Tuesday 30 April 2019

On Ritual

Every morning I sit in my favorite chair, surrounded by my plants, a cup of coffee in my hand, sage burning, my phone on airplane mode. I don’t check email or scroll through Instagram. I don’t put any pressure on myself to do anything—and instead give myself a few moments […]

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Grilled Pineapple and Jerk Chicken Kabobs

Ready to be obsessed with these Grilled Pineapple and Jerk Chicken Kabobs? Skewer this jerk chicken up with some peppers, onions, and fresh pineapple for a glorious and healthy chicken kabobs recipe! Ready to be obsessed with these Grilled Pineapple and Jerk Chicken Kabobs? Skewer this jerk chicken up with some peppers, onions, and fresh pineapple for a glorious and healthy chicken kabobs recipe! I Love Summer I’m sitting at a coffee shop writing this right now and a herd of 8-year-olds ...

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What Is the Biggest Obstacle to Perfect Health?

For many people, the biggest obstacle to perfect health is their mind. Find out how to help others address their weak spots and improve their health.

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Power and Plyo Workout

Get your workout on with this Power and Plyo Workout. This is a circuit workout that has 6 different circuits composed of a strength move and a plyometric cardio move. Do each circuit 3 times for a fun, energizing workout that will get you sweaty and feeling ready to crush ...

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RHR: Your Guide to Keto Fasting, with Dr. Joseph Mercola

Keto fasting combines a very-low-carb diet with intermittent periods of fasting—and it has the potential to improve your sleep, cell regeneration, and gut health. Find out more about this lifestyle in this episode of RHR.

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Strawberry Peach Frose Recipe

The most delicious summer drink you ever did see! This Strawberry Peach Frose Recipe is such a fun frozen drink to make for a crowd. This blended frose recipe calls for a full bottle of rose, frozen strawberries and peaches, rum, and agave nectar!The most delicious summer drink you ever did see! This Strawberry Peach Frose recipe is such a fun frozen drink to make for a crowd. This easy frose recipe calls for a full bottle of rose, frozen strawberries and peaches, rum, and agave nectar! What is Frose? Ever wonder how ...

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Best Essential Oils to Use in the Car

With six kiddos, going into car travel prepared is a must. We often take games and activities, healthy snacks, and with all those bodies in the car… some ways to counteract the stink! I don’t take essential oil use lightly (they are much more powerful than many people think), but we do bring some essential...

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Monday 29 April 2019

Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon

lemon pepper salmonThis baked lemon pepper salmon recipe is such a delicious and easy way to prepare salmon in the oven. It only takes 12 minutes at 400ºF to whip up this healthy dinner idea! 12 Minute Salmon You read that correctly, this baked lemon pepper salmon only takes 12 minutes in ...

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Healthy Asian Chicken Salad

Asian Chicken SaladYou’re going to love this Healthy Asian Chicken Salad! It’s made with delicious raw vegetables, a homemade Asian vinaigrette, and crunchy ramen for the perfect mixture of textures and flavor. The Crunchiest Asian Chicken Salad Life is better with a little crunch, am I right? We are all about balance ...

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Magical Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

orange creamsicle smoothieLooking for the orange smoothie of your dreams? Try our magical vitamin C-packed Orange Creamsicle Smoothie. You only need 3 ingredients + a few nummy add-ins! Dreamy and Creamy You know what I say about this orange smoothie? Absolutely DREAMY. I also say creamy because this incredible orange creamsicle smoothie ...

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My Favorite Grain-Free Coconut Flour Pancakes

When we ditched the grains years ago, pancakes were one of the foods my kids missed most. I lost no time trying to figure out a healthy grain-free pancake recipe that could fill the void. After many (sometimes failed) kitchen experiments, we settled on these coconut flour pancakes as our new Sunday morning pancake recipe. We...

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Healthy Vegan Lentil Tacos

These healthy vegan lentil tacos are easy to make and so tasty, you’ll never know they’re vegan! Enjoy this simple recipe for  a plant-based version of family taco night. Originally Posted: April 3, 2013 | Updated: April 29, 2019 Lentils to Replace Meat Thank goodness for lentils. They’re one of my favourite ingredients for their […] The post Healthy Vegan Lentil Tacos appeared first on Running on Real Food.

