Joel Marion’s Always Eat After 7PM program continues to make dieting easy and it eliminates 90% of reasons for resistance! 

I’ve been following this program for a while now. Not only have I noticed more energy, but I’ve also made healthier choices with the recipes provided. I’m loving the easy-to-follow meal planning and food lists!

One of my favorite recipes is the Fruit Tart, which satisfied my cravings for sweets and carbs. It features delicious custard, a coconut sugar cookie crust, and fresh fruit. These healthy and natural ingredients have made a huge difference!

Bestselling author, Joel Marion, is a fitness expert and nutritionist debunking the myths underlying traditional dieting and offers a simple, highly effective weight loss program. 

According to the author:

“A research paper published in Sports Medicine in 2014 showed that people who eat the majority of their carbs at dinner actually sleep better. Carb-induced, quality sleep decreases cortisol (a fat-storing hormone) and ramps up the production of your sleep hormones, serotonin and melatonin. Restorative sleep increases fat-burning hormones—the main one being growth hormone—overnight.”

Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion is now available to purchase. 

If you would like to learn more about my experience, read Post 1 and Post 2.

Learn more about the book and how to purchase here.

 This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own.

Enter to woof – I mean win – a free digital code of the movie at the end of this post. You will need to enter as fast as a tail wags because this giveaway ends tomorrow!

Check out the “Best Friends” clip of the movie.

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The paws-itively heartwarming family comedy Think Like a Dog, premieres on Digital, and On Demand June 9 from Lionsgate. The film will be available on Blu-ray (plus Digital), and DVD the same day.

A doggone good time for all ages, the film stars Gabriel Bateman (Annabelle, Benji, Playmobil: The Movie), Kunal Nayyar (TV’s “The Big Bang Theory,” Trolls, Ice Age: Continental Drift), Julia Jones (TV’s “The Mandalorian,” “Westworld,” The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Janet Montgomery (The Space Between Us, TV’s “New Amsterdam”), Bryan Callen (TV’s “The Goldbergs,” “Schooled,” The Hangover), Todd Stashwick as the voice of “Henry” (TV’s “12 Monkeys,” “Phineas and Ferb”), with Megan Fox (Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Jennifer’s Body), and Josh Duhamel (Transformers: The Last Knight), and is written and directed by Daytime Emmy^® nominee Gil Junger (1997, Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, TV’s “Ellen”) and produced by Andrew Lazar (American Sniper, 10 Things I Hate About You), Cory Chen (upcoming The Doorman), and Linshu Zhang.

Josh Duhamel and Megan Fox star in this whimsical family comedy about a boy and his dog, and a science project that will change all of their lives forever. Think Like a Dog follows 12-year-old Oliver, a tech prodigy whose middle-school science fair experiment goes awry, creating a telepathic connection between him and his furry friend, Henry. The bond brings Oliver and Henry even closer as they join forces to comically overcome complications at school, and help Oliver’s parents rekindle their marriage along the way.

The Think Like a Dog special features include an audio commentary with writer-director Gil Junger and a making-of featurette, allowing an inside look at what it took to make this family-friendly flick. The Think Like a Dog Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.99 and $19.98, respectively.

BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES

• Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Gil Junger
• “Anything is Paw-sible: Making Think Like a Dog” Featurette

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For the past few weeks, I have been putting a new healthy eating plan into action with the Always Eat After 7 book. This plan offers many benefits, such as inducing deep sleep and boosting metabolism, that can help me achieve my goals. Featured today on Theresa’s Reviews, I’m explaining why I chose this book, and I am sharing an interview with the author.

About the Always Eat After 7PM Program:

The most challenging times to curb hunger are just before bed and in the morning. By following the Always Eat After 7 PM program, you have the most willpower to stay on the diet because you are eating during the hours when you are most hungry. This also puts you into both intermittent fasting increasing testosterone and your metabolism, while putting you into ketosis.  

