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If you’ve been seeing creatine everywhere lately — you’re not imagining it. Should you be taking it? Let’s talk about it.
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What it actually does:

• Helps you build/keep lean muscle when combined with strength training
• May slightly boost strength and workout performance
• May slightly speed up muscle recovery
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Why is this helpful to you?

• Muscle naturally declines with age and lower estrogen levels, which slows metabolism. Maintaining lean muscle helps keep your metabolism higher and your body composition healthier — even if the scale doesn’t change.

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What it doesn’t do that influencers like to say it does:

• It won’t clear brain fog overnight (you’ll get more mental clarity from sleep, hydration, and balanced meals).
• It doesn’t boost fat loss or metabolism directly. Any change comes from maintaining more muscle.
• It won’t fix low energy or burnout on its own.

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How do I take it?

• Mix it with water or your favorite smoothie — super easy.
• Timing is not super important. Before or after a workout, with or without a meal. What matters more is taking it consistently — daily (even on rest days).
• Make sure you’re doing 2-3 days of strength or resistance training each week.
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Which ones are best?

• Always choose supplements from reputable brands who do 3rd party testing.
• I like Thorne and Momentous!
• If you want travel packs instead: grab these.

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So it is not going to magically make you lose a bunch of weight or get super strong, but it is a simple way to help support your muscle mass which IS very important. You can think of it as a little boost to maximize the work you’re putting in at the gym.
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A Fall Favorite From Mama Knows

IN THE RECIPE BOOK

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Bars

I used to make this NON-STOP for Teddy when he was a toddler. It’s plain and basic in the best way. You know those non-fussy recipes you just always go back to? This is one of those. It’s easy to make, and a great way to get a healthy meal in them.

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Feeding Tip Of The Week​
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If you’ve ever thought, “I give my kids way too much pasta,” this video is for you.
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It's Time to Say Goodbye...

All good things must evolve! At the end of this year, I’ll be officially retiring both my picky eater course (Simple Steps to Picky Wins), and my Meal & Snack Survival Guide.

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If you’d like to snag them before they’re gone, now is the time! (Don’t worry, your purchase includes lifetime access.)

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I created these with the sole purpose of answering the questions and solving the struggles y’all have feeding your little ones (because it’s hard!) and they truly are great resources that have helped thousands of families.
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Use the code LASTCHANCE to grab them before they’re gone! ​
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Have a great week,

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