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If there’s anything I know, it’s that life is expensive! Every month, some big-ticket item breaks in my house—the fridge, the water heater, the dishwasher. And every time I hit the grocery store, the prices are creeping up, up, up. It’s tough to get ahead, or even to break even. So I save pennies wherever I can… and that goes for food shopping as well. I read the ads, shop the specials, buy produce in season, and hit the farmer’s markets. But you know what I don’t do? I don’t cut corners when it comes to quality. And that’s why I spend extra money on grass-fed meat and free-range chicken and eggs. I know that some people think that grass-fed and free-range are just synonyms for “overpriced.” But here’s the truth: The difference between factory-farmed and naturally-raised animals is HUGE. Here are four big benefits you get for that extra money: More omega-3 fatty acids. Today’s typical diet is far too low in these key nutrients, which your body desperately needs. Grass-fed meat contains a bountiful supply of them, and it’s also lower in omega-6’s than conventional meat. Similarly, eggs from pastured chickens have a much better ratio of these fatty acids than eggs from caged chickens. More vitamins and minerals. Grass-fed meat is richer in B vitamins, zinc, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and beta carotene than factory-farmed meat. As for eggs, one study comparing the eggs of free-range and caged chickens found that the free-range eggs had twice as much vitamin E. More CLA. Conjugated linoleic acid supports overall wellness and helps keep extra pounds off, and in addition, it may markedly lower your risk for breast cancer. Grass-fed beef is an outstanding source of CLA. Cleaner, less contaminated food. Grass-fed and free-range animals are living the way they’re meant to live—not stressed, crowded together, loaded with antibiotics, and fed an artificial diet based on corn, soy, and even garbage. This means that grass-fed and free-range animals are healthier all-around, which translates into higher-quality meat and eggs. In short, you’re getting more than your money’s worth when you opt for grass-fed or free-range. However, I’m not going to kid you: Meat and eggs from naturally-raised animals are indeed pricier. So how can you work them into your budget? Here are some easy ways to drive the cost down: Shop the big-box stores. Believe it or not, the same stores that are famous for selling super-sized junk food are now carrying lots of high-quality grass-fed and free-range products as well. You can buy them in bulk and save a bundle. Buy direct from farmers. You don’t need to live in a farm community to buy straight from the farm! Many farmers deliver to cities now; simply place your order online and pick it up close to your home on the delivery date. Order online. Consider having your meat delivered monthly from a subscription service. Oftentimes these services partner with a collective of small farms so they can get a much better price. Ordering online also saves a ton of shopping time. Eat more eggs for dinner. Eggs are less expensive than meat, so save money by making frittatas, omelets (you got to try my Kimchi Omelet), or crust-less quiches for dinner once or twice a week. Eat organ meats. Liver, heart, and kidneys are all nutrient-rich and inexpensive. And if you’ve heard that liver is filled with toxins, here’s good news: Liver from pastured animals is purer, because these animals are raised in a cleaner environment. “Cowpool.” Go in with friends and buy a half or whole cow (or pig) that a farmer raises, butchers, and freezes for you. To find farms that do this, go to eatwild.com. Save your bones. The bones from grass-fed beef and pastured chicken are ideal for bone broth—so freeze those bones, and when you get enough, toss them in the stockpot and make “liquid gold”! Finally, when you’re calculating the cost of grass-fed and free-range meat and eggs, factor in the cost of being sick vs. being well. The better your diet is, the healthier you’ll be—and the less you’ll spend on doctors’ visits, medications, and sick days. In my book, that’s worth a few extra dollars at the checkout stand any day! Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!

