I'm sharing lots of tips (and what I learned NOT to do) related to my recent weight loss, but we're also discussing overall health and wellness and the inherent value of real food and exercise, regardless of a number on a scale. Some things we cover today:

--Why real food is important if you want to loose weight

--How fermented foods and drinks help you loose weight

--My favorite (delicious!) fermented foods and drinks

--Why daily exercise is so important

--How I chose my exercise carefully & what I chose

--Why you have to give yourself grace if you're going to loose weight

--Why a positive attitude is vital for weight loss

--How stress impedes weight loss

--Why stress is even more of a factor in menopause

--My #1 most difficult struggle with weight loss

--Why sleep is so vital if you want to loose weight

--Why core strength is important

--How I improved my core strength

--The 6 elements of pilates

--How a hobby will help you loose weight

--What hobby I focused on that helped me loose weight in 2 ways at once

--A fun way to win a copy of my book, Sweet Maple, and lifetime access to my new Masterclass

This episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market. Please go to soulyrested.com/seeds to take advantage of the fabulous offer they're sharing with all my podcast listeners ($10 off of $50!)

For the full script of this episode and links to every thing (including recipes) that I mention in today's episode, search S4 E13 on the blog: https://soulyrested.com/2023/03/20/how-to-loose-weight-during-menopause-s4-e13/

Grab all the resources and recipes mentioned in this episode right here: https://soulyrested.com/2023/03/12/encouragement-when-its-hard-to-make-real-food/

Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to S4, E1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

Grab all the resources and recipes mentioned in this episode right here: https://soulyrested.com/2023/03/05/top-5-healthy-drinks-you-should-be-drinking-s4-e11/

Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

After the long list of staples that you can make better yourself in the last episode, we're tacking on 8 MORE in today's episode.

Grab all the resources and recipes mentioned in this episode, and watch it on youtube, right here: https://soulyrested.com/2022/10/26/8-things-you-can-make-better-yourself-s4-e10/

Today’s episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market… my absolute favorite seed company. Go to SoulyRested.com/seeds to take advantage of the generous special offer, just for podcast listeners.

Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry

Dive into my free ecourse on fresh flour: https://soulyrested.com/flour/

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

Grab all the resources and recipes mentioned in this episode right here: soulyrested.com/2022/10/04/7-things-you-can-make-better-yourself/

Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry

Dive into my free ecourse on fresh flour: https://soulyrested.com/flour/

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

Motivating the Family to Help in the Kitchen (part 2)

Today we’re finishing talking about how to inspire family to help in the kitchen. Today I’m giving you some hands-on practical thoughts about getting older kids and dad to help with meal prep.

Today’s episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market… my absolute favorite seed company. Go to SoulyRested.com/seeds to take advantage of the generous special offer, just for podcast listeners.

I mentioned an article about my 3 jobs. Find that here: https://soulyrested.com/2019/01/06/how-homesteaders-make-money/

Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry

Dive into my free ecourse on fresh flour: https://soulyrested.com/flour/

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

Enjoy a great discount on my favorite appliances (but hurry, only through June!!) at SoulyRested.com/kitchen

Check out how to save $129 on the grain mill special offer right here (only until Monday 6/20!): https://shrsl.com/3kevx or at SoulyRested.com/coupons

Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry

Dive into my free ecourse on fresh flour: https://soulyrested.com/flour/

Check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on many products I’ve mentioned in this season, especially my blender, dehydrator, and vacuum sealer that make real food so much more convenient.

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

Avoiding overwhelm—2 more questions to ask yourself (S4, E6)

This episode is sponsored by my all-time favorite seed company that sells a whole lot more than seeds. See my fermenting springs, sprout garden and more: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/

Enjoy a great discount on my favorite appliances (but hurry, only through June!!) at SoulyRested.com/kitchen

Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry

Download my Maple Sandwich Bread recipe at SoulyRested.com/maplebread

Check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on many products I’ve mentioned in this season, especially my blender, dehydrator, and vacuum sealer that make real food so much more convenient.

My taco seasoning recipe: https://soulyrested.com/2019/02/22/diy-taco-seasoning/

My sour dough bread recipe: https://soulyrested.com/2020/03/14/how-i-make-sourdough-bread-without-discard/

For free e-course on dehydrating: SoulyRested.com/dehydrate

For free e-course on sprouting: SoulyRested.com/sprouts

For free e-course on milling fresh flour: SoulyRested.com/flour

For free e-course on kombucha (scroll to the bottom): SoulyRested.com/kombucha

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

This episode is sponsored by my all-time favorite seed company that sells a whole lot more than seeds. See my fermenting springs, sprout garden and more: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/

Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry

Check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on many products I’ve mentioned in this season, especially my blender, dehydrator, and vacuum sealer that make real food so much more convenient.

