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THIS! This is why I firmly believe that if a human is NOT going to take the time or spend the extra money to know WHERE the meat you are consuming comes from, then they should be a Vegan.

As mentioned in the article. Factory farming should be illegal! You know the farming that provides the fast food burgers, the inexpensive meat in a grocery store, the cheap eggs in the cooler....

We have to keep choosing to vote with our dollars by purchasing local and humanely harvested animals. This WILL change the system. We can each have a part saving majestic animals from the terror and trauma that comes from factory farming. It is easy! DO NOT SUPPORT IT WITH YOUR PURCHASES.

This culture willingly, sometimes daily, spends $6 on a sugar loaded coffee drink but turns their nose up at spending a couple extra dollars per pound ( food for 2-3 people ) on nourishing, quality meats when given the choice. It is messed up!

Be the change you want to see. Set the example for your children, education is the key.

This topic can be tough to look into. However, we cannot change what we do not acknowledge.

Ok, rant over. Please read this short blog, share it, talk about it. we need to further the conversation.❤️

THE FIELD HARVEST Although it’s never easy to witness, it’s crucial to truly understand and appreciate where our food comes from.

YESSSSS!!!!
Sugar feeds cancer. Plain and simple, it is necessary to be removed from what you are eating. As a preventative.

Please, educate yourselves. Real food tastes amazing. You will never agree to this, UNTIL you quit sugar for good. Not on a "diet" but in your lifestyle. Eating refined sugar and processed foods is killing people. KILLING. Just stop. That is all.

http://wisemindhealthybody.com/wmhb/starve-cancer/?c=JER

Starve Cancer To Death By Removing This One Thing From Your Diet Cancer rates are on the rise, and there are many factors that cause cancer that range from our environment to our emotions. But, food is everything, what y

Big Day around here, getting ready for the Whole Body 21 day Reset tomorrow! Meal prep is imperative for my success! Are you already a prepster or new to the process?
Great article here with some great starter ideas. Modify according to your diet.

http://dailyburn.com/life/health/meal-prep-ideas-healthy-eating/

12 Brilliant Meal Prep Ideas to Free Up Your Time A little planning ahead will ensure you’re making healthy choices all week. Steal these brilliant meal prep ideas for portion control and cooking in bulk.

An Oldie but a goodie to prep for a busy week around the corner. Protein is a girl who lifts weights best friend! Did you know it plays a HUGE role in building out those guns!?! Here is an awesome article with the science behind it.

The recipe will help you sneak in bite sized treats, packed with protein.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/maki1.htm

Want to make your friends drool over protein, energy bites? Make these!
I double up the recipe for my weekly meal prep!
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1/2 cup vanilla shakeology or other protein powder of choice
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
2 tablespoons coconut flour
2 tablespoons coconut butter, melted
1 heaping tablespoons almond butter or nut butter of choice
2 tablespoons almond milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
2-3 tablespoons Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Chips

Instructions
In a bowl, mix together protein powder, coconut sugar, and coconut flour.
Then add coconut butter, almond butter, almond milk, vanilla extract and a tiny bit of salt.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Use a cookie scoop to make 8-9 balls. Firmly roll them keep them from falling apart.
Place in the refrigerator to set and store in the fridge.

Here is just an excerpt of this FANTASTIC article, Take a breather on your Saturday and read the rest of it. It will take you 10 minutes... But hey, why not linger in it.. make it 20 ;)

"Setting aside your work – your important and passionate work – and just resting or playing or reading something that isn’t related to work can be very difficult and scary. For me it was a huge leap, and I have a tremendous amount of anxiety around not working.

Of course, this is the definition of workaholism, and it’s very, very common in our culture. It’s common to feel anxiety about not working and about disconnecting from the “data stream” for even a few hours.

Western culture thrives on a sense of urgency, constant motion, and endless pointing, clicking, stressing and buying."

AN IDEA

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This is kinda of my new obsession, you should check it out...

The BEST way to brush! Lasts over 6 MONTHS! Tastes great without the processed xylitol.

Good morning friends...
Have you tried bullet proof coffee, you will thank me later, ps I add a little mint to mine.😉 Check out some of the benefits: http://www.endofthreefitness.com/how-to-make-bulletproof-coffee-and-become-a-better-human/

How To Make Bulletproof Coffee, and Become a Better Human Today, we learn how to make bulletproof coffee. Yes, we will be making coffee, that if poured all over your body, would make you impenetrable to a speeding bullet...not really. We will actually be ...

Oil pulling? Are y'all into it? It's pretty incredible.

http://www.foodmatters.tv/articles-1/oil-pulling-the-habit-that-can-transform-your-health

Oil Pulling - The Habit That Can Transform Your Health An ancient Ayurvedic ritual, oil pulling was introduced to the modern world in 1992 by Dr. F. Karach, MD. who claimed that oil pulling could cure a variety of illnesses ranging from heart disease and digestive troubles to hormonal disorders. Discover here how this daily habit can transform your heal...

Hey Austinites...
Our gorgeous city is sponsoring another great race! Interested? We have over a month to get ready;) comment below if you're in! We could have a Sweat Atx meet up!

Austin Sunshine Run The Austin Sunshine Run is a 5k, 10k and Kids K run benefiting the Austin Sunshine Camps. There are both virtual and in-person race options, subject to City of Austin regulations.

Do you love or loathe Monday?

Kale Yeah!
What is your favorite kale dish?

Top 10 Ways to Prepare Kale Kale is considered to be one of the Super Foods for those concerned with eating healthy, local grown diets. According to Wikipedia, "Kale is very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, and reasonably rich in calcium. Until the end of the Middle Ages, kale was one of the mos...

You do NOT have to sweat for an hour, just be consistent and get moving each day!

5 Total-Body Exercises That Torch Calories If there was one phrase to summarize how most people approached their workouts in 2013, it would be “Train smarter, not longer.” This mantra can be seen in everything from Tabata-inspired group