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Update On That Gross Cough

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Hi, guys! We’re back from our epic, end-of-summer vaca to Vermont . We had THE BEST time, and I can’t wait to tell you all about it, especially with regard to traveling with young kids. The parents out there know that a “vacation” with little kids is typically just a “trip,” but we really enjoyed ourselves. Blog post coming later this week! We spent most of the day yesterday getting our lives together – unpacking, laundry, grocery shopping, meal prep, etc. Today, we’re back at it with a mostly regular week. Mal is back-to-school next week, so he’s getting his classroom organized today and tomorrow, and I’m catching up with one million emails and projects. I have a busy September with lots of travel, so I’m trying to plan ahead as well. As much as I’m going to miss summer, I’m looking forward to getting back into a routine. This morning started bright and earl, and I fit in a bunch of work before Quinn woke up, but I still had a few quickie items to finish, so I brought my laptop do

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New Fall-Inspired Macro Plan

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If you had a FUN summer (like me!) and you feel like you need a little kick in the behind to get on track, I have just the thing for you! Introducing CNC’s new  Fall Macro Plan ! Gain access to a single customized, macronutrient calculation, based off your body composition, personal goals, activity level, and caloric needs. Plus, get our new fall guide, which is filled with all sorts of delicious recipes that you can enjoy this season! Just a sampling of macro-friendly recipes: Apple Pie Pancakes, Sausage and Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash, Warm Carrot and Sweet Potato Salad, Maple Pumpkin Popcorn, and more! This plan is perfect for anyone who is striving to get a better handle on tracking macros and needs some motivation to achieve their personal goals. FYI: This plan does not include one-on-one coaching. If you need some extra support and accountability, please check out our 4- and 8-week options . Benefits: Personal protein, carb, and fat goals Established daily calorie goals

Reimagining Leftovers

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Leftovers form the backbone of my lunches during the week. For some meals we don’t have any, but I usually prepare meals for 3-4 portions, depending on if Mazen is with us, so that we’ll have at least one extra serving to use in lunches.  I’ve found that if I make more servings than that, say a soup that feeds 6-8, those extra portions go to waste. (Unless I have my act together and freeze some knowing I won’t eat all of it, but usually what happens is I realize I’m not going to eat something after it’s been in the fridge for 5 days and is probably not safe to freeze.) I hate wasting food and I know the more portions you make at once, the more efficient the meal, but I also know myself, my habits and my preferences and am realistic with my own expectations. I prefer to reimagine the leftovers into a new meal (usually a bowl/salad) instead of eating them exactly as we had them the night before. So what I’m trying to say is there is a fine balance in our house between too little and

Clean Eating Lunch Box Burritos Recipe

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These clean eating lunch box burritos are a quick, easy-breezy  lunch any day of the week. I know, a basic burrito sounds pretty lame. I mean, who can’t throw one of those together, right? Well, this post is really more about an easy lunch idea that is great for stocking your freezer with for either kids or adults! I kept this super simple because I figured, if anyone reading this is like me, school lunches sometimes happen last minute. Like 10 minutes before you have to walk out the door. So while this may take a little longer then 10 minutes to make, it’s even faster to pop one from your freezer into the microwave for 3 minutes to pop into that last minute lunch box. FREEZER TIPS: Freeze these separately, on a cookie sheet for about 4 hours first. Then you can pile them all into one bag or container to store in the freezer. These will keep in the freezer for up to 4 months without losing flavor or too many nutrients. To cook directly from the freezer, microwave for about 2-