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I’ll Still Eat Donuts, But…

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If you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve fallen head first into a GMO rabbit hole. It all started with this episode from the “Healthy Moms Podcast” by the  Wellness Mama : GMOs? Glyphosate? Organic foods? What’s making our children sick? Whoa. Its title definitely caught my attention, and the episode was so interesting. The main topic: What the Research Says About Glyphosate… And Why It Might Be Ruining Our Kids’ Health . Eek. Katie (“Wellness Mama”) interviews Michelle Perro, MD and Vincanne Adams, PhD, who she describes as the “dream team” on the topic of industrialized food and how it may be connected to chronic childhood illness. Again, eek. Michelle is a pediatrician with over 35 years of experience in acute integrative medicine. Vincanne is professor and vice chair of medical anthropology at the University of California, San Francisco, and editor of the Medical Anthropology Quarterly. Basically, they’re well-educated and have lots of experience. Here’s a little ...

Dear Mark: Women and Violence, Reducing Extra Wine, High Intensity Interval Resting, Phosphatidylserine and Mental Stress, Rethinking Stress

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering five questions from readers. First up, do my recommendations regarding violence and martial arts in last week’s “wildness post” also apply to women? Second, what else can you do with leftover wine? Next, how do I approach my rest and work cycles? Fourth, is phosphatidylserine good for mental stress or just physical stress? And last, does changing how we interpret or react to stress change its effects? Let’s go: This post seemed mostly centered on men given they need more outlets for their violent/wild side. Do you think this pertains to women as well? The post was definitely geared toward everyone—men and women, boys and girls, grandpas and grandmas. Everyone can benefit from climbing trees, creating a little more and consuming a little less, eliminating disorder in their home environment, and finding a tribe. I’d also argue that everyone can benefit from trying a martial art. However, in general, men appear to have a hi...

Primal Reflection: Make a Transition Plan

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Having turned the calendar to February, it’s a good time to take stock. How did January go—and what do you want February to look like? What successful changes are you bringing away from the first month of 2018? More energy? A renewed optimism about your health? A new waist measurement? A more impressive mile time or VO2 max? A heftier deadlift max? Better sleep? Better confidence? I hope you’ll share your successes  (and your stumbling blocks) along the way. What worked for you? What didn’t? Did you follow the Action Items ? What was most instrumental in the successes you experienced? And how will you carry it all over into this month? What will you do differently? What new supports will help you move through this next phase? No matter how dramatic or mixed the results, there’s so much to be gained from revisiting the overall venture. Reflection is an essential part of the process. The post Primal Reflection: Make a Transition Plan appeared first on Mark's Daily Ap...

Let’s Hop On A Plane!

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I wasn’t kidding when I wrote this post and said we had no plans to travel south this winter. But you know how in the movies they always say “ Lets hop on a plane this weekend!” and end up somewhere exciting a few days later? That totally happened to us. We found the cheapest tickets to the warmest spot in the USA and booked a two-night getaway to Fort Lauderdale. We left at 5am on Thursday, which had us in Florida by 9:30am, and came home late Saturday night, so we really maximized our time away with a minimal night stay. I consulted with Sarah Struckmann, who used to live in the area, on a hotel that would be nice and on the beach and she said “Hands down, the W Hotel !” Little did I know that the Bachelor episode that week would feature same hotel! That made it extra exciting when we arrived. Recognize the lobby from their cocktail party?! The hotel was super swanky from top to bottom. I’d definitely recommend it! We were lucky to get into our room early, and had incredibl...

The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do

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Good morning! Here’s a little Monday Motivation for ya! 🙂 So, I’ve been thinking about motivation lately. Check out the video below. What are your thoughts on willpower? Anything that has helped and/or changed your thinking or habits?  The quote below is EVERYTHING; it’s constant motivation for how I live my life: Lifestyle changes are all about what you do day in and day out, day after day. If you strive to better yourself, you have to change your habits and what you DO on a daily basis. Think about who you want to be and what you need to do to get there. Hell, even make a list! Then, make it happen. NO EXCUSES! The post The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do appeared first on Carrots 'N' Cake . from Carrots 'N' Cake http://ift.tt/2nyW6ks

Weekend Link Love — Edition 489

Celebratory Blog Dinner

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Happy Sunday, friends! First things first: If you haven’t yet entered my 10 Year Blog Birthday Giveaway,  be sure to head over for a chance to win! I’ll pick a winner later this week – and who doesn’t love new clothes! 🙂 Speaking of blog birthdays, Mal, Quinn, and I went out to dinner to celebrate at The Range on Friday night. Ten years deserved a night out – and, well, we had NO FOOD at home. It’s funny – at the beginning of the week, our fridge is jam-packed with food, and I’m always worried we bought too much and that some of it will go to waste. But, every week, our fridge is empty come Friday/Saturday. At least, I know we’re not wasting anything! 🙂 Anyway… we bumped into some friends at The Range, and they were eating an order of Loaded Tots, a new item on the menu. They looked sooooo good, we just had to order some for our table. Obviously, they weren’t AIP- or LEAP-approved, but I enjoyed some, didn’t die, and the world kept turning. 🙂 For my entree, I ordered th...