I’ve realized something.

I’ll never be a talk show host.

Nope. I’m way too awkward. You really should see the outtakes. They are funny. Or just sad. I can’t decide.

Maybe at the end of our trip I’ll do a video of all the outtakes.

It’s good to laugh at yourself right?

Anyway here is “Oklahoma”. We shot this kettlebell circuit in the morning at Lake Eufaula. (I’m pretty sure I pronounced it wrong.) Why I don’t workout early morning more often I don’t know. Oh yeah, I like to stay in bed cuddling with my favorite person and cat.

Oklahoma Full Body Kettlebell Circuit

1. Swings
2. KB Curls
3. Down Ups (Alternate Legs)
4. Side Plank Row
5. Squat and Reach (I call it a Squat w/ 2 Hand Press in the video.)
6. Single Leg Deadlifts
7. Alternating Lunges
8. Russian Twists

Repeat 2x.

I set my Gymboss for 8 intervals of 40 seconds work and 20 seconds rest.  For the unilateral moves I did one side of the body round one and the other side round two. 

Filming the workouts has been good in many ways. Not only do I know I’ll workout at least 48 times this year but they are helping me improve my form. Seriously, the first time I saw my push up on camera I cringed. I looked more like an anteater than the badazz I imagined.

As soon as I get a chance I’m going to edit my next kettlebell workout, “Arkansas”.

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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I ran across Roni’s blog, Roni’s Weigh, a few years ago when I started my own weight loss journey. Last year, I met her for the first time during Fitbloggin’ and got to spend time with her again at BlogHer. She is every bit as warm, friendly, and helpful in real life as she is on her blogs. She’s the real deal. Roni is a wife, mother of two,  full time blogger, and all around awesome girl who chose to change her lifestyle for the better.

How does your lifestyle “now” compare to your lifestyle “before”? (You can see all of Roni’s progress pictures here.)

Oh boy is it ever different! I used to do nothing, and I’m not exaggerating. I’d work, watch tv or go to movies, and eat. That was about it. Now I try my best to be active and DO things. I take walks, go on hikes, read more, run in events, play board games and do puzzles with the family. Even though I’m still pretty food obsessed I’ve channeled that “hobby” by cooking light and finding new fun healthy foods. I more active now then I have ever been in my life and in better shape because of it.

Okay so I have to ask you something. You write 4 blogs GreenLiteBites, Roni’s Weigh, Roni Noone, and Poop Butterflies. You also organize Fitbloggin’ and manage a weightloss communities called Blog to Lose with over 5000 members! How do you do it and stay sane? Any time management tips? I know I need them!!

Sane? Who said I was sane?

In all seriousness, I do what I can when I can. I know it sounds kind of simple but it’s the truth. I have conference calls while baby is napping. I write blog posts while watching TV at night. I wake up early and work out when I can. It’s a lot of juggling but I’ve always been the type of person who’d rather be busy than bored.

What does your exercise routine look like now? Is it hard to find the motivation or time with so much going on in your life?

It has been hard but I’ve learned that I am much happier and have more energy when I’m working out. I even tend to handle stress better. Right now I wake up at 5:30 AM twice a week for a BodyPump class and I take a BodyCombat class in the evening one day a week. I also joined a gym that’s just over a mile away from the house so I run there and back. It’s been hard finding a schedule that works but I try to be flexible and not let more than 1 day go by without doing something active, even if it’s just a short run.

You love Weight Watchers and it helped you to lose a significant amount of weight. In a nutshell, what did WW teach you and do you still use it to maintain?

Weight Watchers gave me a quick and easy way to judge a portion and balance my diet. It also taught me to food journal, something I still go back to when feeling a little out of control. Right now I’m counting points to lose the last 10 lbs I gained from pregnancy.

I read your 3 Steps to a Healthier You series. My favorite part of that series is when you talk about turning off the tv and dancing with your son and husband. Do you still do that? Was it hard at first to start dancing? In other words, did you feel self conscious at first?

We still do it! All the time and now I have a new little once to dance with!

I’ve always been a music lover. My mom used to crank up the volume  when cleaning, my Dad was a musician, it’s just in my blood!

