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3 Awesome Ideas to Get Back On Track After the Holiday + Free Secret No-Bake Weight Loss Dessert Rec

Nov 24, 2019
2 min

3 Awesome Ideas to Get Back On Track After the Holiday + Free Secret No-Bake Weight Loss Dessert Rec

So OK…………… Your Mom force fed you cookies every day for 4 days solid! You got completely stressed out about how your Aunt Betty snuck in that comment about your thighs at the family dinner table! And you’ve never been good at New Year’s Resolutions anyway. So now what? RELAX.........Here are 3 quick body hacks to get you back on track after you've slid off for whatever reason. #1 Instead of looking at everyone else and making comparisons, create a healthy and realistic expect

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This Cheap Kitchen Staple Can Aid Digestion and Help You Feel Full

Nanci J Bradley

Sep 14, 2019
2 min

This Cheap Kitchen Staple Can Aid Digestion and Help You Feel Full

Mahatma Gandhi once observed, "Wherever flax seed becomes a regular item among the people, there will be better health." I doubt that he had investments in the flax industry, He just wanted to help people feel healthy. I agree wholeheartedly because I've used flax daily for over 15 years now and it's helped me through the loss and maintenance of 100 lbs. Do you have any flax in your kitchen? If not, you could be missing out on many health benefits including better digestion a

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A Bedtime Story That You Don't Want To Miss (Unless You Enjoy Long Stressful Bedtime Routines)

Nanci J Bradley

Aug 8, 2019
4 min

A Bedtime Story That You Don't Want To Miss (Unless You Enjoy Long Stressful Bedtime Routines)

I've been using this amazingly soothing bedtime story to put children to sleep for at least 30 years and it has worked in some of the most difficult cases. It's my secret weapon against sleep refusal and yet it helps me and the kids I use it with feel calm and relaxed. This story is easy to remember and easy to improvise as you go along. Another really great thing about it is that you can tell your child before you start that when you're done with your part of the story, you'

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The Eye-Opening Reason Most French Kids (and Adults) Aren't Obese

Nanci J Bradley

Jul 20, 2019
4 min

The Eye-Opening Reason Most French Kids (and Adults) Aren't Obese

What's the difference between French and American families and the way they eat? That's always been an interesting question for me because not only do the French enjoy their food more, but they're generally about 10% thinner than people in the United States even though they disregard many of the restrictions about limiting sugars and fats. After a week of eating and watching people eat in Paris, I noticed one thing more than anything else concerning food...... lack of excess!

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Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake

Nanci J Bradley

May 24, 2019
2 min

Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake

This quick and easy strawberry shortcake recipe is a huge hit with everyone, not just those on special diets. Kids love it, too. Bring this gorgeously yummy dish to your next potluck and get ready for the compliments. Here's the recipe: Cake 1/4 C organic coconut oil 1/4 C whipped cream cheese 3 tsp. stevia powder 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 cups finely ground almond meal (also called almond flour) 1 heaping tsp. baking powder 1 large egg Berry Topping 1 lb. fresh strawberries, sliced

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The Magic Pill

Nanci J Bradley

Nov 21, 2018
2 min

The Magic Pill

If you think there isn't a magic pill for health and energy, think again! If a child care provider and mom from Madison, WI can do this, you can too. Here's what I've developed and created for you after 50 years of seeking better health, energy and the best weight for me. The bottom line is, take care of your SELF first, then you can genuinely give to others! The pictures below are me, before and after a lchf lifestyle. Here are my top 4 suggestions for results like mine. #

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7 Easy Ideas That Make Family Exercise Fun!

Nanci J Bradley

May 31, 2018
3 min

7 Easy Ideas That Make Family Exercise Fun!

Who's motivated to exercise when it isn't any fun? Not me. Here are some really fun ideas that your whole family will love! #1 Family Free Running. This can be done in the city or in a park. Use whatever's available to you. It can work if you want it to. Start out together and stay within eyesight of each other at all times. Safety's always the first consideration so adjust your limits to your family's abilities and talk about what's OK and not OK before you go. Then, st

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WHY CARB OUT WITH JOY!

Nanci J Bradley

Nov 24, 2017
2 min

WHY CARB OUT WITH JOY!

Are you often tired in the middle of the day for no good reason? Do you struggle with feeling hungry before lunch even when you've eaten breakfast? Do you find it increasingly difficult to lose or even maintain your weight each year? Think about the way you feel when you're waiting for a meal. Do you seem less able to deal with your hunger than others? Do you get hungry or tired after lunch and/or before dinner? Do you ever feel weak, like you have to eat something right

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3 Steps to Eliminate Your Sugar Cravings for Good

Nanci J Bradley

Nov 17, 2017
2 min

3 Steps to Eliminate Your Sugar Cravings for Good

Craving According to Merriam-Webster an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing a craving for chocolate a craving for adventure Do you crave certain foods? Is the urge intense? How about hunger? Do you crave foods that you know you shouldn't eat when you're really, really hungry? Is that feeling so intense that you give in to it quickly, before you've had the time to think about it rationally? What about certain beverages? Do you crave those too? If you do, I und

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Does Diet Affect Energy? Free Journal No Email Needed

Nanci J Bradley

Oct 28, 2017
2 min

Does Diet Affect Energy? Free Journal No Email Needed

Have you thought about trying or have you tried a low carb or other new diet? What about energy, hunger and cravings? Are those concerns of yours? Emotional eating, by chance? I've been on my own version of a ketogenic diet for eleven years now. And what matters to me the most about those eleven years is the energy I've gained. Energy I've used in my work. My field is early childhood and family education so my work really matters to a lot of people. I need a tons of it f

