Buckwheat Blender Pancakes Recipe {Healthy New Year 6-Week Challenge Kick-Off} Recipe
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Buckwheat Blender Pancakes Recipe {Healthy New Year 6-Week Challenge Kick-Off}
Jan 4, 2016 by Dara 34 Comments
Today is an exciting one because we’re kicking off our second annual Healthy New Year 6-Week Challenge! Each week, my friend Liz of The Lemon Bowl and I will be rolling out a new theme, challenging each of you to make changes gradually. From experience, we know that making step-by-step changes to your diet and lifestyle will help to keep you on the path towards your goals. Be sure to join us in the challenge Facebook group, which has become a safe place for participants to share successes, struggles, ideas and inspiration. The group is already 800 strong!
So, what’s the goal for week 1?
This week’s goal…
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