Run, Aerobics, Crossfit, Teach, Girls on the Run, Aerobics, Teach, Crossfit, Run, Girls on the Run, Breathe.
Maybe training for a half marathon, volunteering to coach Girls on the Run and joining Crossfit was not such a good idea. But that is my life and I am relishing in the moment. Since I have not had time to think I really haven't been in the blogging mindset. However, I have taken plenty of pictures of my food so if anything you can see what I have been eating.
This weekend I am going to begin to pack up our apartment for the move in two weeks. I hate moving but I am excited to move into a bigger place. It is also one mile from my Crossfit box so I will be able to run there!
Chicken Breast Salad with Strawberries and Artichoke Hearts
Bacon Wrapped Bison Burger with Spinach, Tomatoes and Sweet Potatoes
I lost my Sunday food prep this week so I had to come up with something to make that would last me the week. I search through the internet to find some chicken soup recipes and finally this is the hybrid that I came up with. It is an awesome one pot recipe that honestly a third grader could make.
Crockpot Paleo Chicken Soup Ingredients:
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
4 Cups of Bone Broth (store bought is fine)
1 Can Diced Tomatoes
1 Bag of Frozen Butternut Squash
1 Onion
3 Stalks of Celery
5 Diced Carrots
Any other veggies you have.
Penzey's Green Goddess
Penzey's Ruth Ann's Muskego Chicken and Fish Seasoning
Onion Powder
Throw it all in the crockpot on low for 5-7 hours. Shred the chicken with a fork and serve when ready.
Ending the day with this quote. It is perfect for the feeling I get after completing a Crossfit WOD.
Today's WOD:
4 Rounds
20 Burpee's
15 Overhead Squats
20 Kettle bell Swings
HELLO! The sun is shining, it is Monday and I wore my sandals to school. Because, only two people read this blog they already know that the weather has been crappy BUT NOW THE SUN IS OUT!
I had an amazing weekend! Beginning on Friday night I had my last Crossfit training, Saturday morning I got to go to my first Crossfit WOD and then it was the Viennese Ball! I had such a wonderful time seeing all the people I love and sharing the joy of V-ball with our friends Megan and Ben.
(heading out to V-Ball)
Confession time, I did drink and I did have a cheat food. Meaning that I failed at Whole30. However, I knew this would happen and so I am at peace with it. I also will be doing Whole30 until May 26 so I have some time to make up for it. The biggest success was even though I "cheated" Saturday night I was strict on Sunday with no cravings.
I am ready for the week ahead!
Meal Plan Monday: all meals are subject to change
Monday:
B- Starbucks with Kerry Gold, Apple, Peanut Butter, RAW bar.
(note: minimal food in the house)
L- Brat, Sweet Potato, Zucchini
D- Steak and Veggies
WOD: Girls on the Run/ Running
When you complete a Whole30 they tell you that you will go through stages....
No Big Deal
Hangover/Carb Flu
Kill All the Things
All I Want to do is Take a Nap
Tiger Blood
I really thought this time was different, "Oh, I am so paleo that this Whole30 isn't even bothering me this time. I don't have any sugar cravings....life is all rainbows and butterflies."
WRONG.
The past three nights I have had dreams where I "cheat" and I wake up thinking I actually did it. WHAT THE HELL? I am proud to say I have made it 7 days with no problem. I am lucky since I do have a dairy and gluten intolerance it is easy for me to say no to food. However, the sugar that I am turning down is really the hardest part of it all.
Next weekend, John and I are traveling to our alma mater to participate in the Annual Viennese Ball. This is a event where the campus transforms into Vienna and there is dancing, food, drinks and fun. Both John and I participated in this event through choir so it is near and dear to our hearts.
Positives to this weekend:
ALL OF OUR FRIENDS WILL BE THERE!!!!
SO MUCH DANCING!
Negatives:
SO MUCH BOOZE.
It is not even the food I am worried about. I have this paleo thing DOWN. But the booze. The wonderful delicious, knock you off your feet Long Islands. UGH.
I just don't know.
More on that later. Yesterday, I completed my first Crossfit WOD (workout of the day). I immediately fell in love with the box and the trainers.
WOAH....WHAT IS CROSSFIT? (note: I am CAPSLOCK happy today)
Crossfit is interval training that uses body resistance, heavy weights and interval training. It usually happens in a very small space which is known as a "box". It is not your typical "bootcamp" it is SO much more.
