I finished another round of Prolon's Fasting Mimicking Diet this week!  It was my sixth time (3 times last year and 3 times this year.)  I think it's an amazing modified fast.  It's not for everyone and I am not a spokesperson, but here's a link if you're interested to learn more and I did ask them ...

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Happy weekend!  I have barely recovered from this week's holidays.  I had 22 people for the break fast on Wednesday night and then I had to leave early the next morning to teach a class.  Remind me not to do that again! ;)  If you take my online cooking classes, I am doing a Facebook LIVE Saturday ...

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It's October already!  Online cooking class subscribers, the new October cooking class is great and will be uploaded early this week.  Lots of great tips and info + really versatile recipes.  My goal this month is to not eat the apple cider-pumpkin bundt cake more than once a week! I am in Dallas ...

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Friends, sometimes you have to admit that you can't do everything and be at peace with that.  I am still struggling with the sudden loss of my father and my uncle, as well as catching up with a ton of work.  I decided that I can't handle my traditional 30-person Rosh Hashana luncheon this year, so ...

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Can feel the transition to a new season?  It's not just the weather.  It's also evident in the offerings at the market.  I'm seeing local apples and pears, and winter squash like spaghetti squash.  We still have the last of the tomatoes, eggplant, figs and plums, so it's a really nice time of year.  ...

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My name is Erika and I am Pamela's cooking class assistant.  I am guest posting for Pamela while she spends time with her family in New York this week after both her father and her uncle passed away on the same day.  She didn't want you to be without your weekly dinner planner, so she asked me to ...

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Let's get to the administrative business first!  I am going to be at Adidas in Santa Monica on Saturday, September 14th from 7:45 am to 10:00 am for a "Boost Your Morning" event.  We'll be doing mini workouts and I'll be offering free nutrition consults.  Check my Instagram stories on Monday for the ...

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Happy Labor Day Weekend!  I hope this weekend will be an easy transition to fall.  I will be back to making early morning breakfasts, school lunches and trying to keep everyone's immune systems strong (we'll start popping Wellness Formula daily.)  I also get back to teaching regular classes next ...

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I still have a little summer left, although I noticed a lot of schools went back to school this week. A couple of things I'd like to mention: If you take my online cooking classes, I am going live on our private Facebook page Saturday, August 24th at 9:45 am PST/12:45 pm EST! There are still ...

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My week at The Golden Door is coming to a close.  I enjoy this week so much but it's what I take home with me that is the most valuable.  Self care is very important and you don't need to go to a special place to do it.  We need to be more compassionate with ourselves, soften our hearts, take time ...

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In case you missed any mention of it, I am celebrating a very big birthday this year.  Yikes.  It's coming up in October and I have mixed feelings.  Grateful for everything of course, especially my health and my family, but aging is a weird feeling for sure.  All good, but I decided I should ...

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