I noticed that the TV was ALWAYS on in my house and I hated it. So one day I simply shut it off and blasted the radio. It’s hard to be self-conscious when you are alone and dancing with a 1 year old. You’re just in the moment BUT that being said, I am self conscious dancing at weddings or parties because what I do at home is not really “dancing” it’s moving around like an idiot singing off key at the top of my lungs.

What about internet? How do you keep moving when your job requires computer hours? I know I could use some motivation in this area!

I think this is why getting those workouts in is so important for me. Most of the time I’m at my desk or on the couch with a computer on my lap. It is what it is. I’ve learned, however, to walk away. When I’m not at the computer I’m not at the computer, if that makes sense. I don’t tweet from my phone or check Facebook. I don’t walk around the mall checking email. I disconnect completely especially when I go to the gym. I never, ever, bring my phone when I go the gym. That’s my time and I don’t want to be interrupted.

How has blogging played a part in your weight loss and enriched your life? Any advice to new bloggers?

Blogging played a huge part in my weight loss. For me it was having an outlet to face feeling I never faced before. So many people (myself included) feel alone when it comes to how they feel about their bodies or how they relate to food. Once I put myself out there I realized I wasn’t alone. I also find motivation in motivating others. I love sharing tips and ideas and doing so helps me stay inspired.

What is something quirky that you do that makes you you? (Besides being the Queen of Zucchini?)

Hmmmm I’m not sure. I am little quirky, I guess, but isn’t everybody? Things people may be surprised to learn about me: (if they don’t already know because I’m pretty transparent on the blog) I’m a big fan of horror movies, I like all music except country (did I just lose a few fans?) and I have an unhealthy obsession with McDonald’s ice cream cones.

Thank you Roni for sharing your story. You are amazing and a Girl Hero in so many ways!

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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It hard to put into words how much fun we’ve been having on the road. That’s not to say it’s not without its hard days.  I’ve found myself, once or twice, curled up on Brent’s lap crying my eyes wondering what the heck are we doing. The day we visited Carlsbad Caverns National Park was not one of those days. The caverns were, for lack of a better word, simply magical like another world.

It also happens that there was a perfect spot for a quick workout in the park. (I keep a set of kettlebells in the truck just in case. Doesn’t everyone?) The sun was setting and the colors were breathtaking. About halfway through the workout, I saw what I thought was “a piece of trash” blow by only to realize it was actually a skunk!  (I’m easily entertained as you will see.) Here’s a secret. Even though I call him “stinky” in the video, I actually like the smell of skunks. Weirdo.

New Mexico

This is a quick but challenging two part full body workout that can be done “for time”.

Part One 

1. Presses – 5
2. Squats – 5
3. Renegade (or regular) Rows – 5 (each side)

Repeat 3x total

Part Two 

1. Swings – 5
2. Burpees (no pushup) – 5
3. Cleans – 5
4. Jump Squats – 5
5. Swings – 5

Repeat 5x total

LOVED this workout and I’m definitely going to come back to it later. Next up is Texas, where I picked an “unusual” spot for a workout.

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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It’s Girl Hero time again!

This Girl Hero is extra special because she is my sister-in-law.  Kristi is a hairstylist and mother to three wonderful boys!  Her and her husband Garrett enjoy being outdoors and cooking together and, boy, can they cook.  Seriously, Thanksgiving at their house is nothing short of AMAZING.  This spring Kristi decided to change her lifestyle and lost 40 pounds.  She also a recent kettlebell convert!!!

Meet Girl Hero Kristi!!!

My goal at the beginning of this was to go from 165 pounds which I was to 135…that seemed so unreachable at the time. Now the scale reads in at 125 pounds and it blows my mind how far Ive come !I would like to be 120 pounds so that way if I want to partake in a yummy Thanksgiving dinner or maybe a piece of Christmas pie I wont feel as guilty ..I want to feel strong. I never want to look too skinny. When other people look at me I want them to see a healthy girl not a stick figure! My goal has been to have a six pack (I know I’m weird).

