Jul 31, 2012
Posted by Mel
Oh, the bunless burger! It’s the safe refuge of the paleo eater in a non-paleo world. From low-rent burger joints to higher-end restaurants, you can almost always find a variation of meat-and-veg in the shape of a burger without a bun.
A humble meat patty can save you from a meal-related meltdown at home, too.
I almost always have a pound of grass-fed ground beef defrosting or already defrosted in...
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Jul 29, 2012
Posted by Mel
Oh, the webbernet! It gets me all riled up with dire news and mainstream idiocy, then blammo! it hits me with something so awesome, it must be shared. Welcome to this week’s collection of Rants & Raves!
Rants
I just didn’t feel like being cranky this week. I was excited about the Olympics, and we launched the Whole30 Daily. I only have one lame-o thing to share. And it’s pretty...
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Jul 29, 2012
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I know everyone isn’t interested in my hormone experiments, so if you’re less than enthralled by tales of T4 and TSH, skip this one. There’s good stuff coming later for you. For my #FUThyroid friends, welcome! To get up to speed, you might want to read this post about my previous status in April before continuing on to today’s installment. (Need more context? You can read all of my...
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Jul 29, 2012
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From July 22 through July 28, I’m going to make it my job to be as fit, healthy, and well-rested as I can be. Because I’m curious… How much time does it really take to make health and well being our number one priority? And how much awesomer will I feel if I do it?
Read all about my Spa(ish) Week 2012 plans here.
Day 7 Recap
I’m surprised to find that my Spa(ish) Week experiment...
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Jul 28, 2012
Posted by Mel
I eat Whole30 style almost all the time, so I always feel kind of weird when I say “I”m doing a Whole30.” In the last three years, I’ve done several super-strict Whole30s, but now that eating this way is a habit, I’ve promised Melissa and Dallas of Whole9 that I won’t make myself nuts by trying to be “perfect” all the time.
During a normal week, I cook all of...
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Jul 28, 2012
Posted by Mel
From July 22 through July 28, I’m going to make it my job to be as fit, healthy, and well-rested as I can be. Because I’m curious… How much time does it really take to make health and well being our number one priority? And how much awesomer will I feel if I do it?
Read all about my Spa(ish) Week 2012 plans here.
Day 6 Recap
As I explained yesterday, my new thyroid protocol is a roller coaster...
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Jul 27, 2012
Posted by Mel
I’m ready for the Olympics Opening Ceremony… are you?! Now I’m off to pop the Scotch Eggs into the oven and whip the coconut cream into shape.
Happy Olympics,...
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Jul 27, 2012
Posted by Mel
When Nike gets it right, they really get it right. I love this. That is all.
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Jul 27, 2012
Posted by Mel
From July 22 through July 28, I’m going to make it my job to be as fit, healthy, and well-rested as I can be. Because I’m curious… How much time does it really take to make health and well being our number one priority? And how much awesomer will I feel if I do it?
Read all about my Spa(ish) Week 2012 plans here.
Day 5 Recap
As part of my new thyroid treatment (experiment!), I’ve had to...
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Jul 26, 2012
Posted by Mel
On Friday evening, at 6:30 p.m. Central time, I will be parked in front of the TV — with Dave, Smudge, a handful of tissues for the inevitable tears of Olympics love, and our British feast — to watch the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics.
OMG. THE OLYMPICS ARE COMING! (In case you missed my previous exclamation-filled posts, you can read all my Olympics stuff here.)
You know I love theme dinners, so...
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Jul 26, 2012
Posted by Mel
From July 22 through July 28, I’m going to make it my job to be as fit, healthy, and well-rested as I can be. Because I’m curious… How much time does it really take to make health and well being our number one priority? And how much awesomer will I feel if I do it?
Read all about my Spa(ish) Week 2012 plans here.
Day 4 Recap
On Day 3, I spent my morning walk chatting with my dad on the phone, and...
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