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3 Steps to End Your Out of Control Sugar Cravings For Good Without Living Like a Saint

Nanci J Bradley

Oct 22, 2017
3 min

3 Steps to End Your Out of Control Sugar Cravings For Good Without Living Like a Saint

This post tells exactly what I did to end my sugar cravings, gain tons of energy and lose 100 lbs. I've also managed to keep it off for well over 10 years. That's because I don't live like a saint. I enjoy myself. I go out to eat a lot and I'm always the one ordering the steak or the reuben with coleslaw. I love to travel and have no trouble sticking to my eating plan anywhere I go. It took me a long time and lots of research to develop what I share here. I'm a teacher so I

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Energy Boosting Snacks

Nanci J Bradley

Oct 12, 2017
3 min

Energy Boosting Snacks

Feel Good Snacks -Omega-3 gluten free bread (5 minute microwave recipe here) PB, and blueberries. -Organic strawberries with cashews* and goat cheese, full fat or coconut milk -Sugar snap peas, nitrite free ham, blueberries -Apples and mild cheddar cheese, PB, full fat or coconut milk *nuts can be a choking hazard for children under 4 + 4 more healthy snacks below article ARE YOU A TIRED MOM? Everyone I talk to these days feels they need extra energy just to make it through t

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Why Bedtime Takes So Long and What You Can Do Tonight To Speed Things Up!

Nanci J Bradley

Sep 29, 2017
5 min

Why Bedtime Takes So Long and What You Can Do Tonight To Speed Things Up!

We all know that most kids hate going to sleep at night. Why does it bother them so much? After all, we enjoy sleeping when we get a chance, right? I actually know why and I’ll reveal it at the end of this article but for now, just read the steps and see if this is something you would want to try in order to speed things up at night. Most parents these days know they have to have a solid bedtime routine in order to help their children sleep. But what happens when the routi

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n.joy your SELF

Nanci J Bradley

Sep 4, 2017
1 min

n.joy your SELF

We hope you'll find lots of free fun on our website and blog pages. Whether you're tired, you want parenting tips or you just want to get healthy and feel good, you've come to the right place. That's why we're here! This is what you'll find. * Articles about SELF Sleep, Eating, Learning, Fun The articles are written by author/teacher Nanci J Bradley, MS Human Development, and taken from 40 years experience and a child and family educator. She keeps them short because she kn

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My Personal Fav Recipe For Rapid Weight Loss

Nanci J Bradley

Aug 12, 2017
2 min

My Personal Fav Recipe For Rapid Weight Loss

I use this recipe and method when I want to shed weight fast! First I eat nothing but Joy! all day long. Then I enjoy a healthy dinner like this Shirataki Salmon. Then I eat more Joy! for dessert. My trick is to eat 8-10 ounces of Joy! per day. I use this method to lose 1/2-1 lb. per day when I gain a couple of lbs and need to get back to my goal weight. This works again and again for me. After the first few lbs. weight loss slows down but stays steady. I realize this

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More Energy and Less Hunger? You Deserve This!

Nanci J Bradley

Jul 21, 2017
2 min

More Energy and Less Hunger? You Deserve This!

What would you do with more energy and less hunger? Get active with your family? Join a hiking club? Run for political office? Or maybe you have your own special plan. Maybe you’d like to be able to breeze past those less nutritious choices at your next potluck or barbecue and focus on the food that really counts. Food that makes your body feel so good you won’t have to eat again for hours. Maybe you want to be a great example of health and energy for your family. If you th

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What is Joy!?

Nanci J Bradley

May 29, 2017
1 min

What is Joy!?

Joy is a special food that you eat when you want to lose weight, maintain weight and/or feel good. It’s ketogenic, diabetic friendly and kid friendly, too. It’s designed to even out your blood sugar. It’s vegan. It adapts well to many different diet programs and can be used as a replacement for meals. Joy is made from coconut oil, almond meal, carob, berries, cherries, stevia and other great ingredients. Want to learn how to make Joy! The recipe's in my book Or..... Join m

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Low Fat Vs. Low Carb

Nanci J Bradley

May 27, 2017
2 min

Low Fat Vs. Low Carb

Low Fat Vs. Low Carb I'm not a dietician or a doctor. I did lose 100 lbs. and have kept it off for at 10 years. I've also used both low fat and low carb plans to lose weight. I feel qualified to offer my two cents. Low-carb beats low-fat hands down any day of the week in my in my book. Both ways are good for the actual weight loss part but when it comes to keeping it off, low carb is by far easier and more fun to maintain. Here are the top 3 reasons why: 1. Cravings. Ev

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Setting Boundaries and Drawing lines

Nanci J Bradley

Feb 12, 2017
4 min

Setting Boundaries and Drawing lines

Do you have a hard time setting boundaries with your Kids, or anyone else in your life when it comes to whining? Here's a little scene from a pre-school classroom to help you think about it. "Excuse me. Miss Sophia, Can you please help me buckle my sandal when you’re done helping Trevor?” How does Miss Sophia do it? How does she get the Kids in her classroom to speak to her in such a well-mannered and respectful way? I know Miss Sophia's secret and it's not as hard as you m

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Take Time to Unwind

Nanci J Bradley

Aug 13, 2016
3 min

Take Time to Unwind

OK it's the end of another crazy busy week for a lot of us and now its time to unwind... But how? It's just so darn hard for people who care for others to stop thinking about it for while and give ourselves a chance to really relax. Glass of yummy wine, you may be thinking? Sure, why not? But how bout we think about doing some other things first to bring ourselves into a better state of consciousness before we start a little too early with the wine and end up forgetting al

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