Thank you Kristi for sharing your story and for making me cry. I’m so proud of you!!!!  You are a Girl Hero!!!!

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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I’m here being all kinds of crazy chillaxin’ at LAX with mascara speared down my cheeks. (I’m not good at goodbyes.) I’m taking a red eye flight to Baltimore. Going red eye because I’m scared to fly withBrent but terrified without him so we figured a red eye and some Xanax would do me (and the other passengers) good.

Before I go any further – I’m writing from my phone so please forgive the typos. Ok. Thanks!

So, we ordered a shirt from Spreadshirt but it didn’t get to my house in time so Brent, the love of my life who I already miss INSANELY, made this tank for me last minute, as in hour before we left.

On the back it says “We are heroes!”

Here also made me these “business” cards. I love them!! Although, I’m really not sure what kind of “business” I’m running.

Truth me told, I think I might feel a little silly wearing the shirt and carrying business cards for my blog but it is a BLOG conference.

Between flying, sleep deprivation, nerves about the conference, and being away from my family I may need more than Xanax before we land.

When I was asked to do the kettlebell demo I almost said no because I didn’t want to fly alone. But here I am ALONE at LAX months later. It’s good to face our fears. Right? Right? Right?

Once I land, I’ll get excited I’m sure but…

…right now my mind is occupied by sweet freckled faces and strong arms that make me feel safe.

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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How and why (far more important) to make sweet potato chips.

PMS, which I like to refer to as Present Monster Syndrome, presents a set of challenges almost every month not the least of which are the cravings.  C.R.A.V.I.N.G.S.  Cravings, if not managed, will leave unwanted additions to my thighs every month and over time, left unchecked, I could be right back where I started.  No thanks.  So how do I manage to mostly maintain my weight when the monster comes a clawing?

Plan.

Plan. Plan.

Plan. Plan. Plan.

This weekend, I made a few batches of sweet potato chips in my dehydrator to get ready to fight beast.  Love these chips because they are easy, healthy, and satisfying when all I really want to do is eat my weight in Cheetos.  Just being honest.

It seems most people will tell you need a mandoline to slice the potatoes.  While I’m sure this results in lovely uniform slices that would feed my OCD, I’m trying to simplify my life which means the less stuff the better.  I also saw a video where someone suggested slicing the potatoes into nice little strips with a peeler after you peeled them.  I’d be able to to the grocery store and back 3 times with a party sized bag of Funyuns (Yeah I used to eat those back in the day, don’t judge.) before that got done.

1. I opted to forgo the peeling altogether and ran those puppies through the food processor.  (Hmmm…something about that sentence just sounds wrong.)  It took about 3 minutes to slice a few pounds of potatoes.  Being the rebel I am, I even used a 4mm instead (that’s the only kind I own) of a 1 or 2 mm blade and it worked fine.  Just don’t press too hard or at all on the potatoes to keep the slices on the thinner side.

2. Next, I laid the slices neatly for the picture, the rest I threw on the dehydrator tray, sprayed them with olive oil, sprinkled on sea salt, and turned the dehydrator to about 140º.  (While I’ve never done it, I’ve heard an oven can be used in place of a dehydrator if the temperature is able to be set low.) Despite the ”do not to overlap pieces” directions on my dehydrator, I’ve found that since the potato slices shrink so quickly they can be overlapped (saving time) and they still dry out evenly.

3. On the second batch I added some cinnamon.  Cinnamon has been linked to lowering blood sugar thus reducing the glycemic index.

4.  A few minutes hours later.

Has anyone successfully made sweet potato chips in the oven?  Do you get cravings? What do you do about them?

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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I rarely post on the weekends.  I rarely eat dinner later than 7 pm.   I rarely eat pasta.

It’s after 10 pm on Saturday night and I’m writing a blog with a lasagna cooking in the oven.

Nothing has been normal the last two weeks.  We finally finished moving last night at 2 am.

The last thing I packed was Mr. Bones.  I needed someone to keep me company while I was working.