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252: How to Activate Peak Brain Performance With Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Hill

With advances in brain mapping and neurofeedback, there’s so much to learn about the brain. I feel like I’ve barely touched the tip of the iceberg on this topic, so I’ve invited Dr. Andrew Hill here today. He is one of the top brain performance coaches in the country and holds a PhD in cognitive...

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Creamy Cucumber Salad

cucumber salad in a bowlIf you are looking for a healthy side salad for your next BBQ or a healthy salad for meal prep, look no further! This creamy cucumber salad is simple, flavorful, and delicious. The Perfect Salad for a BBQ I love a good BBQ. Getting together with friends and family and ...

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Sunday 28 April 2019

Better than swimsuit season: Discover relentless motivation for transforming your body.

The magazines got it wrong. Sure, the promise of “six-pack abs” might be motivating at the airport newsstand. But as soon as your flight’s delayed, it’s an easy goal to forget. Because stress, frustration, and… a conveniently-located Smashburger. (Same as every day, really.) There is a fix, though. If you’re willing to ask—and answer—some hard questions, you can discover a much deeper purpose for change. One that’ll ignite passion and drive you to get the results you want—no matter how badly the airline screws you.

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I could already see the pain in Michelle’s eyes as we sat down in a quiet corner of my gym.

“What are you hoping to achieve by hiring me?” I asked.

Michelle shrugged. “I just want to lose some weight and get fit again.”

After 10 years as a fitness coach, I knew there was more to the story. There always is.

“Have you always been overweight?” I asked.

She looked surprised at the personal question. I didn’t flinch.

After a moment, Michelle told me she’d been fighting her weight for more than 15 years. Now she as prediabetes.

“How does that make you feel?” I asked.

She hesitated again, but then said, “Scared. My mom was overweight and had diabetes, and I feel like I’m following in her footsteps.”

At this point, Michelle stopped holding back; tears trickled down her cheeks.

“It all hit me two weeks ago. My daughter said she didn’t trust me to be alone with my granddaughter because I’m too overweight and immobile to keep up. I was so devastated. So embarrassed.”

Many of us are like Michelle: Ashamed to talk about what’s really bothering us.

But since I started encouraging my clients to dig deep into their pain, their results have skyrocketed.

Why? Because to achieve real, lasting change, many people have to confront the emotional pain that’s making them want that change.

Once they do, their true motivation is crystalized. And that’s often far more powerful than any exercise plan or diet approach.

The challenge is uncovering it.

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You never start with the pain.

When it comes to goals, people usually talk about losing fat or moving better or getting healthy. All fine aspirations, indeed.

But for many of us, these goals aren’t very meaningful in the context of our everyday lives. They’re more like health and fitness clichés.

Our true motivations run much deeper than having a “bikini body” or “sleeve-busting arms” (as the ads and coverlines promise).

That’s the surface level stuff we think we want.

Sure, these types of goals might inspire you to show up for six weeks of training and cut back on alcohol for a while. But for most people, how much do they really matter? How easy are they to give up on?

On the other hand… you know what’s way more motivating?

Michelle wanting to be able to take care of her granddaughter so badly that months of new habits, tiring workouts, and saying no to cupcakes in the break room seemed like the only choice. It wasn’t just a “look better” fitness goal—it was her burning passion.

Discovering why you really want to change gives you resolve.

A wise person (okay, it was Tony Robbins) once said: “Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change.”

There’s just one problem: A lot of us never actually get to the root of what’s bothering us. We don’t face our pain because it’s uncomfortable. As a result, we’re much more likely to stay the same.

Find your pain… to stoke your passion.

Sometimes, pain will be obvious: divorce, a scary diagnosis, the loss of a loved one. This kind of pain is easy to identify. It’s right there in front of you, flagging you down.

Other times, pain can be more subtle: It’s hiding in a dark corner of the basement—always there, even if you aren’t constantly aware of it.

Maybe it stems from all those times you were picked last as a kid. Or from that “harmless” comment a loved one made about your body… or about someone else’s body (who looks like you).

These hits of pain may not feel that impactful in the moment, but over time, they accrue power and influence over your actions and self-worth.

