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  • Why Fat Doesn't Make you Fat!

    Why Fat Doesn’t Make You FAT!

    June 4, 2021 / 4 Comments

    If you're concerned eating fat will make you fat, think again!

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    Grocery Shopping Can be overwhelming without a game plan! I have put this blog post together to hopefully help you shop! =) The grocery store can be a stressful, agonizing experience if you don’t have a good strategies in place before you get there!  If you don’t have a plan of attack, you may be tempted to toss into your cart various items that may very well hinder your energy goals, cloud your focus, lower your self-confidence, make your jeans fit more tightly and your body feels sluggish. My advice for grocery shopping is to “keep it simple”. The food industry spends a ton of money researching how best to manipulate us…

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  • Avocado Egg Toast

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    Image credit: Skinny Taste =)   Okay, I am so in love with avocado toast!! It’s a great balanced breakfast with healthy fats, and lots of protein. What do you like to eat for breakfast? Don’t skip breakfast! I do recommend intermittent fasting. Meaning if your last meal is at 6:30 pm your next meal would be 6:30 AM. I will write a whole blog on this going into detail on the benefits of intermittent fasting. While eating any breakfast is better than skipping breakfast altogether, some choices are better than others. Carbohydrate-only breakfasts, such as bagels and cereal, can give energy for one to two hours, while complete breakfasts…

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Kristin McConnell

Hi!! I’m Kristin, the heart behind Live Simply with Kristin. 
As newly empty-nest empty nesters, Ryan and I sold it all and live full-time in our cozy camper—trading big house stress for simple joys, freedom, and adventures together.
Here, I share wholesome recipes that fit tiny spaces, fitness tips to stay strong on the go, small-space living hacks, and the beauty of intentional, less-is-more living. Grateful you’re along for the ride—let’s keep it simple and joyful! 
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