Our new tenants moved in this morning at 7 am.  The crazy thing is I haven’t been procrastinating.  We’ve been working on house stuff for two weeks nearly nonstop.  There is a lot more to this move than simply moving.  We have decided we want to make a major change to our lifestyle.  We are simplifying and getting rid of stuff with the intention of living a more minimalist life.  It feels good but it’s hard.  Especially for the type of gal who owns 7 wigs and 5 pairs of false eyelashes.

Most of the last two weeks have looked like this…

…me in my sweats with a paint brush in my hand.  Nearly. Every. Day.  If there are a million typos in this post please forgive me.  I think I’ve lost half of my brain cells from the fumes.

Despite the non stop work and lack of internet there have been some fun times.  If you can imagine fun without the internet.

Blogger friend Deb from Smoothie Girl Eats Too came over to help me paint.  Who says blog friends aren’t REAL friends. THANK YOU Debs!

I’ve got to put my kids to work spend some quality time time with Thing 1.

My first day going to my new job.

Last week, we even managed to fit in a taekwondo tournament.

Thing 1 doing his form.

I love weird jumping shots.

Thing 2 with the bow staff.

This ended up being the most challenging tournament yet for me.  There were 9 girls in my ring.  A few months ago, a girl I’ll call Mrs. Incredible, beat me in forms after a tie and kicked my butt in sparring.  Since then, I’ve been ridiculously nervous.  I’ve been worrying non-stop that I’d get to a tournament that I’d have to spar her first and lose.  If you lose your first match then you are automatically out.  What do you know?  For my first match they call up me and Mrs. Incredible.  WTF? Of course.  Not sure what happened but I experienced what I think some people refer to as “the zone”.  I was crazy calm and focused.  The match went quick and before I had even realized it happened, I won.  After months of worrying I couldn’t believe it!

That would have been enough to make my day but for my next match I was paired with MMA Mama.

Remember her? She scared the crap out of me beat me at my very first tournament.  This time, I was crazy focused and determined not to let her yelling shake me up.  This newfound focus paid off and I won that match as well.

My last match, I was with the same girl who I had ended up sparring for first and second place at my last two tournaments.  I had won those matches and I guess I must of been “overly confident”.  I lost.  She was thrilled and even though I really wanted to win it was fun to see her so happy.  Sort of.  ;-)  So I ended up getting first in forms and second in sparring.

And guess what???

Brent competed!

Check him out!

It’s hard to see in this picture but my super mellow husband looks ferocious!

He ended up getting 3rd in sparring.

Winning trophies and medals is fun but our taekwondo “family” is what keeps us kicking.  The next morning at breakfast, Thing 2 thanked God for the fun times at the taekwondo tournament.

Other highlights this week have been the discovery of a new to me band called The Civil Wars.  Sooooo. Good.

and

yesterday THE NEW RADIOHEAD ALBUM!!!

Love.

I’m going to try and get back to more regular posting and catching up on your blogs this week but my house still looks like this…

…so please bear with me.

Today, I sat on the couch overwhelmed by the mess and fell asleep.

At times, my quest for health has felt more insane than sane.  There are just so many facets to consider and opposing opinions on what is and what is not healthy that it feels like the Cheshire Cat from Disney’s version of Alice in Wonderland is doling out dietary advice.  This way?  That way?  What way?!?!

Well today, I’m going to share the ideal and realities of my way.  For all the recipes I’ve posted and articles I’ve discussed, I don’t think I’ve ever posted the details of my food philosophy.  As with most things in life, I have the ideal and the real place I am currently.  Enjoy!

Vegetables and Fruit

The Ideal – A wide variety of in season, organic, local vegetables and fruit.  Including a serving of lacto-fermented veggies or fruits a day.

My Real- I don’t love nor hate vegetables. I do eat a lot of them and as it happens most of them are local and organic because there are a number of great CSA’s in my area.  I love fruit. However our CSA doesn’t provide us with much so I’m faced with the choice between Trader Joe’s and adding one more stop to my to-do list so I can go to the farmer’s market.   I choose Trader Joe’s and try to buy organic fruit grown in the USA but admit that I will buy things occasionally from other countries.  I enjoy lacto-fermented foods but I’ve yet to make eating lacto-fermented vegetable and fruits a daily practice.  I’ve had two jars of lacto-fermented salsa in my fridge for over 2 months.

