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By melanieavalon / October 1, 2015

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To continue the recent new mother’s theme, I recently had the pleasure of reuniting with the super talented Leena Pendharkar, in her short film Mother At Work for So Natural TV. I first worked with Leena 3 years ago, when I accidentally applied to a casting looking for twins. When I told Leena I was mistaken, and unfortuntatley could provide […]

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By melanieavalon / September 21, 2015

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I wrote the following article for a guest post and book giveaway at The Practically Perfect Baby website. (PracticallyPerfectBaby.com) The site is an awesome resource for new parenting tips and tricks, and I’m honored to partner with them!   Pregnancy is a beautiful testimony to how eating, storing, and using fat, are necessary and natural processes promoting […]

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By melanieavalon / September 17, 2015

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When I first decided to go public with my ideas of intermittent fasting, I was the only person I knew who had actually done it, with the exception of my fabulous friend Ben Empey, my co-conspirator in my initiatory Warrior Diet trial run in Spring 2011. Whenever I mentioned the words “intermittent fasting,” I’d wait with a […]

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By melanieavalon / September 16, 2015

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This past weekend while working my evening shift at a certain steakhouse in Beverly Hills, an animal rights activist entered the scene. He proceeded to parade through the restaurant, proclaiming to the steak-munching diners that animals have feelings too. I was actually scared for my safety, the police were called, and a lovely memory was made for all. Before […]

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By melanieavalon / September 9, 2015

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If you start an intermittent fasting protocol, expect to hear “Ok so why aren’t you eating?”… a lot. In fact, perhaps the hardest thing about starting intermittent fasting isn’t so much the fasting (which can actually be a breeze), but rather learning how to #deal with people’s accusations and questions. People freak out when you don’t eat. […]

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By melanieavalon / September 1, 2015

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These days, diet is actually a “serious” dating criteria for me. Not because I’m an elitist health snob, but rather because I want to be with someone who values their own health and wellness. Healthy bodies make for happy and vibrant people! (I’m convinced the day I meet a fellow Paleo intermittent faster gentleman, it […]

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By melanieavalon / August 27, 2015

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Today’s questions from What When Wine Diet readers cover an array of topics! Let’s dive right in, shall we? QUESTION #1: RECOVERING FROM ANTIBIOTICS Our first question comes from Chad in West Virginia, who wrote the review in my recent guest post! Chad had to take some antibiotics for a tooth infection, which disrupted his Intermittent Fasting routine, […]

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By melanieavalon / August 26, 2015

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Check out my new Winning Wine Video for a brief lowdown on the white wine Sauvignon Blanc. While I adore Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc is actually one of my least favorite wines. The phrase often used to describe Sauvignon Blanc is “cat’s pee on a gooseberry bush”… which is just majorly unappealing. Also, Sauvignon Blanc often has a grassy profile, and pairs […]

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By melanieavalon / August 24, 2015

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People often ask me what it’s like to first begin intermittent fasting. While I can definitely tell you what intermittent fasting feels like in general, the initial transition is a different story. I’ve been doing IF for so long (4 years now!), that I don’t really remember what it’s like… not to do it. Plus, I was low carb (though not Paleo) […]

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By melanieavalon / August 22, 2015

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People often wonder what intermittent fasting “feels like,” assuming it’s a state of constant hunger and food-frenzied day dreaming.  (That’s what I always thought!) On the contrary, intermittent fasting is basically devoid of appetite. You just… don’t think about food! You know when you’re in love/like/lust with someone, and you’re just like Who needs food because I just […]