Thankful

Thanksgiving is TOMORROW! I know gosh where did this year go? Tomorrow begins another holiday season to gather with our families, drink some spirits, eat till we bust (and than have dessert) and my favorite annoy the crap out of each other. Oh and drinking did I mention drinking?!

This year I decided to wear elastic pants on Thanksgiving. And no not sweatpants I'm still a lady and YES leggings are my step up from sweatpants (haters).

This is also the time to reflect on what we are grateful for this year. Here is my shout out of some of the wonderful things that I'm giving thanks to. Show some love for.....


1. My Kite

This guy is my best friend, my other half, and my rock. We are basically the live version of the Odd Couple. We couldn't be anymore different and yet so very much alike in so many weird ways. He's the most fun, easy going guy you'll ever meet and I'm lucky he's by my side on all our adventures.

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2. Family

Words can't describe where I'd be without everyone. I love these crazy people.

3. Crossfit

Finding crossfit changed my life. It's more than a workout. It's definitely a challenge of mind, body, soul. I've experienced some amazing challenges that I wouldn't have done in a billion years. Best of all I've made some great friends that help me get through some of the toughest workouts. My favorite part is I start my day off with laughing. It sets my day off feeling great. The feeling of accomplishment (and lots of complaining).

4. My fellas

This guys make me smile every single day. I can't get enough of their cuteness, even when I'm beating kissing them.

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These are just a handful of things I'm thankful today. What are you thankful for?

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Gobble Gobble means keep it Paleo! God bless! ♥

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Happy November Everyone!

Last weekend we had a great time in Champaign. Our first stop was to check out the Monticello Railway's Haunted Train ride. Which we have been meaning to do for the past few years and haven't. I have to say it was cute and totally worth it if you're under 10. I've seen scarier on the EL (Just sayin'). It's tradition for my kite's family to visit Curtis Orchard every year. Curtis Orchard is known for their apple cider, apple cider slushes, apples, and my non apple favorite kettle corn. This year was my 5th year going, so it's sorta my tradition now. And this girl is ALL for traditions that offer kettle corn. Even though it was a small group this year, we still had a great time. We even rode the hay ride that lasted all of 8 minutes (the kettle corn didn't last as long).

Warning the pictures you're about to witness are NOT Paleo approved. Also, I don't care. It's tradition and you don't mess with tradition or my chance to eat kettle corn. Enjoy.

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Before we headed down to Champaign I tackled Grace for Barbells for Boobs. Grace is 30 Clean and Jerks for time. The event was great! I love seeing everyone get together and "enjoy" a workout for a good cause. The box was decked out in pink thanks to Major and everyone came in their finest pink outfit. Yes, men look better in pink OR shirtless (same thing in my book). I upped my weight from last year from 55 pounds to 75 pounds this year. Not too bad, my goal was under 8 minutes and I did it at 7m 54s. I'm very proud of everyone and can't wait to RX it next year. Here's some pics from the event.

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Last weeks eats were definitely Paleo. I had some making up to do for being all bad over that weekend. I started the week with making sausage patties, I made the roast that I prepped in my last post, some pumpkin spiced/apple chicken with apples that we brought home from Curtis, Broiled Steak and asparagus, a couple of Cornish hens that were cooked in the crockpot and of course my go-to salads and avocado as sides.

One special night last week my sisters and my nephew came to visit me while my kite was out of town and I decided to Greek it up that day with Greek chicken, Greek green beans(fasolakia), and a Greek Salad. ALL PALEO. It was delicious! Here's some pics of all the eats for the week.

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What did you have for dinner this week?


I'll leave you with a cute picture of my nephew and my puppies. I dare you not to AWWWW!

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Bye September!

September is coming to an end, which means the fun fall stuff begins!! HOORAY!!
I love fall. I love hoodies, boots, fall colors, falling leaves, scarves, hot drinks, cuddling, open windows, brisk walks, sweaters, and pumpkin flavored anything.
I've been working on a little fall photography project, which you will not see till winter. Because duh Fall just begun. :)

I made it to BDCF yesterday after the soreness of FGB wore off a little and I was able to lift my arms. Yesterday's workout was:
Strength - BS

5 x 75%
3 x 85%
1+ x 95%

M/C - 10 min AMRAP

6 x kb sn (ea. arm)*
4 x ohs. (2 ea. arm)
2 x goblet squats
* 9 / 12 / 16 / 20 / 24kg kb’s

I used a 11kg kettlebell and I managed 108 total reps. The first round I completely forgot the motion of a snatch, but after I put these mega hips to good use, I got the hang of it in round 2. Not bad.

I've been still slaving away in the kitchen, in the best way you can make slaving possible. And since it's still sorta nice out I can still use the grill. Food just taste better off the grill, seriously. It's going to be a sad winter with me couped up with the broiler and no grill marks. This weeks eats were the easiest of the easy(lazy cooking is what I do). Lots of salads and meat. I did attempt to make some more egg cup thingies, but with bacon and sweet potato(great for an after workout meal). I may need to pre-cook the bacon/sweet potatoes before adding egg next time. They can't all be winners the first time around.

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This week I made some lamb in the crockpot, baked some salmon and tilapia for lunch, grilled some remarkable chicken breasts, seasoned some steak to grill tomorrow and rubbed down a whole chicken to roast for dinner tonight. Gosh that was a lot and it's only Thursday. Welcome to cooking ALL YOUR MEALS. I know it's awesome, get used to it.

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My secret to a perfect roasted chicken is 5 items. Salt, Pepper, Lemon, Coconut Oil and a good roasting pan. That is IT. Your chicken will be crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

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If you're wondering where the lemon went..

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And for everyone who eats a Lean Cuisine for lunch. You can make your own. My lunch below. baked tilipa with frozen broccoli. You can make this in advance and freeze them to save even more time.

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On a non-food note, my puppy Charlie has been hanging out with me in the bathroom while I get ready in the morning. Each day he inches closer until.....He's right freakin under me!

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I think he's trying to tell me he wants a bath!!!

And my favorite part of the week. Guess who shaved 10 seconds off her stair climb challenge?! Come on..guess! THIS GIRL!! Woo!!

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