What is the 21-Day detox that keeps celebs thin and young? - h2 You see them all the time on TV and stages bigger than life… Celebrities that look stunningly young and fit… even as they age. What’s their secret and where can YOU get it? Keep reading to find out.... Dr. Kellyann Petrucci has discovered the secret to staying slim and young… and everyone, including you, can tap into this “Fountain of Youth.” As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Kellyann routinely “de-ages” her clients—not with surgery or Botox, but through diet alone. Her bestselling book, Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet, and her new cookbook, Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Cookbook, both give the full outline for her celeb-approved 21-day “detox” that can help anyone slim down, regain energy, and brighten their look as fast as possible.   Who is Dr. Kellyann? She is an avid clinical researcher and doctor specially trained in Biological Medicine at the renowned Marion Foundation and Paracelsus Klinik in Zurich, Switzerland, Dr. Kellyann has PROVEN that anyone’s health—and life—can be transformed simply through the power of food... especially one powerful, centuries-old food she calls, Liquid Gold. Over the last 20 years she has prescribed her scientifically-proven diet that’s helped even the sickest, most obese patients achieve their best health and a slimmer stronger body—for life! Today she is a leading weight-loss transformation and anti-aging expert, and a New York Times bestselling author who has helped celebrities and countless men and women look and feel their best from the inside out. As an Italian mother of two who loves to eat delicious food, but knows that busy people need life to be practical and rewarding, Dr. Kellyann has worked tirelessly to perfect a satisfying diet lifestyle that actually works... without having to starve or be forced to eat bland tasteless food, or spend hours cooking. Dr. Kellyann’s unique diet has caught the attention of the most respected media sources, and indeed the entire country. Today she is often called, “Doctor Bone Broth.” She’s been featured on Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, ABC, NBC, CBS, The Doctors, in Time Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, was the host her own hit PBS special, and was even on the MEGATRON in New York Times Square. Get Dr. Kellyann's Quick Start Guide “I start my day enjoying Dr. Kellyann's scrumptious recipes and warm, rich, bone broth. I find it to be a delicious way to keep me on track.” —Robin Roberts, Anchor on ABC's Good Morning America What's the Star Ingredient that helps anyone Lose the Weight and the Wrinkles... in Just 21 Days? So, exactly how does Dr. Kellyann turn back the clock and help her clients detox, lose weight and look and feel a decade younger in just three weeks? It all has to do with inflammation and gut health. When you can heal your gut and stop inflammation, your body stops aging prematurely and turns into a natural fat burner. The titles of her bestselling books reveal one secret of Dr. Kellyann’s success: bone broth. She calls it “Liquid Gold”… a magical elixir made by extracting out the richest concentration possible of collagen, gelatin and other healing properties found in animal bones through slow cooking. For centuries doctors and grandmas have cooked this broth to nourish and heal without the use of synthetic medicine of today. Now, people who have caught onto the healing wonders of bone broth know that it’s the collagen from the bones of beef, chicken, turkey, and fish that has the power to restore and preserve their health and youth.   What collagen does for your skin during your 21 days to a slimmer, younger you.    Basically, collagen is the “glue” that holds your body together. It’s the most abundant structural protein in the body—and one of its jobs is to keep your skin strong, smooth, and firm. Unfortunately, once you hit thirty, your skin has less and less collagen each year. Eventually, there isn’t enough collagen in your skin to do the job… and that’s when you start to see wrinkles and sagging. If you want to reverse this aging, a skin cream containing collagen can help. But to really make a difference, you need to mainline collagen to your skin cells from the inside. That’s why it’s crucial to drink bone broth. Bone broth is loaded with collagen for your 21 days to a slimmer, younger you. It’s why bone broth is Dr. Kellyann’s #1 prescription for detoxing, de-aging the skin and looking younger, but it also keeps you strong and young inside too… Here’s how: What collagen does for every cell in your body   Collagen is a superfood that helps in your 21 days to a slimmer, younger you Collagen that makes you look and feel awesome all over, however the opposite is also true. Without enough collagen, especially as you age, your cells will literally start to shrivel as they lose their vitality and “bounce.” When you drink bone broth, you flood your body with collagen and other essential nutrients that “plump up” every cell and tissue in your body. When this happens your skin will look and feel radiant, but it will also heal and strengthen your gut, reduce inflammation, and revive your immune system. The result is rock-solid health with a natural ability to “melt” fat, smooth wrinkles, maintain stronger more lustrous hair, skin and nails, sleep better, feel more energetic, and even reverse many of today’s most dangerous health conditions. Here’s a deeper look into how the rich concentration of collagen in bone broth helps you stay slim and young: Collagen is packed with the glycine you need during your 21 days to a slimmer, younger you. Glycine is one of the body’s most powerful detoxifiers, so it cleanses your cells and makes them vibrant. As a result, you’ll feel younger… and sexier, too! Glycine fights inflammation and helps keep your immune system working efficiently. Want more good news? Glycine is calming—and a dose of it before bedtime can even help you awaken more refreshed. Collagen is loaded with the same gut-healing nutrients as gelatin which is imperative during your 21 days to a slimmer, younger you. Gelatin is basically cooked collagen, so it helps transform a sick, “leaky” gut into a rock-solid one. This, in turn, extinguishes the chronic inflammation that packs weight on you—especially around your belly. As a result, you can heal your leaky gut and melt off extra pounds much more easily. During your 21 days to a slimmer, younger you with collagen is absolute magic for your hair and fingernails. And in addition to erasing wrinkles on your face, it can help prevent cellulite on your thighs and butt by strengthening the skin in these areas. Collagen is rich in joint-healing glucosamine and chondroitin which helps during your 21 days to a slimmer, younger you. Two nutrients many doctors prescribe for joint pain. In fact, a 2015 study found that chondroitin outperformed the prescription drug Celebrex in treating knee osteoarthritis. You can make this incredible “Liquid Gold” bone broth inexpensively at home by following Dr. Kellyann’s recipes. It’s not the same broth you’ll typically find in stores, but it is the same as many famous restaurants and celebrity chefs like Marco Canora of Brodo in New York sell for $12 a cup! You know this is something special when thousands of regular customers line up everyday and pay that much to get their hot cup of bone broth... instead of coffee! Below, you'll find Dr. Kellyann's gourmet yet super simple Beef Bone Broth Recipe, but as you've probably guessed, the secret to truly restoring your health and beauty involves more than just adding in foods. You'll also have to cut out a few pro-aging foods in order to see results in just 21 days! Bone broth recipe for your 21 days to a slimmer, younger you Bone broth takes only minutes to make—it's the ultimate fast food. Pop everything in your crock pot, walk away, and come back in 6-12 hours (depending on preference and the type of bones you use) to find delicious, gut-healing, fat-burning "liquid gold." Ingredients:  2 unpeeled carrots, scrubbed and roughly chopped 2 stalks celery, including leafy part, roughly chopped 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed (optional) 3½ pounds grass-fed beef bones (preferably joints and knuckles) —OR— 2 or more pounds raw chicken bones/carcasses and additional wings, thighs or feet —OR— 1 turkey carcass 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Directions: Place the vegetables, garlic, bones, and bay leaves into a stockpot. Sprinkle on the salt, drizzle with vinegar, and add enough water to cover everything by 1 inch. Cover the pot. Cook on low for 8 to 12 hours for beef or about 6 to 8 hours for chicken or turkey, skimming the broth occasionally. Pour the broth through a fine strainer and discard the solids. Taste the broth and add more salt if needed. Chill the broth. It will keep for 3 days in the fridge and 3 months in your freezer. Actress Shailene Woodley is a huge fan of bone broth and raves about it in this interview with MTV! “Bone Broth is... everything.”  —Shailene Woodley, actress, Insurgent and Big Little Lies Actress and lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow also put bone broth on her her newsletter's winter detox menu, and has published several articles on GOOP about this slimming, filling, ancient elixir. Cut Out These Foods for 21 Days to Become Slimmer, Younger and Healthier! In addition to adding in "liquid gold" bone broth, you'll also need to cut out pro-aging foods from your diet for 21 days. When people give up these foods, rapid de-aging is the rule, not the exception. The reason permanent weight loss can be such a challenge is that the three foods that age you the most — making you washed out, obese, tired, and sick — are foods you probably love. Initially, giving them up will probably be tough, for two reasons: You’ve been eating them all your life, and, Biologically, you’re actually addicted to some of them. While the initial Bone Broth Diet detox lasts 21 days, don't think of it as just a temporary “diet.” It’s a new way of life. You can have an occasional cheat, but if you want optimal results, you’ll only eat pro-aging foods on rare occasions after the 21 day detox. There are three main foods you need to kiss goodbye. Cutting out sugar will help during the 21 days to a slimmer, younger you Sugar is one of the hardest foods for people to give up. That’s because it’s actually addictive. But eating sugar is one of the fastest ways to make yourself old. Here’s why: Each dose of sugar makes your blood sugar skyrocket, causing your body to pump out more insulin. Eventually, you develop insulin resistance. That leads to a fat belly, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Sugar causes inflammation, which affects every cell in your body. In particular, inflammation can make your skin look old and blotchy. Sugar accelerates aging by increasing oxidative stress (cell damage caused by renegade molecules called free radicals). Fructose — one form of sugar — is linked to cancer, liver damage, increases in “bad” cholesterol, and even changes in skin collagen that can cause wrinkles. The bottom line: Sugar gunks up your body and makes your cells old, sick, and sluggish. And until you exorcise your “sugar demon,” you’re not ever going to feel — or look — your best. Wheat and other grains (including whole grains) are off limits during the 21 days to a slimmer, younger you When it comes to grains, the first thing to know is that your body doesn’t need them. You may feel like you need them — but that’s partly because highly processed grains, much like sugar, are addictive. The second thing to know is that all grains — even supposedly “healthy” whole grains — are packed with carbohydrates. These carbs age you by raising your blood sugar levels, forcing your body to produce more insulin and leading to the insulin resistance I talked about earlier. Moreover, grains contain high levels of two anti-nutrients: phytic acid and lectins. Phytic acid binds to minerals, cutting down on the anti-aging nutrients you get from food. And lectins damage the lining of your intestines, causing leaky gut and allowing toxins to leak into your bloodstream, where they cause pro-aging inflammation throughout your body. Finally, most grains contain gluten, and many people are gluten-sensitive or gluten-intolerant. For these people, eating gluten can trigger autoimmune disorders, digestive problems, arthritis-like joint pain, and a host of other ailments that make people look and feel old. Avoid industrial seed oils during your detox for 21 days to a slimmer, younger you If you think that seed oils like corn and soybean oil are good for you, think again. Even canola oil — billed as a health food — belongs in a landfill, in my opinion. Why? First of all, seed oils (even canola) contain high ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. In fact, because our Western diet is heavy in seed oils, we now consume 10 to 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than our early ancestors did. That’s bad, because omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation, while omega-6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory. So it’s no surprise that we’re seeing an epidemic of “aging” diseases linked to inflammation, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease and cancer. Second, seed oils are heavily processed. They undergo caustic refining, bleaching, and degumming processes, and the end result is hardly food at all. They also go rancid quickly, making them even more toxic to your cells. What are better choices? Coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, and butter (or ghee, made by removing the milk solids from butter). These healthy, natural fats contain nutrients that nourish your cells and make their membranes strong and “bouncy.” They also make you feel full and satisfied, leading you to eat less and lose weight. “(Bone broth is) full of gelatin and fat and has bone marrow and I think it is very good to keep yourself young... It helps to restructure the tissues for your skin, you hair and your nails. It’s full of collagen.” —Selma Hayek, actress and producer, Ugly Betty (and so many others!), from interview withPeople Magazine. Dr. Kellyann’s 21 days to a slimmer, younger you challenge   Are you still with reading, even after the cold, hard truth about what you need to cut out? If so, you may be thinking that giving up these three pro-aging foods — sugars, grains, and seed oils — sounds hard. And it is. (Hence the word challenge!) But if you’re fed up with feeling old, draggy, and fat, this is the fastest, healthiest way to look and feel young again. So if you’re seeking a real transformation, cut out these foods for 21 days. Instead, 5 days per week, eat lean meats, fish, eggs, healthy fats, fruits, veggies, and nuts.   In particular, eat anti-aging superfoods like coconut, butter, blueberries, and grass-fed meats. 2 days per week, skip the solids and feast on up to 6 cups of bone broth. Then see if the benefits make you want to continue. It’s hard to break old habits and food addictions, and you may often feel like quitting during your 21-day “detox.” But tough it out — and when you’re done, you’ll feel revitalized, recharged, and rejuvenated. That’s because when you get toxins out of your cells, those cells will begin to glow with energy once again … and so will you. Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!

