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Rise & Shine Metabolism Green Smoothie

If ever since you've had kids you feel like your metabolism has gone to the pot, we've got a great breakfast for you and some good news! We wrote Fire Up Your Metabolism after realizing that so many people felt doomed by their genetics or that they couldn't do anything to get their body to…

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How to Handle Hormone Hell During Pregnancy

So many mothers-to-be have told me just how unprepared they were for the emotional side of pregnancy. The physical effects were obvious enough, but apparently not everyone knew that the crazy hormone cocktail the pregnant body is continually swilling can momentarily propel even the most relaxed, jovial mommy-to-be into …

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The Only “Push Present” I Want Comes In A Yellow Wrapper

The other night in one of the childbirth classes I teach, we were talking about pushing and the moment that your beautiful child comes out into the world and is placed in your arms. I was sort of choked up thinking about how beautiful the moment was when my first child was placed into my arms and how it made every minute of the 28 hour labor worth it. One of the moms asked me if I got a push present after I had each child.

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Cocoa Energy Bites

We’re the first to admit that even as registered dietitians and personal trainers, we can relate to our clients who tell us that sometimes in the afternoon they find themselves wanting a lil somethin’, somethin’—a little sweet and satisfying treat. This especially seems to be the case when it’s the kid’s snack time and they’re…