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On this #WellnessWednesday, I want to chat about o

On this #WellnessWednesday, I want to chat about one of my fav mental health-related concepts: The Resistance. It’s the little gnome that lives inside our heads and has a single purpose: self-sabotage.
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Here’s how it works: When we have an important goal or something we really, really want to do, The Resistance sweeps in and says, “Who do you think you are for trying? It’ll never work. You’ll definitely fail. Other people do it because they’re naturally inclined to achieve [insert goal here], but you are not. Maybe you should just watch Netflix instead.”
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I first learned about this concept in @steven_pressfield’s book, The War of Art (read it??) and @sethgodin talks about it too. The Resistance is our brain’s self-defense mechanism that wants to protect us from failure - because if we don’t try, we can’t fail and get hurt, and then everything can stay safe and predictable. Our primitive brains are wired for instant gratification, so instead of putting work into our goal, we “buffer” - do things for immediate pleasure (Netflix, scroll Instagram, eat junk food, etc.)
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The funny thing about The Resistance is that the closer you get to achieving your goal, the stronger The Resistance gets. In truth, our primitive brain may be secretly afraid of success - because finally achieving that goal may destabilize our entire belief systems. The Resistance will never truly go away, but if we’re tuned into our thoughts and our buffering behaviors, The Resistance can be somewhat silenced. So if you hear your brain telling you to give up, that you’re not good enough for this goal, etc. - then you’re probably doing it right 😉
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Have you experienced The Resistance before?

You know those nights when you come home from work

For the past ~2 weeks, I’ve been living every co

For the past ~2 weeks, I’ve been living every cook’s worst nightmare: a malfunctioning fridge 😬 (At first we were wondering if maybe it was just being temperamental, but when I accidentally ate near-moldy hummus, I was sure 👌🏼) Thankfully our landlord jumped right on ordering a new one, but until it got delivered, meal prep was out of question. .
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If you’re more fortunate than I, check out my Meal Prep Guide! This free e-book is about batch-cooking foundational ingredients that can be mixed and matched into different meals throughout the week. Think of it like a capsule wardrobe, but for your fridge. The Guide will teach you how to prep 4 basic components (grains, beans, vegetables, and sauces) and then combine them into various meals, like bowls, salads, and sandwiches.
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Head to thenewbaguette.com [or my bio link] to sign up for my email list and the e-book will be delivered straight to your inbox! You can also DM me your email address and I’ll do the hard work for ya 😉

The key to stress-free weeknight cooking: a well-s

The key to stress-free weeknight cooking: a well-stocked pantry. This Easy Bean Chili is a piece of cake, thanks to canned tomatoes and beans, dried spices, and a couple of sweet potatoes. All you need is 1 pot and 35 minutes, and dinner’s ready 🥘 [recipe in bio link]

Are wheatberries a staple in your pantry? 🙋🏻

Are wheatberries a staple in your pantry? 🙋🏻‍♀️
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If not, here are a few reasons to add ‘em to your arsenal:
-Unlike processed wheat, where the outer parts of wheat (bran and germ) are removed, wheatberries have all their edible parts still intact.
-Wheatberries (aka whole wheat kernels) are highly nutritious. They’re high in fiber, protein, iron, and micronutrients.
-Their chewy texture and nutty flavor makes them perfect for grain salads, bowls, and soups.
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This super simple wheatberry salad with celery, cranberries, and walnuts is a fuss-free way to get to know this awesome ingredient. [recipe in bio link]

My latest article for @thekitchn is live! 🥳 Hea

My latest article for @thekitchn is live! 🥳 Head to the bio link for “3 Easy, Protein-Packed Dips to Add to Your Meal Prep Routine”. There’s a Mexican, Italian, and Thai-ish one and they’re all made with pantry staples. LMK if you try ‘em! #TheNewBaguette

Since a new year just began, most of us have have

Since a new year just began, most of us have have some health-related goal or intention top-of-mind. If you're aiming to take better care of your health this year, look no further than your plate. And while there are many food philosophies out there - Paleo, vegan, pescatarian, Ayurvedic, etc. - we can all agree that eating less animal products and more plant-based whole foods is best for our health and the planet's 🌎
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But eating plant-centered is not an all-or-nothing game. We don't have to give up meat and dairy entirely or all at once. It's the baby steps that add up to make a big difference over time.
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One of the best ways to start is to make more room for vegetables on your plate. And one of the easiest ways to cook almost any veg is a quick saute. If you struggle in this department, I have a whole guide of do’s and dont’s for how to saute any vegetable. Check it out in the bio link 🍄🥦🥕

If you’re a working adult of wine-drinking age 🙋🏻‍♀️ chances are you’ve probably relied on booze to unwind at the end of the day. You know the drill: you pour yourself a glass of wine, cue the Netflix… and before you know it, one glass turns into 🍷🍷🍷
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Let the record show, I’m human too and I love wine. But I know that even though it can help me doze off, it’ll be a poor quality sleep, the kind that’ll leave me tired for the next day (and potentially hungover). Drinking can also worsen depression and anxiety (my arch nemesis), to say nothing of liver and digestive health. Lastly, puffy skin and under-eye bags that no amount of concealer can hide – need I say more? 🙈 I have no plans to give up drinking entirely, but I do try to reserve my wine-unwinds for social occasions. Hbu??
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In honor of #DryJanuary, today on the blog I’m sharing 6 techniques I use to de-stress before bed that don’t include booze (this was intended as just an IG post, but I had too much to say!). If you’re not drinking this month, or just wanna drink less in general, try them and let me know what you think! [link in bio]

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