The result? Pain that’s hidden can crop up as:

  • avoiding activities that are fun or good for you, like going to a party or trying that new gym down the street
  • feeling your heart race when someone asks if you’re okay
  • revisiting some mortifying moment over and over, using it as evidence that you’re the worst
  • turning down exciting opportunities because your inner voice says, ‘No way, I can’t do that.’
  • living well into your 20s with the assumption you’ll never find companionship… because you got rejected on the middle school dance floor… and you assumed it was because the boys thought you were too big… so that must mean men don’t like you. (Is that oddly specific?)

These examples all suggest there’s trouble below the surface. Pain is discouraging you and holding you back. If you can access the source of this emotional discomfort, you can use it to achieve serious change.

Here’s how to do just that, in three steps.

Step #1: Find your true “why.”

Michelle wanted to lose weight, sure.

But more importantly, she wanted to be trusted to take care of her granddaughter. That was her real reason for wanting to lose weight.

In the Precision Nutrition coaching method, we call this “finding your why.”

Your “why” is the reason behind the reason… behind the reason… behind the surface reason you want to make a change in your life.

Finding your “why” is a shortcut to finding your pain.

Because often, your deepest reason for wanting to change your body or habits dredges up yucky stuff.

For example, the shame of having gained 30 pounds after having kids. (‘Why does every other mom seem to have it all together?’).

Or the helplessness of realizing you can’t even bend down to pick a pencil off the floor.

Or the regret that comes with admitting you’re not the kind of active, inspiring father you want to be.

These are the “whys” that drive change.

Don’t settle for the easy answer.

Getting to your “deepest reason” requires some introspection. An exercise called the “5 Whys” can help kickstart the process.

Here’s how it works: Take your initial reason for wanting to make changes to your nutrition, workout routine, or lifestyle, and use that as a starting point.

Maybe you want to get fit. Now ask yourself “why?”

(If you’re a coach, you can go through this exercise with a client. You ask the questions, but let them do most of the talking.)

Keep asking—remember, it’s called the 5 Whys—until you feel like you’ve identified the real reason you want to change. The illustration below shows what this might look like.

Put in the work.

Some people can define—and confront—their “why” quickly. For others, it requires a little more time and effort.

Practicing meditation and/or mindfulness can help you access uncomfortable thoughts you’ve been avoiding or pushing away. To get started, try this simple mind-body scan.

Find a quiet place. Take 5 minutes and find somewhere you can be without interruptions. This could be just before bed or just after waking. Or in your office, resting on a park bench, or sitting in your parked car.

Notice physical sensations. Scan your body from the top of your head down to your toes, part by part. Note how you feel along the way. Don’t judge or rush to change anything.

Notice emotions and thoughts. Once you’ve done your “body scan,” do the same exercise for your emotions and thoughts. Again, don’t judge or try to make sense of it. Just observe.

Ask yourself 3 questions. Right now…

  • What am I feeling physically?
  • What am I feeling emotionally?
  • What am I thinking?

You may find it helpful to jot down a few notes after each session. (It’s okay if you can’t find the perfect words.)

Over time, you’ll likely notice feelings, thoughts, and ideas that crop up consistently. These can be important clues to revealing your “why”… and your pain.

Step #2: Turn your pain into action.

Let’s start with an example.

When Nivi Jaswal entered Precision Nutrition Coaching, she was overweight, stressed, and had prediabetes. Through lots of reflection, Nivi uncovered the pain that was holding her back: a deep fear of not being good enough. If she couldn’t do something perfectly, she wouldn’t do it at all. So now what?

Do the hard thing.

Once you’ve defined your pain, you have a framework to experiment with an exercise PN calls “difficult-easy” and “difficult-difficult.” (No, those aren’t typos.)

Difficult-easy describes things you do that are hard, but still within your comfort zone: going to work every day even though you hate your job, for example. Or giving up carbs again even though you love pasta and cookies.

In Nivi’s case, difficult-easy was spending countless hours researching diet and exercise routines, looking for the “perfect” answer.

Difficult-difficult, however, is the stuff that’s truly challenging—the actions you shy away from because they seem overwhelming or even impossible. This is the place where you grow.

Here are some examples:

  • For the mother who always prioritizes her family’s needs over her own, difficult-difficult might be carving out two hours per week for her favorite yoga classes.
  • For the business executive who chooses to work 60 hours a week, difficult-difficult might be hanging out with friends twice a month (to start).
  • For Nivi, difficult-difficult meant making small nutrition and lifestyle changes instead of going all-in. She was skeptical of this approach. It seemed like it wouldn’t work, and she was afraid she’d be wasting her time and effort. That’s what made it difficult-difficult.