My WOD yesterday was:
1000 m Row
AMRAP (as many rounds as possible)
30 Air Squats
20 Sit Ups
10 Push Ups ( no "girl" push ups allowed)
5 Pull Ups
Woof. I am happy to say I completed 4.75 rounds. However, I can not move today. But I will be back on Monday to start my first On-Ramp class.
Is it Friday yet? I only have a four day week but honestly my brain is in a fog. This week I had to stay late for work every night so I don't get home until 5:30 or 6. (suck it up, right?!?!) But those three hours go by quickly when you try to make dinner, blog and watch an episode of Walking Dead. Yes, I am obsessed. There is something about post apocalyptic shows that I just love.
I start coaching Girls on the Run today and I am super excited! Girls on the Run is a program for 3-5 grade girls that promotes a positive self image, teamwork and teaches them how to run a 5k. I just love anything with women, empowerment and running.
GIRL POWER.
I digress.
And now for your viewing pleasure....my meals.
Wednesday Breakfast: Chicken, Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Spinach and Guac.
You could call this a Breakfast Salad or Grab What is in the Fridge.
Wednesday Lunch: Short Ribs, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots and Mushrooms.
Thursday Breakfast: Eggs with Zucchini, Sweet Potato and Mushrooms. Orange and Kombucha.
I freakin love Kombucha. I think more than I love Starbucks but not more than I love my husband.
Thursday Lunch: Bison Stew (recipe will be posted later tonight)
I have also started taking some supplements. I have some digestion issues and I am doing my best to heal them naturally. So I try to eat or drink fermented foods such as Kombucha. But I also take these supplements.
D3: It is like a "Sunshine Pill"
L-Glutamine: Helps with gut health
Green: Daily Vitamin
Brown: Vitamin C
Tan: Acidophilus is a bacterial pill. They usually recommend you take this when you are on antibiotics. I am not on antibiotics but just like to make sure I am balanced (if you know what I mean).
A quick post before I head off to bed. Yes, I am going to bed at 9:30 because I love sleep. (I also wake up at 4:15 am, so I usually hit a wall by 8.)
Today was the first day back at school after spring break. I absolutely love my class and I missed them a ton over break. However, I need to mention that there are 50 days left of school. I might love those little stinkers, but I am ready for summer!
For breakfast, I grabbed a frozen bowl of bone broth soup and a bottle of kombucha. You might ask yourself, "What is bone broth soup?" Bone broth + leftover meat + veggies = B.B. Soup.
More importantly, do you remember that amazing steak dinner John made last night? For lunch, I paired the leftover steak with a sweet potato and zucchini. It was scrumptious.
After work, I had a meeting and then had to teach aerobics. I knew I wouldn't get home and eat until 8:00, so I called John on the way and had him cook some salmon for dinner. Also pictured are a broccoli side, kale chips, and an apple and almond butter.
(note: salmon not in the picture, I was just TOO hungry to wait)
No frills with my food today, but I felt satisfied all day and am not having any carb flu symptoms or sugar cravings. In order to prepare for tomorrow, I popped some short ribs in the crockpot before I left for aerobics.
Alright, there is no turning back now -- today was the beginning of my second Whole30. As I explained in a previous post, I will be doing a Whole50 (same principles, just twenty more days). Today, I am on vacation, so I was fortunate enough to have time to be able to prep for the week.
This morning, I went to Whole Foods and Woodmans to stock up on Whole 30 goodies.
Lots of meat! Apparently, they have a huge sale on meat on Monday mornings so I stocked up, buying uncured bacon, salmon, ground chuck, ground beef, and steak (New York Strip).
(everything else - standard produce, coffee filters, almonds, guacamole)
Since I thought it would be a good idea to party last night with our good friends Megan and Ben, my stomach was not having anything to do with food this morning. By the time lunch rolled around, I was ready to start this Whole50 party.
Lunch: Baked chicken, sweet potato, and brussel sprouts.
Buying a rotisserie chicken this morning turned out to be a great decision, as the whole chicken is gutted and cooked for $8. This is a great option if you hate to cook (obviously not me) or if you just need to have something ready to eat.
Dinner: New York Strip, Mushrooms and Broccoli (made by Mr. Lundquist)
