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WHEW! After a 3-week hiatus from videos, I'm excited to share about one of my most recent acquisitions: Goats! I've already learned so much... here's my top ten(ish). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's my FB page were you can see what's up day-to-day: www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Is your family interested in learning Spanish with me? Here's my website! Get in touch for a free trial class: www.elizabethonlinespanish.com Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we work toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

I've made one more step toward building the apiary-- making the assembly jig for my Layens frames / horizontal hives! Here's my FB page were you can see what's up day-to-day (and sign up for a BEE DAY!) www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Is your family interested in learning Spanish with me? Here's my website! Get in touch for a free trial class: www.elizabethonlinespanish.com Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we work toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Yet another woodworking project for keeping bees is in the books! Thankfully, this one didn't take long and was very simple. Frames are organized- yay! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

The first split of my natural beekeeping journey is in the books! This is my second year of natural beekeeping and I followed the directions from George de Layens in "Keeping Bees in Horizontal Hives" and conducted the 2-to-3 split he lays out. Be sure to like/subscribe and hit the notification bell so you can see my next video on how my in-hive splits went! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Is the greatest failure not trying? Not giving it your all? Not planning? Nope... Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Like pretty much every endeavor on the journey of beekeeping, even something as seemingly simple as securing foundation to my Layens frames seemed daunting. But no longer! I did it, and you can do it too! Just don't use a blow dryer cord... Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

I've been trying to follow the advice of @StefanSobkowiak in pruning my apple trees... but I still think I'm getting it all wrong. Still learning-- slowly but surely! Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

My track record with getting chickens healthy when they're sick? Not great... I hope this time is different... Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

I'm slowly moving toward multi-species grazing-- a cow/calf, a couple KuneKune pigs, and some hair sheep. Can it be done with an online Spanish business, 4 young kids, a husband, 12 rabbits, 5 bee colonies, and 25 chickens? I'm not sure... I'm approaching it with an open heart and. And even if it doesn't work out, the horse trailer needed a clean! Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Fast forward 2 months from my last video-- there are 5 chicks remaining and thriving with mama still caring for them. Now I'm ready to see if mama hen will adopt new babies... Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Day 24: Wrap up! Here's how things ended up, and my plan for the next few months. I've never tried this before, but I'm excited to give it a whirl! I'll let you know how it goes! Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Days 20-23: Stress! (and finally the H.A.M. diet) I didn't know until a few years ago how impactful stress is on weight gain/weight loss. Not only do we tend to eat more to reduce our stress (resulting in gaining weight), but even with the best diet, stress makes our bodies hang on to everything so we still can't lose weight! So I definitely had some of that these past few days between an ER visit and needing to have our dear dog (June Bug) put down. ------------------------------------ For 24 days, I'm going to post daily, getting YOUR help to stay accountable as I get to a healthier weight. I'll discuss 5 things I do when I "diet" (4 that I try and do all the time, 1** especially when I need to get to a more ideal weight). 1. WAPF eating 2. Fasting (intermittent) 3. Journaling (Transformation Prayer Ministry) 4. Movement 5. "H.A.M." diet**

Days 17, 18, and 19: Only 5 days to go! Today we'll talk fruit, and what to eat it with! We'll talk movement-- no more dumb bells for me! Then we'll talk journaling. And how all three are important parts of a healthy lifestyle for me. ------------------------------------ For 24 days, I'm going to post daily, getting YOUR help to stay accountable as I get to a healthier weight. I'll discuss 5 things I do when I "diet" (4 that I try and do all the time, 1** especially when I need to get to a more ideal weight). 1. WAPF eating 2. Fasting (intermittent) 3. Journaling (Transformation Prayer Ministry) 4. Movement 5. "H.A.M." diet**