Ask yourself:

What are you afraid of? Difficult-easy tasks tend to annoy us. Like when you say “yes” even though you don’t actually have any room on your plate for another task. Because saying “no” is too scary. The things that scare us are usually the difficult-difficult ones.

What would you do if it were Opposite Day? Difficult-easy stuff grinds you down, but you keep doing it anyway. Take a moment to consider: How’s that working for you? What could you do that’s new, that would force you to grow and put you on a new path? That’s your difficult-difficult.

Make one change at a time.

Once you’ve identified your difficult-difficult, chip away at it one small piece at a time. It might sound weird, but focusing on less can help you achieve more.

Pick one small, new habit.

Select one habit that supports progress toward the body and health you want. Make it something simple and reasonable, that you think you can practice every day.

Let’s say you want to get fitter, but you’re terrified of the gym because you feel like an outsider. Your difficult-difficult is hitting the gym on a regular basis.

Consider starting with a habit that gets you closer to that goal, but doesn’t go all the way.

For your first habit, you might choose one of these options:

  • foam rolling for a few minutes every morning
  • taking a 10-minute walk after dinner each evening
  • doing a 15-minute home workout twice a week
  • going to the gym once a week, but only committing to one exercise you’re comfortable with, and then leaving

Maybe one of these seems excruciatingly hard, while another is hard, but doable. Go with the latter.

Practice your habit.

Do your new habit every day for at least two weeks. Some days, it’ll feel like a grueling climb up Everest. Other days it may feel like you’re flying. Eventually, there’ll be more flying days than Everest ones. That’s how you know you’re ready for the next step.

Build on your habit.

Now maybe you’re ready for four home workouts per week, or two exercises when you go to the gym. Practice this new habit for another two weeks. Keep repeating this cycle.

With this practice, your difficult-difficult will become easier. As a result, you’ll get better at facing your pain and fears… and better at changing.

Step #3: Share your pain.

I once had a client named Nadia. Her commitment waxed and waned, and eventually she stopped showing up for workouts—a story any trainer knows all too well.

Two years later, Nadia asked if we could meet up. Over coffee, she explained she has a learning disability, but she’d been embarrassed to tell me about it before. During our workouts, she’d felt lost and anxious.

Armed with this new information, we figured out how to make her more comfortable this time around. She started showing up four days a week and made tons of progress.

Talking to people about your pain can:

  • take some of the pain’s power away (you could realize you’re not at fault)
  • make previously hidden solutions seem more obvious
  • open up new sources of support that weren’t available before
  • help you connect with people who are going through similar changes
  • let others know that you’re open to help, if they’re able to provide it.

Start with the people you love.

Even once Michelle opened up to me, she still had no intention of telling her husband or her daughter about her pain. At first, she didn’t even tell them she had joined a gym.

After a few months, she’d lost some weight, but her motivation started to dwindle, and she was still angry at her daughter. I asked her what she thought might happen if she talked to her daughter about it.

“I was really hoping to avoid conflict,” she said.

What resulted was the opposite. Michelle’s daughter and son-in-law were highly encouraging. In fact, both committed to making nutrition changes with her to show their support. Michelle’s husband even purged all the junk food from their house.

While there are no guarantees, most of the time, if you allow yourself to be vulnerable with the people you’re close to, they’ll rally to support you.

And that can make all the difference in continuing to make progress.

Give yourself permission to take it slow.

If you don’t feel ready to reveal your pain to someone else just yet, you can use the principles of stress inoculation training (SIT) to help you start sharing little by little.

SIT is like a stress vaccination. The basic idea is to slowly get comfortable being… uncomfortable.

Think of it like this: Exposing yourself to small amounts of stress regularly—in levels that don’t overwhelm you—trains you to handle much tougher situations. Just like with exercise.

In this case, tell your story in pieces, at your own pace, until you start to adapt to the stress of sharing. Or maybe reveal your pain in a journal first, then with a stranger, and then with someone you’re close to.

Because you can do this alone, but you don’t have to.

If it feels a little uncomfortable, you’re on the right track.

Remember, we call it difficult-difficult for a reason.

But if you’re willing to dig deep, find your why, and uncover the root of your pain, you may discover the purpose and passion you’ve been missing.

