Food Is A Drug #Paleo

Even as I stare down the 4 month mark I find this post difficult.  I will express myself the best I can.  This blog is and will remain focused on the Paleo Lifestyle.  Mr. and I have intertwined our lives here and shared how we accomplished our successes along the way.  My last post in November came as a surprise and shock to even us as we came to grips with becoming expecting parents with 10 year olds AND after years of infertility.   Many people that follow and comment on this blog are friends/acquaintances of ours and know our story.   Others we have never met and do not know.  This post is for you. My last post and our last on air appearance we shared with the world that we were expecting a surpise Paleo baby.  We had swallowed the news and were passed the 12 week mark and felt confident that we would become parents again soon. Unfortunately our world fell apart a week before Christmas on G&E's Birthday.  I awoke in the...

This morning we shared a few dishes off of Emeals Paleo Holiday Menu on Great Day Live on WHAS 11 in Louisville, Kentucky.  We took G & E with us this morning so they could experience a television studio. Mr. and G & E after we got the food set up. They had a wonderful experience and we were so glad that we brought them along.  They got a little bit of special attention and behind the scene tour with the help of a GDL camerman.  He was so nice to show them the "cut in" of the traffic and weather reports during Good Morning America. G & E on the couch set at Great Day Live. He took them into the control room and even let them hold his camera! Mr. prepared all the food for this segment yesterday.  You can connect directly to the Emeals Paleo Holiday Menu here: Emeals Paleo Holiday Menu Kale Salad with Apples, Oranges and Walnuts   (Marinate Ahead) Ingredients: ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon spicy brown mu...

I've been quiet the last couple of months because everything I wanted to say I couldn't.  Our house has been rocked with a huge suprise that we'll get to meet in May 2015!  Watch our video here: The first time I even thought about blogging was when I noticed my cycles had regulated after only a short time following a Paleo Lifestyle.  Mr. and I have been so blessed by our new lifestyle and the health that we have gained from it.  We learned that I was expecting in the middle of September.  I'm finally in my second trimester and so feel comfortable putting our story out there to the world. If only I had known throughout the years of infertility before and after our twin boys that "Food is a Drug," I might have never have experienced all the stress, anxiety, and cost that comes with infertility.  I am not suggesting that Paleo is 100% effective for every Infertility issue or even that it is 100% for every person that suffers from PCOS (polycystic o...

I just want to apologize for not keeping up with my blog lately.  I've not gone anywhere.  Still trying my best to stay Paleo.  Still using emeals to guide us on our journey.  That's not to say I don't need a Paleo recharge because I really do!  Mr. and I need to do a 30 day strict challenge to get ourselves back in line.  We've noticed our meals are spot on but our snacking is slipping when it comes to Paleo. I will start posting again often!  I'll also start sharing my meals online every evening via FB and also giving recaps here especially when I've found something I think is worthy of sharing. Plus...my movements has been way down too!  It's time to turn that switch back on and relieve some of this stress built up.  I'm a happier person after I've worked out...but its a push now to get back in the habit. Setting some new goals with these criteria: 1. Paleo Eating Habits 2. Running 3. Crossfit 4. Weight Control I've been feelin...

Popping in after a long hiatus!  I do apologize for my long break.  Kick off of programming at my job is a difficult transition for me.  It makes it hard to balance all that life is expecting of me and I got off track with my blogging.  Plus after being in front of a computer screen most of the day the last thing I wanted to do in the evenings or mornings was sit in front of my computer screen at home! Now that things are kicked off at my job and the challenge is completed...I'm happy to report that my Paleo partner and I came in second place for the challenge.  Neither of us had any cheats BUT there was one meeting that I wasn't able to attend because of work...and those 5 points got us. I'm super proud though of our persistance!  My Paleo Partner was a great support for me when I really just wanted a glass of wine after work.  She would vow me to stay true to the challenge! This past weekend I ran my second 5K with my oldest twin G-money. ...

After an extra long weekend I was really hoping I was going to be able to get out of bed and to the gym on Monday morning.  It wasn't pretty but I managed!  I was glad I went too!  I have a love/hate relationship with my alarm going off at 5:05 a.m.  I am not a morning person so my first instinct is to hit snooze or turn off my alarm all together.  I've noticed lately that if I turn on the bathroom light (where my phone is located), I have a great chance of staying awake.  The entire time I walk from my bed to the bathroom I have an inner struggle going on about what I am going to do.  This morning I turned on the light! What I love about 5:30 a.m. workout is that you get them done and out of the way.  Our night tonight is jam packed of kid activities; piano lessons, football, and PTO meeting.  Getting my workout in first thing allows me to be active and shuttle my active kids.  A year ago I would add that 5:30 a.m. allowed me to run i...

It's Monday and I am happy to be back to work today so I could relax!  I know that sounds crazy but this weekend was an unexpected whirl wind. Friday is typically my "day off" from work.  After getting the boys off to school I came home and made a big breakfast because I was heading out for a run. I logged 3 miles on Friday morning and got extra points for my team for our Paleo Challenge.  It was a humid/hot morning but it felt good to get through without walking! By the time lunch rolled around I was really hungry and made a pretty big lunch of leftovers: Mr. and I had Friday night to ourselves!  Think we went someplace fun?  Because of the 30 Day challenge I couldn't think of a fun date that wouldn't tempt me food wise.  If you have ideas for future free nights please send me a message!  Restaurant=out; we don't have any really good healthy restaurants close by.  Bar=out; no alocohol for 30 days!  Bowling=out; to tempted by...