Chic Assignment No. 1 Debussy's Clair de Lune

We are learning several interesting facts about Debussy today. The facts are pulled from Connolly Music  and Wikipedia. We listened to two beautiful performances of Clair de Lune this month: one from Tiffany Poon 

and one from Lang Lang that included a tour of Paris at night. 

Chic Assignment No. 2 The Artwork of Gwen John

Gwen John (1876 - 1939) was a Welsh artist who lived and worked in France the majority of her career. She is known for her portraits of women.

I had fun trying to recreate her painting, Young Woman in a Red Shawl from 1923 this month. Today's reading of Gwen's biography comes from Brittanica and Tate. 

I love the general theme of John's portraits: women in interiors. You can Buy Gwen John reproductions here. 

Chic Assignment No. 3 Prepare your wardrobe for fall

While the weather might not have shifted in your area, it's undeniable that the seasons are changing and when this happens, it's time to switch out our wardrobes for fall. Pack away your summer clothes for next year and assess your fall wardrobe. Go shopping for items on your list and keep a discerning eye. I'm noticing that because of the pandemic, new arrivals for fall are slightly delayed. Take your time and don't rush the process... enjoy it. I will be updating you on my ten-item wardrobe once I have my wardrobe compiled. For more inspiration, check out my e-course on the Ten-Item Wardrobe. 

Chic Assignment No. 4 Introduce a new seasonal dish to your menu

Fall is my favorite time of the year to cook. I enjoy making hearty dishes that are full of flavor. Check out my latest What's for Dinner videos here, here, and here to get more inspiration for your fall recipes. Let us know what your favorite dish to make this season is. 

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Six months have passed since I did my Intermittent Fasting one year update and I have so much more to share with you. I'm dishing on all of the positive changes I'm seeing in my health after adopting intermittent fasting for the past 18 months. 

Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor before trying intermittent fasting, especially if you are currently taking medications. Intermittent Fasting is not advised for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

The last time I gave you an update, I shared that I lost 29lbs through intermittent fasting. When I reached that weight, I no longer wished to lose any more, so I made a few changes. Mainly, I introduced cream back into my morning coffee, which I was previously drinking black. I was curious about whether the weight loss would plateau or if I would continue to lose weight. I'm happy to say that the most I ever lost was one more pound and I have happily plateaued at my current weight. 

⚜️ Time Stamps for the video 0:00 Disclaimer 1:11 Did I lose more weight? 3:05 What I adjusted 5:24 Weight loss and clothing 6:19 The biggest change: my face 8:20 IF & inflammation 9:13 The feeling of being done 10:38 Snacking is so not chic 11:33 Consumption snobbery 12:34 Clarity of mind 13:16 Portion sizes 14:52 Weight loss plateau 16:26 The rate it occurred 17:27 What time do I eat? 18:35 Tips to avoid hunger pains 19:15 What time do my kids eat? 20:39 Do I do it every day? 21:00 What about a night out? 22:24 Email from Marianne 25:15 Mrs. Beeton & fasting

Everyone will have different results with intermittent fasting and my results might not necessarily be your results. I have also seen major improvements to my health in other areas too. I used to suffer from chronic sinus infections, which contributed to an overall puffy effect on my face, as you can see in this "before" picture. 

I am not sure if there is a correlation, but my chronic sinus infections have ceased since I began intermittent fasting and you can notice the swelling and inflammation has left my face as is evidenced in this "after" picture: 

You can also see the weight loss dramatically in my old clothing, which used to fit me quite snugly. 

Overall, I am very happy with doing the intermittent fasting 16:8 method. It has become a way of life for me. In today's video I share details about all of the results I've noticed. 

I also answer many of your questions. If you have further questions, please leave them for me in the comments and I can potentially address them in a follow-up video. 

Here is the Healthline article I referenced. 

Thank you for watching today's video. 

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