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5 Things That Surprised Me About Owning a VARIDESK

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Once again, I’ve partnered with VARIDESK to bring you this blog post. If you don’t have a stand-up desk in your life, read on to see why I am so obsessed! It’s been nearly 4 months since my VARIDESK came into my life, and, if you couldn’t tell already, I’m totally and utterly in love. It’s completely changed the way I work – for the better, of course! I’ve started to notice positive little changes in my everyday that I wanted to share with you – everything from making healthier choices to being more eneregized throughout the day. I’m telling ya, if you haven’t tried a standing desk yet, you absolutely need to give it a try! Here are 5 things that surprised me about owning a VARIDESK. I’m much more active throughout the day – Standing while working means I’m SO MUCH MORE active during the day. I feel like I’m always moving around, especially on conference calls. 😉 I’ve totally turned into one of those people, who does toe raises while talking on the phone, but it’s really not

Dear Mark: Exercise Rapid Fire, Hunting, Pull-ups, Type 1 Diabetes

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering four questions from readers. The first question is actually 5 questions, so it’s closer to 8 questions overall. Good deal. First, I answer 5 questions about exercise, jumping jacks, aerobic base building, and weighted hiking. Next, what’s my take on hunting? After that, I discuss a few different ways to approach pull-ups. And finally, what is my quick and dirty advice for those with type 1 diabetes trying to go Primal? Let’s go: Chad asked: Very interesting read, lot to chew over with this one. As far as what I would like to see in future posts or books: what alternative exercises could you do for aerobic base-building efforts per Primal Endurance guidelines? Is running in place better than jumping jacks? Does the elliptical have a place? How often is too often for hiking with a weight vest? And how much lower can you go under your 180-age before you need to worry about *not* getting an adequate training effect. These could all be

4-Ingredient Crock-Pot Chicken Ole

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This recipe for Crockpot Chicken Ole is a one that we make again and again in our house. It’s delicious and super versatile. You can serve it over rice, pasta, or with your favorite veggies. It’s also really good served inside a soft tortilla. We also love this recipe because it’s only 4 ingredients, which you might already have in your kitchen and you can just throw them in a crock-pot to do the cooking for you. Dinner doesn’t get easier than this! Check out the video below for a quick tutorial. Ingredients : 2 pounds chicken breast 1 jar of salsa of choice 2 tbsp Dijon mustard juice of 1/2 lime Directions : Combine ingredients in a crockpot. Cook on high for 2-4 hours (or low for 4-6 hours) or until chicken is cooked all the way through. Serve over rice, pasta, and/or your favorite veggies. I like serving the extra sauce over steamed broccoli or potatoes. 🙂 The post 4-Ingredient Crock-Pot Chicken Ole appeared first on Carrots 'N' Cake . from Carrots 'N&#

Primal Challenge Point: Embrace the Pleasure Principle

Big Wheels Keep On Turnin’ {Weekend Recap}

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^^ That silly dog got me! Hope you guys had a good weekend. We had totally awesome 60+ degree weather and sunny skies. It was epic to get outside again! On Friday I met two of my girlfriends at Chopt for lunch. I had the falafel bowl – it was great! Friday afternoon was super chill. Emily and her son came over and we sipped wine while about 15 neighborhood kids played in the back alley. For dinner Friday night we made spaghetti with meat sauce (at Mazen’s request!) We had a side of the most garlicky garlicky kale imaginable from whole foods! T and I suffered with garlic breath all night. We watched the movie IT after Mazen went to bed. I thought it was awful. 1/5 rotten tomatoes from me. But the Half Baked Ben & Jerrys was delish! Saturday morning breakfast was consumed in stages. Blueberry swirl toast with cinnamon butter to start. Followed by a tiny little jalapeno omelet that Thomas made mid morning. We all piled in the Highlander to head to the gym. After qui