Days 14 & 15 Focus: Transformation Prayer Ministry (TPM) That's right, I don't ask myself "WWJD." Find out why... Time to talk spiritual health. *Disclaimer* I am not officially affiliated with Ed and Josh Smith or TPM. Despite my best efforts, I may not accurately represent Ed and Josh or their beliefs. I encourage you to look into TPM for yourself. This video is a summation of what I've come to believe based on scripture after several years of searching. I'll do my best to update this description if my views change. ------------------------------------ For 24 days, I'm going to post daily, getting YOUR help to stay accountable as I get to a healthier weight. I'll discuss 5 things I do when I "diet" (4 that I try and do all the time, 1** especially when I need to get to a more ideal weight). 1. WAPF eating 2. Fasting (intermittent) 3. Journaling (Transformation Prayer Ministry) 4. Movement 5. "H.A.M." diet**

Day 13 Focus: Fermentation! We do a lot of ferments... and hopefully more in the future! They're THE BEST way to consume your veggies! ------------------------------------ For 24 days, I'm going to post daily, getting YOUR help to stay accountable as I get to a healthier weight. I'll discuss 5 things I do when I "diet" (4 that I try and do all the time, 1** especially when I need to get to a more ideal weight). 1. WAPF eating 2. Fasting (intermittent) 3. Journaling (Transformation Prayer Ministry) 4. Movement 5. "H.A.M." diet**

Day 11 Focus: Intermittent Fasting The topic of fasting makes me think of this passage from Proverbs 30-- 15 “The leech has two daughters. ‘Give! Give!’ they cry. “There are three things that are never satisfied, four that never say, ‘Enough!’: 16 the grave, the barren womb, land, which is never satisfied with water, and fire, which never says, ‘Enough!’ Fasting is when I say "enough" to food for a time, to let my digestive system rest, clean out, and heal. See the link below for more information: https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/223-why-intermittent-fasting/#gsc.tab=0 Day 12 Focus: Vegetables! Vegetables are good, don't get me wrong. But not as good as you might think... watch and.. well, learn! ------------------------------------ For 24 days, I'm going to post daily, getting YOUR help to stay accountable as I get to a healthier weight. I'll discuss 5 things I do when I "diet" (4 that I try and do all the time, 1** especially when I need to get to a more ideal weight). 1. WAPF eating 2. Fasting (intermittent) 3. Journaling (Transformation Prayer Ministry) 4. Movement 5. "H.A.M." diet**

Day 10 Focus: ??? I'll just let you watch the video and be... amazed. Yeah, let's go with that... ------------------------------------ For 24 days, I'm going to post daily, getting YOUR help to stay accountable as I get to a healthier weight. I'll discuss 5 things I do when I "diet" (4 that I try and do all the time, 1** especially when I need to get to a more ideal weight). 1. WAPF eating 2. Fasting (intermittent) 3. Journaling (Transformation Prayer Ministry) 4. Movement 5. "H.A.M." diet**

Day 8 Focus: Cod Liver Oil (Fats) Cod... liver... oil... What?! Yeah. I know. It sounded weird to me at first, too. But 3 (4? 5?) years later, swallowing some cinnamon cod liver oil daily is the new norm. As I mention in the video, you can use the following code at GreenPasture.org and save 10% on your order (and help me out, too!) Coupon code: countrygal10 ------------------------------------ For 24 days, I'm going to post daily, getting YOUR help to stay accountable as I get to a healthier weight. I'll discuss 5 things I do when I "diet" (4 that I try and do all the time, 1** especially when I need to get to a more ideal weight). 1. WAPF eating 2. Fasting (intermittent) 3. Journaling (Transformation Prayer Ministry) 4. Movement 5. "H.A.M." diet**

Day 8 Focus: Cod Liver Oil (Fats) Cod... liver... oil... What?! Yeah. I know. It sounded weird to me at first, too. But 3 (4? 5?) years later, swallowing some cinnamon cod liver oil daily is the new norm. As I mention in the video, you can use the following code at GreenPasture.org and save 10% on your order (and help me out, too!) Coupon code: countrygal10 ------------------------------------ For 24 days, I'm going to post daily, getting YOUR help to stay accountable as I get to a healthier weight. I'll discuss 5 things I do when I "diet" (4 that I try and do all the time, 1** especially when I need to get to a more ideal weight). 1. WAPF eating 2. Fasting (intermittent) 3. Journaling (Transformation Prayer Ministry) 4. Movement 5. "H.A.M." diet**