Meats

The Ideal – Local, pastured and organic.  No pork or shellfish.

My Real – This is the toughest one as I’ve found it to be the most expensive choice.  I’ve been making changes as our budget allows.  I buy organic not always grass fed beef.  I buy wild caught fish sometimes even right off the boats. I’ve been buying chicken from Trader Joe’s and it’s usually not organic.  I’ve contacted a local farmer about buying half a cow to split with friends.  I’m also planning to order a bunch of high quality chickens in my next Azure Standard order.  I’m not perfect but I’m trying because I don’t want to support big factory farms that don’t treat their animals or more importantly their workers with respect.  In regards to pork, I will have bacon about twice a year and shellfish about the same.   Deciding to not eat pork was about the easiest food choice I’ve ever made.

Dairy

The Ideal – Organic, raw (unpasteurized) local dairy.

My Real – When our budget allows it I prefer our dairy to be raw.  Unfortunately, it hasn’t been in the budget as of late.  Instead, I buy organic whole fat dairy products.  The only low-fat dairy product I buy is cottage cheese from Trader Joe’s.  They only carry the organic in low-fat.  I’m looking into joining a raw dairy co-op.  I just started purchasing raw cheese from Azure Standard.  It was great and plan to buy it again.

Grains

The Ideal – I wouldn’t even bother with grains since it takes effort (and I’m lazy) to prepare them properly by soaking or fermenting to neutralize, the phytic acid. ( Phytic acid can block the absorption of important  minerals which can lead to deficiencies.)

My Real – Even though I don’t believe grains are an ideal source of nutrition,  (I don’t buy the bull that is the food pyramid but that’s another post for another day.) the truth is, I like them.  Over time, I have found myself making more of an effort to soak and sprout them.  It’s certainly not hard, it just takes a little planning.  Due to convenience, I eat a lot  Ezekiel bread products.  I occasionally eat pasta or rice.

Legumes

The Ideal – Organic soaked or sprouted grains to ensure they are digestible and the nutrients available to the body.

My Real – For the most part the real and ideal are the same.  I buy our beans in bulk.   Then I soak, cook, and freeze them.   Not only are these healthier but canned beans are really expensive comparatively.

Nuts

The Ideal – Soaked or sprouted nuts to activate enzymes that aid in digestion.

My Real – I usually buy raw nuts with the intention of soaking them but more often than not I decided I want some before I have a chance.  I do love the way they taste after they have been soaked and dried.

Fats

The Ideal – High quality unrefined animal and vegetable fats.

My Real – Fats are my favorite macronutrient.  Yum!  I eat a variety of fats of all types EXCEPT transfats.  My favorites are coconut oil, expeller pressed olive oil, butter, and nut butters.

Sweets

The Ideal – Very limited amounts of natural sweeteners like honey, molasses, and maple syrup.

My Real –  I eat sweets that are homemade made with natural sugars.  I don’t like to bake so I don’t enjoy those very often.  One of my favorite treats is a small bowl of nuts mixed with maple syrup.  I may or may not eat this often.  ;-)  I use artificial sweeteners sparingly.

Beverages

The Ideal – Water, teas, kombucha, limited amounts of alcohol and coffee.

My Real – I drink lots of water.  I also usually drink a few glasses of green or black tea and one glass of kombucha a day.  I actually quit drinking coffee every day and now I drink it once or twice a week.  (I’m still in shock.) I drink alcohol, usually vodka on the rocks, about once a month.  I do enjoy drinks like SoBe’s Life Water and fruit juice from time to time.  VERY RARELY I will drink a diet soda (2-3 a year?)

