Home Chef Review (and Referral Code!)

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Home Chef Review (and Referral Code!)

In recent weeks, I have found myself less than inspired in the kitchen. Meatloaf, Baked Chicken, Chicken Bratwursts and Burgers have made waaay too many rotations in the meal plan. I often advise my Madden Wellness clients that a thriving meal plan also includes experimentation and trying new foods as a means to keep from becoming bored. Boredom with foods and meals often leads to take-out and fast-food when you feel like there's nothing to look forward to at home!

Home Chef seemed to offer a great selection for the week I first reviewed.

 

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Mind~Body~Nutrition Chat - Stress Free Meal Planning

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Mind~Body~Nutrition Chat - Stress Free Meal Planning

I thought it would be fun to share our narrative from our Facebook Group Chat if you did not have a chance to join us. Just one catch! This is only the part of the narrative for the questions I shared and does not include the participants' comments for privacy reasons. 

We would love if you joined us for the next one! Join the Facebook Group to find out about the Chats! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mbnsupport/

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Making Healthy Taste Better - #NationalNutritionMonth #SavortheFlavor

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Making Healthy Taste Better - #NationalNutritionMonth #SavortheFlavor

One of the biggest concerns I hear from clients about eating more healthfully is they're worried about food being bland, boring and just not tasting good. And you know what? That is a LEGITIMATE concern! I mean, after all, who would WANT to stick to any type of healthy eating plan or, heaven forbid, make it a lifestyle change if you don't even like what you're eating! 

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Newsletter - March 2016

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Newsletter - March 2016

The content in this Newsletter features my newest program, Beat the Binge, an 8 Week Online Interactive Program. In this program, we will be covering topics like Stress-Free Meal Planning, Games Grocery Stores Play (to get you to buy stuff), Taming Food Triggers, and more! I hope you'll check it out and if you signup to be notified of the official launch of the program, you'll be eligible for an Early Bird rate! 

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Childhood Obesity - 3 Family Interventions

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Childhood Obesity - 3 Family Interventions

Childhood obesity presents many health problems for youth, including early onset of puberty, hypertension, high cholesterol levels, abnormal glucose tolerance and risk of obesity as an adult. In addition to the health risks involved, children with obesity also face social stigma.

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A Letter to You...

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A Letter to You...

This is where I get a chance to help you with building a better, healthier relationship with food. Because trust me, I've been there. As someone who grew up an overweight child, I feel like my relationship with food has taken many forms throughout my life. From binge eating, to anorexia, to bulimia I've been through it all.

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3 Ways to Love Yourself Without Food

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3 Ways to Love Yourself Without Food

With emotional eating, we tend to try and soothe ourselves with food. When we're sad, we eat chocolate. When we're angry, we eat cookies. When we're lonely, we drink wine. Whatever the reason, unfortunately, all we really end up doing is making ourselves feel worse.

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What is Binge Eating?

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What is Binge Eating?

 

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WHAT IS BINGE EATING?

February 4, 2016

Binge Eating Disorder can be a serious condition that impacts many people every year. In fact, Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States. According to BEDA, “An estimated 3.5% of women, 2% of men and 30% – 40% of those seeking weight loss treatments can be clinically diagnosed with BED.” Although the disorder commonly appears in individuals that are obese, it can also occur in those that are of a normal weight range.

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