Go to SoulyRested.com/kombucha for my Simple DIY Kombucha Master Class

My tea recipe: https://soulyrested.com/2022/02/25/homemade-healthy-tea-that-tastes-like-coffee/

My peanut butter recipe: https://soulyrested.com/2018/11/03/homemade-maple-peanut-butter-seriously/

For free e-course on dehydrating: SoulyRested.com/dehydrate

For free e-course on sprouting: SoulyRested.com/sprouts

For free e-course on milling fresh flour: SoulyRested.com/flour

For free e-course on kombucha (scroll to the bottom): SoulyRested.com/kombucha

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

This episode is sponsored by my all-time favorite seed company that sells a whole lot more than seeds. See my fermenting springs, sprout garden and more: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/

Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry

For free e-course on dehydrating: SoulyRested.com/dehydrate

Check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on many products I’ve mentioned in this season.

My freezer biscuit recipe: https://soulyrested.com/2018/06/05/make-amazingly-easy-freezer-biscuits/

My granola recipe: https://soulyrested.com/2020/07/29/maple-mango-granola/

My French toast recipe: https://soulyrested.com/2018/11/28/how-a-homesteader-makes-french-toast/

The garlic pepper I use for our potato wedges: https://shop.redmond.life/collections/garlic-pepper?afmc=uy And use my code SWEETSALT for 15% off everything!

The popcorn I love: https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/food/grains/popcorn/multi-colored/popcorn-multicolored-organic/10083?package=GR174&a_aid=bd9edf28fd

For free e-course on sprouting: SoulyRested.com/sprouts

For free e-course on milling fresh flour: SoulyRested.com/flour

For free e-course on kombucha: SoulyRested.com/kombucha

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

Making Real Food Convenient with these 12 appliances that I love (S4, E3)

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Find links to my personal models of these 12 appliances (and more of my favorites) right here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry

Check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on many products I’m talking about today (the grain mill, sprout garden, blender, vacuum sealer, and dehydrator). But hurry—only for a limited time!

For free e-course on dehydrating: SoulyRested.com/dehydrate

For free e-course on sprouting: SoulyRested.com/sprouts

For free e-course on milling fresh flour: SoulyRested.com/flour

For free e-course on kombucha: go to SoulyRested.com/kombuchaproducts and enter your email for free kombucha recipes. The course starts there.

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

Making Real Food Convenient by using the freezer to its full potential (S4, E2)

Don’t miss out on the $10 off $50 at my favorite seed company EVER: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/

Recipe for my Freezer Biscuits: https://soulyrested.com/2018/06/05/make-amazingly-easy-freezer-biscuits/

Find my ice cream maker (& all my favorite tools in my kitchen) right here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

Grab the free resource we talked about last episode here: SoulyRested.com/pantry

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

As always, check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on products I love.

And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast

To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to soulyrested.com/podcast and click “itunes”

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

Season Four: Making Real Food Convenient

Today we’re talking about the most important thing to do if you want to be able to make real food conveniently. But I’m also sharing an extensive, totally free resource with you to make this happen. Right away.

Go to SoulyRested.com/pantry

Today’s episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market… my absolute favorite seed company. Go to SoulyRested.com/seeds to take advantage of the generous special offer, just for podcast listeners.

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

As always, check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on products I love.

And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast

To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to soulyrested.com/podcast and click “itunes”

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

Today we’re sitting down with the Director of Operations of a large tea company and asking her some tough questions… what are the PROVABLE health claims of tea? How many kinds of teas are there, where are they grown, and what sets them apart? What makes some teas taste bitter? And what does it REALLY mean when a tea lists “Natural Ingredients” in the ingredients?

This episode will inspire you to truly be your own advocate and know with certainty if you are giving your family healthy drink options.

Go here to read information from our two tea-related episodes: Is Tea a Healthy Choice? 3 Things You Need to Know About Your Teas

Want to know my family’s absolute favorite tea choices and even snag some recipes for making delicious cups and pitchers full of tea (hot and iced)? Go to soulyrested.com/teas

Please check out the amazing sponsor of this episode (and a long list of all my favorite teas and tea products, not to mention a GREAT COUPON CODE) right here: soulyrested.com/teas

Sign up for FREE resources for making your own carbonated, delicious drink at home (as well as lots of our family’s favorite recipes) at soulyrested.com/kombucha

You can also go directly to positivelytea.com and use code SOULYRESTED to enjoy 10% off your entire order.

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

As always, check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on products I love.