So move past thinking you “just want to get fit” or “can’t lose weight.” And open yourself to the possibility there’s more to the story.

That’s where you’ll find the motivation you really need… for the results you really want.

If you’re a coach, or you want to be…

Learning how to coach clients, patients, friends, or family members through healthy eating and lifestyle changes—by helping them discover their true motivation—is both an art and a science.

If you’d like to learn more about both, consider the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification. The next group kicks off shortly.

What’s it all about?

The Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification is the world’s most respected nutrition education program. It gives you the knowledge, systems, and tools you need to really understand how food influences a person’s health and fitness. Plus the ability to turn that knowledge into a thriving coaching practice.

Developed over 15 years, and proven with over 100,000 clients and patients, the Level 1 curriculum stands alone as the authority on the science of nutrition and the art of coaching.

Whether you’re already mid-career, or just starting out, the Level 1 Certification is your springboard to a deeper understanding of nutrition, the authority to coach it, and the ability to turn what you know into results.

[Of course, if you’re already a student or graduate of the Level 1 Certification, check out our Level 2 Certification Master Class. It’s an exclusive, year-long mentorship designed for elite professionals looking to master the art of coaching and be part of the top 1% of health and fitness coaches in the world.]

Interested? Add your name to the presale list. You’ll save up to 33% and secure your spot 24 hours before everyone else.

We’ll be opening up spots in our next Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019.

If you want to find out more, we’ve set up the following presale list, which gives you two advantages.

  • Pay less than everyone else. We like to reward people who are eager to boost their credentials and are ready to commit to getting the education they need. So we’re offering a discount of up to 33% off the general price when you sign up for the presale list.
  • Sign up 24 hours before the general public and increase your chances of getting a spot. We only open the certification program twice per year. Due to high demand, spots in the program are limited and have historically sold out in a matter of hours. But when you sign up for the presale list, we’ll give you the opportunity to register a full 24 hours before anyone else.

If you’re ready for a deeper understanding of nutrition, the authority to coach it, and the ability to turn what you know into results… this is your chance to see what the world’s top professional nutrition coaching system can do for you.

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Saturday 27 April 2019

Thai Chili Summer Corn Salad

We love this Thai Chili Summer Corn Salad. It’s made with grilled corn, carrots, red pepper, cabbage, and the most delicious vinaigrette! Make this grilled corn salad today. This amazing Grilled Corn Salad was inspired by two of our most favorite Asian condiments, curry paste, and garlic chili paste. We absolutely ...

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Stuffed French Toast

Stuffed french toast on a plate with maple syrup and banana slicesJazz up your healthy breakfast and make this Stuffed French Toast recipe. Filled with your favorite fruit, nut butter, and other great ingredient combinations for a delicious breakfast packed with nutrition. Stuffed French Toast for the WIN! Today I am excited to be partnering with an awesome West Coast brand ...

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Vegan Avocado Mac and Cheese

avocado mac and cheese with sliced avoWith just 8 ingredients and 30 minutes, you can have yourself a delicious vegan dinner ready for the family. Try our avocado mac and cheese recipe for a healthy twist on classic mac. What is Avocado Mac and Cheese? Who is ready for the ultimate vegan dinner recipe that is ...

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Friday 26 April 2019

Remembering Harry Marks, co-founder of the TED Conference

Harry Marks’ career happened at the intersection of typography, technology and television. His vision has influenced the look of modern TV, film and video — picture those fluidly moving, 3D letters that fly over the screen to introduce a news broadcast or pop a sports score onto the screen. His influence on this field is absolutely foundational — it’s the headline in his obituary this week in The Hollywood Reporter.

But within Marks’ rich creative life was the seed of another influential cultural moment: He is the co-founder of the TED Conference — which is now a global movement of idea sharing, shared in hundreds of languages among millions of people every day.

In the video above from Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning, Marks tells the story of how he came up with the idea for a conference about technology, entertainment and design while developing title sequences for television using then-new tools of computer graphics:

“I worked with musicians. I worked with artists. I worked with designers. I worked with scientists. I worked with engineers. And it struck me at one point that we were … bringing these very divergent technologies together. I came up with this idea that I wanted to do a conference, but I didn’t know how to do a conference.

