can pinto beans
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can corn
• 1 can poblano peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 can green chilies
• 1 can hot enchilada sauce
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups water
• Salt/Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Dump all ingredients into a gallon ziplock bag and freeze.
2. When ready to make, thaw in fridge and place soup in crockpot for 5-6 hours on low.
3. Season to taste.

Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 1-2lb pork roast
• 1 small bag baby carrots, whole
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups beef or chicken broth
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 onion soup packet mix
• Salt/Pepper to taste when cooking

Directions

1. Place roast, veggies, seasonings, and broth into a gallon ziplock bag and freeze.
2. Thaw and place in crockpot for 4-5 hours on High when ready to eat.
3. Season to taste.

White Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken breasts; cooked & shredded
• 2 cans Great Northern beans
• 1 can white corn
• 1 can diced green chilies
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 onion
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 tbsp. cumin
• Salt/pepper to taste

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into a gallon ziplock bag and freeze.
2. Thaw and place ingredients into a crockpot for 4-5 hours on low when ready to eat.
3. Season to taste.

Beef & Bean Burritos

Ingredients

• 1 pk. whole wheat tortillas
• 1 lb. 98% lean ground beef
• 1 can fat-free refried beans
• 1 pk. Taco seasoning
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 pk. Low-fat Mexican blend cheese

Directions

1. Heat ground beef in a large skillet till browned; drain & return to skillet.
2. Mix beef with refried beans and heat on low.
3. Add in taco seasoning & onion.
4. Assemble tacos by placing mixture on the middle of each tortilla. Sprinkle each with cheese.
5. Fold into a burrito, wrap with plastic wrap. Then wrap each burrito with tin foil and freeze in a gallon ziplock bag.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes when ready to consume.

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