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Learn about the 9 factors of optimal health from Dallas & Melissa Hartwig, creators of the popular Whole30 program.

Pregnancy and Body Image

by Melissa Hartwig, who knows of what she writes Going into this pregnancy, I had some, shall we say, misconceptions. (Dallas calls it “mythical thinking” on a good day, “damned delusional” on others.) I thought I’d gain maybe 15 pounds total, because I’m super fit and healthy and the baby will only weigh like 8 pounds, right? I thought all that weight would show up only in my cute little basketball belly, and nowhere else. I thought I’d still be wearing my same pre-pregnancy skinny jeans … [Read more...]

How Perfect is the Perfect Body?

A special guest post by Stefani Ruper of Paleo for Women, who wants to remind you that the pressure to achieve the "ideal body" extends to men, too. In the health and fitness world, we think a lot about health, and we think a lot about weight loss. And it’s not unusual for many (in secret or not) to care more about the weight loss part than the health part. We use words like "health" and "energy" to describe our goals to our friends—but if we are being honest with ourselves, might it be more … [Read more...]

What Will You Do Today?

Earlier this week, we wrote about "Fitspiration," the dangers of holding yourself up to an ideal, and how these images and words may serve to guilt, shame, or downright insult you in the name of "motivation."  One of the tips we gave you to combat this phenomenon is to practice positive self-talk: There is a growing body of research showing that “fat talk,” or discussion about one’s dislike of their personal appearance, is approaching “normal and expected” in our society, especially among … [Read more...]

Be Good to Yourself, Inside and Out

You’ve completed the Whole30® - and it was a smashing success. You made it through the headaches, the cravings, the dreaded “carb flu.”  You found the increased energy, reduced bloating, and clearer head that others who have done the Whole30 have promised you. You now love vegetables, aren't afraid of saturated fats, and have learned to cook delicious and nutritious meals for yourself and your family. And most importantly, you’ve changed your relationship with food.  Food now is your friend, … [Read more...]

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