The Always Eat After 7 PM plan consists of: The 14-day Acceleration Phase to kick-start the program and see rapid results, The Main Phase where you’ll learn exactly which foods to eat when in order to achieve your weight-loss goals, The Lifestyle Phase to keep the weight off for good. 

According to the author, changing your schedule of when you eat can reduce your calorie intake:

“Late-night eating also curbs calorie intake the next day. In a four-week study, dieters added a snack to their daily regimen 90 minutes after dinner every night, and check this out: late-night eaters ate an average of 397 fewer calories per day.”

Q1: What inspired you to write the book?

After authoring 6 best selling books it was glaringly obvious there were 2 huge misconceptions about dieting that needed to be exposed. The first is that you can’t eat late at night or before bed, which science now shows is NOT true. And second, you can’t eat large portions that satisfy your natural instinct. This book solves both these problems by providing an evidence-based, enjoyable approach to dieting that can be used by any person to quickly achieve their weight loss goals.

Q2: How difficult is the Always Eat After 7 PM plan to follow?

It’s not. And that’s exactly why I wrote the book. While any diet is never truly easy, it can be more enjoyable and much easier to adhere to when you understand how Always Eat After 7pm works because it caters to our bodies natural instincts.

 Q3: How long did it take for you to develop the diet?

It actually took several years of researching for me to discover the real science of eating late night. After a few years of tweaking and refining, I finally came up with a rapid fat loss solution that overcomes all the pitfalls of traditional diets.

Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion is now available to purchase.

Read more in my first post about my journey with this diet plan.

Learn more about the book and how to purchase here.

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own.

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own.

Healthy living has become more and more challenging, and life has become more stressful. After weeks at home one day, I realized I hadn’t taken care of my body the way I used to care for it. 

I was stress eating comfort food out of boredom, and I was enjoying huge breakfasts to help teach my daughter how to cook. 

I was also feeling low energy, I was binge watching television shows to waste time, and I wasn’t motivating myself.

I needed one healthy eating plan with great recipes to boost energy, which I could really stick with day after day. 

Based on surprising science, Always Eat After 7 PM debunks popular diet myths and offers an easy-to-follow diet that accelerates fat-burning and allows you to indulge in your most intense food cravings: Eating the majority of your calories at night.

We’ve been traditionally taught to avoid carbs, have an early dinner, and never eat before bed. But the fact is, the latest scientific research shows us this earlier model is not the most ideal.

This strategy was exactly what I needed. The focus isn’t on restricting snack eating. Instead, I can eat when I naturally want to anyway. My body doesn’t want many calories in the morning, but it always craves a snack after dinner. It turns out that’s fine to do, and this strategy can effectively lead to weight loss.

Check out this video explaining more.

As the author explains, carbohydrates can even lead to better sleep:

“Specific higher-carbohydrate foods (including berries and cherries) support your fat-burning metabolism while you sleep, providing your body with a steady stream of fuel throughout the night. The trick is knowing how to combine them with other evening and pre-bedtime fat-burning foods to fuel your metabolism as you sleep.”

Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion is now available to purchase. Learn more about the book and how to purchase here.

 This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own.

It’s a fun activity to do with tweens who are taking a well-deserved break from distance learning this weekend and need some self-care in their routine too!

Get your tween involved in measuring and mixing, and invite them to a super special mother-daughter spa day at home.

Go all out with the lavender-themed spa day, and serve these delicious lavender cookies with cream cheese icing too, or try your own creation — lavender lemonade, tea, or decaf latte.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup organic lavender flowers

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup olive oil

You will also need a medium-sized mason jar and a wooden spoon for mixing.

Directions

Pour the sugar into the mason jar. Sprinkle the lavender flowers on top, and stir so they are fully mixed with the sugar.

Slowly add the olive oil, stirring as you add it so that it is completely mixed with the sugar. At first it will mix with one section of the sugar, and then more, and then all of it, until it is fully combined.

Spread on your hands, elbows, knees or feet — wherever your skin is dry or hard.

Wash afterwards with soap, and enjoy your newly softened skin!

This Memorial Day weekend, take a digital detox and enjoy a relaxing spa day at home with this super simple DIY lavender scrub.

