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2016 Holiday Gift Guide for CrossFitters

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Have no idea what to get the special CrossFitter in your life for the holidays? Well, look no further! Here are some gift ideas to make them smile from ear-to-ear on Christmas morning. These suggestions are a mix of products that I already own and love and things that I would personally like to see under the Christmas tree! WODDice : How fun are these!? I totally want a pair for home to help Mal and me come up with workouts to do. You just roll the dice to determine your workout. So cool. And don’t you think every CrossFit gym needs a pair? HYLETE Performance Apparel : Oh, how I love the gear from HYLETE, and it’s so perfect for CrossFit. I’m totally obsessed with these crops , which actually turn into a full-length tight. And the gear for guys is amazingggggg. I’m actually planning to get these shorts for Mal for Christmas. FYI: HYLETE reactivated my discount code ( CNC ), so you can save 40% off your purchase (even if you buy just one item). It expires  12/31/2016, so be sure t

How the Grok Narrative Motivates Me

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The Primal Blueprint is more than just a health and nutrition blog. You can find thousands of health and nutrition tips online, many of them quite sound. You can read well-researched and cited articles telling you what to eat, what not to eat, how to exercise, how not to exercise—and following their advice will give you good results. The Primal Blueprint does not enjoy a monopoly on results. A big reason why the Primal Blueprint resonates with so many people is that it’s not only couched in hard science and useful information. It tells a story to which all of us can relate on a deep and meaningful level. Back when I started this blog, I didn’t think the idea of Grok would take off. He was just a method for me to “storify” the dietary and lifestyle habits of our ancient ancestors. It made writing easier and more enjoyable. I even worried that people would find it trite, that it might detract from my message. In time, it became apparent that people really dug the Grok narrative . I

Should You Sneak Veggies Into Your Kids’ Food?

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Every parent knows the pain of dealing with a picky eater — and the fear that the child will suffer malnutrition from a constant diet of pizza, grilled cheese and noodles. Hence, there’s a great temptation to take the stealth approach to your child’s health by slipping undetectable amounts of produce into those same favorite foods. Employing this tactic is easier than ever now, thanks to companies like Oh Yes Foods , which markets frozen pizzas whose crusts are loaded with pulverized produce, and Kidfresh , whose frozen entrees of mac and cheese, chicken nuggets and cheese quesadillas hide ample amounts of veggies like carrots, spinach and cauliflower. Considering that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nine out of 10 Americans kids fall short of the recommended intake of vegetables, this all seems like a brilliant idea. Yet some experts caution against relying on this technique. “Yes, it’s a good thing nutritionally,” admits Marcia Pelchat, Ph.D., a psyc

Mediterranean Scramble Pita Pockets

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This is sponsored by the National Milk Life Campaign  The holidays are a time when large families pack into small houses. Along with the extra laughter and coziness comes more mouths to feed, particularly for big breakfasts and brunch , especially Christmas morning brunch! These cute little Mediterranean scramble pita pockets make the perfect addition to your holiday brunch table. They are quick and easy to make – no worrying about burning the waffles or keeping people waiting on that casserole to finish setting! And they will satisfy hunger of all ages. I packed these Mediterranean scramble pita pockets with baby spinach, red pepper, kalamata olives, and prepared pesto, so they have quite a bit of flavor inside. Add any extra olives or peppers you have to the platter as a garnish. To start the day with your best foot forward, have a glass of milk for a boost of wholesome, simple nutrition as your brunch drink of choice. ‘Tis best to start the day off on the right foot. Or add fr

Monday In Meals + Tis the Season

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Good morning! It’s time for another edition of Monday In Meals where I recap what I ate throughout the day on Monday with a few random adventures thrown into the mix. Ok, here we go! Yesterday morning started bright and early at 5:01 AM, which, of course, meant: COFFEE. I added eggnog and collagen to my iced coffee.  I worked until about 6:30 AM when Qman woke up. We cuddled on the couch, played, and then I made breakfast for the two of us. For me: Scrambled eggs with broccoli rabe and roasted potatoes with peppers and onions (from Trader Joe’s). I also finish off Quinn’s mango since he wasn’t in the mood for it. I ate breakfast so early, I was hungry again right before we were about to leave for CrossFit. I can’t work out on an empty stomach, so I ate half of a RXBAR . The maple sea salt flavor is EASILY my favorite. So friggin’ good!! Then, we’re off to CrossFit . Hey, snow! FYI: Quinn wants to wear his ( light-up Batman ) rain boots ALL THE TIME nowadays. I have a fr

Episode 346 – Dr. Marianne Brandon – Sexuality