The Secret to Success: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time
Time flies when you’re having fun. It’s true, isn’t it? When you’re out and about enjoying yourself, then it appears that time has somehow gone faster. Of course, it’s impossible for time to pass more quickly. Time is static unless you have a time machine. The same happens at work.…
READ MOREEasy Dinners (Sheet Pan Recipes!)
I recently sent out a survey and a huge amount of my readers answered. Thank you. I have listened to you and the one thing you really want is ultra-fast solutions for easy dinners. You want things that taste good to the whole family, are super healthy without being boring, and…
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Why Smart People Sometimes Act Dumb
Let’s pretend you’ve locked your keys in your car. You’ve tried everything short of breaking a window to get your keys out, but no luck. You call a locksmith. Locksmith #1 arrives. He’s friendly, and he opens your car in two minutes. A week later, you lock your keys in…
READ MOREDon’t Skip Dairy— it’s Essential for Weight Loss
If you Google “the benefits of eating dairy” almost all of the first-page results are actually lists of reasons why dairy is evil. Diets like Paleo, Whole30, and the 28-Day No Dairy Challenge all insist that cutting out dairy is some kind of weight-loss miracle. Of course, there are no…
READ MOREDelicious Salad Dressing Recipe: Easy Way to Start Loving Salad
Alright, I admit that I already love salad. I love kale and vegetables of every color and texture, and I love creating the perfect little combo bite with each component. But, I didn’t always feel this way. There was a time when I ate salad simply because it held the…
READ MOREWhy I Love to Cook
It’s so amazing to me how food and our own cooking experiences shape our past, fulfill our present, and model our destiny. It doesn’t matter if you’re a master chef in a 5-star restaurant, an accomplished home baker, or if you barely know how to boil water. Food is an…
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Whole Grains 101: The Miracle Food
Learning about whole grains may not excite you, but it should — because they might just save your life. OK, that may sound a bit dramatic, but I’m not kidding. Whole grains are that important. If you’ve been trying to get back on track and lose weight only to get stuck, then…
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STOP Doing it All: Identify What Really Matters
The quest to identify what really matters in your life doesn’t have to be difficult. Earlier this year in Lithuania, at the BlackSmith Liberty and Entrepreneurship Camp, I gave a speech about the importance of creating a vision for your life. “With a clear and concise vision,” I said, “You…
READ MORE10 Simple Changes to Move More Every Day
Have you ever been visiting a city for the first time, and though you’re indulging in all of the local fare, noticed that you’re feeling lighter due to all the walking you’re doing as you explore an exciting new place? I have — in Seattle. I think I actually lost weight…
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Whole Grains 101: Best Cooking & Preparation Tips
In parts one and two of this series, I explained to you the benefits of whole grains and how to make sure you’re selecting the best ones for your weight-loss and health goals. Here in part three, I’m going to tell you about the best way to cook and prepare your whole grains so…
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Summer Recipe (Grilled Peach Salad)
One of the great things about summer is trying out new and exciting summer recipes — especially on the grill. But I also love reviving old favorites and sharing them with you! This week, I revisited a summer recipe favorite — mouth-watering Grilled Peach with Rosemary Chicken Salad. It’s a simple…
READ MOREHealthy Banana Bread Recipe!
In cooking and baking, bananas and plantains are so versatile. Nutritionally, they are always filling without being problematic if you’re trying to lose some stubborn fat. Potassium, manganese, copper, and more are all vital minerals found in bananas. They also provide carbs, which are useful for energy, especially in the morning…
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