Day 7 Focus: Fats It really is interesting when you hear about how/why saturated fats started to be demonized. And yes, it was all about money. We've been lied to long enough. Saturated fats are not the enemy. But remember that one of the keys is saturated fats from *healthy* animals. ------------------------------------ For 24 days, I'm going to post daily, getting YOUR help to stay accountable as I get to a healthier weight. I'll discuss 5 things I do when I "diet" (4 that I try and do all the time, 1** especially when I need to get to a more ideal weight). 1. WAPF eating 2. Fasting (intermittent) 3. Journaling (Transformation Prayer Ministry) 4. Movement 5. "H.A.M." diet**

Day 6 Focus: Raw Milk Have you ever had raw milk? Do you love it? Are you scared of it? I am 100% a fan. I offer some interesting facts and a few of the health benefits of this living food here as I journey to good health! And please tell me in the comments that you get the LOTR reference. Please tell me. If you don't know it, just lie to me and tell me know you know it... ------------------------------------ For 24 days, I'm going to post daily, getting YOUR help to stay accountable as I get to a healthier weight. I'll discuss 5 things I do when I "diet" (4 that I try and do all the time, 1** especially when I need to get to a more ideal weight). 1. WAPF eating 2. Fasting (intermittent) 3. Journaling (Transformation Prayer Ministry) 4. Movement 5. "H.A.M." diet**

Instead of an “open letter,” this is an “open video” to my nose ring. Yes, you read that correctly- to the ring in my nose. Now if you’re a parent or grandparent who watches this and then wants to immediately share it with your child who has a nose ring you dislike (or is thinking of getting one)... I encourage you to do some self reflection first: What thing do YOU cling to for value or security? “Your” time, money, things? Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Day 5 Focus: The Weston A. Price Food Pyramid/Principles That's right... everything (or almost everything) the government told you to eat was wrong. Fats aren't bad (though hydrogenated oils are). Cereal isn't a great way to start the day. ET CETERA, ET CETERA, ET CETERA (name that movie!). The best part about the WAP (Weston A Price) way of eating? It's DELICOUS. ------------------------------------ For 24 days, I'm going to post daily, getting YOUR help to stay accountable as I get to a healthier weight. I'll discuss 5 things I do when I "diet" (4 that I try and do all the time, 1** especially when I need to get to a more ideal weight). 1. WAPF eating 2. Fasting (intermittent) 3. Journaling (Transformation Prayer Ministry) 4. Movement 5. "H.A.M." diet**

Day 4 Focus: Weston A. Price Thanks to Weston A. Price's work around the world, many people have learned how to nourish their bodies. Here's a very brief history. Tomorrow I'll share some of the specifics of what he discovered. Oh, and I'll share about that strange, bad dream I had... ------------------------------------ For 24 days, I'm going to post daily, getting YOUR help to stay accountable as I get to a healthier weight. I'll discuss 5 things I do when I "diet" (4 that I try and do all the time, 1** especially when I need to get to a more ideal weight). 1. WAPF eating 2. Fasting (intermittent) 3. Journaling (Transformation Prayer Ministry) 4. Movement 5. "H.A.M." diet**

Day 3 Focus: Sleep! How much sleep do you get each night? Is it a priority to get a full night's sleep? ------------------------------------ For 24 days, I'm going to (attempt to) post daily, getting YOUR help to stay accountable as I get to a healthier weight. I'll discuss 5 things I do when I "diet" (4 that I try and do all the time, 1** especially when I need to get to a more ideal weight). 1. WAPF eating 2. Fasting (intermittent) 3. Journaling (Transformation Prayer Ministry) 4. Movement 5. "H.A.M." diet**