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The Benchmark For Me Is “What Works?”

Primal Starter: Fielding Others’ Opinions

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It’s a role that’s probably more often thrust upon us—that of Primal advocate. There we are minding our own healthy business, and somebody’s question or comment fixes the spotlight on us. Why do we eat   “so much” fat? What could possibly be wrong with bread? Why do we wear the shoes we do or   race down the street   like we stole something? Sometimes it’s the people in our inner circle who are the inquiring minds. Other times it’s co-workers or even random strangers. Perhaps it’s even our doctors . Whatever the case, what might begin as a simple question can often devolve into a full-blown harangue about how we’re putting our health in grave peril. On the flip side, it may be we who descend into an extended diatribe on all things Primal as the other person tries to slink away, having just been intrigued by our lettuce wrapped “un-wich.” How do we respond in these conversations without losing all patience or perspective? Not all of us are out to become Primal advocates of course. Bu

My First HydraFacial (Alda Aesthetics)

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Hi, guys! Happy FRIDAY to you! I’m pumped that the weekend is just about here. We actually don’t have a ton of plans, but I’m looking forward to detaching from my laptop for a few days. I feel like I’ve had a lot of computer time this week. Although, I was able to escape for a facial yesterday afternoon, which was quite amazing. It was a nice way to break up the day, and I looked forward to it all week. I’ll share details in a second, but, first, let me recap my morning so far. Breakfast was overnight oats with a big scoop of Teddie peanut butter (obviously). This batch was especially delicious and nutritious because I mixed the oats with one of Quinn’s pouches (banana-blueberry). Somehow, overnight oats just got even easier – and more nutritious! The options are endless with fruit + veggie pouches! Along with the pouch, I added a teaspoon of chia seeds and a splash of almond milk, and they turned out perfectly! We’re getting a crazy rain storm (“Quinn”) in southern Massachusett

Like A Kid In A Candy Store

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The birds finally found Mazen’s pinecone birdfeeder!! And Thomas surprised Mazen with a real birdfeeder that mounts onto our deck railing. The birds have been all over it like a kid in a candy store. Because we can all feel that excitement, right?! We have a new candy store downtown, and Mazen and I went in for a visit. It’s fantastic – filled with colorful candies of all kinds! Gummies, sours, chocolates, crunchy, and more all sold by the pound. Please forgive me for giving my child red #26 and blue #62 in gummy snake form! MY OTHER RECIPES We balanced that out with some healthy, naturally colorful fruit! And overnight oats on a working morning made with pumpkin yogurt! On the lunch front I had a big salad with bacon, tomatoes, peppers, and cheese. And another day: salmon salad, kale salad, and chips. I met these ladies at Elements yoga for a power lunch hour class on Tuesday, and we hit up Mezeh afterwards! Here’s a photo of our favorite Blue Apron Chipotle