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The Friday 5

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Hi and happy November (oh my gosh, how is it November!?)! I hope you had a very happy Halloween! We dressed up as a family of Pokemon yesterday – ooooh, yes! 🙂 Of course, we got our costumes from Amazon  – totally last-minute for Mal and me, but weeks ago for Quinn. 😉 He was MORE than ready to be Pikachu for Halloween and must have asked to wear his costume to school a dozen times leading up to yesterday! 🙂 Not only was it fun to dress up as a family, but my costume was also super warm and cozy to wear as we took Quinn trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. Anyone else do a family costume this year? I figured sooner than later Quinn won’t be into dressing up like his parents, so might as well do it while he’s young, right? We also had quite the pre-trick-or-treating get-together at our house. It started a few years ago with just a few close friends, but now our guest list has grown quite a bit! It was fun having a house full of friends and kids dressed in Halloween costume

Dear Mark: Why “Game Changers” Isn’t Worth My Time and Sugar Addictions

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark , I’m answering a couple questions. The first one is a big one, one that multiple people have asked me across several different mediums: why don’t I do a full review of “Game Changers,” the vegan documentary on Netflix, or at least watch the film? I explain why I won’t watch it, why I don’t think it’s worth your time, and why I’ve already addressed it all before. Then, I answer why sugar is such a fixation for us and give some options for avoiding or mitigating it. Let’s go: Mark, How come you dismissed the “Game Changers” documentary without watching it? Because it’s not worth my time. The premise is simply preposterous. Humans are omnivores. We have eaten meat for millions of years. And not just “eaten meat.” We used animal femurs as bone marrow storage containers. We fought off massive African predators just to get at the meat and crack the bones for the goodness inside. We slurped brains. We smashed bones to bits and boiled them in animal s

Happy Halloween & The Best Pumpkin Carving Tools

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BOO!! Hope you have your pumpkins carved and ready to light tonight. See below for our new favorite pumpkin carving tools that we used to make the pumpkin above. Last year on this day we came home from the hospital with little Birch! It was a chaotic time to bring a newborn home, but also sort of a fun memory. Did I ever tell you guys that the night before a nurse came into my room in the dim light to check my vitals. She moved about the room doing business as usual and I barely looked up until finally she approached my bed….wearing a witch hat and full witch costume! I burst out laughing and said: “OMG you’re a witch!” The super dim lighting and the fact that I hadn’t noticed for about two full minuets made the situation extra funny. The Best Pumpkin Carving Tools! I have to tell you about the new pumpkin carving tools we got this year that made the process so much easier! First, this scooper . So much better than the short plastic one I had used in year’s past. And second – th

Sweet Potato Breakfast Scramble With Seitan

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This Sweet Potato Breakfast with Seitan is an easy, plant-based breakfast recipe that will help you start your day on the right foot! Plenty of veggies and protein to keep your body fueled all… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry https://ift.tt/2pjyfcC

Is Keto Insomnia a Common Problem?

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When I did my first earnest attempt at a keto diet a few years ago, one of the benefits I quickly noticed was improved wakefulness and energy during the day. I chalked this up to sleeping better on keto. It turns out that I might have been one of the lucky ones. While plenty of people report improved sleep, a fair number also complain of insomnia, sleep disruptions (waking frequently during the night), and generally poor sleep once they go keto. Can a keto diet really impact sleep quality? What might be the mechanism behind a correlation? And how does one work around any potential effect? I’ve written a lot about sleep over the years, and I don’t intend to rehash what I’ve already written. Rather, I want to explore why a very-low-carb ketogenic diet specifically might impact sleep. I’ll link to some of my past posts at the bottom for those interested in improving overall sleep hygiene. What is “Keto Insomnia?” Insomnia disorder,  as defined in the DSM-5, involves the following:

Olive Oil Is Here! + a Giveaway

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I’ve always been an avocado fan—and, by extension, an avocado oil proponent. I enjoy the buttery flavor and cooking versatility. I love avocado oil—but…it’s not exclusive. Anyone who knows me well has seen how much I enjoy Mediterranean food, and for that extra virgin olive oil can’t be beat. It’s been on my list for a while now—create the olive oil I want to eat with every Mediterranean meal. I took my time sampling and choosing for sure, but I couldn’t be happier with the result. And I hope you’ll enjoy it, too. Bright, peppery, and nuanced, Primal Kitchen® Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil a blend of Spanish and Tunisian olives—perfect for dressings, dipping, and light cooking. I love using it in recipes where I can really taste and savor it—from fish to lamb to a tomato and cucumber salad and more. I’ve said before that the flavor of a good extra virgin olive oil is nuanced enough to elevate the simplest dishes, and that’s what I’m happy to offer—with the same careful dedicatio

