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“Is It An Ant?”

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Hey, hey! Happy JUNE! How’s it going, friends? My morning started bright and early with a pug walk around the block. I usually rush through this part of my day because I typically want to get back to my laptop to start working, but, recently, I’ve started to slow down a bit, not have my face in my phone, and actually  enjoy our morning walk together. And it’s really started to make a difference in how I face the rest of my day. Positive vibes, baby. After our walk, I get Qman ready for school and drop him off. After the holiday weekend, it was especially hard to say goodbye. #momguilt Back at home, I make a quick batch of Bacon & Chive Egg Muffins (<— new favorite – recipe coming to CNC next week) and cooked up some veggies for the week. I didn’t have a proper food prep day over the long weekend, so I figured some prep is better than none! Then, it was time to dig into breakfast: Overnight oats made with cottage cheese and goat’s milk. I am obsessed and have eaten t...

Summer Reset: 30 Days, 30 Actions (Plus a 21-Day Staff Challenge AND Giveaway!)

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At the onset of our annual 21-Day Challenge this past January, I offered up a post that proposed thinking small— “41 Primal Action Items and Individual Experiments for Success in 2017.” The idea here wasn’t shrinking our scope to the exclusion of big visioning, but homing in on the day to day aims we can set for ourselves that make the big changes happen. I think June is a good time to revisit that premise—and to host another 21-Day experience for those more inspired in the summer months.  For several weeks now, we’ve all seen the calls for “swimsuit season.” And while that’s not a bad motivation in and of itself to make positive changes, it’s hardly the only reason to feel spurred to a Primal reset. In January, it’s easy to get caught up in the stir around turning over a new leaf. This year is the year I’m turning my entire life around. And maybe it is. But for some people, that aim ends up feeling too big and distant, and their ambition is short-lived. This time of year, h...

The Alzheimer’s Antidote

Guest post written by: Amy Berger, MS, CNS, NTP Hey Folks! (As Robb would say.) Long-time readers of Robb’s blog might recall that a couple years back, I introduced you to a book I’d written about using a low-carb/ketogenic diet to fight Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline . Back then, it was a simple little pdf that I put together with help from my friend Ellen Davis (creator of Ketogenic Diet Resource , one of the best keto information sources out there). Well, I’m happy to announce that a lot has changed since then, and the book— The Alzheimer’s Antidote —is now a “real” book, available in print and for Kindle! (No audio version yet, but that might be coming down the line.) I was fortunate to team up with the people at Chelsea Green Publishing. They have their finger on the pulse and they can see how beneficial these dietary interventions are for a huge range of otherwise intractable conditions. Chelsea Green publishes Travis Cristofferson’s Tripping Over the Truth , a tou...

She Said Sure By The Sea Shore

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Actually she said “YES I would love to marry you!” As I shared on Instagram , Thomas asked me to marry him over our long weekend at the Outer Banks!! We are both so excited! Here’s the story. I flew into Richmond on Friday morning and made the journey back to Cville. I had one hour at home before we were scheduled to depart for the beach, so I frantically packed and unpacked and we hit the road. Our destination was the beautiful Sanderling Resort , which I can’t say enough good things about! The rooms were beautiful, the pool was epic, the beach was wonderful with the complimentary chairs and umbrellas, and the restaurants were awesome. We headed out the beach to enjoy a beer and the sunshine. It was great to r.e.l.a.x. We got dressed up for dinner and ate at the Lifesaving Station restaurant on the Sanderling property. Burrata and tomato salad (they offered to split everything that we shared which is always much appreciated!) Tuna with asparagus, arugula, quinoa. ...

Memorial Day Weekend + Strawberry Milk Brings Me Back

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Hey, hey! I hope you guys had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! We actually started with no real plans for the long weekend, but then ended up being pretty busy – lots of friends, family, and barbecues! Friday Our local Orangetheory added a 3:00 PM class to their Friday schedule for the summer, so Mal and I popped in for a fitness “happy hour” before picking Qman up from daycare. It was an awesome workout and, holy cow, were we sweaty by the end. Check out my leggings ! Haha! Saturday On Saturday, Mal and Quinn were invited to a “boys only” adventure at the zoo. So, I spent the morning with my favorite pug! We had such a nice time exploring Forge Pond Park . Murphy loved all of the sights, sounds, and smells, and I got to listen to my favorite podcast . After our long walk at the park, I dropped Murphy off at home and then headed to downtown Hingham to wander around and pop into some of the adorable little shops. I always drive through on my way to Orangetheory, but ne...