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Hello, my friend! Thank you for coming by A Lady Goes West today. I hope you’re having a great week. So much to catch up on, shall we?  (Here’s my top. And a look at my Super Bowl outfit.) We’re coming off quite a week over here in the Pitt house. Brady was really sick for three days last week and was home from school, then he got better for a few days until he ended up with a bad ear infection and had to miss school again. (During this time, we learned that Children’s Motrin works better for ear…

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Fuel your day with these delicious high protein meals made from healthy whole food protein sources! Our guide has you covered with ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. What if you could enjoy delicious, satisfying high protein meals that also pack a nutritional punch? As cookbook authors and recipe experts, we are passionate about creating dishes that are both nutritious and flavorful. In this post, Alex and I are sharing our top go-to recipes for high protein meals that will fuel your day—including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. We’ve also included some information from the Mayo Clinic that may…

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113 With COVID-19 taking over the globe, we’re all getting used to a new normal. It feels like us Washingtonians in King County got a head start, with COVID-19 making its first U.S. appearance literally a few miles away from our yoga studio. The state government, local businesses, and many companies swiftly declared a shift to “WFH” status. This meant a mandate to working from home for many privileged people. While this may sound amazing at first, everything is shut down—schools, recreational facilities, gyms, health clubs, restaurants, you name it. We have been urged to practice social distancing to help “flatten the curve” so that in coming weeks the U.S. doesn’t see the same numbers as Italy 🙁  I’ve been working from home for 7 years now. I love it and I wouldn’t change it for…

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Alex & SonjaHi! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of the acclaimed cookbooks A Couple Cooks and Pretty Simple Cooking—and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share seasonal recipes and the joy of home cooking. Now, we’ve got over 3,000 well-tested recipes, including Mediterranean diet, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, smoothies, cocktails, and more!

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116 Millions of people literally overnight have started doing what I call “Zoom yoga.” With the pandemic, leading yoga studios like mine are looking at months of closure. This new reality has led yoga teachers to think outside of the box about how to continue to serve their communities. In this new normal, Livestream yoga classes are now simply a click away. And it’s not just yoga—it’s everything from dance, to Pilates, weight training, painting, and so much more
  I’ve been using this time to practice on Zoom with some of my favorite teachers as well as teaching my own classes. I know it can’t be easy for everyone who is juggling work from home, keeping up with chores, trying to maintain…

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Do you want to level up your leg game? Maybe you’re tired of skipping leg day (we’ve all been there), or perhaps you’re looking to strengthen those hamstrings for better performance in sports or everyday life. Whatever your reason, you’ve landed in the right place. Today, we’re diving deep into leg curls—the ultimate hamstring exercise that you can do right at home. No fancy gym equipment? No problem. I’ve got you covered. By the end of this guide, you’ll know exactly what leg curls are, why they’re a must-do for your fitness routine, and how to perform them like a…

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Promoting and maintaining cognitive function can be helped by exercising regularly. While other studies have focused on the impact on executive function from aerobic exercise routines of moderate- to high-intensity lasting between 6 months to 1 year, it’s challenging to motivate people to participate in and stick to rigorous exercise programs. Building on previous research, it’s been found that even short mild exercise sessions, which include yoga and walking, stimulate the brain and deliver short-term cognitive performance improvements. However, the impact that mild aerobic exercise over a longer term has on brain function, in addition to the associated underlying mechanisms,…

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If you’re trying to lose weight or just watching what you eat more closely, you might find it difficult to come by added-sugar-free snacks. Even foods that are typically regarded as “healthy,” such as yogurt, granola, and smoothies, can be loaded with added sugars — especially those that hide in plain sight on nutrition labels. However, with a bit of creativity and know-how, you can whip up plenty of yummy snacks without added sugar to munch on between meals. Stamp out your cravings with these satisfying added-sugar-free snacks. 1. Natural Peanut Butter With Whole-Grain Crackers “Anytime you’re going to snack,…

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In large saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil on medium heat for about 3 minutes, or until onions appear translucent. Add squash and sauté for a further 5 minutes. Add cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and salt and sauté for another minute before adding harissa. Stir frequently over next 2 minutes. Raise heat to high and add vegetable broth, stirring well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to gentle simmer and allow to cook for approximately 20 minutes, until squash is tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Using hand mixer, blend soup into a fine purée.

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