I’m A Better Mom When I Wear A Sports Bra

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I’m a better mom when I wear a sports bra The best/worst way to tell kids you can’t play with them? “Sorry sweetie I don’t want to get all sweaty!” Just like when I’m wearing athleisure I’m more likely to exercise, if I’m wearing comfortable clothes I can move in I’m much more likely to actually PLAY with the kids. My BFF Sarah plays with her kids in dresses and heels – I have no idea how she stays comfortable While it’s nice to shower for the day, I’m so much more likely to do fun mom stuff if I’m dressed like I’m ready for exercise. Birch and I have been talking walks after lunch for a nice little activity. It’s a great way for us to get out in the fresh air. And it’s SO nice now that it’s not 100 degrees at 1:00. If Mazen wants to play tag or kick a soccer ball after school, I’m much more inclined to say “sure!” if a wardrobe change does not need to happen first. Actual footage of me after playing hard with the boys I’m a better mom when I am well fed I have guilt around l

All about Orangetheory Q & A

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Hey guys! Welcome to the next CNC Instagram Live – Orangetheory addition! For those of you that have just started following along, I’ve been going to Orangetheory (OTF) regularly for about a month and have been absolutely loving it! I actually used to go to another location before and loved it, but it was almost a 30 minute drive – a bit far to take a class, so I wasn’t going very often. Luckily for Mal and I, there’s now a location right down the street from our house! I’ve been getting so many questions from you guys, and I’m more than happy to share my experience! Just remember that whether or not you’re already an OTF junkie or are just curious about trying it out, all of our experiences can be different! Are you ready for Hell Week? Our local OTF is brand new, so sadly we’re not participating in Hell Week this year. It’s definitely a bummer since I’ve heard it’s a lot of fun. We’ve been doing all-new, launch-type workouts, which has been great, but starting November 1st we w

Ancestral Resting Positions: Video Guide

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Earlier this year, I collaborated on a pair of papers ( 1 , 2 ) with Matthew Wallden, Global Head of Institute of Education for the Chek Institute and an absolute obsessive when it comes to applying ancestral lessons to modern life. The papers were all about how humans today are failing to honor their tissues at rest: by sitting in chairs, slumping on couches, and slouching at the computer. The sad fact is, we’re ignoring the myriad ancestral or archetypal resting positions that humans have been using for hundreds of thousands of years, and this is having huge consequences on our health. I wrote a blog post explaining the consequences. Not only are modern resting positions destroying the health and viability of our connective tissues and muscle function, they’re even inhibiting our ability to control blood glucose levels. We’re getting injured more often, ending up with terrible conditions like osteoarthritis, and we’re making our already substandard blood glucose control even wor

Weekend High Low High

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Hey friends! I apologize for the delayed weekend recap. If you visited CNC yesterday, you might have experienced technical difficulties. My new homepage is causing quite the problems! There was an old plugin that totally threw it for a loop. I *think* we have things worked out now, so, hopefully, it’s smooth sailing moving forward. Technology… blah. The Hauperts had quite a fun fall weekend – with some highs and lows in the mix. I know you guys love a good High Low High blog post (and they’re fun for me to write), so let’s recap with some highlights and lowlights from our weekend! HIGH: Visiting the new Lucky Finn at Merchant’s Row after CrossFit on Monday morning . The original Lucky Finn in Scituate is my favorite coffee shop ever. It’s absolutely adorable and the food and drink it awesome. I actually picked to go there on Mother’s Day last year because it’s one of my favorite places. Long story short, the Lucky Finn people opened a second location 7 minutes from our house, and

Birch is ONE!

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Our little baby is turning ONE today! One Year Ago We welcomed sweet Birch into the world ! He came swiftly during the night seven days past his due date. (Much the same way his brother did !) Every time I read each one of my birth stories I get tears in my eyes! I do not plan on having any more babies, but I sure would love to experience those first few days again. They are filled with so much excitement, joy, and adrenaline. Highlights of One Cruising confidently, perhaps taking a single step and falling into me or the couch. Words: “ca” (car), Guh-guh (Gus), Dada, a very rare Mama, bath, guck (truck) Waves bye bye and claps Teeth: two on the bottom Loves: stroller walks, the front porch, his brother’s silly faces, Cheerios, all fruit, exploring, my ponytail (he’s obsessed) Dislikes: being contained, vegetables that are not in a pouch. Still nursing 2-3x per day He is still the sweetest, happiest little guy! Let’s take a trip down memory lane! Newborn November