When we think about nutrition, we tend to think about vitamins and minerals—or about protein, fats, and carbs. But guess what: The most important nutrient of all is water! You can go for a long time without food, but cut out water and you’re in big trouble. What’s more, you need plenty of water to feel good AND look your best. Here’s why drinking at least eight glasses of water a day—and more if you exercise or you’re out in the heat—should be part of your health and beauty regimen: It makes your skin smoother. Dehydrated skin cells are flabby, deflated, and wrinkle-prone, while hydrated skin cells are plump and “bouncy.” It keeps your skin healthier. Dry skin leads to itching, and itching can lead to infections. Dry skin also puts you at greater risk for flare-ups of eczema and psoriasis. It helps you avoid cravings. Thirst often leads to “signal confusion,” making you think that you’re hungry instead. So before you reach for a snack, drink a glass of water and see if you’re satisfied. It keeps your breath fresh and your teeth healthy. Each time you drink a glass of water, you whoosh away loads of mouth bacteria and pesky food particles that can cause plaque and make you unkissable. It optimizes your performance. If you’re an athlete, as little as a 2% decrease in your body’s level of water can hurt your performance. Even if you’re a desk jockey, mild dehydration can make you cranky and tired and give you a bad case of “brain fog.” It revs up your metabolism. When you drink water—especially ice water—your body needs to warm that water. As a result, you burn off a few calories, and that can add up over time. It keeps your muscles and joints happy. Do you frequently fall prey to painful leg cramps? If so, drinking more water can help prevent them. In addition, water keeps your joints lubricated so you can move more easily. It keeps you regular. When you’re dehydrated, your body needs to shunt water away from your GI tract to keep other tissues healthy. As a result, it’s harder for you to “flush the pipes.” That’s why one of the easiest cures for constipation is simply to drink more water. It keeps your electrolytes balanced. Electrolytes are minerals in your body that carry an electric charge. They affect everything from your heartbeat to your muscle function, and when you’re dehydrated, they can get out of whack. It’s especially crucial to drink plenty of water if you’re sick and suffer from diarrhea or vomiting. It helps prevent kidney stones. If you’ve ever suffered from kidney stones, you know how excruciating they are—and if you haven’t, you don’t want to find out. Drinking plenty of water helps to flush out the crystal-forming substances that create these nasty little stones. These are plenty of good reasons to reach for that glass of water—and maybe you’re ready to do that right now. But before you do, let’s talk about one more thing: the quality of the water you’re putting in your body. What’s in your water? A few months ago, I wrote about the terrible tragedy in my own back yard—in Flint, Michigan, near the town where I have my medical practice. The water in Flint is heavily contaminated with lead, a toxin that can cause catastrophic damage to a child’s developing brain. While the danger in Flint is extreme, I have bad news: No matter where you live, your tap water is toxic. The EPA has identified more than 100 chemicals and microbes that can be present in tap water, from perchlorate (rocket fuel) to MTBE (a gasoline additive). Your water even contains traces of pharmaceuticals like Prozac and birth control hormones! And the chlorine in tap water, while it kills lots of bad bugs, is bad news itself if you drink it. It’s linked to higher rates of everything from cancer to birth defects. Filtration pitchers and refrigerator filters will remove some of these toxins, but not all. Bottled water isn’t the answer either, because those bottles are terrible for the environment. And under-the-counter systems are a pain, with their installation and maintenance costs. I’ve used all of these, but I’ve been looking for something better for my home and my office. So I was excited when I learned about something entirely new: a countertop reverse osmosis (RO) unit called AquaTru that’s a fraction of the cost of other RO units. It doesn’t require any installation fees, and maintenance is minimal. (The filters last for two to three years.) What’s more, it really works. Mike Adams at Natural News tested it in his own lab and found that in addition to getting rid of chlorine, it removed 100% of cadmium, cesium, mercury, and uranium, and 99.9% of lead and arsenic. It also removed 98.8% of strontium, 99.79% of copper, and 92.99% of aluminum. Overall, the system removes 128 toxic chemicals and heavy metals from your water. Faucet filters remove only about 58, and typical pitcher filters remove only about 13. Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!        

These days, bone broth is all the rage for adults. (There are even bone broth bistros and bars featuring bone broth cocktails now!) But the powerful nutrition in bone broth is every bit as good for kids and teens. The trick, of course, is getting them to eat it. I know lots of kids who love a warm mug of bone broth on a cold winter day. However, some children say “ick” if you offer them broth in a cup. Luckily, I’ve discovered ways to get kids, or a reluctant spouse, to eat bone broth without even knowing it. Here are my best sneaky tips, along with some gems from fellow bone broth fans. Try bone broth popsicles. I know it sounds weird, but with the right flavor combinations, these can be a huge hit—and kids don’t need to know that there’s broth in them. Here’s a fun recipe from Paleo on the Go. Slip broth into tomato sauces. Tomato sauces are so hearty and bold you can hide a good dose of bone broth in them. Add meatballs to this recipe from Savoring Joy and serve over zucchini “zoodles,” and you’ll have a hearty and healthy dinner that any kid will love. Make “bone broth brittle.” This is an awesome idea on converting dehydrated broth into crunchy chips. Admittedly, it takes some work… but if you’re into cooking, it’s a fun project. Sneak broth into BBQ sauce. Barbecued chicken is a favorite with both kids and adults. Here’s a recipe from Real Food RN that adds a bacon-y twist. Young or old, who can resist that? Make bone broth gravy. Everybody loves gravy! And if you think your gravy needs to be loaded with flour, think again. Here’s an easy, grain-free recipe from Elena’s Pantry. Hide a little bone broth in other drinks. Add a third of a cup or so of unseasoned broth to a green drink, or mix it into a smoothie. (Banana and chocolate smoothies work well.) Or use my Bone Broth Protein to make chocolate or vanilla shakes… yum. Use it in soups, stews, chili, and other dishes. The simplest “sneak play” is to replace the water or regular broth in your kids’ favorite entrée dishes or veggie sides with bone broth. For instance, check out this easy, kid-friendly recipe from my new book, Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Cookbook. CHICKEN CACCIATORE Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Yield: 4 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 medium onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 cup chicken bone broth 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1⁄2 teaspoon Celtic or pink Himalayan salt 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Fresh basil, for garnish In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs and cook until golden, about 6 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside. To the same skillet, add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, broth, capers, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pot, reduce the heat, cover, and cook until a thermometer inserted in a chicken thigh registers 165 degrees, about 20 minutes. Serve the chicken with the tomato broth and veggies, garnished with fresh basil. Try these fun and easy tricks, and I’m betting you can sneak a healthy dose of bone broth into your child’s diet without anyone but you being the wiser. To make your chances of success even better, here are two more tips: Use chicken bone broth rather than beef bone broth in popsicles, smoothies, and shakes, because it has a milder flavor. Make onion-free broth with little or no seasoning for these treats. Start by adding only small amounts of broth to recipes. If you get away with it, try adding a little more. I hope these tips and tricks work for you… and if you have any of your own, I’d love to hear them! Keep thinking Big and living Bold!

I absolutely enjoyed being on Dr. Oz and talking sparkling water and teatoxing. If you want to know more here’s my take on both sparkling waters and teatoxing. I SAY — GET YOUR SPARKLE ON! As a weight-loss and anti-aging expert, I’m a huge fan of sparkling water. Why? Because it fills you up, without adding carbs or calories to your diet. In addition, it keeps your skin hydrated—and hydrated skin is younger, smoother, and softer. When you choose a sparkling water, be sure to read the label. It should contain NO MORE THAN these three ingredients: water, natural flavors, and (if it’s club soda) sodium bicarbonate. I love to make my own “Spa Water” using sparkling water. I simply add cucumbers, berries, or lemon or lime slices to sparkling water, and top with a sprig of mint. Voila: instant pampering! Here are four more fun ways to make sparkling water a part of your diet: Mix it half-and-half with wine to make wine spritzers—half the calories! Use it in scrambled eggs in place of cream or milk. Use it in place of milk in your pancakes—they’ll be lighter, fluffier, AND easier on your waistline. Add it to tea to make a flavorful, bubbly “fizzy tea.” You can enjoy sparkling water any time, any place. And as my Dr. Oz segment explained, these myths about this healthy drink are flat-out wrong: It’s not In fact, it’ll keep your skin cells hydrated and “bouncy.” It’s not bad for your bones. That’s true for sodas that contain phosphates, which isn’t an ingredient in sparkling water. It’s not loaded with junk. (Just check the labels and make sure your water is the real deal, with no additives.) Finally, while sparkling water may give you a touch of “seltzer belly,” that tiny bit of bloat can help stave off cravings so you can lose weight more easily. That’s a pretty good trade-off in my book. So go ahead… get your sparkle on!   TEA TOXING—WHAT’S THE STORY? Lately, everyone’s into doing a Teatox. This is a fast in which you drink teas infused with veggies, herbs, and spices. What’s the goal? To lose weight and get a good “cleanse.” As a naturopathic physician, here’s my take on this trend. First, Teatoxing is a great way to lose weight. I’m big on fasting, because it lowers your insulin levels, raises your levels of body-sculpting HGH, and helps you clean up your cells—and all of this helps you burn fat like crazy. So I’m giving Tea Toxes a big thumbs-up as a weight-loss tool. Of course, you can get the same benefits from a fast using bone broth—and bone broth will also feed your skin the collagen building blocks that blast your wrinkles.So in my opinion, it wins out over Tea Toxing—because I’d rather lose weight AND look younger! Now, let’s look at that other claim for Tea Toxing—that it’ll give you a good cleanse.If that’s what you’re after, a Tea Tox isn’t likely to give you the boost you want. It’s true that the extra water you’re drinking will help “flush the pipes,” so to speak—and if your savory tea contains caffeine, that can also aid in getting things moving. However, the very best way to battle constipation is by getting lots of fiber from vegetables. With a Tea Tox, you’re getting some nutrients from veggies, but you’re losing all the fiber. So instead, I recommend loading your plate at every meal with non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, kale, Romaine, and spinach. These will help you stay slim AND regular. Bottom line: Tea Toxing gets an “A” for weight loss, but whole veggies are a better choice if you want to want to banish constipation. One final note: if you do a Tea Tox, limit your use of teas containing senna. This is a natural laxative that’s fine in small doses, but not as an everyday drink. Dr. Kellyann Petrucci on The Dr. Oz Show, Feb 24, 2017 from Kellyann Petrucci on Vimeo. I’m always researching the latest weight loss trends and love bringing that information to my readers. Download my free guide 135 Secrets to Slim below! Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!

