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Periodizing Nutrition: The High Fat Approach

All The Pretty Choices

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I am brain dumping on the topic of choices  today. I have come to realize how much I like thinking, planning, and talking about life. And the millions of choices, big and small, we all get to make each day. There is no class in school about being a human, being an adult, or about living life. We are a diverse planet and one size would not fit all. Life is chaotic and different for every person, yet my brain seeks order and rules. I have always been drawn to systems, and as I wander through the internet I am seeking guidelines, tricks, hacks, and recommendations that I can apply to my own life. I love reading healthy living blogs because they are filled with great ideas for nutritious food and recommendations for an active life that I can apply to my own. I follow home, lifestyle, organizing, and minimalism blogs and magazines (and listen to podcasts !) because I am always reflecting how best to live in my own space. I am obsessed with the Dave Ramsey Show podcast  because I love

The Best Sneakers for Running & CrossFit

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Hi, friends! I get soooo many questions about which sneakers I wear for which kinds of workouts, so I thought it would be helpful to put my all-time favorites in one blog post for you guys!  As you’ve seen on CNC over the years, I like to keep things fresh (and fun!) when it comes to my workouts. Recently, I love switching between running, CrossFit, and Orangetheory workouts, and I’ve learned that it’s important to have different sneakers for different types of activity. There’s no “one size fits all” for every workout. Wearing the correct sneakers for the type of activity ensures that your feet, ankles, and even joints are getting the support they need. Think about it: For the majority of workouts, your feet are the body part on the ground making the most impact. You don’t want your performance to be derailed just because you wore the wrong shoes! Below are my top three tried-and-true picks for when I’m pounding the pavement (both short and long distance) or for when I’m lifting

Clean Eating Sweet Potatoes O’ Brien Recipe

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These clean eating sweet potatoes o’ brien are the perfect side dish to just about any breakfast! It wasn’t that long ago that I was in culinary school. One of the first classes I took was a knife skills class. I had a teacher named Hollie who I believe occasionally still reads my blog. (Hi Hollie!) She was a petite woman who could make herself heard from at least a mile away. She had a good command of her students and kitchen and I had a healthy respect for her and what she taught. She always had a smile for you, but could switch gears and “crack the whip” in the blink of an eye. Something a chef definitely needs to maintain command of a kitchen. And definitely something I appreciate in a teacher as well as a person. I’m somewhat of an alpha female myself, so I always appreciate and respect my fellow alphas. Unfortunately, I eventually had to drop out of culinary school to take care of my mom. And since I no longer live in Sonoma county, I can’t go back to the school I loved so

Episode 393 – Virta Health Study, Keto for Type 2 Diabetes