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My journey to the primal life began in search of health, not weight loss. I could certainly lose a few pounds, but that is not what brought me here.

My work was very demanding; long hours, worked most holidays, high stress, constantly eating on the run, etc. I couldn’t sleep, had anxiety, had wacky hormones, and did not spend much quality time with my husband and two daughters. I started playing around with the paleo diet, and I devoured information on how to live a more healthy lifestyle. That is when I found you. I saw a functional medical doctor who diagnosed me with Hoshimoto’s and Adrenal Fatigue. That sealed the deal, and I was all in.

Luckily, my family has been completely supportive and is all in with me. It has been a fun adventure, and I love that The Primal Blueprint is not just about eating, but about lifestyle as well. Well meaning friends and family worry about my poor kids because they don’t get to eat the way other kids eat. Trust me, my kids are not suffering one bit. They truly love our meals and are developing quite mature palates. They did tell me I could not serve them liver ever again. I’ll give on that one. They are 13 and 14 and are getting very creative with healthy ways to make treats. They made cookie dough ice cream after our beef stew tonight.

I enrolled in the 21-Day Challenge and am really enjoying it. My kids are home schooled, so it is super easy to incorporate recess with my exercise. We are all benefitting! I also am in the Primal Health Coach Program. I am only on Key Concept #3, but I started!

My chiropractor is a Primal Blueprint fan and wants me to do a class with his patients when I graduate. I already see how I can take this and run with it. People are always asking for help and advice on how to implement some of the changes that we have made.

My husband and I started a lighting business, so I ditched the old job. My husband’s Type II Diabetes is under control. My Hoshimoto’s is improving, and I expect more good news on my next check up. My youngest daughter’s ADD is significantly improved. Our quality of life is so much better. My mom is taking notice and starting to ditch grains. Lots of good news around here!

I attached a family picture since this really is a family story. Thanks for what you do Mark, and I look forward to helping you achieve your mission of helping 100 million people!

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Raise your hand if you feel like, despite your very best intentions, your kitchen is messier than you’d like it to be. I’m right there with you. And it makes sense! The kitchen is the very center of your house. No matter how comfy your living room is, chances are people are always hanging out in the kitchen — or helping themselves to food from the fridge — which leads to major messes.

There are, however, a few little things you can do throughout the day to stay on top of things. Follow this plan to keep the space a little cleaner than usual.

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Open Cooking Lesson

When I first started learning how to make cocktails at home, I had no idea people made their own simple syrup. I was the person who went to the store to buy a bottle of what I later learned to be sugar water. That’s right — sugar dissolved in water.

It’s as easy as pie to make (which doesn’t make a lot of sense, considering pie requires some skills), but you should be making your own at home. Simple syrup is an essential ingredient in cocktails and other beverages because it blends so well with other liquids.

When you learn how easy it is, you’ll end up creating all different types of amazing fruit and herb syrups for your cocktails at home. Caution: This may cause your friends to come over daily for happy hour!

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We’ve already covered the reasons you should have cloth napkins, and here’s where we add napkin rings to the mix. They’re essentially jewelry for the table, and can be a quick and easy way to dress up a plain place setting.

The hard work’s been done for you: We matched up pretty napkins with corresponding rings to do your table up just right. All you have to do is pick a pair and order them.

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Are you traveling on Valentine’s Day? Maybe you’re taking a cross-country flight to surprise your honey? If you’re flying Delta Air Lines, you may be in for a super-sweet surprise.

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When we talk about a great steak dinner we’re really talking about the big picture of what’s on your plate. The steak is front and center, but the sides are what makes it feel special. In fact, when it comes to steak dinners, a really good side can steal the show. In this series on Steakhouse Sides we’re sharing recipes for the scene stealers so make sure you leave ample room on the plate!

Buttery, brown sugar- and bourbon-glazed carrots are what you pair with your steak dinner when you’re going for something fast and fancy. The bourbon and brown sugar bring out the natural sweetness of the carrots, but a bright tumble of parsley at the end prevents it from veering too far in that direction. A helping of this vibrant root vegetable dish next your pan-seared steak instantly makes the meal feel special.

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Happy National Have a Brownie Day! Seriously, this is a real food holiday, so go ahead and have a brownie. Not sure what kind to make? This small-batch recipe, with Earl Grey tea and dried rose petals, is just the ticket. Share with your loved one if you’re feeling romantic.

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