Skip to main content

Day 2/30 Paleo Challenge with a Paleo Crockpot Recipe Share

I forgot to take my vitamins this morning :(  Somewhere in the rush of packing lunches, eating breakfast, and prepping dinner I forgot to grab them.  Taking them at noon for some reason feels different for me than taking them right around breakfast time!

No workout for me this a.m.  I turned off the alarm clock after a short mental struggle.  I do plan on running again this evening and tomorrow morning.  My run last night wasn't pretty but I managed.  My pace is super slow and I am not sure how to be quicker and still be able to breath.  I assume it's just a combination of practice and work.  My first 1.5 miles was pretty decent but then I had to put in both ear buds and concentrate.  I developed a cramp in my side and in my back but instead of stopping to walk I just slowed my pace.  Will I ever be able to go longer distances?

So this morning I got to sleep in a bit and had this for breakfast:

I packed this for my morning snack:

Warmed up last nights leftovers for lunch:

Then I had this for an afternoon snack:

Dinner was put in the crock pot before I left for work:
Emeals Dinner Recipe Share Below

Slow-Cooker Beef Roast with Mushrooms
(Disclaimer: Due to the Paleo Challenge I opted not to brown the roast with almond flour)

Ingredients: 3 lb beef chuck roast, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/4 cup of almond flour, 1 Tbsp coconut oil, 1 large onion chopped, 1 1/2 cups celery chopped, 1 (16oz) package of sliced mushrooms, 1 cup organic chicken broth, 3 Tbsp coconut aminos soy-free sauce, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Directions:  Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; dredge in almond flour.  Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add beef, and cook 3 minutes per side or until browned.  Transfer beef to a 5 or 6 quart slow cook; top with onion, celery and mushrooms.  In a small bowl, stir together broth, coconut aminos and balsamic vinegar.  Pour over vegetables in slow cooker.  Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours or until roast is tender.

Arugula-Almond Salad

Ingredients: 1 (10 oz) bag baby arugula, 1 red onion thinly sliced, 1/4 cup sliced almonds, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp lemon pepper

Directions:  Combine Arugula, onion, and almonds in a serving bowl.  Whisk together oil, vinegar, salt and lemon pepper in a bowl.  Drizzle vinaigrette over arugula salad; toss to coat.

I'm ending my evening with a rec league volleyball game and a run if the weather hold out.  I might also add...that part of our partner challenge is to share our food journals with our partner.  So get used to seeing the contents of my stomach for the next month...but to ease the pain I will share as many recipes as I can!  Food is a Drug #Paleo!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

58 Days to go....I am strong! +Emeals Recipe Share

58 days to go until I've been Paleo Crossfit for 1 year!  I feel strong today...with will power that is.  I feel no need to have my Paleo cheats.  Maybe I've done a quick detox of yummy chocolate or maybe I'm too stressed to think about it.  I'd love to report back that last nights run melted all my anxiety...but it didn't.  I did take the time to really count my blessings and thank God for all that he has given me and our family.  It's hard to understand why and how things happen sometimes but standing on Faith is important and that is what I choose to do.  So when I woke up this morning I was determined to stick with the plan that I outlined a couple of days ago...and that's just was I did!  That's why I feel strong! Breakfast  Staff Meeting Snack  Lunch  Dinner Emeals Tuscan Pot Roast with Roasted Broccoli Emeals Tuscan Pot Roast 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 lb carrots, chopped...
Post a Comment
Read more

10 Things Couples Starting their Paleo Journey Should Know!

Mr. and I started our Paleo Journey pretty much together.  I can't say that it was a smooth beginning.  We definitely have learned a lot through the process and continue to do so.  Here's a quick list of 10 things you should know when starting the Paleo Journey as a Couple!   1. Support from your partner! Support from your partner is key to your journey.  It's been one of the best things we've done as far as our relationship is concerned.  We've literally lost a person (130 lbs) in 6 months.  It's not all been pretty but we are a stronger TEAM because we've been on the journey together! 2.  There's No 'I' in Team! Teamwork makes the dream work!  I couldn't have done this without Mr. rolling up his sleeves and pitching in.  We both like to be in the kitchen but neither of us is fond of the clean up afterwards.  We do teamwork with cooking when we are both home.  This way it doesn't fall on one persons sh...
Post a Comment
Read more

20 Days into Paleo Challenge

This sort of feels like a picture overload dump but I've been busy the last 20 days.  I joined Civilized Caveman's 30 Days to a Better You Challenge.  It's just the motivation I needed to start this new journey. I've really struggled staying on Paleo.  Lots of outside factors impacted that.  But my bodies constant yearn to feel strong and healthy again never went away.  I'm grateful to my family and husband and great Integrative Medicine doctor who have been gently pushing me back to the right path.  I've spend that last 20 days trying intermittent fasting on for size and it's been really great.   I think it feels much different than how I was used to coach others in regards to eating.  Where before I spent a lot of time planning 3 meals and 3 snacks I now eat 2 or 3 times a day and only sometimes snack.  I'm a morning workout girl so breakfast always came early to me.  It's been an adjustment waiting until 10 a.m or after to begin ...
Post a Comment
Read more