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His & Hers Athleisure + $200 Stitch Fix Giveaway

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Hi, guys! Happy November! I have a fun blog post + GIVEAWAY for you this morning! As you might know, Mal and I are huge fan of Stitch Fix and really look forward to receiving our monthly “fixes” in the mail. He loves fashion, and I hate shopping, so it’s a win-win for the both of us. I mean, stylish apparel, selected with our personal tastes in mind, arrives right to our front door. It doesn’t get easier or better than that! When it comes to opening our fixes, it’s always a fun event, but Mal and I handle things quite differently. I typically open my fix as soon as it arrives. I open the box, immediately look at the style card, pull out each of the items to get a better look, and then let the box sit untouched for a few days before I eventually try everything on and make some decisions – only because I know I’m running out of time and need to send back the unwanted items to Stich Fix. Mal, on the other hand, waits days until he even opens the box. Not because he’s not excited

6 Ways Primal Types Can Observe Halloween

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I’ll take the holiday bait today. It’s true…with its emphasis on candy consumption, many Primal types feel lost on Halloween. They don’t know what to do with themselves. The costumes are fun, and being with friends is always a good time, but how should they react to all that sugar? It’s a hard thing. Luckily, today I have 6 ways you can observe Halloween while staying true to your Primal roots. Do Some Ancestral Reenactment Everyone knows, deep down, that going Primal is really all about re-enacting ancient hunter-gatherers. Personally, my mode of communication and utilization of Internet technology is a source of deep shame. I’d much rather cite PubMed entries while sitting around a campfire. If I could, I’d smash my laptop, renounce antibiotics, toss my toothbrush. That I cannot find the courage to do so is slowly killing me on the inside. But I can’t. I’m in too deep. So I use Halloween as the one day out of the year that I can fully embody the paleolithic hunter-gatherer that

Honeymoon: Part Two

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This post is sponsored by  Princess Cruises  and SheKnows Media Heeeeyyyyy!!! If you missed part one of our honeymoon with Princess Cruises, click here! We dressed up for formal night and found a deserted deck to take some photos. The setting (other than the killer breeze) was absolutely gorgeous. Nothing but miles and miles of ocean and sky with a sun setting in the distance. We crossed the ship, paused to watch the sunset (so many sunsets!) And headed to one of the on-board restaurants called SHARE by Curtis Stone . Unlike the more formal dining room, SHARE was designed to look like a swanky modern restaurant. I loved the ambiance! There was a nominal cover charge to dine in SHARE as well as the other two speciality restaurants, Salty Dog Gastropub and Crown Grill, a seafood and steakhouse. We found this to be well worth it for a change of scenery and menu. We had wine and six courses – from cheese and olives to gnocchi to seared trout, pork tenderloin, and dessert – tof

Clean Eating Cinnamon Butternut Squash Fries Recipe

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This clean eating cinnamon butternut squash fries recipe makes a fabulous snack! Particularly for this time of year! And the best part? You can totally find these types of cut veggies all pre-cut for… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2igUjNj

5 for Monday – Israel Edition

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Hi, guys! Happy Monday and greetings from Israel! I’m having such a great time here and couldn’t wait for my usual “ 5 for Friday ” blog post, so I decided to bump it to today, so I can tell you a little about some of the incredible experiences I’ve already had here. It’s only day 4 of the trip, and I have SO MUCH to tell you guys! Here are just some highlights! FASCINATING – Jerusalem . What an experience. On Saturday, we explored Jerusalem and some of the world’s most sacred places. It was emotional, beautiful, and an experience I will never forget. I still can’t believe I had the opportunity to visit. Never in a million years did I think I would visit Jerusalem. I was raised Catholic and religion was an integral part of my life growing up, so many times throughout our visit, I stopped and made it a point to take it all in. And, of course, I’m so incredibly grateful for this once in a lifetime experience. It wouldn’t be possible without you guys, so thank you for supporting me and

Dear Mark: Keto Carb Timing, Fat-Burning Aerobic Zone, Stored vs Dietary Fat

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark , I’m answering three questions from readers. First, why do I recommend that keto dieters (and low-carbers in general) position their carbohydrate intake shortly after their workouts? If it’s to refill glycogen stores, aren’t they already depleted by virtue of us being low-carb? Second, do my current 180-age aerobic HR recommendations clash with the original PB “move frequently at a slow pace” recommendations? And finally, how does the body decide what to do with stored versus dietary fat? Let’s go! Peloncito wondered: Here’s a question I’d love someone to answer: there’s a lot of discussion in the book about timing any carbs you consume for when ‘glycogen suitcases’ are open, i.e. post-exercise. This makes perfect sense with Primal Blueprint, but now I’m wondering, do you even HAVE glycogen stores on Keto? Wouldn’t the 20g or carbs you’re eating get burned right away for energy, never allowing you to make any? Surely the body wouldn’t activate glu

Honeymoon: Part One

Easy Acorn Squash Eggs Nests

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Just because I’m not eating eggs right now, doesn’t mean you can’t! FYI: I’m still experimenting with the eggs and acne stuff. Before I make any conclusions, I want to get through another cycle or two to see what happens with my skin. I’ll be sure to keep you guys in the loop! Besides Kraft Mac & Cheese and Ramen Noodles, one of the first things I ever learned to cook was Egg-in-a-Nest.   Rewind to 12-years old, when flipping an egg inside a piece of toast was the most impressive thing I could do in the kitchen! (Some days, I still think it is!)  T hat trusty Egg-in-a-Nest stuck with me throughout high school, into college (Kegs ‘N’ Eggs anyone?), and beyond. I still remember “wooing” Mal with that recipe when we first moved in together . Ok, then I almost burnt down our apartment, but that’s another story for another day (or you can just read it here ). Thankfully, I’ve come a long way since my good old Egg-in-a-Nest days – and now I’ve given it a bit of an adult (?) upgrade.  

Weekend Link Love — Edition 475

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Home » News October 29, 2017 Weekend Link Love — Edition 475 By Mark Sisson 0 Comments   Print Research of the Week Muscle strength predicts health outcomes in older folks. Women who are too skinny may risk early menopause . A daily cold shower is good for your psychological health. We intuitively know how many lay opinions it takes to outweigh an expert’s opinion. Contrary to previous results, a new study finds no evidence that women’s preference for facial masculinity changes with their hormonal status. Type 2 diabetics who restrict carbs and walk after meals see improved glucose tolerance and endothelial function . Mild cold exposure lowers insulin . A rosemary polyphenol increases muscle glucose uptake and activates AMPK . New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 192: Mark Sisson and Joe De Sena : I chat with Joe De Sena, creator and founder of the world-famous Spartan Race. Each week, select Mark’s Daily Apple blog posts are prepared as Primal Bl