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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Happy Thanksgiving to those who are celebrating today!!! Mini Chef and I are taking the day off to cook all day, watch Christmas movies and pig out on good, healthy foods. We hope you are having a… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry https://ift.tt/2jfzmD0

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Special Deal: Macro Start-Up Bundle

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I’ve never done a holiday sale like this before! So, I thought I would this year since many of you have inquired about macros and how to get started. This bundle includes every nutrition resource you need, designed to support both macro newbies and veterans alike! The Macro Start-Up Bundle includes 15 resources to help get you started with macros or, if you’ve tracked in the past, fresh new resources to motivate and support you all along the way. It’s perfect for individuals who prefer to learn on their own and might not be quite ready to commit to a 1:1 coaching relationship. MACRO START-UP BUNDLE INCLUDES: How to Set Your Macros for Weight Loss (15 pages) 40-30-30 Weight Loss Plan + Prep Guide Women’s Hormone Balancing Plan + Prep Guide Sugar Detox Plan + Prep Guide High-Protein Dinners Ebook (42 recipes) 5-Ingredient (or Less) High-Protein Snacks Ebook (20 recipes) No Sugar Added Desserts Ebook (20 recipes) When Macros Get Boozy Guide + Cheat Sheet Set It & Forg...

Late To the Healthy Living Game? 10 Essential Tips Making the Transition to Better Health

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Many people get to age 60 or so and, if they haven’t lived a healthy, active life up to that point, assume it’s too late for them. After all, things only get harder the older you get. You’ve got aches and pains. Your doc is always reminding you about your weight. Things creak and crack. You look wistfully at the gym you pass by every day, thinking to yourself, “It would never work.” At least, that’s how most people deal with getting old: they lament their “inability” to do anything about it as oblivion approaches and overtakes them. Forget all that. While you can’t turn back the chronological clock, you can “de-age” yourself by engaging in the right diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications. So—how? Realize That It’s Never Too Late The scientific literature is rife with examples of older individuals making changes to their lifestyle, diet, and exercise and seeing great results. How about 68-year-olds still getting gains from strength training? Older women switching to high-fa...

6 Mind-Body Approaches for Menopause

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As we covered in Parts I and II of this series, during perimenopause and menopause women can experience a complex web of physical, psychological, and social symptoms. The treatment usually prescribed by doctors, hormone therapy (HT), is controversial and not appropriate for some women. I won’t get into the HT debate here— Mark did a great job covering the pros and cons recently . Suffice it to say that HT isn’t the answer for everyone, and it’s not a panacea by any means. Whether or not they choose to go the HT route, many women desire additional support during perimenopause and beyond. For the sake of keeping this post from becoming a novella, I’m going to focus on mind-body therapies today. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of nonhormonal options, nor is it meant to try to dissuade you from trying HT. That’s a decision you have to make for yourself with your doctor. The approaches below can be used alone or in combination with other modalities, including HT. As with ...

Massaged Kale Caesar with Homemade Dressing

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You know you’re going to be craving a salad on Friday. I always do. I love stuffing my face with stuffing on Thanksgiving, but the next day when I’m feeling stuffed I’m ready for a run and a salad. ‘Tis the season for the Squiggly Line . This massaged kale caesar is fancy enough to serve to company yet simple enough to put together when time is short. Massaged Kale Caesar This recipe comes from Della’s collection of amazing food at Plenty Cville . The secret sauce is in…. the secret sauce ! AKA – homemade caesar dressing. Plus sweet roasted tomatoes, store bought crouton crumbles, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Roasting Tomatoes You might be tempted to skip this step and serve them raw, but roasting the tomatoes is key. Their natural sweetest bubbles out and balances the salty dressing and parmesan on top. Make sure they’re face up on the baking sheet so the juices re-absorb. Short Cut Croutons + Homemade Dressing The croutons in this dressing are crushed Trader Joe’s pa...

Pumpkin Seed Recipes

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These pumpkin seed recipes are the perfect way to enjoy these delicious seeds! Pumpkin seeds seem to be in abundance this time of year. Whether from carving your own pumpkins, or making pumpkin pie… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry https://ift.tt/35xxYCb

24 Days of Togetherness PDF

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I am so excited to share this fun project with you: 24 Days of Togetherness PDF! I was inspired to make it after almost buying a neat advent calendar from Starbucks several years ago. Each day of the calendar was filled with chocolate or another fun surprise, so it was a lot more festive than the cheap-y ones I usually buy from Walgreens or CVS, but it came at a price. The Starbucks advent calendar cost $29.95, which was a lot more than I wanted to pay, so I didn’t buy it. I was a little bummed, but I started to think about how I could make my own super-awesome advent calendar and what I would want to include inside it. My thoughts led me to chocolate, of course, but then to all of the holiday activities I wanted to do before Christmas Day – and soon the idea for “24 Days of Togetherness” came to life. 24 Days of Togetherness is basically a holiday bucket list that I do together with my family. The holiday season always flies by, so I wanted to find a way to really enjoy it tog...