“So Richard came and visited … and I said: ‘Let’s go for a walk.’ I said, ‘I have this idea for a conference that’s technology, entertainment and design, and how they relate to each other, hence TED. I said, ‘Would you help me to do a conference, or would you show me how to do it?’

He said, ‘Yeah, I’ll help you. Just give me half. We’ll do it together, we’ll be partners.’ And he brought in Frank Stanton … just a wonderful man, with huge credentials. So the three of us did the first TED in 1984. … And it totally worked, in principle. It didn’t work financially for us at all, but it worked in principle.”

The next TED didn’t happen until six years later, in 1990. Below is a delightful piece of archive video from TED2, in which Marks looks back on what those six years have brought.

“What we used to call high technology has gone from the lab to the living room. It’s creating hundreds of new ideas every day, new devices, new languages, new industries, new millionaires and a new environment that forces all of us to reassess the components of our everyday lives and the viability of thinking of anything in a traditional way. Some of the things that we talked about and introduced at TED1 seemed esoteric six years ago, and now they’re on our desk at the office, or more likely at home, or even more likely both. Those of you who were in this room in 1984 will remember one of the first public showings of the Macintosh and of the compact disc. You’ve seen, in that short time, the long-playing record has become virtually obsolete. And how many of us thought that terms like ‘desktop publishing’ and ‘desktop video’ would become embedded in our vocabularies?”
But as you’ll see in the video, this thoughtful agenda-setting essay was followed by a giant digital prank — a delightful misuse of cutting-edge tech to both underscore and puncture the point Marks was making. It’s genuinely silly. As Russell Preston Brown, of Adobe, wrote to us today:
I think what I remember most about Harry and the TED2 conference was his love of all things over-the-top INSANE.

As I recall, Tom Rielly and I suggested that we should create a 3D TED-zilla movie for the closing ceremonies at TED2.

Harry encouraged us both to go CRAZY and we use an early version of Adobe Premiere to create this INSANE bit of video for the show.

We passed out 3D glasses to everyone, and the audience went crazy, and asked for a resounding encore.

I remember that Harry was laughing so hard and had a smile from ear to ear.

We both had another good laugh that Timothy Leary was in the audience and we even made him trip out as well.

Such good times. I will truly miss those early, early days with Harry at the TED Conferences.

We’re just back from the 35th annual TED Conference last week, and while much about TED has changed, this vision still holds — of bold looks into the future, an occasional trip-out, and a healthy dash of silliness. All of us at TED remain grateful for this founding vision.



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Family Friday (vol. 94): Springtime Happenings

Ahhh…Happy Friday! There’s no real plans on the agenda this weekend other than some hockey. Administrative hockey business, that is. Yours truly was selected to be a captain (sad that *I* am the most organized person they could find) this summer and the captain meeting is tonight, followed by the draft tomorrow night. I feel like I’m significantly underpaid with all of this PRESSURE! 😉

Another thankless job? PODCASTING. Heavens. We are officially up and running on Dietitian’s Dish Podcast – our website to accompany our budding podcast. The site is in the works aesthetically, but we officially have 12 episodes streaming and we’re pretty proud of all that we’ve accomplished. Between hosting the actual podcast and then adding a website and then editing…we’re forking over LOTS of money a month. We would love your input to make our show grow and thrive and get better and better. Please listen in, leave a comment, and if you want to follow along on social media, please find us @dietitiansdishpodcast!

Mark and I are signed up to do a pub run tomorrow, except it’s looking like 40’s and rain. So, I may sit this one out and hop on the Peloton instead. I skipped my workout on Thursday morning for no reason other than being lazy. I knew I was tied up that evening and if I was to get in a workout…it had to be in the morning. I am still beating myself up over being so lazy. Morning workouts can be such a mental game for me. A game I sometimes win and sometimes lose. I’ll do better next week!

Shea started t-ball last night and it was so cute to watch! My friend is her coach and Piper’s teacher’s husband (follow that?) is her assistant coach. And it’s the assistant coach’s daughter who is Shea’s little bestie from school. If you’re totally confused, it’s okay – so is Mark. No one has a clue what’s going on but the coaches did phenomenal and the kids could not have been cuter. After 50 minutes of the hour-long practice, Shea was much more interested in the playground. But, I guess that’s age appropriate and I mean, what kid doesn’t love a new park to explore? Needless to say, she’s not heading to the big leagues just yet, but I hope she finds the short (but demanding) t-ball season to be memorable and fun.

