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Meal Delivery Services Changed my life...
These photos show examples of some of the meals we have enjoyed over the past two years.
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Big news! I. AM. SO. EXCITED.
Plated is now an official sponsor of the Intermittent Fasting Stories podcast!
Did I mention I am excited????
If you know me at all, you probably already know that I am CRAZY about Plated. Plated is perfect for the busy intermittent faster. Every day, I open the fridge and there are fresh ingredients, just like I would buy at the grocery store, in exactly the right portions for our dinner. I have discovered that I LOVE cooking...what I didn't like was meal planning and shopping for food. I have also discovered how much I love vegetables! It's been a lot of fun trying things I never would have thought to try on my own. I can't even remember what we used to eat, because I am such a fan of Plated and will never go back. (We used to order so much pizza that one of our local delivery services gave us a Poinsettia as a thank-you two Christmases in a row. I'm not even kidding. Now, if you tried to make me order a pizza, I would be mad at you. I still love pizza, but prefer to make my own.
Fortunately, Plated has homemade pizza options on the menu frequently.)
One reason I love Plated is because they are the most flexible and customizable company I have found.
I can order meals for 2 when it is just my husband and me eating dinner. When one of our sons is home, I can order meals for 3. And, if both boys are here, I can order meals for 4. Over the holidays, when we had a full house including guests, I was able to customize my meals and have meals for 6!
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Dry Farm Wines
If you are a fan of wine, and looking for an all-natural alternative, check out Dry Farm Wines.
They select only the best wines that are all organic, and then lab-test them, to ensure that they meet certain standards.
Dry Farm Wines claims their wines won't give you a headache or a hangover, and that they are sugar-free.
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They select only the best wines that are all organic, and then lab-test them, to ensure that they meet certain standards.
Dry Farm Wines claims their wines won't give you a headache or a hangover, and that they are sugar-free.
Click here to get a special offer, which includes a penny bottle in your first order.
Products and books I love
This is the vibration plate that I use.
It is a nice relaxing workout for someone like me, who doesn't want to do a traditional workout.
You say lazy, I say efficient!
I love this one because it is small enough to fit under the bed or the sofa and I can pull it out to get in my workout!
Click on this link or the photo below to go to the website,
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It is a nice relaxing workout for someone like me, who doesn't want to do a traditional workout.
You say lazy, I say efficient!
I love this one because it is small enough to fit under the bed or the sofa and I can pull it out to get in my workout!
Click on this link or the photo below to go to the website,
and use coupon code GINSTEPHENS to save $10!
When I post photos of my meals, I always get a comment or two about the cow butter dish.
Want a cow butter dish of your own? Here you go.
Want a cow butter dish of your own? Here you go.
This is the DNA test that I used for both ancestry and health information.
After receiving my report from them, I was able to download my raw data and find out even more about myself.
After receiving my report from them, I was able to download my raw data and find out even more about myself.
I am amazed at how easy it is to bake bread.
This book has actually turned me into a confident baker.
This book has actually turned me into a confident baker.
If you have fresh bread, you are going to want spreadable butter.
Did you know that it's okay to keep your butter out on the counter, so that it stays soft and spreadable?
This large butter dish holds those large blocks of butter, such as the Kerrygold 1/2 pound blocks.
Did you know that it's okay to keep your butter out on the counter, so that it stays soft and spreadable?
This large butter dish holds those large blocks of butter, such as the Kerrygold 1/2 pound blocks.
I love Michael Pollan, and this book is a great read.
After you read Feast Without Fear, read this one.
After you read Feast Without Fear, read this one.
For fresh breath during the fast, try these Wow drops. The only ingredients are peppermint oil and chlorophyll, with no added sweeteners.
Keep in mind that peppermint oil is in the grey area, which is explained here.
Keep in mind that peppermint oil is in the grey area, which is explained here.
This is the type of magnesium I use. I take it every night at bedtime, as directed on the bottle. Of course, talk to your doctor or healthcare professional about any supplement questions that you may have.
In our Facebook IF support group, we are all crazy about something called golden milk these days. Did you know that Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties? If you click here, you can read a study from October of 2017 about the mood and memory enhancing benefits of curcumin (derived from turmeric). Add this mix to warm milk or your favorite milk substitute (coconut milk, almond milk, etc.) and enjoy a warming and soothing drink. I also add some raw honey to mine. It's a great way to close your eating window.
This is the weighted hula hoop that I use. Make sure to select one that is the right size for you. There are size guides on the product listing to help you figure out your correct size.
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