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Download your FREE Bee Kind Printable here!

This week, we are starting with kindness in our home and thinking of ways we can show kindness towards each other.

Here are some ideas we discussed on how to show kindness towards each other within our family.

Share toys and art supplies.

Help each other learn piano and school work.

Listen to each other.

Speak kindly to each other.

Set the table.

Clean rooms.

Say “please” and “thank you.”

We are also discussing acts of kindness others have shown us, like my daughter’s teacher finding the time to make this cute emoji printable of herself. My daughter is super happy to have a Flat Teacher to dance with and to take to the garden.

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Homemade Donut Recipes

Imagine the sweet scent of donuts baking. Making donuts is simple if you use the right ingredients and techniques!

Make sure to buy a donut baking pan before you start baking. Having the right pan is the key to several of these delicious recipes.

Triple Chocolate Donuts from Strength and Sunshine

Cinnamon Sugar Cake Donuts from Beyond the Chicken Coop

Funfetti Celebration Donuts (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free, Vegan, and Paleo) from Strength and Sunshine

Apple Cinnamon Crumble Donuts (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan, Paleo) from Strength and Sunshine

Blueberry Chickpea Donuts (Gluten Free, Low Calorie, and Vegan) from Skinny Fitalicious

Cinnamon Glazed Pumpkin Donuts (Gluten-Free, Vegan and Paleo) from Strength and Sunshine

Cinnamon Sweet Potato Donuts (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan and Paleo) from Strength and Sunshine

Dark Chocolate Walnut Donuts from Strength and Sunshine

Classic Baked Glazed Donuts from Run, Lift, Eat Repeat

Eggnog Donuts from Three Little Ferns

Ginger Glazed Purple Sweet Potato Donuts (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free, Vegan and Paleo) from Strength and Sunshine

Mini Ukranian Donuts (Carnival Style) from Food Meanderings

Homemade Chocolate Glazed Donuts from Mommy Musings

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Donuts from Mommy Musings

Make an indulgent gift with these homemade donut recipes! With delicious dough and sweet glaze, you can customize these donuts recipes by adding in any of your favorite ingredients too.

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Let’s Chat!

What would your dream donut be made with if you could have any combination? Share in the comments!

Ingredients for the Bread

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 can of Cherry Coca-Cola
• 1 packet hot chocolate mix
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of melted butter

Ingredients for the Glaze

• 7 frozen cherries
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup white chocolate
• 1/2 stick cream cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350. Line a bread pan with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, hot chocolate mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, whisk the Cherry Coca-Cola, eggs, butter, and vanilla. Slowly add in the dry ingredients while whisking until it appears smooth.

Pour the mixture into the bread pan, and put in the oven.

While the bread bakes, begin to prepare the glaze. Use a small saucepan to heat the frozen strawberries. As they heat up, mash them until it becomes a liquid mixture. Use a spoon to break up the cherry pieces.

Add in the white chocolate chips. Mix frequently as the chocolate melts into the cherries, and make sure it does not burn.

Pour in the powdered sugar. When you mix it together, the glaze will begin to thicken.

Add in the cream cheese. Stir well until it is completely smooth with no lumps. Set aside.

Bake the bread for 50 minutes. Remove when it begins to crack on top, and it no longer looks jiggly. Insert a toothpick or fork, and if it comes out clean, the bread is done.

Let the bread cool for 10 minutes, and then move to a baking rack.

Spoon the glaze onto the bread, while allowing some to pour over to the edges.

Slice with a serrated bread knife, and enjoy!

Although it’s so sweet that it has cake-like qualities, you could also serve with your favorite spread on top.

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On Friday, May 15 everyone is invited to the Twitter #SCOOBMovieNight premiere event, hosted by the big dog himself, to celebrate the release of the brand new, fully animated, full-length action adventure feature “SCOOB!” on Premium Video on Demand or Premium Digital Ownership.