Piper is continuing to work on potty training. We aren’t doing ourselves any favors by switching between pull-ups and panties depending on our whereabouts, but she’s doing really well with it regardless. She nearly has #1 down (that kid can hold it forever and wakes up dry every morning!) but #2 will be a struggle, I do believe. I guess time will tell. If it doesn’t happen before Memorial Day weekend, we’ll probably use that long weekend to break her completely of pull-ups. Until then, we may continue to feel as though we live in a litter box at times. Par for the course, I imagine.

We’re gearing up for summer and there may be some online shopping going on. Is anything cuter than little girl summer dresses?! NOPE. The cutest. I also splurged on 2 Peloton tanks (I’m such a follower) and a Kate Spade beige purse that will double as my Mother’s Day gift. I’m telling myself that taking the pressure off my family is really the THOUGHTFUL thing to do. Amirite or what? I only wish someone would do that for me – I’m undeniably the WORST gift giver ever and for that reason, my dad got only a carrot cake this year. Which he then shared with 10 other people. Man, was it good!

Tomorrow would be Lily’s 10th birthday. We put baby girl down just shy of a year ago and we still miss her every single day. Harlie is a sweetheart (most of the time…) but our house still feels a bit incomplete without Lily girl. We’ll be sure to sing her happy birthday, knowing she will hear us in heaven.

Throw at me some quick and easy dinner recipes! T-ball is going to have us on the move and I’m going to need to whip out kitchen superhero powers to make life crank along this spring. Appreciate it and thank you in advance!

Has anyone ever been to Bermuda? I saw someone’s Instagram pics from there and I’m currently obsessed with the idea of going there despite knowing nothing other than the color of the water. Lake life better come quickly because I’m itching for another vacation ASAP!

Okay, friends. Time for happy hour. The meeting before the meeting. I like those kinds of meetings.

Be well,



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Protein Strawberry Banana Nice Cream Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth by whipping up a batch of this Protein Strawberry Banana Nice Cream! All you have to do is throw all of the ingredients into the food processor and you’ve got yourself a protein-packed dessert in under 20 minutes! Have a bowl of these protein strawberry banana ...

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Peanut Butter Banana Nice Cream

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Healthy Chocolate Nice Cream

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Spiced Chickpeas with Mushroom and Garlic

These spiced chickpeas with mushroom and garlic work well as a healthy salad topper but they’re also outstanding as a delicious side dish. Chickpea recipes like this one are easy to make, keep well, are naturally gluten-free and a good source of fiber and protein in a plant-based diet. Originally Posted: June 11, 2014 | […] The post Spiced Chickpeas with Mushroom and Garlic appeared first on Running on Real Food.

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Do You Need to Protect Yourself against EMF Dangers?

Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from cell phones, high-voltage power lines, and Wi-Fi may impact human health. Read on to learn what EMF radiation is and the possible dangers of EMF exposure.

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Is 5G Safe? What You Need to Know

By the end of 2019, 5G technology should begin to roll out. Tech enthusiasts, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and telecom companies tout 5G as the best thing since sliced bread because it will significantly improve wireless communication. Some experts even claim it will spur innovation and job creation. These enthusiasts aren’t talking about the...

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Sous Vide Salmon

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Thursday 25 April 2019

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad

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Easy Chuck Roast Recipe (Instant Pot or Crock Pot)

One of my favorite recipes for busy days when I don’t have time to cook in the afternoon is chuck roast. These roasts have a good fat profile and awesome flavor. Add a generous salad and pile of roasted broccoli and you have a complete, healthy meal even the kids will eat. Slow Cooker or Instant Pot...

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Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough

251: Water Quality and How to Improve Home Water With Dr. Tom DiGiuseppe

This episode is not only about what is in your water, but how to get out the things that you don’t want to be drinking! I am here with Dr. Tom DiGiuseppe, a PhD who has been involved in the design, testing, and installation of water filtration and purification systems for both residential and commercial...

