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Why the Scale Lies

Hi, friends! Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and Easter Sunday! Here’s the most recent episode of Carrots ‘N’ Cake Instagram Live, which includes a mini rant about why I think the scale lies and why it’s not a great measure of progress, especially when it comes to weight loss. If you missed the 24 hour replay, it’s shared below for your viewing pleasure. If you have any questions that you’d like for me to answer in the next video, please let me know – either comment below or send me an email!     In this episode, I cover the following topics: What does “macro-friendly” mean? My dream meal Thoughts on tracking fiber intake Favorite no sugar desserts Do I weigh myself daily and why I think the scale lies Answers to repeat questions I received this week: My thoughts on intermittent fasting Eating too many carbs on a plant-based diet Workout motivation during pregnancy  How to track cooking oils Do I hit my macros everyday? The post Why the Scale Lie

Salmon Foil Pack

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Foil pack dinners offer the ease and convenience of single packs with zero clean-up: an attractive option for anyone looking to make the most of their evenings (while still putting a healthy meal on the table). We think this light and tasty salmon with asparagus pack is the perfect spring dinner—and Primal Kitchen Lemon Turmeric Dressing and Marinade makes it even easier. Four main ingredients, and supper is served! Servings: 2 Time In the Kitchen: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh asparagus 1 large salmon fillet (1/2 lb./225 g), cut crosswise in half 3 tbsp. parsley, coarsely chopped 6 tbsp. Primal Kitchen® Lemon Turmeric Dressing & Marinade 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1/2 lemon for garnish (optional) Instructions: Heat oven to 375ºF. Divide raw asparagus and place half as well as a half salmon fillets in 2 large sheets heavy-duty foil. Fold up all sides of foil slightly to form rim. Pour 3 tablespoons of Primal Kitchen Lemon Turmeric Dressi

Happy Easter To Those Who Celebrate!

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HAPPY EASTER!!! Mini Chef and I are both wishing a happy Easter to those who celebrate. We are taking today off to spend with family and hope that you are able to do the same. Our regularly… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://bit.ly/2Pl79u4