Processed/Refined Foods

While I’m being real.  I decided long ago that I wanted to occasionally enjoy somethings that can’t be justified as healthy in any way.  Things like Long John Silvers (my favorite fast food restaurant as a kid) or Cheetos.  Sure in my ideal world, I would never eat Cheetos but I’d also own a ranch full of purebred Arabian horses, travel to Fiji regularly, and have 0 cellulite. In my real world, I don’t buy processed foods on the regular.  They are a waste of money and I just don’t want that stuff in my house tempting me or my family.  BUT I will eat processed food sparingly if I’m on a road trip, at a party, or get a craving that just won’t go away.  Ninety percent or more of the the time, I’m eating “responsible” foods that nourish my body so I won’t feel guilty over an occasional treat.  Even if it is a Filet-O-Fish from McDonalds.  Don’t judge.

What about you?  What is your food philosophy?  Do you ever eat fast food?  I’m curious do I have any “traditional food” readers???

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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Eleven years ago, almost to the hour, I was running down Bath Street in Santa Barbara crying and screaming.  It was the night before my wedding.  I was crazy.  Most of all, I was scared.  It wasn’t that I didn’t want to get married.  In fact, never in my life had I loved someone so much but with that love came deep veins of vulnerability.  I knew, I was betting my heart and it frightened me into a frenzy.

Thankfully, fate knows better than odds.  Tomorrow, we are celebrating the 11th anniversary of our public wedding vows and I love Brent at least  11,000 times more now then I did then.  If you would like, you can read the story of  how we met and got engaged three months later, despite me being a bit psycho. That post, Psycho to Princess, is my favorite post ever.

It’s late and because I want to spend time with the man I write of, I’ll leave you with the slideshow he made me last year for our anniversary and a playlist.

Brent, no music, no words, no kiss, will ever be able to express of the depths, heights, and widths of my love.  Still, I try.

Joga – Bjork – Some of my favorite lyrics ever.  (Youtube link)

Love Song – The Cure – Robert Smith says it perfectly.  (Youtube link)

My Little Corner of the World  - Yo La Tengo (Youtube link)

Breath Me – Sia (Youtube link)

Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol (Youtube Link)

Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley – This version is FAR SUPERIOR to the one that Shrek made popular. (Youtube Link)

Angel – Massive Attack – (Youtube Link) – Powerful video.

No One’s Gonna Love You – Band of Horses – (Youtube Link)

Beautiful – Smashing Pumpkins – Such simple sweet lyrics. (Youtube link)

Such Great Heights – The Postal Service –  (Youtube Link) The song in our slide show was an Iron and Wine cover of this song.

As usual, thanks for reading, friends.  I’ll get back to health and fitness next week.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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I love Trader Joe’s.  LOVE it.  I love it so much that I have been seen waiting outside 15 minutes before they open their doors with the other crazies.  I’ve also said many times that I couldn’t live in a town where there wasn’t a Trader Joe’s.  That’s not spoiled, that’s being realistic.  However, believe it or not,  there is one thing about Trader Joe’s that I don’t like and it’s not even the small aisles. Occasionally, they discontinue an item I love without personally consulting me.  Oh the horror.  A few years ago they discontinued their fresh chimichurri sauce.   I have been lamenting ever since.  Thankfully, I scribbled the ingredient list down on a post it and tried to recreate the sauce.  (I mentioned it a few months ago after Brent and I went out on a date to a little Argentinian restaurant.)   The sauce goes really well with grilled chicken or fish.  (Or bread but anything goes well with bread.)  It also goes well with lentils. I’ve put the lentil salad on top of a green salad as a salad dressing.  Make sense?  Probably not.  Oh well.  I like it better by itself anyway.

Chimichurri Lentils
1 Cup of Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
1/4 Cup of Fresh Cilantro (finely chopped)
6 Garlic Cloves (minced)
1/2 Small Red Onion (finely chopped)
1/2 Cup of Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 Cup of Olive Oil
1/2 Tbs Lemon Juice
4 LargishTomatoes (Chopped into bigger chunks)
4 Cups of Cooked Lentils*
Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Stir the parsley, cilantro, garlic, onion, vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice together in a small bowl.  After the sauce is thoroughly mixed add the tomatoes and lentils.  I’v noticed the parsley turns brown after a day.  Anyone have any advice to keep it green?

* I typically soak my lentils in water with a bit of lemon juice overnight before cooking.  To over simplify, this makes them more digestible.  :-)

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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