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With the holiday season upon us, family dinners, never-ending temptations, samples at Costco, cookies, turkey, cheesy potatoes, and a glass of wine or two, it is no wonder that most people pack on the pounds at the end of the year.
Most of us blame our “falling off the diet train” as an issue of willpower. I want to discuss the concept of willpower—what it is, and what it’s not—and what it means for gaining muscle.
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While you can make your own pumpkin purée, most of us turn to the canned variety at least a few times during this season. And inevitably, it always seems like no matter what you make, there’s always going to be leftovers. Here are some ideas for using up that last half cup (or less!) of pumpkin purée.
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Wire grids are an organizational basic, which can then be outfitted and customized to suit any space in your house. They are one of the most versatile tools around, and also happen to be pretty affordable.
Here are a handful of ways to hang and use them all over the place.
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It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here. I’ll continue to publish these each Monday as long as they keep coming in. Thank you for reading!
Primal eating was not a reality for me for a very long time, I did not even hear the words until I was 27. But flash back to when I was 12-years-old, and had just found out that I was 203.2lbs. I remember that number so clearly because of how hard I sobbed that day on the scale at the doctor’s office. When my 8th grade self saw that I had crossed in to 200+lbs, I immediately I lost any self worth. Media in the 90s made it clear that being fat was social destruction and meant that you were “less than.” Living in this culture of perfectionism, I continued to eat and cope with my “imperfections” with sugar addiction and exuberant amounts of terribly processed foods.
Upon entering adulthood, the word “nutrition” alone made me uncomfortable as I did not have any real understanding of what it meant. I was taught and believed that all fat was bad and grains were healthy for my heart, that carbs were evil but these “magical” grains were somehow exempt. When I moved out at 17, I weighed 300lbs and felt miserable. My diet consisted of lunchmeat sandwiches, egg salad, coffee and fast food. I hated my body and avoided mirrors.
I decided that I wanted to make a change. Over the next several years I took the “beat my body in to submission” approach and paired it with diet plan after diet plan. I even took diet pills (now recalled) until the side effects were too much to for me to excuse. I ended up losing 60lbs of weight but at the cost of my adrenal health. I traded in the sugar for coffee and was not sleeping nearly enough for how hard I was working and training.
In 2011, I met and married my wonderful husband. He had previously been a physical trainer, and he helped teach me a lot of what he knew. It helped a lot to understand what he shared with me, but we both still had questions about the science of nutrition and biology. Over the next 6 years, together we sought out the answer for our health and wellness concerns. One of the first sources we came across (after watching ALL the food documentaries ever) was your website. That year, I attended Paleocon online and felt like I was drinking from a firehose. We almost immediately became as primal as possible in our eating and also in our lifestyle and exercise. We both experienced the amazing results. Aside from losing weight and feeling stronger, we noticed our skin and digestive issues were much improved. We were also thinking more clearly, and our sleep was much improved.
In 2015, I gave birth to my son, and over the next year I gained back all of the weight I had lost. Postpartum depression and anxiety encompassed my every day, and I began to spiral in to unhealthy eating once again. By 2016, I was nearing 300lbs again and felt so ashamed of myself. I began to go to therapy regularly and was diagnosed with CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). I began working diligently with my therapist to unpack the trauma and my body responded with anorexia nervosa, which can be a side effect of addressing trauma.
I did not have a dysmorphic issue, however. At the time, I was averted by any food and my throat would restrict if I attempted to swallow. After some time, I wasn’t able to to eat meat due to digestion. However, sticking to a primal way of eating at the time is what kept me out of the hospital when it was difficult to eat. I chose soft foods, and the blender was my bestie. My ability to eat improved, and my diet since then has mainly consisted of all organic Coconut Oil, Ghee, Avocados, Eggs & Sweet Potatoes and other vegetables and some fruits.
I have continued therapy and have stayed dedicated to the same diet with the occasional deviation from my favorite bakery that offers paleo/keto options. Over the past year, have watched my weight plummet (with my Dr.’s supervision) very quickly. I stand here now today 158lbs, and my mind is still catching up with the reality of my transformation. I lost over 100lbs this year.
The combination of therapy and sticking to a primal lifestyle has led me to where I am today. I am still getting to know the woman in the mirror, but I am thankful for where I am every single day. Thank you, Mark, for providing us with a launching pad for our primal journey and for being a constant resource of information and encouragement. You are a part of my success story.
The readers featured in our success stories share their experiences in their own words. The Primal Blueprint and Keto Reset diets are not intended as medical intervention or diagnosis. Nor are they replacements for working with a qualified healthcare practitioner. It’s important to speak with your doctor before beginning any new dietary or lifestyle program, and please consult your physician before making any changes to medication or treatment protocols. Each individual’s results may vary.
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We recently had an out-of-town guest who doesn’t live near a Whole Foods. She noticed right away that we had one and became uncontrollably excited because, she said, it meant she could bring home some of that grind-your-own nut butter. “It’s one of the best products they offer,” she added.
She wouldn’t stop raving about it, which was surprising to me because I’ve really never given the station a second thought. And lots of people I’ve spoken to since said they didn’t even realize it was an option! (It’s kind of small and tucked away, so you can easily miss it if you’re not specifically looking for it.)
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Good morning, everybody. I hope you all had an excellent holiday weekend. I’ve got one awesome success story coming up in a bit, but first I wanted to share a quick note to let you know about the blow-out Cyber Monday deal the team and I put together.
Yup, $10 off your order of anything you want from our Primal Kitchen® line of collagen and whey proteins, bars, oils, mayos, dressings, condiments and sauces.
Did I say sauces? Yup. I’ve got three new sauces I know you’re going to love. (Hint: they’re the perfect gift for your inner carnivore.) And I’ve even got a great “secret” deal for you on those, too….
Just click through the link or use code CYBERMONDAY to receive $10 off your order of $50+ with free shipping—and to unlock that secret sale.
Happy Cyber Monday, everyone, and wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season.
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In your quest to get more greens in your diet, I urge you to look past the usual suspects of kale, spinach, and chard and embrace collard greens. Widely popular in Southern cooking, these large, tough leaves offer a more mild flavor than kale and can be used in much the same way as other greens. Here are 10 ways to work them into your meal plan.
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Fun fact: You don’t need to be a professional chef to take advantage of some of the smart tools used in restaurant kitchens. And no, we’re not talking about $200 knives or fancy sous vide machines. We’re talking about the inexpensive, everyday sort of stuff that’ll make your time in the kitchen neater, easier, and just a tad bit better.
See, many of the gadgets and tools that professional chefs use in restaurant kitchens can be just as useful to us casual home cooks. Here are the 10 we swear by the most.
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When we were kids, the best presents under the tree required batteries and made all sorts of sounds that drove our parents up the wall. Now that we’re all adults (or adult-ish), the best gifts are still electronic, but they plug into the wall and are meant for the kitchen — not the den. And instead of making siren noises and silly sounds, they help us make dinner.
We’re obviously talking about small appliances. Luckily, 2018 was a banner year for all sorts of new kitchen electrics. These are the 10 coolest small appliances we saw this year — all of which are bound to put a smile on any grown-up’s face.
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Of all the things I plan to make in my slow cooker during the next few cold, cold months (and there are many), there is nothing I look forward to quite as much as chili in all its many iterations. It usually means an all-day, hands-off simmer, where deep, spiced flavors grow and get better by the hour. Not to mention that there’s no need to keep an eye on it; I know that when I get home there will be a hearty, comforting dinner waiting to warm me up.
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