And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast

To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to soulyrested.com/podcast and click “itunes”

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

Today we’re talking about my favorite drink. Ever. It’s a great substitute for the not-good soda we talked about last episode, but it’s NOT a healthy option if you don’t know these 3 things that we’re talking about today.

Please check out the amazing sponsor of this episode (and a long list of all my favorite teas and tea products, not to mention a GREAT COUPON CODE) right here: soulyrested.com/teas

Sign up for FREE resources for making your own carbonated, delicious drink at home (as well as lots of our family’s favorite recipes) at soulyrested.com/teas

You can also go directly to positivelytea.com and use code SOULYRESTED to enjoy 10% off your entire order.

The USDA research we’ve been talking about all season: https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/80400530/pdf/DBrief/12_fiber_intake_0910.pdf

Find out the details about that third-party research analysis I mentioned by Glaucus Research Research that found carcinogens in teas: https://www.laweekly.com/high-levels-of-pesticides-found-in-celestial-seasonings-tea/

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

Cancer facts and figures for 2019: https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html

The scientific study from Tufts that I mention in almost every episode of this season: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190522141814.htm

As always, check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on products I love.

And find all episodes of this podcast at SoulyRested.com/podcast

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

Today we’re talking about one drink we really all should consider ditching, how the manufacturers make sure we are quickly addicted to it, and the negative impacts it has on our health.

But don’t worry, we also talk about how to find good alternative drinks that you and your family will love and we break down 3 distinct options, hoping that at least one is perfect for you.

Please check out the amazing sponsor of this episode (and a long list of all my favorite teas and tea products, not to mention a GREAT COUPON CODE) right here: soulyrested.com/teas

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The USDA research we’ve been talking about all season: https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/80400530/pdf/DBrief/12_fiber_intake_0910.pdf

The study I mentioned, performed by the Université de Bordeaux, that found sugar was similar to cocaine in its effect on the brain: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23719144/

The Boston University study that links diet soda to stroke and dementia: https://www.cnn.com/2017/04/20/health/diet-sodas-stroke-dementia-study/index.html

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

Cancer facts and figures for 2019: https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html

The scientific study from Tufts that I mention in almost every episode of this season: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190522141814.htm

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

Today we’re talking about the two things we should be eating TWICE as much of. And some simple ways to make sure we incorporate more in our diets.

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More information on dehydrating tomatoes: https://soulyrested.com/2021/08/18/how-to-use-dehydrated-tomatoes/

The USDA research I mentioned: https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/80400530/pdf/DBrief/12_fiber_intake_0910.pdf

Preventable Cancer Burden Associated With Poor Diet in the United States: https://academic.oup.com/jncics/article/3/2/pkz034/5492023

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

Cancer facts and figures for 2019: https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html

The scientific study from Tufts that I mention in almost every episode of this season: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190522141814.htm

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

Today we’re talking about the one thing you should do to improve your family’s overall nutrition. It’s little—in a way—but it’s huge.

We’ll break down what whole grains are, why they’re very important, list lots of simple ways to include more whole grains in your diet, and lots more, all in this episode.

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Health benefits associated with Whole grains: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3078018/

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Kayla and I show you both mills that we own (one is her favorite and one is mine) and compare them here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chPyVVyU9DU&t=83s

And here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkjPuEOPVhc&t=556s

This is the study I mentioned that shows increased whole grains in diet leads to lower risk of mortality: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25559238/

Preventable Cancer Burden Associated With Poor Diet in the United States: https://academic.oup.com/jncics/article/3/2/pkz034/5492023

Find my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here: https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/5810/9781493037773 (that link supports small businesses)

Cancer facts and figures for 2019: https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html

The scientific study from Tufts that I mention in almost every episode of this season: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190522141814.htm

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And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It's not easy, but it's a good life.

This episode breaks down 5 reasons I’m not buying my meat at the grocery stores these days.

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Study on Preventable Cancer Burden Associated With Poor Diet in the United States:

https://academic.oup.com/jncics/article/3/2/pkz034/5492023

Cancer facts and figures for 2019: https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html

The scientific study from Tufts that I mention in this episode: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190522141814.htm

More information about ractopamine: https://www.randoxfood.com/ractopamine-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-banned-in-over-160-countries/

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Use code RESTED15 for sweet savings on amazing treats for your pets and find links to everything Bixby and Calpurnia absolutely love at SoulyRested.com/dog.

This episode breaks down 4 reasons to consider offering our pets more real food in their diets and simple practical ways to do just that.

We’ll talk about rendered, denatured meat and why pet food companies are allowed to use that in the kibble we feed our pets.

We’ll talk about glucosamine and why our pets need more than they typically get, especially as they age.

And we break down what a “functional” treat is for a pet.

Trust me, it’s simpler than you might think to start feeding your pets healthier alternatives.

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