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River Romp

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Sunday, Sunday. You were wonderful!! I had coffee, eggs and Mas toast for breakfast topped with butter and jam. I hit up the grocery store, did some household chores, and had grilled cheese and tomato for lunch with Thomas’s mom. She brought over the most beautiful flowers from her garden, and she made this arrangement with a crock from my porch and some hydrangeas I had just bought at the store. I am obsessed with this on my table! After lunch, Nona took us out for an ice cream cone! Sunday afternoon, Thomas and I took Mazen out to the river for a romp around and some fishing! We met a handful of friends there, and we had a total of five dogs, nine grown ups, and two kids. Tackle box in hand, Mazen was excited! T taught him the basics (and me too!). I even had a bite! The boys went swimming, and I waded in to my knees. I am not the biggest fan of murky water — eek! Gus, however, LOVED the river. He and the other dogs wore themselves out fetching balls and sticks! Spy

Dear Mark: Keto Reset Eating Plan, Better Weight Scales, PB Fitness Carb Requirements, and the Best Fish Sauce

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark , I’m answering/addressing four questions/comments. First, will my new Keto Reset book provide detailed meal plans or vague recommendations? Second, is there a better weight scale than the scale? Mathieu thinks there is, and I agree. Third, if you’re doing the Primal Blueprint Fitness program, do the recommendations I made in the Crossfit and carbs posts apply? And fourth, what’s the best fish sauce ? Let’s go. First, Vee asks: I’ve read the article above [ Definitive Guide to Keto ], and quite a bit of the comments below, but what I would like to know is just how detailed is this book going to be? I’m one of those people who need a plan laid out with measurements, not with eat this per so much per lean body mass, etc. I need amounts like tsp, tbsp, cups, oz, etc. Also, I pre-ordered Dr. Mercola’s book, Fat for Fuel, and was completely disappointed when I got it. i thought there would be a definitive plan to follow, but I shut the book, never t

Buyer Beware: The Dangers of Confusing Food with Supplements

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Are you looking for the magic pill for weight loss, increased energy or anything else that ails you? You aren’t alone. While the draw of dietary supplements is strong and the claims compelling – don’t be fooled – these products are not the same as food. For example, a recent study identified green tea extract as a potentially dangerous ingredient. While sipping on green tea can benefit health, the supplemental form commonly found in weight loss and bodybuilding supplements has been linked to many cases of liver damage. Here are 4 other supplements that are much more dangerous than their food-based counterparts.   Why Supplements Can Be So Dangerous Unlike foods and medications, the dietary supplement industry has very little FDA oversight. For this reason, many products sold on store shelves and online are manufactured without proper safety testing. These dangers may be the culprit for a dramatic uptick in liver disease over the last decade. Health conscious consumers are rightful

Email Spoofing

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Fresh Summer Weekend Meals

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Hello, my friends! We had such a nice weekend. It started with some gray skies and rain and ended up being totally gorgeous early-fall weather. The break from the heat and humidity of July was nice! On Friday night we had a nice dinner at home with capresé salad from our garden (home-grown tomatoes and basil) and mini burgers on the grill. I went past Great Harvest and picked up Spinach Feta rolls to use as buns. And we used Mini Babybel for the perfect little cheese topper to our sliders! Thomas and I watched the movie Split that night. I liked it a lot up until the ending! Saturday morning, Mazen was up early, which was a good thing because I needed to be up for 8am ath con. I had coffee and toast and went to the gym for Bradley’s class. I really do love going to ath con on Saturday mornings! Back home, I had a Juice Laundry Strawberry Chia Pudding for second breakfast. Saturday morning vibes: Mazen spent the afternoon with Matt, and T and I went out running errands. F

Clean Eating Garden Tomato Salad Recipe

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My friend plants a gigantic vegetable garden each summer. And now that I’m living close by again, she’s been delivering fresh tomatoes on a semi-regular basis. I love them! But they do go bad pretty… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2vXnR8Q

Weekend Link Love – Edition 462

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RESEARCH OF THE WEEK The sperm count in men from North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand has declined by 50% over the last 40 years. Sperm quality is down in dogs , too. Birthday wishes do come true, as long as you wish to increase the cake’s bacterial levels by 1500% . Another study shows that wearing blue blocking goggles at night boosts melatonin levels, even when you use your smartphone. Watching TV for a few hours a week might not be so bad (and may even be good) for a kid’s brain development as long as they watch and discuss it with a caretaker . Hip thrusts are great but don’t seem to increase sprint performance . Turns out the Canaanites weren’t killed off . High brain iron may precipitate Alzheimer’s . NEW PRIMAL BLUEPRINT PODCASTS Episode 179: Thor Conklin : Host Elle Russ chats with Thor Conklin, an entrepreneur who credits his healthy paleo lifestyle as a critical co-factor in his success. Each week, select Mark’s Daily Apple blog posts are prepared

Tamari and Kombu Soft-Boiled Eggs

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Hardboiled eggs are a perfect snack, but even a perfect snack can get boring sometimes. This recipe offers a slight variation—and, oh, what a difference! A mild-flavored hard-boiled egg turns into an umami flavor bomb. This egg practically melts in your mouth, thanks to a yolk that is creamy and runny instead of dry and chalky. The soft, rich middle is a delicious contrast to the salty flavor and firm texture of the outer egg white. Try a soft-boiled egg once, and you might never go back to hard-boiled. The change is easy to make—simply boil the eggs a few minutes less. Eggs  are the ultimate Primal food source, full of protein, healthy fats, and a variety of vitamins and minerals. The more ways you can enjoy them, the better. A carton of soft-boiled tamari and kombu eggs is a healthy and easy go-to snack to keep in the fridge. (P.S. Kombu isn’t an ingredient that’s absolutely necessary for this recipe, but it’s worth adding. Steeping kombu in the marinade extracts minerals and mak

How to Affordably Upgrade Your Fitness Wardrobe + $250 Giveaway

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I’ve teamed up with thredUP to bring you this blog post. I love  thredUP and have used it for years now. Try it for yourself and u se code CAKE 40 for 40% off your first order! You guys have definitely heard me rave about  thredUP quite a few times on CNC in the past, so it’s no secret that I’m a huge fan and regular customer. I use it to sell like new clothing and pretty much Quinn’s entire wardrobe is from thredUP. (Not even kidding – I was on thredUP every other week when he went through a “knee slide” phase because all of his pants had holes in them, and he desperately needed new ones!) Clearly, thredUP has become one of my go-to resources for toddler clothes, especially seasonal items, like winter gear and special occasions (remember Qman’s birthday “3” shirt ?), but even more so for activewear and athleisure apparel for myself. I’m always on the hunt for new cute workout gear and love scoring the best deals, so I’m excited to partner with thredUP again to bring you this post