All posts by Melissa McAllister

What is “Lifestyle Design”? And Does Your Lifestyle Need “Remodeling”?

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Recently the idea of “lifestyle design” has really been inspiring me! Refurbish, renovate, decorate your LIFE.     So what the heck is “lifestyle design”? You’ll probably only know the […]

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How to Get BACK in Shape Fast, After You Really “Messed Up”…

So you’ve made your New Year’s resolutions and been sticking to them…right? 😉 But if you’re anything like me, FEBRUARY is when the first signs of trouble come along. A […]

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Autophagy: Fasting for 16 Hours WILL Start This Miracle Process!

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If you do intermittent fasting you’re no doubt familiar with some of the science and the health benefits. But one thing that a LOT of you have asked me about […]

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Should You Drink Sparkling Water? (Healthiest Sparkling Water!)

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Should you drink sparkling water? And if so, what kind?? La Croix? Perrier? San Pellegrino? …Or wait a minute, isn’t San Pellegrino mineral water? It’s TOO CONFUSING!!   I know […]

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Decaf vs Caffeine Free…What the Heck is the De-fference?

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Did you know that decaf vs caffeine free…mean two different things? Well, if you already knew, you’re in the minority for sure!! And if you’re hypersensitive to caffeine, that lil’ […]

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Dessert Hummus: Fad or Forever??

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If I say “dessert hummus,” what’s your “gut” reaction? Is it…”Yum! Sounds healthy and delicious!” Or is it, “Oh wow, that sounds like the most disgusting thing ever, along the […]

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What Makes You AFRAID to Take Chances? Your “Reptile Brain”!!

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OK, let me back up a second — I’m NOT trying to say YOU have a “reptile brain.” I’m saying, scientists have figured out that human brains are limited by […]

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Is It OK to Smoke Socially? How Much Damage Does One Cigarette Do?

So we all know that smoking is terrible for you. But what about those people who handwave the habit, and say, “Psh. I barely smoke at all. How much damage […]

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Celery Juice BENEFITS! (But Is It Cele-Really All That Great?)

I don’t think there’s anyone who’s going to argue over celery juice benefits. (Btw, that’s NOT celery juice, it’s Shakeology. 😉 ) I mean, celery’s high in vitamins A, B, […]

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“Whipped Into Shape”: Whipped Cream, and Carrageenan Side Effects!

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Ever since I started putting whipped cream on my shakes, I’m getting some people saying “YUM” and doing it too! But other people are asking me, “What about carrageenan side […]

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