It’s one thing to resolve to get fit, but it’s another thing to actually do it—especially if you’re getting bored with the same old exercise routines. As that enthusiasm you felt on New Year’s Day starts to fade, your workouts may start falling by the wayside. If so, here’s my advice: Get back in the exercise groove by trying something new and different! Here are ten fun ways to make fitness fun again and shake up that workout routine. Try aerial silk workouts. Love to watch Cirque du Soleil? Then try some of those moves yourself in this new form of “sky dancing” that’s sweeping the country.  Don’t worry, it’s safe… and you’ll get a fabulous core workout. Do commercial-break “mini-workouts.” Want to watch TV instead of working out? Then try this: Do both! Each night, designate one member of your family as the “coach.” During each commercial break, have that person call out exercises—for instance, squats, jumping jacks, and lunges—for everyone to do during the break. Watch TV for two hours, and you’ll get around half an hour of exercise. Try geocaching. Love a treasure hunt? If you have a smartphone, go to Geocaching.com, create a free account, and start hunting for hidden surprises in your area. It’s a great way to turn walking into a game. Download fitness apps. These allow you to work out anywhere, and you can customize your routines to meet your needs. Sworkit, PEAR, CycleCast, and PocketYoga are popular, and a friend of mine also recommends AllTrails and 7 Minute Workout. Apps allow you to continually vary your workouts, so there’s something new each day. Dance, dance, dance! These days, there are loads of videos (many of them free) that can teach you everything from belly dancing to Bollywood moves. It’s great fun, and you’ll work up a real sweat. “Deal out” your routines with Fitdeck cards. No matter what you’re into—yoga, weightlifting, Pilates, you name it—there’s probably a Fitdeck product to suit your needs. Just put on your favorite music, shuffle the cards, and create a new workout every time. Don’t want to spend money? You can make your own exercise deck using regular playing cards; here’s how singer Carrie Underwood does it. Opt for the “ten thousand steps a day” plan. Use a tracker or your smartphone to make sure you get in this many steps each day. But here’s a caution: Some studies show that trackers actually cause people to exercise less, because when they hit that 10,000 mark, they stop. Instead, make that your MINIMUM target, and try to exceed it. Try ballet. People of all ages are taking up ballet or ballet-based barre workouts these days. These are fantastic for your balance and posture, and barre is a great form of exercise if you’re looking for something that’s low impact. Get adventurous when you walk the dog. Sure, you probably give Fido a walk every day already. But if your pup is up for it, start going on longer and longer walks, exploring parts of the neighborhood you’ve never seen before. Get back to basics. Hula hoops, jump ropes, beach balls, badminton sets, Twister, horseshoes, and Frisbees aren’t just for kids—they’re fun for grownups, too! Load your family room and back yard with toys like these, and you’ll be amazed at how much exercise you get just having fun. — Boredom can be the death of a fitness routine, so don’t fall into a rut. Instead, each time you find your interest flagging, pick one of these activities or think up other creative ways to move. You’ll have lots of fun as you try each new thing—and it’ll be easy to stick to that New Year’s Day fitness resolution all year long! Keep living Big and living BOLD!

If you do challenging workouts like Tabata or Crossfit—the kinds of exercise that make every muscle in your body scream for mercy—good for you! That means you’re in great shape, and you’re working hard to stay that way. However, here’s a question for you: While you’re crushing your workouts, are you getting the maximum benefit from them by fueling up correctly? Like an Indy 500 race car, your body needs to have the best fuel in order to perform to a high standard. When you eat the right foods before a workout, you’ll have plenty of energy to finish it instead of running out of steam halfway through. And it’s even more important to eat the right foods afterward, so your body can build new muscle. Here’s the story. When you do an intense workout, you actually create microscopic tears in your muscles. While this sounds bad, it’s actually a very good thing. That’s because your body quickly repairs those muscles, making them stronger in the process.  In effect, your body says, “Oops—looks like I didn’t make this muscle strong enough for what it needs to do, so I’m going to do better this time.” So fueling up before an intense workout is important, and fueling up afterward is absolutely crucial. Here’s how to do both. Before your workout… To signal your body that a workout is coming, eat a light snack of protein and fat about 15 minutes to an hour before you exercise. (That fat is important, so don’t skimp on it!) This will give you a quick shot of energy. Don’t overdo this snack, because you don’t want it to weigh you down. Before I hit the gym, I typically reach for hardboiled eggs, nuts, a little coconut, or a high-quality jerky that contains no artificial additives or sugar. After your workout… I’m sure you breathe a sigh of relief when you finish an intense workout—but in reality, your body is just starting its hard work. At this point, it needs to rebuild those micro-tears in your muscles so they’re stronger than ever. To speed this process, you should refuel within half an hour. At this stage, I recommend eating a meal-sized serving of easy-to-digest protein such as chicken, salmon, or egg whites, along with a starchy carb like jicama, sweet potato, or winter squash. (This is one time when you don’t need to add fat.)  A protein shake is another great option. Use a high-quality protein powder, add a handful of fruit, and you have the perfect post-workout refuel. This is a “bonus” meal, so you can go ahead and eat your regular meal at the usual time. A reality check… While we’re talking about fueling your body for a workout, here’s one more tip: Before you reach for a pre- or post-exercise snack, be sure you really need it. If you’re simply doing twenty or thirty minutes of moderate exercise, your body will do just fine without a boost. In fact, snacking before and after an easy exercise session will do more harm than good, by adding carbs and calories you don’t need. In this case, simply rehydrate yourself with a glass of water after your workout, and you’ll be good to go. However, if you’re doing a muscle-burning, heart-pounding, holy-mackerel-will-this-ever-end workout, those before-and-after snacks are critical—so promise me that you won’t skip them, even if you’re trying to slim down. Those few extra calories will boost the power of your workout, helping you to lose weight and sculpt your body faster… so don’t let that fuel tank run dry! Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!

When you look in the mirror, do you see sculpted arms, a slim waist, slender thighs, and a firm butt? Or are things starting to slide, wobble, jiggle, and droop? If you aren’t thrilled with what you see, then I have a suggestion for you: rearrange the furniture! With smart, targeted exercise, you can slim, sculpt, and strengthen your body, making you look years younger even without losing weight. And here’s more good news: You don’t need to spend all day doing it. In fact, fifteen or twenty minutes per workout will be plenty. The trick is to make the most of those minutes—and to do that, you need to do resistance training. In this type of exercise, you use dumbbells or the weight of your own body to work your muscles hard, trimming and toning them. Here are some keys: Start with weights heavy enough to challenge you, but not so heavy that you can’t keep good form. If possible, use a variety of weights. Do resistance training every other day, allowing your body to repair and strengthen your muscles in between. Now, here are some of my favorite exercises for taking years off your arms, waist, hips, and butt: SQUATS. These are awesome if you want a gorgeous butt and you’d like to get rid of saddlebags. In addition to basic squats, try these variations: Squat-and-Side Kick. Each time you rise after a squat, do a martial-arts-style side kick, alternating from left to right. Here's a demonstration. Curtsey Squat. This is just what it sounds like. Alternate your “curtseys” to the left and right, doing a regular squat in between. Here's a demonstration. Squat-and-Lunge. Alternate squats with backward lunges. Be sure not to let your knees extend beyond your toes when you do the lunges. ARM AND SHOULDER SHAPERS. Lifting weights won’t make you look like Popeye; instead, it will give you the beautiful posture and shapely arms you had years ago. The trick here is to do a variety of exercises, and here are some of the best: Bicep curls. When you do this basic exercise, keep your elbows close to your body and lower the weights slowly to get the most “burn.” Tricep dips. To do this exercise, sit at the edge of a sturdy work bench or coffee table with your arms beside you, your fingers facing forward, your knees bent, and your feet on the floor. Grasp the edge of the bench or table with your hands. Now lower your butt close to the floor, supporting yourself on your hands. (Be careful not to lock your elbows at any point.) Your back should just graze the bench or table as you lower yourself. Once you’re as low as you can comfortably go, return to your starting position. Here's a demonstration. Military presses. To do this exercise, raise your weights above your head as if you’re lifting a barbell. Pushups. Yeah, I know—these are tough. But they’re fabulous for building beautiful arms and shoulders, and they get easier over time. Want a bonus? They also strengthen your core. If doing pushups from your toes is too difficult, do them from your knees—or do pushups against a wall. TUMMY TUCKERS. If you’re tired of doing sit-ups that don’t work, try exercises that really will trim your waist. Here are some of the best ones: Planks and Side Planks. These work your waist as well as trimming your arms and toning your butt. There are a zillion variations; here are some great ones. Bicycles. To do this exercise, lie face-up on a carpeted floor or mat and put your hands behind your head, gently supporting your head with your fingers. Lift your legs at about a 45-degree angle and make a bicycling motion with your legs, straightening one leg as you bend the other. As you bend each knee, rotate your body to bring the opposite elbow close to it. Here's a demonstration. Mountain Climbers. This is another tough one, but it pays off. To do it, start in a front plank position. Now, pull your right knee in to your chest as far as you can. Then switch and bring the other knee in. Avoid sticking your butt up in the air as you do this exercise. Here's a demonstration. Do these exercises every other day for a few months, and I’m betting that you’ll see a big difference. Those pesky areas that were surrendering to gravity will start getting higher, firmer, and sexier. Your clothes will look better on you. You’ll even stand and walk like a younger you. And when you look in the mirror, you’re going to love that rearranged furniture! Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!

