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I'm so excited that you tried them! They are very fit, yet very balanced. I was wondering if Jerod Pond could comment / add anything about muscle mass dictating metabolism. He has a lot more knowledge than I do in this area!!!

I would love to hike the trails in Jimmy Nash Park with you all! Sarah's schedule is not the same every week, so you may just have to ask her how far she knows in advance, pick a day that works for her and schedule it. Hopefully many can come.

Not eating sugar has made me feel better! I think I will try to continue eating my honey sweetened almond butter no-bakes when I crave a treat.

Very insightful, Sarah! I like your comment, "Make your body work to process the sugar and you eliminate the negative effects of the glucose storage. In practical terms, eat proteins first or use almond flour or gluten free oat flour in your recipe to kick the protein content up and make your body burn glucose to process…

Megan, I enjoyed our conversation about this topic! I will summarize for others. We talked about how some people are moderators that can eat a little of a food item and be fine while others eat a little and obcess over it and end up overindulging on the food item. We observed that a person can be a moderator with some…

I really don't know! Honey would be preferable to white table sugar since honey is natural and minimally processed. However, I don't know if it is less addictive. Does anyone here know?

"When you’re in pain, the last thing you want to do is to get up and move around, but that’s exactly what you need." This statement is so true, Jared. When I had a hamstring injury, I borrowed some crutches and stayed off it. A couple weeks later I went to OrthoIndy and the doctor told me that was exactly the wrong thing…

I pray that we will make good food choices. I thank you, God, that we have strong, healthy bodies and are able to exercise. I pray we would be a people who glorify You, Lord. In Jesus name, Amen.

Oh, and i forgot to say that you can leave the almond flour out as it was optional in the recipe. Almond flour is not actually flour as it has no grain in it, it is simply almonds (nuts) ground into a fine powder with the consistency of flour. This may be obvious to you, but I thought to mention just in case someone…

My post got cut off when I put a winky face in! So here's the rest... Here are some protein items that are equivalent to 1 oz or 7g... 1 egg 1 c. Milk 1/2 - 3/4 c. Yogurt 1/2 c. Cottage cheese 1/2 c. Beans 1/2 c. Tofu 1 oz cheese (2% preferred) 1/4 c. Nuts 2 Tbsp. Peanut butter 2 Tbsp. Nut butter Protein powder - read…

Yes!

A carb splurge now and then for a birthday party is not even going to show up on your scale! But if you are rich desserts everyday, then that would show up! I have heard the 80/20 rule. If you follow healthy eating 80% of the time, you'll be fine with the 20% splurges. If I know I am going to eat a carb "splurge" that day,…

I made up this Breakfast Muffin recipe which has been a real time saver for Luke when he needs to be out the door at 7 AM for work. Enjoy! Lisa These breakfast muffins take just 15 seconds in the microwave to re-heat. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Re-heat from frozen at 70% power for 30 - 45 seconds or 375…

Spinach Salad with Pears, Pecans, and Feta Cheese 1/2 c. Pecans 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. White wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. Honey Salt & Pepper 3 Tbsp. chopped red onion 2 Red pears, cored, cut in thin slices 8 oz. pre-washed baby spinach 3 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled 1. Toast pecans in non-stick skillet over medium heat, stirring…

I love the questions you posed in this post. I am going to try to ask myself them next time I am tempted by a treat!

Here is the recipe Sarah spoke of from organizeyourselfskinny.com, I have made it before and it is AWESOME!!! Lisa Avocado and Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad (No Mayo) Author: Organize Yourself Skinny Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 ripe avocado, removed from skin ½ cup plain Greek yogurt ½ teaspoon garlic granulated garlic ½ teaspoon…

As with any area where I am battling the flesh and choosing to walk in the Spirit, I find peace knowing that I resisted the flesh, I followed the leading of the Holy Spirit and am walking in victory. This week so far, I resisted eating candy bars when all 3 members of my family were eating them right next to me and Hannah…

For my smoothie, I make frozen kale (or spinach) cubes using water and kale in the Ninja blender, pouring in ice cube trays, freezing, then popping out to store in freezer bags. So, this is my smoothie: 7 frozen kale/spinach cubes, 1 celery, 1 carrot, 1/2 avocado, 1/2 frozen banana, 2 big pieces of frozen pineapple, chia…

Yes! The only slight change to your amounts is that the program I was in said 3/4 cup for a serving of berries.

1 or 2 fruits a day