DO YOU WANT TO BE MORE ATTRACTIVE? Listen to Audrey! "For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others. For beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness. And for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." Audrey Hepburn.

Remember... you are on a journey. No matter how much weight you lose, you will always be happier looking in the mirror when you work as much on inner beauty as outer. Loving yourself, being kind and seeing the good in others will absolutely help you in the other aspects of your life you are working on. (This is especially needed in these days of such hyper negativity, competitiveness, anger and media oversaturation of unrealistic photoshopped images of perfection.)

Have a positively fantastic weekend!

NEW PRODUCT! Double Chocolate Brownie/ Cookie!

Kale seems to be the talk of the town lately, so why not join the crowd! Omit the Asiago cheese, and add in a protein of your choice, voila! And for the fam, serve over/along side rice.

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup diced onion
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
8 oz. baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
4 cups kale
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ cup Asiago cheese
salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt one tablespoon of butter. Add the onions and peppers; saute for several minutes until softened. Add the mushrooms and one tablespoon butter; saute for several minutes until browned.
Add the kale, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. Saute until the kale is deep green but not yet wilted. Remove from heat and serve topped with Asiago or Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

NOTES
Possible additions: grilled salmon, chicken, white beans, etc. I also liked having this over a brown rice/ancient grain blend.

Paleo Chili Lime Pork
with
Cilantro Cauliflower Rice Recipe

The coming of fall has brought a busy schedule for us all. This tasty recipe is made in THE CROCK POT! And, not only that, the Cauliflower Rice may just become your new favorite 'carb'!


Chili Lime Pork Ingredients

2 lbs of pork shoulder or pork butt
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cans (4 oz size) of green chilis
Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbs chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne

Cilantro Lime Rice (Cauliflower)
1 head of cauliflower – “riced”
1/4 cup broth (from the crockpot)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 limes, plus zest
1/4 cup chopped cilantro – leaves only
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions

Plug-in your crockpot and set it to low
Chop onion and add to crock pot
Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth
Next combine all of the pork spices in a small bowl
Use the spices as a rub and coat the pork roast completely on all sides
Juice the 2 limes, and add to crockpot
Add your pork roast to the crockpot
Pour the two cans of chilis over the roast
Cook for 6-8 hrs.

(Note: it will look like there isn’t much liquid in the pot. That’s OK. As the roast cooks it will add its juices to the liquid. You don’t want to dilute the lime flavor by adding too much chicken broth.)

Once the pork is done, start the cauliflower rice
Chop the cauliflower, and pulse until it resembles rice
Heat a burner to medium high, add 'riced' cauliflower, and about 1/4 cup broth from crock pot to the pan
Add 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
Stir occasionally as it cooks. Continue cooking for 10-12 mins
Taste the cauliflower rice for consistency
Once the rice is done, stir in the juice and zest of 2 limes, add cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste
Serve rice to the side or as a bed for the pork
Add vegetables such as grilled peppers if you like

 Ideal Protein foods are the best way to get a maximum amount of protein with a minimum amount of calories.

A new study finds healthy lifestyle programs aimed at kids improve everyone's well-being, regardless of their weight.

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Kids' health initiatives should target lifestyle, not obesity: Researchers

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Healthy lifestyle programs aimed at kids improve everyone's well-being, regardless of their weight, a new study has found.

"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." - Arnold Schwarzenegger

The absence of freedom, in relation to eating behavior, is the opposite of pleasure. If you hyper control your eating, or give in to your urges, you'll always be frustrated.

U.S. scientists find how to maximize the health benefits of broccoli.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/how-to-maximize-the-cancer-fighting-properties-of-broccoli-1.1401627

How to maximize the cancer-fighting properties of broccoli

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If you want the full health benefits of broccoli, bypass the freezer aisle, as new research suggests that the frozen variety lacks the cancer-fighting properties the vegetable is known for.

 "Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else." - Les Brown

DON'T BE AFRAID OF VEGETABLES! There are tons of ways to get your veggies in. You won't lose weight faster by eating less. So try using your blender to add veggies to IP Soup (makes thicker and adds flavour). And IP Potatoes (I love adding cauliflower and jalepenos for super thick, spicy potatoes. Or adding roaster peppers for a different taste). Whip up a vegetable lasagna with thinly sliced eggplant, zucchini and paprika with a nice basic tomato sauce with a hint of tabasco. The possibilities are endless. You don't have to suffer with salad every day unless you want to!

SWEET & SOUR SAUCE. I have a variation of this where I add 1 TB Sugar-Free Low Carb ketchup to the recipe. But both are great over chicken, meatballs, veggies, "rice" (shredded cauliflower), or IP Pasta (wonderful dressing for a salad.) Yum!

As long as you don't recognize that every pound has a story, you'll run the risk of putting back on the pounds you lost.

Study shows a poor night's sleep can make people crave junk food more than healthy food.

» Junk Food Cravings Linked to Sleep Deprivation - Psych Central News

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Brain imaging studies show that a poor night’s sleep can make people crave junk food more than healthy food. Researchers from the University of California

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle

Weight gain that occurs after the Ideal Protein weight loss method tends to be gains of lean body mass, whereas regain after low protein diets tends to be more fat mass.

  "Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't." ― Steve Maraboli

Protein is the main building block of the body. We need ½ gram of protein per pound of lean body mass per day (divide your lean body mass by 2). This is just to maintain your vitality. This is a minimum.

"Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones." - Phillips Brooks