After the last post in my Whole Foods series, I received a few questions about why I emphasize the word “raw” in some of my recipes. It’s a really great question and something that I’ve been meaning to write about. Simply put: eating raw foods is important. When food is cooked above 118 degrees Fahrenheit for three minutes or longer, its protein becomes coagulated, its sugar becomes caramelized, and its…
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Baby Weight Loss: Smoothies
I’ve been working to lose the fifty pounds that I gained during pregnancy. It’s been coming off pretty steadily but the last ten pounds seems to be sticking. It is likely because I am breastfeeding, and as such, eating like a horse that got loose…
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SPRING FITNESS CHALLENGE: The Results
First & foremost, I apologize that this post is 7 days late and that I bombed out on Weeks 7 & 8. You won’t find any excuses here. I take full responsibility for the fact that I messed up. I let myself down & more…
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SPRING FITNESS CHALLENGE: Week 6 Update
Bonjour, Dear Fitness Challengers! I hope that you’ve had a successful Week 6. Mine flew by as I’ve been super-busy spreading love & light at conferences & speaking engagements; but not to worry I’ve still got lots of fitness news to share! 🙂 Making Choices:…
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SPRING FITNESS CHALLENGE: Week 5 Update
Happy Friday & Happy Week 5, my dear Fitness Challengers! So sorry to have abandoned you this week. I’ve been having some “camera” difficulties, but that doesn’t mean that I’ve veered off course! To make it up to you and explain, I’ve made a Week…
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Day 1: INTRODUCTION to the SPRING FITNESS CHALLENGE!
Welcome to the very first day of the SPRING FITNESS CHALLENGE! I am so excited about the response that I received after announcing the challenge earlier this week. We have an incredible group of participants & I know that we’re going to accomplish great things…