Starting at 7p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, this Twitter special event pre-show for all audiences features fun Scoob moments with stars from the movie, including Will Forte, Gina Rodriguez, Zac Efron, Amanda Seyfried, Kiersey Clemons, Ken Jeong, Tracy Morgan, Frank Welker, Iain Armitage, Arianna Greenblatt, Mckenna Grace and Pierce Gagnon, and director Tony Cervone.

Lennon Stella will exclusively premiere an acoustic version of lead single “Summer Feelings” Feat. Charlie Puth, while Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown and Ava Max will be on hand to showcase their newly released single “On Me,” both from “SCOOB! The Album,” the movie’s official musical companion arriving this Friday and available to pre-save now HERE.

Check out TikTok dance videos from the hugely popular #ScoobDance challenge that has rocked over 3 billion views; plus Scoob trivia questions, interviews and, yes, in honor of the beloved Great Dane with the great big heart… dogs, dogs and more adorable dogs; along with a new Scoob-themed PSA from Best Friends Animal Society about helping homeless dogs and cats find their own best friends, just like Scooby and Shaggy did.  Following the exciting pre-show, fans across the U.S. and Canada who then want to watch the movie can rent or buy “SCOOB!” and share Tweets about their favorite moments using #ScoobMovieNight.

“SCOOB!” will be available for a 48-hour rental via Premium Video On Demand for $19.99, or premium digital ownership for $24.99, beginning on Friday, May 15.

The title will be available on participating digital platforms. Preorder your copy now!

Enjoy the movie even more with a fun family activity pack!

“SCOOB!” reveals the never-before-told story of Scooby’s origins. It shows how one of history’s most famous friendships began when an adorable, homeless puppy met a lonesome young boy named Shaggy, and how the two of them joined forces with aspiring young detectives Fred, Velma and Daphne to become the celebrated Mystery Inc.

Now, with hundreds of cases solved and adventures shared, Scooby and the gang face the biggest and most challenging mystery of their careers: a plot that will unleash the legendary ghost dog Cerberus upon the world.  As they race to stop this “dogpocalypse,” they discover that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone imagined.

“SCOOB!” features an all-star ensemble cast led by Will Forte, two-time Oscar nominee Mark Wahlberg, Jason Isaacs, Gina Rodriguez, Zac Efron, Amanda Seyfried, Kiersey Clemons, Ken Jeong, Tracy Morgan, Simon Cowell, and Frank Welker.

It was directed by Warner Bros. animation stalwart Tony Cervone, an Annie Award nominee for the feature film “Space Jam,” two-time Emmy nominee for his work on “Duck Dodgers” and one of the creators of the popular Scooby-Doo series “Mystery Incorporated.”

The film was produced by Pam Coats and Allison Abbate.  Adam Sztykiel, Charles Roven, Richard Suckle, Jesse Ehrman, Dan Povenmire, and Chris Columbus served as executive producers.  The “SCOOB!” screenplay is by Adam Sztykiel and Jack C. Donaldson & Derek Elliott and Matt Lieberman, story by Matt Lieberman and Eyal Podell & Jonathon E. Stewart, based on characters created by Hanna-Barbera Productions. Cervone’s creative team included editors Ryan Folsey and Vanara Taing, and composer Tom Holkenborg.

“SCOOB! The Album” features exclusive tracks from top artists and rising stars including lead singles “Summer Feelings” and “On Me,” plus brand new songs from Jack Harlow, Galantis Feat. Faouzia, R3HAB Feat. A R I Z O N A, Pink Sweat$ and more.

SCOOB is available across North America to rent or own on Friday, May 15, 2020.

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The new show follows the friendships and adventures of Kristy Thomas (Sophie Grace), Mary-Anne Spier (Malia Baker), Claudia Kishi (Momona Tamada), Stacey McGill (Shay Rudolph), and Dawn Schafer (Xochitl Gomez) as they start their babysitting business and all while navigating middle school and growing up.

It could even inspire you to be a babysitter! Have you thought of being a Zoom virtual babysitter? This newly in-demand service could be perfect if you enjoy chatting with children and listening to them tell their stores.

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