I travel a lot, and so do many of my patients. And one question I frequently hear is: “How can I get a good workout when I’m on the road?” It’s a good question, because many people don’t like using a hotel’s public gym facility—and obviously, lugging dumbbells in your suitcase isn’t a good option! While you can keep your core and lower body toned with squats, lunges, and planks, keeping your upper body in shape is trickier when you don’t have weights. Luckily, I have the solution: Pack some exercise bands. These light-weight bands take up almost no room in your suitcase, and you can use them anywhere to get a quick resistance workout. The least expensive bands are simply long, flat strips of latex (you can also get latex-free versions), often called therapy bands. I like these because it’s easy to adjust the length of the band by wrapping it around your hands. You can also get tube bands with handles, or “loop” bands that look like giant rubber bands. Bands come in different levels of resistance—light, medium, or strong—and they’re cheap and durable. In addition, exercise bands are simple to use. Here are some of my favorite ways to incorporate them into an upper-body exercise routine: BICEPS CURLS. Stand with your feet on the bands and the ends of the bands in your hands. Curl your forearms up, just as you would with weights, keeping your elbows by your sides. Hold at the top, then slowly lower your forearms to the starting position. Repeat. Here's a video on biceps curls with an exercise band. FRENCH PRESS. Sit on a chair with the center of the band under your butt and the ends in your hands. Start with your arms overhead, bent at the elbows so your hands are behind your head. With your palms facing toward the ceiling, press your arms straight up, then bend your elbows so your hands are behind your head again. Repeat. Here's a video on doing a French press with an exercise band (just remember my instructions have you sitting on the band as you perform the press). ROWS. Place the band under one foot, with the other foot slightly behind it. Bend at your waist at a 45-degree angle. Start with your arms hanging down and slightly forward and your palms facing in; then raise your elbows to the sides of your chest, squeezing your back muscles and making a “rowing” motion. Lower your arms to the starting position and repeat. Here's a video on doing bent rows with an exercise band. LAT PULLDOWN. Stand with the band held in front of you. Raise both arms over your head, with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart. Keeping your right arm in place, bend your left elbow and pull your left arm down and in toward your side, repeating the movement until your arm is fatigued and then switching to the opposite side. Here's a video on the lat pulldown with an exercise band. OVERHEAD PRESS. With the band under your feet and the ends of the band in your hands, raise your arms as if you’re lifting a barbell. Lower your hands, and repeat the movement. Here's a video on doing an overhead press with an exercise band. BOW AND ARROW. Holding the band out to your sides, mimic drawing back a bow. Repeat several times, and then switch sides. Here's a video on the bow and arrow exercise with an exercise band. The next time you’re traveling, toss a band or two in your suitcase and try these exercises. They’re safe no matter what your fitness level is, and they’re a hassle-free way to keep your upper body toned. What’s more, they’re great tension relievers after a long day of plane rides, TSA lines, and mad dashes through airports! Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!

There’s no question about it: To be your best, you need to exercise. But while that’s easy to say, it’s not always easy to do. If you’ve been sedentary for years, or you’re battling serious health problems, simply getting up and moving can be a challenge. But you know what?   Once you do get up and start moving, it’ll get easier every week. And before you know it, I bet you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish. The trick, if you haven’t exercised for a long time, is to ease into it gradually. In addition, choose exercises that promote strength, balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Here are five of the best ones.   Walking This is the easiest form of exercise, and it’s a great first step (no pun intended!) if you want to transform yourself from a couch potato to an active exerciser. When you start walking, determine how much distance you can comfortably cover in your walk. Then, every few days, challenge yourself to walk a little bit farther. As you get stronger, try routes that have an uphill and downhill grade. Vary your walks so you stay interested, and consider joining a walking group to give you motivation. Water Exercise Exercising in a pool is a wonderful way to get weak muscles back in shape, because you’re working against the resistance of water. It has other powerful benefits too, especially if you’re a senior. For instance, one study involving older women found that exercising in water improved not just their strength but also their cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, blood lipids, agility, and flexibility. What’s more, you don’t need to know how to swim in order to get in shape. You can tone and strengthen your muscles by doing standing leg lifts, breast strokes, and back strokes. Start with small movements, and work up to bigger ones. Tai Chi Remember when you were a kid, and you could touch your toes and do the splits? Then, over time, you got less and less flexible—and now you may even struggle to put on your shoes and socks. You’re especially likely to have problems with flexibility if you have diabetes. One of the best ways to increase your range of motion is by practicing Tai Chi. The gentle, fluid movements of Tai Chi will boost your flexibility gradually without straining your joints, and they’re also excellent for your balance. Resistance Training I know that weightlifting may seem like the last thing you should try if you’re really out of shape! However, the results may surprise you! If you need inspiration, check out 91-year-old “Gus” in this video. In my opinion, resistance training is the #1 way to get yourself back in good condition. The key here is to start very gradually—with one- or two-pound weights, if necessary—and have an expert help you so you avoid injuries. (Be sure to get your doctor’s okay, too.) A professional can also design a program that works for you if you’ve had breast cancer surgery, you have arthritis, or you need other modifications. Core Exercises Your core muscles are among the first to go when you don’t exercise. Tone them even a little, and you’ll see a big difference in your posture, your balance, and your health. To start whipping them into shape, try these exercises every day: Do a “tummy tuck” by pulling in your abdominal muscles, holding them in for three breaths, and then releasing them, repeating the exercise 12 times. Lying on your back, move your legs in a “bicycling” motion. You can do this on a bed if lying on the floor is too difficult. Lying on your back with your knees bent, lift and lower your pelvis several times, holding for a few seconds at the top of the exercise. Again, you can do this on a bed if lying on the floor is too hard. Also, try to create a habit of tightening your abdominal muscles each time you think about it throughout the day. This simple habit can do wonders for your abs over time. — I’m not going to kid you: At first, getting your body back in motion will take grit. You’ll experience some aches and pains, and you may occasionally wish you were back on that sofa. But trust me—I’ve helped thousands of people make this journey back to fitness, and I know you’re up for the challenge. So right now, commit to reversing that downward spiral by moving in ways that make your body a little healthier every single day. You’ll never know how strong you can be until you try! Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!

Has this ever happened to you? About two weeks into a diet, you look in the mirror and say, “OMG. What’s happened to my face?” Suddenly, your skin looks saggy, dull, dry… and old. Some weight-loss professionals will tell you that it’s inevitable for your skin to take a hit when you diet. But you know what? It’s not. When you diet the right way, your skin will actually start to look smoother, brighter, and younger. What’s the secret? Do the right things, and avoid doing the wrong things. It’s as simple as that. Here are nine ways to get beautiful skin as you shed those extra pounds. 1. Drink plenty of bone broth. Yeah, you knew this would top my list! And it deserves the #1 spot, because bone broth is loaded with collagen building blocks that smooth and nourish your skin. As I like to say, it’s like mainlining collagen to your skin. 2. Don’t skimp on the fat. Coconut oil, avocado oil, nuts, and fatty fish like salmon are loaded with fats that smooth and plump up your skin. And remember: Eating fat helps you burn fat. So in addition to doing your skin a favor, you’ll lose weight faster if you add some healthy fat to each meal. 3. Drink plenty of water—and green tea, too. Your skin craves moisture, so drink at least eight glasses of water each day. Add some green tea as well, because it’s rich in polyphenols that protect against aging. 4. Eat berries. Blueberries, in particular, are loaded with antioxidants that protect your skin. They’re also packed with vitamin C, which your body uses to help form collagen. 5. Reach for tomatoes. The lycopene in tomatoes offers powerful protection for your skin’s mitochondrial DNA, keeping it young and healthy. 6. Enjoy grass-fed beef. Pastured beef is high in skin-smoothing omega-3 fatty acids, as well as high-quality protein that builds strong skin. 7. Skip the grains. As you probably know, grains are taboo on my Bone Broth Diet. That’s because they pack pounds on you—and in addition, they’re murder on your skin. Grains are pro-inflammatory, so they make your skin look rough, old, and blotchy. The carbs in grains are also linked to acne. 8. Use the right salt. Regular table salt draws water out of your cells, making them saggy and creating bags under your eyes. Mineral salts, on the other hand, draw water into your cells, making them bouncy. 9. Get your circulation going. Exercise revs up your circulation, pulling nutrients into your skin cells and cleaning out debris that makes your skin look dull and old—so move for at least an hour every day. Also, try this great tip from my good friend Kathy Smith, the world-famous fitness expert. Each day, spend a few minutes on your bed with your head hanging over the edge—or get down on the floor and stand on your head if you can. This will bathe your skin in healing nutrients. When you baby your skin in these ways during your diet, you’ll look in the mirror and say, “Hey—I look awesome.” People may even ask you if you’ve had work done. And when you lose your extra weight, you won’t just want to show off your new, slim body; you’ll want to show off your spectacular skin as well! Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!