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Wednesday 24 April 2019

I haven’t spoken to my mom in 5 years

The older I get, the more I physically resemble my mother. I look in the mirror, and I see her face. This is complicated for me, because, by my own volition, I don’t have a relationship with her. From my youth I remember her show-stopping charisma—her penchant for adventure—intermingled with […]

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BBQ Tempeh Bowls

These BBQ Tempeh Bowls feature marinated baked BBQ tempeh, tangy coleslaw, corn, sweet potato, kale and brown rice for a healthy, vegan lunch or dinner option.  BBQ Marinated Tempeh To make the marinated tempeh, just mix cubed tempeh with bbq sauce and let sit for 30 minutes up to overnight, even a couple days is […] The post BBQ Tempeh Bowls appeared first on Running on Real Food.

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Strawberry Banana Fruit Leather Recipe

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Why Health and Fitness Change is Hard. (Plus 4 Ways To Make It Easier.)

When it comes to health, fitness, and nutrition, why do so many people struggle? In this video, Dr. John Berardi explains the biggest challenges. He also shares what you can do to make things easier, for yourself or for clients and patients.

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Can a Weighted Blanket Transform Your Kids’ Sleep?

Let’s be honest… as moms, we will do just about anything to get our kids to sleep. Sleep is what makes a parent’s world go ’round. We need good sleep, and we desperately need our kids to get good sleep, too. Recently, I’ve begun reading about how a weighted blanket may be able to help kids sleep...

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Tuesday 23 April 2019

Healthy Chicken Enchiladas with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

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Churros Edible Cookie Dough Dip

If a churro batter was edible, it would be this recipe! Made with garbanzo beans, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, and dates, this churro edible cookie dough dip is a healthy dessert or snack option for any day of the week.If churros batter were edible, it would be this recipe! Made with garbanzo beans, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, and dates, this churro edible cookie dough dip is a healthy dessert or snack option for any day of the week. Churros Edible Cookie Dough- YUM! There is a little churros stand ...

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Easy Peasy Pizza Stir Fry Recipe

Pizza is definitely a kid favorite, but not usually a healthy one. My kids love our alternative, Meatza, but it is messy to make and takes multiple pans. I’m a huge fan of stir-frys and decided that the toppings of pizza would make a great stir fry. After a few tries, I finally have a recipe...

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Guacamole Recipes

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Healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Throw a party for all of your favorite people this Cinco De Mayo! We love any excuse to make healthy guacamole, frozen margaritas, healthy tacos, and vegan queso. Make any of these healthy Cinco De Mayo recipes for your next fiesta! Let’s Have a Fiesta! If there is any genre ...

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Monday 22 April 2019

Mahi Mahi Panang Curry + Weekly Menu

10 Baby Steps Toward a Zero-Waste Home (That Save Time and Money Too!)

It’s clear that plastic is becoming a huge problem in our society and environment. As consumers, it can sometimes feel like there’s nothing we can do to stem the flow of single-use products onto the market (and then into the landfill). The zero-waste movement is one way we can make a difference in our homes...

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Fitness and health pros: How Precision Nutrition coaches (and how you can coach this way too).

Here’s an inside look at how Precision Nutrition coaches clients, including our client-centric philosophy, habit-based methodology, and full client curriculum. I’ll even pull back the curtain on ProCoach, the program that’s allowing health and fitness pros around the world to coach the way we do. 

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Today’s article is really exciting because I’m going to pull back the curtain and show you exactly (with, in some cases, screenshot-by-screenshot detail) how Precision Nutrition coaches clients.

I’ll also reveal how we mix world-class curriculum, elite-level coaching skills, and cutting-edge technology to get unprecedented client + business results.

Finally, I’ll share strategies that you can use immediately, in your own practice, to maximize client numbers and income while still maintaining control of your schedule and helping people get the best results.

Before digging in, however, I wanted to let you know that our industry-leading coaching platform — Precision Nutrition’s ProCoach — is opening soon.

Tested with over 100,000 clients, ProCoach makes it easy to deliver research-proven nutrition and lifestyle coaching to anyone who needs it… from paying clients, to family members, to co-workers, to loved ones.

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Want to coach in-person? Online? Or a combination of the two? Whatever fits your ideal lifestyle, it’s all possible with ProCoach.

To understand ProCoach you first need to understand why it was created, and the key problems it helps health and fitness professionals overcome.

JB shares his early coaching struggles and how PN went from 20 to over 100,000 clients with ProCoach.

Want to know exactly how ProCoach works? Then check this out.

See how other health and fitness pros are using ProCoach with their clients.