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IBD Famous: My First Magazine Cover

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Happy December, friends! Today marks the start of the Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week !  And because December kicks off Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, I had the opportunity to appear on the cover of Healthmonitor’s Guide to Living with IBD ! Yep, that’s right – I’m IBD famous! 🙂 FYI: The magazine is available in doctor’s offices and you can read the full issue  here ! All jokes aside, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my journey with Ulcerative Colitis, including the highs, the lows, and, ultimately, acceptance and healing with the disease. I remember how confused, distraught, and desperate for information I was when I was first diagnosed, and how alone and “not normal” I felt during flares. I just wanted answers, and I didn’t feel like I had a ton of resources that I could turn to. That’s why I’m so glad that this magazine is being distributed in doctors’ offices – where those who are newly diagnosed are likely to pick it up and give it a read. If s

Weekly Link Love—Edition 5

An Amazing Development For the Primal Movement…

An Amazing Development For the Primal Movement…

Smiles For Friday!

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Baby News Hi guys!! Guess who is over 10 pounds?! He’s up two whole pounds from his birth weight and is one ounce heavier than his big brother was at one month. We’ve had a few real smiles sneak out and that has been so fun!! Mazen can’t wait for him to laugh While Birch and I have been happy and healthy, we’ve been dealing with some minor but super annoying issues. The first was thrush, which plagued us for a good two weeks or so. I ended up getting Diflucan in addition to OTC topical cream, and we did two weeks of oral nystatin for B. At our appointment yesterday our pediatrician said it looked all cleared up. However, I am still having some major pain on the right side, and we determined it is latch related. Since the thrush is gone, I was given the go ahead to start pumping and introduce a bottle which has been really fun! I’m pumping the right side to let it heal a bit before latching him back on and working on our technique. So on the left side breastfeeding is going so we

Maple Almond Collagen Cookies

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Hi, friends! Happy COOKIE FRIDAY! I’m popping in real quick because I just HAD to share this super easy recipe that I whipped up last weekend. I can’t help but give in to my urge to bake during the holiday season, and I love simple cookie recipes. Well, I love ALL types of cookie recipes, but it’s nice to have all of the ingredients on hand when you want to bake up a fresh batch of cookies. Am I right? 🙂 As you guys know, I love incorporating collagen into my diet as a quick and easy source of protein. Additionally, this recipe takes into account a variety of common allergens, so just about everyone can enjoy this special holiday treat. (Be sure to add some holiday sprinkles to the batter!) These cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and, most importantly, insanely delicious! Please add these to your holiday baking list and let me know what you think. Enjoy! Print Maple Almond Collagen Cookies Makes 8 Cookies Author: Tina Ingredients 1/2 cup almond flour

The 2018 Primal Gift Guide (and One Awesome Book Deal)

Clean Eating Chicken Pot Pies Recipe

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This clean eating chicken pot pie recipe is perfect for repurposing leftovers! I have a secret to tell you. I worked for Marie Callenders for several years. First as a waitress and then as a manager.… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry https://ift.tt/2FO9Zqs

What I’m Loving Lately 129

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Hi, guys! It’s been a little while since I’ve done a What I’m Loving Lately blog post, so this one is quite the round-up of goodies. I’ve been gathering fun/interesting links and favorite products for a few weeks now, and I’m especially excited to share them with you. Let’s get right to it, shall we? 🙂 Brooks Ugly Sweater Sneakers  (aka Levitate 2) – You guys might remember these from my Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide , but they’re worth another mention because they are seriously THE BEST holiday sneakers I have ever seen! I honestly don’t think a sneaker has ever made me so happy, and I know just about any runner or walker on your shopping list will LOVE these! The Silent Tragedy Affecting Today’s Children – This was a really eye-opening article. Butcher Box on demand – No subscription needed! I love this new offering. You can get the same high-quality meat you love without the commitment. We’re eating less meat nowadays, so it’s perfect for getting a box every once it awhile

Why an “Ab Routine” Isn’t Necessary (and What I Do Instead)

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One of the first things people do when they start working out is focus on their abs—crunches, sit-ups, leg lifts, bicycles, and the like. I mean, who doesn’t want a six-pack? Entire fitness schools have sprung up around the idea of targeting your abs with direct work. Take Pilates. In its purest iterations, it’s considered a “total body” philosophy, but the way most classes seem to go you end up spending all your time doing a bunch of complicated crunches and other targeted ab work (and grimacing every time you cough for the next week). Let me make a radical proposal here. All this ab work isn’t necessary. Don’t get me wrong. The “abs” are extremely important. Not only do they round out the physique and look great, but abdominal strength also provides stability, supports good posture, and improves movement. Strong abdominals allow and enhance the full expression of a person’s athleticism. Running, jumping, lifting, throwing (balls, spears, or punches), and basically any movement al

Getting a Jumpstart on 24 Days of Togetherness

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Hi, friends! I can’t believe December is just around the corner… although, I’m more than ready for it! 🙂 I feel like December marks the “official” holiday season – at least with regard to our family’s traditions via “24 Days of Togetherness.” If you haven’t had a chance to download your PDF yet, be sure to print it out and cut it up today, so you’re ready for all of the holiday fun that starts on SATURDAY! With Thanksgiving falling so early this year, we couldn’t help but get a jumpstart on our usual holiday activities. Typically, these are mixed in with our 24 Days of Togetherness bucket list, but, this year, we’ll just add new ones to chose from. There are so many options, we might as well complete as many as we can to fully embrace the season! 🙂 The first activity that we completed was get a Christmas tree . Quinn saw one on the top of someone’s car on the way home from Thanksgiving dinner , and he just couldn’t get it out of his head, so we got our tree a couple of days late