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Self-Efficacy: Reach Your Health Goals Every Time

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Who’s that person? Nope, it’s not me. Although health coaches are a great resource for helping you set goals, overcome obstacles, and get out of your own well-intentioned way. For the record, that person is also not your spouse, your roommate, your friends, or your kids. The one person who can make you reach all your health goals is YOU. I see you out there working hard, swapping your typical yogurt and banana breakfast for a protein-rich meal of eggs and bacon. I see you squeezing in a few sprint sessions a week and limiting blue light at night. You’re committed to doing everything right. Until, something goes wrong. Tell me if any of these statements sound familiar. “I’ll start over on Monday” “I guess I’m not cut out for this” “My husband/wife/kid keeps sabotaging me with sugary treats” The thing is, there’s a big difference between people who think it would be really cool to reach their goals and those who unapologetically knock those goals out of the park. Trust me, I kno

Low Country Boil Recipe

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The Low Country Boil is our signature beach vacation recipe! With summery ingredients like corn on the cob and red potatoes plus lots of coastal shrimp and spicy sausage, it’s super easy to make for a crowd. Nothing says beach vacation more than a low country boil. It’s our signature recipe, and the one I’m always in charge of. I first enjoyed a Low Country Boil when I was in college and dining with some of my South Carolina friends. I’ve been making it ever since! The hardest part of this recipe is boiling the water – seriously!!! The huge pot of water will take ages to come to a rolling boil, so get it going far sooner than you think you need to. I’m talking 4pm! But once the water is boiling, the recipe comes together in just about 20 minutes. It’s the ideal one-pot dinner!! Low Country Boil Ingredients Shrimp We usually make this at the coast, but when we have made it in Charlottesville we ordered wild caught shrimp by the pound. I would not recommend using frozen shrimp,