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  See the line between the eyebrows?  According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s the Liver Line. This just means that your liver needs some love and care.  (A line on the other side, your left side, means that the digestive system may need some help).  How deep the line is matters The depth of the line shows the degree of the potential issue. I’ve personally noticed that in weeks of excesses (such as eating late, more alcohol and coffee, less sleep) which impact the liver, the line becomes deeper and more visible. When I take care of myself, the line becomes smoother and thinner.    What can you do? Many things can support the liver and that’s one empowering thought.  

  Ingredients 4   ounces  Spanish dry-cured  chorizo 1   tablespoon   olive oil 1/2   yellow onion , diced 1   carrot , peeled and diced 2   cloves garlic , minced 1   russet potato , peeled and diced 2   teaspoons   Spanish smoked  paprika  (regular paprika will work also) 1/2   teaspoon   kosher salt 1/4   teaspoon   black pepper 1 ( 15 - ounce ) can  diced tomatoes 4   cups   chicken stock 1   cup   half and half 1   cup   frozen corn  (no need to defrost) 1   pound  large  shrimp , peeled and deveined Fresh parsley , for garnish Baguette toasts , for dipping you can use keto bread too!! Method Cook the chorizo: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and cubed chorizo. Cook for a few minutes until the chorizo is browning slightly and starting to render some fat. Remove the chorizo from the pot with a slotted spoon so it doesn’t burn. Add the onions, carrot, and garlic:  Add onions, carrot, and garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften slight

  Equipment Needed: Dumbbells: I used 2x5lbs, 2x15lbs, 2x25lbs Mini Resistance Band - The ones I use: https://bit.ly/3Q6e8GG Exercise mat or other soft surface. The Mat I use: https://bit.ly/3Eknkl8 Workout Breakdown: 0:00 Intro 0:49 Warm Up 5:36 Circuit One (40s work + 20s rest x2 straight sets) Chest Press Chest Fly Banded Push Up x1 round 10:46 Circuit Two (40s work + 20s rest x2 straight sets) Single Arm Pull Over Plank Row Swimmer x1 round 15:56 Circuit Three (40s work + 20s rest x2 straight sets) Banded Chest Press Negative Fly Negative Push Up x1 rounds 21:05 Circuit Four (40s work + 20s rest x2 straight sets) Banded Lat Pull Down Underhand Row Super V-Squeeze x1 round 26:15 Circuit Five (40s work + 20s rest x2 straight sets) Robot Row Pull Over + Press Burpee + Row x1 round 31:15 Cool Down & Stretch

  INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp butter 1 lb scallops, defrosted, patted dry 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp pepper, freshly cracked 2 tbsp garlic, diced 1/4 cup thai basil, diced 1 tsp chili paste, add more as desired 1/2 lemon, sliced into half-wedges INSTRUCTIONS Heat butter in pan on high heat until melted and lightly foaming.  Pat scallops dry with paper towel and generously season scallops with salt and pepper.  Add scallops into pan, with space in between so they can crisp.  After about 4 minutes on one side, flip scallops. They should have a golden crust on the side that was face-down. (If not, increase heat, and let sear a bit more.)  Add garlic and thai basil and stir quickly, let lightly brown and become fragrant, do not let burn (about 2-3 minutes).  Add lemon slices, chili paste, and stir.  When scallops are still springy to the touch, but bright white and opaque and browned on both sides, serve and top with sauce. 

Workout Breakdown: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Warm Up 5:13 Glute Activation Circuit (40s work + 10s rest x1 round) Banded Squat Side Steps Glute Bridge + Pulse Donkey Kick (R) Rear Leg Lift (R) Rear Pulse (R) Donkey Kick (L) Rear Leg Lift (L) Rear Pulse (L) 12:53 Strength Circuit 1 (40s work + 20s rest x3 rounds) Goblet Squat Reverse Lunge Jump Squat 22:03 Strength Circuit 2 (40s work + 20s rest x3 rounds) Hip Thruster Stiff Leg Deadlift Pop Lunge 31:13 Strength Circuit 3 (40s work + 20s rest x3 rounds) Sumo Squat Side Lunge Power Jack 40:13 Cool Down & Stretch  

  If you are dying to get a pair of silky-smooth lips with zero bits of flaky skin, this basic vanilla lip scrub is what you need to make today. This is highly effective for lip exfoliation and can do the trick without being harsh to them. And I love a good DIY. I have several glass lip balm containers that I am refurbishing for this. Great as gifts!! I will be making 1 & 2 since I have 2 jars. Supplies Needed: Brown sugar – 1 tablespoon (white sugar will also do) Pure raw organic honey – 1 tablespoon (for a thicker and stickier consistency, reduce the amount of honey to (1/2) tablespoon) Vanilla extract – 2 to 3 drops Recipe 2: Coconut oil is another kitchen ingredient with awesome hydrating qualities. Hence, if you incorporate it in your homemade vanilla lip scrub, the end product will give you soft kissable lips in minutes. This easy-peasy recipe is also an inexpensive one. Supplies Needed: White / brown sugar – 2 tablespoons (go for the one with large granules) Organic coconut

Equipment Needed: Dumbbells: I used 5, 10 & 15lb sets and a single 25lb Exercise mat or other soft surface. The Mat I use: https://bit.ly/3Eknkl8 Workout Breakdown: 0:00 Intro 2:15 Warm Up 7:20 MetCon Circuit One (45s work + 15s rest x2 rounds) Push Press Jump Squat Lunge + Curl Hi-Lo Swing 15:34 MetCon Circuit Two (45s work + 15s rest x2 rounds) Deadlift + Upright Row Hop Over Kneeling Press Combo Squat + Cross Punch 23:49 MetCon Circuit Three (45s work + 15s rest x2 rounds) T-Push Up Cross Climber Wall Sit + Curl Hip Twister 31:49 Cool Down & Stretch  

  Equipment Needed: Exercise mat or other soft surface. The Mat I use: https://bit.ly/3Eknkl8 Workout Breakdown: 0:00 Intro 0:42 Warm Up 4:11 HIIT Yoga Circuit (45s work + 15s rest x2 rounds) Down Dog Crunch (R) Down Dog Crunch (L) Rocket Up Dog Warrior Combo (R) Warrior Combo (L) Airplane (R) Airplane (L) Down Dog Push Up Side Plank + Lift (R) Side Plank + Lift (L) Twisting Chair Pose Bear Hop + Twist 28:28 Cool Down & Stretch

  INGREDIENTS 3   cloves garlic, unpeeled 1/2 of a 14.5-ounce   can tomatoes in juice (preferably fire-roasted), lightly drained 2 to 3 canned chipotle chiles en adobo,   removed from their canning liquid, seeded if you wish and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon   olive oil 2/3 cup Mexican crema,   creme fraiche or heavy (whipping) cream 3/4 teaspoon (or more)   fresh black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano Salt 1 1/4 pound   medium-to-large shrimp, peeled and (if you like) deveined, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 12   warm corn tortillas INSTRUCTIONS Roast the unpeeled garlic in an ungreased small skillet over medium heat, turning from time to time, until completely soft and blackened in places, about 15 minutes, cool and peel.  In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, tomatoes and chipotle chiles, blend to a smooth puree. In a medium (10-inch) skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the puree and stir until reduced to the consistency of tomato paste, 5 minutes or so. Stir in th