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Wondering what it’s like to have me as a nutrition coach?

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Rachel was one of my first 1:1 nutrition coaching clients. Years later, we continue to keep in touch, and I’ve loved watching her progress with body composition and mindset. Rachel recently shared her coaching experience in the video testimonial below. “Tina was a perfect coach for me because she truly lives by the name of her blog, Carrots ‘N’ Cake. She eats healthy, and she enjoys eating healthy food, but she also enjoys treats – and that’s the type of person I am, too.  I knew that when I started this whole process, I wasn’t going to cut out alcohol or chocolate because those are things I knew I was going to go back to. Tina taught me invaluable skills for planning for these splurges. If I knew I was going to go out for ice cream at night, I’d save some carbs for later in the day and eat protein-heavy foods and vegetables earlier in the day to balance my choices.  I have really developed a wonderful relationship with Tina and look at her one of my close friends and continue

Rosemary Holiday Ham

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‘Tis the season for impressive meats, and ham is certainly one of the classics. Tender, savory and salty, it’s easy to love—and, thankfully, easy to prepare. Store-bought hams are typically cured either with nitrites or celery powder and smoked. Since the ham is already cooked, you’re essentially adding flavors you’d like and warming it before serving. Look for a ham without glazes, and with minimal ingredients or added sugar. Ask your local butcher or farmer what they’d recommend. Brands like Pederson’s or Niman Ranch can be found in stores and are part of the Certified Humane Raised & Handled program. Pederson’s also sells a sugar-free ham that is Whole30® approved. Notes: When looking for a ham to buy, aim for 1/3-1/2 lb. per person for a boneless ham and up to 3/4 lb. per person for a bone-in ham. Hams can be bone-in or boneless, and may be intact or spiraled (pre-sliced). Bone-in hams take a little longer to heat up and spiral-sliced hams may be more prone to dry out, so

Rum Balls Recipe

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This rum balls recipe is a healthier twist of these delicious classics, but that doesn’t make them any less wonderful! Rum balls are a classic… from The Gracious Pantry https://ift.tt/2LUbjIO