In an earlier post, I talked about how juice drinks, smoothies, and shakes all have a place in a healthy diet—especially if you’re trying to slim down. I’m a big fan of all three myself, especially on busy days when there’s no time to cook. But here’s the deal: There’s a right way and a wrong way to add these slimming drinks to your diet. Do it the wrong way, and your meals-in-a-glass might be doing you more harm than good. So when you reach for that juicer or blender, make sure you avoid these five common smoothie mistakes. Overdoing the fruit or starchy veggies. I mentioned this in my earlier post, but I’m repeating it because this is one of the biggest diet mistakes people make. It’s true that fruits and starchy vegetables are good for you—but overdoing these foods will put pounds on you, rather than taking them off. If you’re trying to lose weight, your best bet is to stick to one serving of fruit per drink. This translates into half an individual piece (for instance, half an apple or half a banana) or half a cup of berries, grapes, or tropical fruits—about a closed fistful. Similarly, limit starchy veggies like beets and carrots to one baseball-sized serving at most. Sticking to the same old, same old. It’s great to have favorite recipes, but I’m a believer in varying your ingredients because it’s the best way to guarantee that you get a full range of nutrients without overloading your body with any one food. Remember that there are thousands of phytonutrients, and the more of them you feed your body, the better. And while it’s unlikely that you’ll get too high a dose of potentially problematic plant ingredients like alkaloids, oxalates, and goitrogens even if you use the same veggies each day, why take a chance? Instead, rotate your greens—kale, spinach, chard, Romaine, and arugula are fun choices—and change up your fruits on a regular basis. Also, buy fresh produce that’s in season whenever you can. Skipping the fat. Fat satisfies your cravings, keeps your skin smooth, and helps you burn fat more quickly. So no matter which drink you choose, toss in a little avocado, some coconut oil, or some nuts to “fatten it up.” Getting too little protein. You might think that skipping protein-rich shakes and opting for drinks that only contain fruits and veggies will help you take weight off faster. However, if you’re replacing lots of your meals with drinks, I strongly recommend choosing shakes a good part of the time. You need that protein to heal and repair your body, optimize your metabolism, and keep cravings from sabotaging your diet. Using an inferior protein powder. To be blunt, there’s a lot of junk out there. Grocery and health-food stores are loaded with protein powders made from low-quality ingredients like soy, whey, or factory-farmed animals. Quality matters when it comes to your health, so don’t simply reach for the cheapest protein powder you can buy. Instead, look for high-quality products made from pastured beef, like my Bone Broth Protein and my Orange Cream Collagen Cooler. In addition to being better for you, a high-quality protein powder tastes a whole lot better. — If you follow these simple rules, your shakes, smoothies, and juice drinks will do just what you want them to do: slim you down, detoxify your body, and give you glowing skin. So get out your juicer or blender, give your healthy ingredients a whirl, and raise a glass to a younger, healthier you in the New Year. Cheers!

Are you at the end of your Bone Broth Diet—and have you reached your goal weight? If so, you can start reintroducing your favorite foods on my 80/20 Plan. As I like to say, it’s time to sprinkle a little fairy dust. However… before you do this, I want you to think carefully about what happened during your diet. If you’re like many of my patients, there’s a good chance that you noticed major improvements in your health toward the end of your diet. For instance, symptoms like these may have lessened or even disappeared: Skin problems—acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dryness Gastrointestinal problems—bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas Aches and pains—headaches, joint pain Psychological symptoms—depression, anxiety, “brain fog” Other issues—fatigue, poor sleep, lack of energy, lack of sexual desire If this is the case, I’m betting that you don’t want those symptoms to return! That’s why I recommend that you put on your detective hat and discover which foods caused your problems. Here’s how to do it. Keep a journal As you begin to reintroduce foods after your diet, I recommend keeping a daily food journal. Write down which food you’ve reintroduced, and notice your reaction (if any) immediately after eating it, within two or three hours of eating it, and within several days of eating it. Be aware that you might be able to tolerate some foods in small doses but not larger ones. If a food passes your first test, try “challenging” your body later on with a larger amount of it. You may also discover that certain foods are okay occasionally, but not on a daily basis—or that you can tolerate some foods when they’re cooked but not when they’re raw. Reintroduce foods carefully Here are the steps to follow when you add foods back into your diet: Reintroduce only one food at a time. Eat enough of it that you’ll be able to tell if you have a bad reaction to it, but don’t overdo it. If you experience any symptoms within 24 to 36 hours after reintroducing a food, put it back on the “no” list. (You can re-test that food later to see if your reaction was just a coincidence.) Wait five days before introducing another food. This will make it much easier to determine how your body reacts to each food. If you do fine with a food you’re testing, try a larger amount. If you tolerated it raw, try it cooked—or vice versa. Here’s some additional advice about letting  certain foods back into your life. Even if you don’t have any health issues, I want you to be careful about reintroducing these foods: More than 80% of my patients have a bad reaction to foods containing gluten. Of all the foods you eliminated on the Bone Broth Diet, this is the one that’s most likely to cause trouble when you reintroduce it. So be very wary if you add gluten-containing foods back into your diet! To keep these foods in mind, remember the acronym BROWS. It stands for barley, rye, oats (which are okay only if they’re specifically labeled as “gluten-free”), wheat, and spelt. Dairy is a big cause of digestive problems, and many of my patients discover that eating milk or cheese leads to headaches, skin breakouts, or sinus problems. I know this detective work will take a little time, but it can pay off in a lifetime of better health. I have patients who suffered for years with debilitating health problems, only to discover that cutting out a few foods made their problems vanish forever. So put on your Sherlock Holmes hat, and follow your own clues to become a healthier you! Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!

If you’re in the final days of my Bone Broth Diet right now, you’re dropping pounds like crazy. Your skin is looking smooth and gorgeous, and you’re filled with incredible energy. It’s awesome, isn’t it? However, as you come down the home stretch, you may be wondering how you can maintain your weight loss. After all, you’ve dieted before, and regained all of those pounds afterward… and if you’re like most people, you’ve done it over and over again. Luckily, I have the answer for you: my 80/20 Plan. This plan lets you enjoy life without gaining back those pounds and wrinkles. I like to say that you get 100% of the results with only 80% of the work! In this post, I’ll explain exactly how the 80/20 plan works. If you’re not familiar with it, read on… and if you’re already on this plan, scroll down to the end for two fabulous 80/20 recipes from my new book, Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Cookbook. How the 80/20 Plan works On the 80/20 Plan, you can eat non-diet foods for 20% of your meals, while sticking to the basic diet template for the other 80%. This gives you plenty of room for “personal play.” For instance, you can indulge in pasta and wine on date night or pop some popcorn for a Sunday afternoon movie, and still keep your weight right where you want it. When you eat right 80% of the time, your body is so vibrant and healthy that it can easily handle a little sin once in a while. How great is that? I do have two cautions, however. First, as you reintroduce foods, I want you to pay close attention to how your body reacts to them. When you do this, you’ll learn a lot about how specific foods affect your health, your mood, your skin, and your weight. (I’ll talk more about this in an upcoming post.) In particular, be cautious with grains—especially those that contain gluten—and dairy. Second, don’t over-indulge in sugary foods. At this point, you’ve got your sugar cravings under control, so it’s okay to give your sweet tooth a little thrill now and then. Honey, molasses, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and stevia are all okay in limited amounts now (although it’s smart to stay away from table sugar as much as you can, because it’s poison to your cells). But don’t go crazy eating sweet foods, or you’ll be inviting the Sugar Demon right back into your life. There you have it—that’s all there is to the 80/20 Plan. Follow the diet template 80% of the time, and sprinkle on some fairy dust the rest of the time. Watch out for a few tricky foods like gluten and dairy, and limit how much you indulge your sweet tooth. It sounds simple, but it’s magic. Follow this plan, and you’ll keep those pounds and wrinkles from sneaking back into your life. You’ll feel young, vibrant, and energetic every day. And you’ll say goodbye to yo-yo dieting… forever! Ready to sprinkle some fairy dust? If you’re at your goal weight, then it’s time to live it up a little. Here are two terrific 80/20 recipes from my new cookbook—a hearty main course meal, and a luscious cake. Shepherd’s Pie Alternating slices of russet potato and sweet potato create a pretty topping for this rustic dish. The filling stars lamb braised with wine and seasoned with rosemary and garlic. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped Celtic or pink Himalayan salt 1 1⁄2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground lamb 1⁄3 cup red wine 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained 1⁄3 cup chicken bone broth or beef bone broth 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley leaves Freshly ground black pepper 1 large russet potato, scrubbed and thinly sliced 1 large sweet potato, scrubbed and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), melted  DIRECTIONS In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, season with a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and light golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add the rosemary and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the meat and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Increase the heat, add the wine, and bring to a boil. Add the tomatoes, broth, and tomato paste and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced to a sauce consistency and coats the meat, about 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Let the lamb mixture cool slightly and stir in the parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the lamb into an 8 × 8-inch baking dish. Toss the potatoes with the ghee and shingle over the lamb, alternating between white potato and sweet potato. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake until the potatoes are tender and golden, about 20 minutes. Coconut Cake with Deep Chocolate Frosting This is one of my favorite special-occasion desserts. Serve it at a birthday party or a baby shower, and no one will guess that it’s actually healthy! Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Yield: 12 servings INGREDIENTS For the cake: 1 cup coconut flour 1⁄2 teaspoon Celtic or pink Himalayan salt 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 8 large eggs 1⁄2 cup coconut oil, melted 1⁄2 cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For the frosting: 1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1⁄4 cup coconut oil, melted 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of Celtic or pink Himalayan salt DIRECTIONS For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch round cake pan with coconut oil spray and line the bottom with a round of parchment paper. In a medium bowl, stir together the coconut flour, salt, and baking soda. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined. Add the dry ingredients and mix well, making sure there are no lumps. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake until golden and brown around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely. For the frosting: In a bowl, stir together the cocoa, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Spread on the cooled cake. Enjoy!

