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There was a time when I couldn’t go a few hours between meals without a major blood sugar crash. Then there were many years when I stopped eating grains all together, I even remember (some of you may, too) thinking “oats are just horse food.” Sigh. There are truly only a handful of things about nutrition I still wholeheartedly stand …
Is your kitchen overdue for a deep clean? If so, join our #BBKITCHENCLEANOUT challenge! Earlier this year, we kicked off a kitchen clean-out challenge that was a full 12 days long. Now that we’re midway through summer, we want to bring you an abbreviated version of our kitchen clean-out challenge that’s just 5 days. Take the next 5-days and tackle one …
Work-from-home tips are easy to come by as someone who’s been at it for the last decade. I have a few tricks up my sleeve on how to be productive without losing your mind! Here are my top 5 work-from-home tips: 1. EXERCISE OR GET DRESSED (ideally first thing). If you can, get a workout in first thing, maybe just after …
When you’re in a stressful time, it can feel overwhelming to find ways to get relief. I’ve got 5 simple ways you can relieve stress during this unprecedented time: 1. GET OUTSIDE (preferably in the morning). This will not only provide some movement/exercise for your day, but the sunlight in your eyes will help to regulate your circadian rhythm (which …
It’s been such an amazing journey leading up to the release of my latest book, Keto Quick Start – and an integral part of getting the word out to all of you has been the awesome work of our Keto Quick Start Launch Team! These incredible folks have taken the time to spread the word about Keto Quick Start by sharing …
One of the most frequently asked questions I get about keto is: “Do I have to be in ketosis to burn body fat?” The short answer: no. This is a major myth that I think is somehow being spread now that the keto diet has gained traction and popularity. And, because keto is known for being a diet that can …
One of the most frequently asked questions I get about keto is: “Can I eat keto without dairy?” Or, put differently, is a dairy-free keto diet possible? I can see why this question comes up a lot. A ton of keto recipes (and posts on social media) appear very dairy-heavy. Many keto breads, baked items, and other savory dishes seem …
One question I’m asked a lot is how I stay on track eating-wise while traveling. Here are some examples of how I make choices that help me feel my best when I’m away from home. All of these were keto choices for me. A late morning breakfast out at Lemon Press in Nantucket – I ordered a salad with chicken and feta. …
Big news over here… I’m writing a keto book! Back in 2011 when I was writing “Practical Paleo,” I was actually *eating* KETO paleo. Fast forward to now, and I’ve had a lot of experience with keto over the years, most of which I didn’t share anywhere partially because I was simply on another path with my work (#21DSD program, books, …
Some of you may know this, others may not, but I am exceptionally good at gaining weight. I cook delicious food, and I often over-work and over-stress myself in ways that make the balance of my life tip. And, so, it happens. But over the years (and facing down the big 4-0 in a couple of weeks), I’ve learned a …