Now that the holidays are over, you may be looking for ways to take off a few extra pounds. And one of the best ways, of course, is to replace some of your meals with healthy drinks. This is exactly what lots of my readers are planning to do right now. As a result, I’m getting a flood of emails asking me: What exactly is the difference between juice drinks, smoothies, and shakes—and which one is best? So today, I’ll take a look at each one. Juice drinks When you juice fruits and veggies, you remove the fiber, winding up with—well, juice. And juice has its pros and cons. On the plus side, juice is rich in nutrients that reach your cells quickly. If you’re not a big fan of veggies, or you simply don’t have time to cook them, juicing is a great way to get a plentiful supply of phytonutrients. Juicing is also a good way to cleanse your body of toxins. And juice is easier to digest than a smoothie if large amounts of fiber give you trouble. So what’s the down side? If you’re tossing lots of fruits or starchy veggies like beets and carrots into your juice, you’re getting a big hit of sugar—and juicing cuts out the insoluble fiber that helps to slow down the absorption of this sugar. (It also cuts out the nutrients in that fiber.) Juicing is expensive as well, because you throw out a large percentage of your ingredients. And going overboard on juices can lead to nutritional imbalances—for example, an out-of-whack potassium-to-sodium ratio. Moreover, juice doesn’t replace a meal. It doesn’t contain protein or healthy fats, so it doesn’t leave you satisfied for long. (Oh, and by the way, don’t even get me started on most of those commercial juices you get at the mall or at a restaurant! They’re loaded with sugar, and I don’t recommend them.) Smoothies (blended drinks) A smoothie, or blended drink, contains every bit of the fruits and veggies you put in the blender—so when you drink it, you supply your gut with beneficial fiber as well as the nutrients in the juice. You may also be getting more nutrition from a smoothie than you’d get from juice. For instance, one study involving grapefruit found that blending provided far higher levels of several key phytochemicals than juicing did. You use whole fruits and veggies in blending, rather than tossing large amounts of them in the trash. And the fiber in a smoothie keeps you satisfied longer than plain juice does. What’s the “con” side? Some people simply don’t like the taste of smoothies, which can be very thick. Others discover that the fiber in them causes digestive upsets. And just as with juice, you’re not getting a full, balanced meal complete with healthy protein and fats. Shakes If you want to get the benefit of a healthy meal and still burn fat like crazy, shakes that start with a base of protein powder are your best bet. A shake made with a high-quality protein like my Bone Broth Protein supplies your body with the amino acids it craves—and if you toss in a little coconut or avocado, you get a good dose of healthy fats that will keep you satisfied for hours. Add some veggies, and you have everything your body needs. For instance, check out my Supercharged Chocolate Shake here. It’s a full meal in a glass! What’s more, shakes help to keep your blood sugar level because they balance a small amount of sugar with a rich supply of protein (and fat, if you add it). This makes them a far better choice than juice drinks or fruit-laden smoothies if you have blood sugar issues. The only caution I have about shakes is not to overdo the amount of fruit you add to them. Limit your fruit to a single serving (for instance, a handful of berries, or half an apple or banana) and you won’t go wrong. So… which drink wins? People can get pretty passionate about whether it’s better to reach for juice, a smoothie, or a shake—but as far as I’m concerned, all three have their place in a healthy diet. Both juice drinks and smoothies help you take off pounds and provide you with those all-important phytonutrients. Shakes offer these same benefits as well as supplying you with the protein and healthy fats you need to keep your metabolism humming. In general, I recommend shakes as a meal replacement. However, it’s fine to replace an occasional meal with juice or a smoothie. Don’t do it too often, however, or you’ll be cheating your body of key nutrients it needs—and, in the case of juice drinks in particular, you’ll be spiking your blood sugar too frequently. The trick, no matter which drink you choose, is to use the right ingredients in the right amounts—and to avoid common missteps that can make any drink less healthy. And that’s what I’ll talk about in an upcoming post— so stay tuned! Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!

Today, around six o’clock, millions of us are going to do exactly the same thing. We’re going to open the fridge and stare into it. Then we’re going to open the freezer and stare into it. And then we’re going to open the pantry and stare into it. And then we’re going to realize there’s absolutely nothing for dinner–at the very same moment that our kids, spouses, or roommates hit the front door and say: “I’m starving – what are we having tonight?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve faced this moment of panic. I have two boys, and do you know how hungry boys get after school and baseball practice? Just try telling them that dinner isn’t ready yet. Trust me – they don’t take it well. I’m betting that the six o’clock panic frequently happens in your house, too. And if you’re committed to feeding your family real food, like I am, this isn’t a problem you can solve with a box of macaroni and cheese or a frozen pizza. You can’t dash out for burgers and fries, either. So what can you do? THE SOLUTION: Batch Cooking Luckily, dinnertime panic happens less and less these days around my house. That’s because over the years, I’ve come up with a solution: batch cooking.  A couple of times a month, I schedule a whole day (or at least a good chunk of one) to do nothing but cook. Then I pack everything up in freezer containers, and voila: I have a dozen or more ready-to-go meals that I just need to thaw. Batch cooking takes a little planning and organization, but it’s well worth the effort. Here are some tricks that can help make this approach successful.  Stock up on different sizes of freezer bags. Also, buy tons of containers of different sizes. Go with glass if you can, so you don’t need to worry about any chemicals from plastics leaching into your food when you store or microwave it.  If possible, get one of those gadgets that shrink-wrap your food. This way, precooked chicken or hamburger will stay fresh longer. Create a menu plan and a shopping list. Aim for at least four recipes that you can cook in quantity. When you recalculate the ingredients in your recipes for double or triple batches, double-check your math.  Be careful with spices, because they don’t always react like you’d expect when you double or triple a recipe. Err on the side of under-seasoning, and correct later. On cooking day, start by assembling the ingredients for every recipe ahead of time – that French mise en place or “putting in place” technique. This way, if you’re missing an ingredient, you’ll know before you start and you can dash to the store or borrow it from a neighbor.  Figure out ways to multi-task. For instance, cook up a crockpot full of butternut squash soup while you roast meatballs in the oven and simmer spaghetti sauce and boil eggs on the stove. Invest in two or three kitchen timers. That way, you can easily keep track of different cooking projects. If you wind up setting several timers, put a sticky note next to each one so you’ll know which recipe it’s timing. Date everything when you put it in containers. HERE’S WHAT I LIKE TO MAKE…. Here are some of my favorite things to cook in batches. I just double or triple the ingredients in these recipes (but remember my caution about spices). Beef and Broccoli Chicken Cacciatora Meatballs Chili recipes Soups In addition, I save time by prepping ingredients for other recipes. For instance, I brown two or three pounds of hamburger with onions and garlic and freeze the meat in one-pound packages. That way, I can quickly make zoodle spaghetti or chili later on. Or I’ll boil one or two dozen eggs so I can devil some, toss some into salads, and still have enough left to make egg salad for lunches. I also cook chicken ahead of time. The trick here is to keep it moist, so it doesn’t taste stringy when you thaw it out. Here are some good instructions from – of all places! – the Betty Crocker website.  I’ll grant you, “batch day” is a big project. However, it’s also a fun time to share with kids (even the littlest ones can help stir or mix) or with your significant other. It’s also sort of sensual to stand in the middle of a kitchen where wonderful things are simmering, sautéing, roasting, and slow-cooking, and the smells of basil, garlic, onions, cilantro, sage, and roasting meat are enveloping you. And trust me: Even though it’s a lot of work up front, you’ll be glad later on that you did it. Because one day, not too long from now, you’re going to come home exhausted and starving, and realize that you don’t need to cook dinner. So instead of panicking, you’re going to pour yourself a glass of wine, put your feet up, and relax – and say a big thank-you to yourself. Keep thinking Big and living BOLD! This article first appeared on HuffPost.

In an earlier post, I talked about sugar burners and fat burners—and I told you why becoming a fat burner can melt off your belly fat and even save your life. In case you missed it, here’s a quick recap: If you eat a high-carb diet, you’re loading your body with sugar (or with other carbs that your body turns into sugar). As a result, your blood sugar is on a constant roller-coaster ride: soaring after a meal, then plummeting two hours later. This is why you need to eat every few hours, or you get weak and shaky. And worse yet, those constant blood sugar spikes put you at risk for obesity and diabetes. Now, let’s talk about what happens if you eat a diet low in carbs. In this case, your body primarily burns fat for fuel. Your blood sugar stays low and stable, and you can happily go for hours without eating. Better yet, you melt off any extra pounds easily, and you’re at reduced risk for diabetes. Clearly, being a fat burner is way better than being a sugar burner. It’s a no-brainer. So… how do you make the switch? By now, you may be asking: “How do I flip my switch from sugar-burning to fat-burning?” And the answer is simple: MINIMIZE YOUR CARBS. I’m a weight-loss specialist, and the first thing I tell my patients is to cut grains and sugar out of their diets. I also ask them to limit starchy veggies like sweet potatoes and beets (although these are fine in small doses) and to eat only small amounts of fruit. Instead, I tell them to eat lots of high-quality proteins, non-starchy veggies, and healthy fats like coconut and avocado oil. And you know what happens? People who’ve battled their weight for years suddenly start dropping pounds like crazy—and before they know it, they’re at their goal. That’s because they’ve turned off the sugar tap, and their bodies are now burning fat. It’s that simple. So here are the simple steps to becoming a fat-burning machine: CUT OUT Grains CUT OUT Sugar LIMIT starchy vegetables (like sweet potatoes and beets) Eat only SMALL amounts of fruit Eat LOTS of high-quality proteins Eat LOTS of non-starchy vegetables EAT healthy fats Well, to be totally accurate, it’s almost that simple. There are two possible “speed bumps” when you’re transitioning from sugar-burning to fat-burning—so let’s talk about both of them. #1: The Carb Flu The carb flu typically rears its head toward the end of the first week of your diet, and it’s not fun. For just a few days, you may feel “tired, cranky, wired, and weird.” If so, realize that this is a good sign! It means that your body is learning how to burn fat instead of sugar.  Once it gets the hang of it, you’ll feel amazing. You’ll have more energy than ever, you’ll drop pounds fast (especially around your belly), and you’ll look like a million bucks. In the meantime, if the carb flu is getting you down, simply eat a few olives (rinse off the salt), a small piece of avocado, or a handful of unsweetened coconut chips. You’ll feel better fast. #2: The Sugar Demon If you’ve been eating lots of carbs—even so-called “healthy” ones, like grains—then you’re likely to crave sugar when you first give it up. My advice? If a craving strikes, drink a cup of bone broth or reach for a protein snack. And remember that cravings only last an average of three minutes, so take a walk or play a game on your phone. Odds are, by the time you get done, your craving will be gone. While it may be tough to resist those sugar cravings at first, here’s some really good news:  Once you break the sugar habit, you’ll be free forever. I think you’ll be amazed at how those doughnuts or candy bars you once craved will seem cloying and fake—and how fantastic healthy food will taste by comparison. — That’s all there is to it: If you can tough it out for three to seven days of the carb flu, and stand strong in the face of the Sugar Demon, you can become a fat burner in just a few weeks. You’ll break your sugar addiction, lose that extra weight, have tons more energy, and look and feel fabulous. And that’s a spectacular way to start the New Year! Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!

Are you hungry every few hours? Are you tired and cranky if you miss your mid-morning snack? Do you put on weight easily, and have trouble taking it off? If so, here’s why: You’re a sugar burner, not a fat burner. What’s the difference? If you’re a sugar burner, you primarily use glucose as your fuel. That’s because you’re eating a high-carbohydrate diet, and this means you’re dumping tons of sugar into your body. (Remember that all carbs—even those “healthy” whole grains—turn into sugar in your body.) So what’s the problem? All that sugar causes wild blood sugar swings. Your blood glucose soars when you eat, and then plummets as your body over-compensates with insulin. So you go from a sugar “high” to a sugar “crash” within hours. As a result, you need to graze all day long or you’ll feel weak, exhausted, and moody. Even worse, when you’re a sugar burner, you throw your hormones and your body’s response to them out of whack. As a result, you pack on pounds around your belly, and you increase your risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. It’s no surprise that all of these problems are epidemic after decades of misguided advice to cut out fat and load up on carbs. Now, let’s talk about how different things are if you’re a fat burner. In this case, your body primarily uses fat as fuel. That’s because you’re eating a diet that’s low in carbs, so your cells aren’t constantly bathed in sugar. Your body burns the small amount of carbs you get from vegetables and limited amounts of fruit, and then it digs into your fat stores for the rest of the energy you need. One great analogy I saw over at Primal Body—Primal Mind is that burning sugar is like building a fire with nothing but kindling. It’ll burn hot and fast, but you’ll need to keep stoking it constantly. But use a tiny bit of kindling to set a big log on fire—the equivalent of what happens when you eat a low-carb diet—and you’ll be warm and comfy for hours. What’s more, being a fat burner doesn’t just eliminate your need to eat every few hours; it’s also way better for your long-term health. When you become a fat burner, your hormones and your body’s response to them become optimal, and your metabolism sings. What’s the result of all this? Your blood sugar stays stable. You aren’t moody at mid-morning and half-dead by mid-afternoon. You melt off fat like crazy, and you lower your risk for metabolic syndrome and diabetes. In short, if you want to lose weight, have boundless energy, and avoid becoming a statistic in the epidemics of obesity and diabetes, you need to switch from burning sugar to burning fat. And in my next blog post, I’ll tell you exactly how to do it… so stay tuned! Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!

We all start the New Year determined to create new, better habits. The trick, however, is to follow through! Here’s how it typically goes. We awaken on January 1 brimming with resolve. We decide to create new habits: eating right, exercising more, saving money. And we do it… for seven or eight weeks. Then we say, “one candy bar won’t hurt”… or “missing one day at the gym won’t matter”… or “getting one expensive pair of shoes won’t break the bank.” And the next thing we know, it’s a candy bar every day, and a week without going to the gym, and six new pairs of shoes we don’t need. (Sound familiar?) Luckily, there are ways to make your new habits stick, rather than backsliding. Here are my seven best tricks for success. Be mindful. Make a list of the habits you’re cultivating. The more specific you are, the better; for instance, your new habits might include going to the gym five days a week, saving an extra $20 a week, or sticking to my 80/20 eating plan. Each day, in your journal, write about how well you succeeded in cultivating these habits. If you catch yourself going back to your old ways—for instance, reaching for junk food instead of good food—analyze why this is happening, and come up with a solution. Remind yourself every day why you’re cultivating this habit. One good idea is to list your reasons on sticky notes and post them on your bathroom mirror. Keeping your motivations front-and-center will help you stay strong. Be patient! It takes a minimum of 21 days to create a new habit, and some researchers say that 90 days is more realistic. So if you screw up, don’t feel discouraged and give up. Instead, simply resolve to do better tomorrow. One good psychological trick is to treat your new habit as an experiment. At the end of each week, analyze your results—both positive and negative—just like you’d analyze the results of an experiment in science class. This helps you view your progress and setbacks more rationally, rather than falling into the “I failed, so I’m giving up” trap. Try small steps. If you don’t feel like exercising this morning, then don’t tell yourself, “I need to exercise.” Instead, simply put on your exercise outfit. Similarly, if you don’t feel like cooking a healthy meal, simply do the first step—for instance, chopping up an onion for a stew. Frequently, taking that first tiny step toward a goal will break through your inertia. Tell a friend. When you tell a person you respect that you’re committing to a new habit, you’ll be much more likely to stick with it. Just make sure you choose someone who’ll encourage you, rather than letting you make excuses! Report your progress to your friend on a regular basis—at least once a week. Hang out with role models. It’s human nature to mirror the people around us. So if you want to succeed at cultivating a habit, spend time around people who already have that habit. Use positive imagery to reward yourself. Positive thoughts help to cement a habit. So each day you succeed at your new habit, imagine a fireworks display going off, picture an audience applauding you, or mentally pat yourself on the back and say, “Well done!” One friend of mine visualizes pinning a medal on her shirt each day that she succeeds at sticking to a new habit. — These tricks may seem pretty simple, but you’ll be surprised at how well they help you stick with a new habit. So put them into practice every day… and before long, that unfamiliar new habit will become second nature! Keep thinking Big and living BOLD!   READ MORE ABOUT BUILDING HABITS >  Dr. Kellyann's Christmas Traditions and Memories — Holiday recipes and Dr. Kellyann's favorite Christmas traditions. >  Here’s to Tradition & Change | Bone Broth Diet | Dr.Kellyann — Enjoying Easter while staying committed to health goals. >  Here’s wishing you a perfectly imperfect Thanksgiving! — Thanksgiving ideas that balance enjoyment with health. >  Paleo Snacks - Halloween Trade-Offs and Caramel Apples — Healthy Halloween snack swaps for kids and adults. >  5 Tips for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions — Five strategies to make New Year's goals stick. >  Be Prepared to Crush Your New Year’s Goals — Preparation work that determines your success. >  Why You Should Make Your New Year’s Resolutions NOW — Starting now increases long-term success.

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