Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
I was talking to a couple of people on Twitter this morning about being competitive and weight loss. Which got me to thinking about the biggest loser competition I took part in a few years ago.
It was a 3 month competition. First prize was $200, and oh boy did I get close to winning. Took second place. A boy won, but I gave him a run for his money. It came down to a pound or two that would have swung my percentage to the top spot. I was intense, I was focussed, I was going to win that money. I am a competitive person, so that really added fuel to my fire. It was actually a lot of fun.
Thinking about this competition made me realize two things. First, money motivates me. If someone put down money and said, you can have this if you...get to 165 lbs (my goal for posting full body pics, face and all), 145 lbs (my final goal), whatever. You could bet on me doing it. I would do whatever it took to lose that weight. That has more to do with our current financial situation than my personality I think.
Second, I realized I am not doing whatever it takes. Now, if a little money waved in front of my face could make me drop fat like it was hot, then I obviously can do more than I am doing now.
Definitely something for me to chew on.
Have a great Saturday!
Do you have any celebrations/rewards planned for when you hit your goal numbers? Things you're going to give yourself for your hard work?
ReplyDeleteGreat post. It makes me think! Sorry if you'd already written this post when I suggested your write a post on it over on Twitter. I hadn't checked your blog yet:-) Hope you have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteAndrea, not really. I have thought I should do that, but haven't set it up. Have to save for things, so really should plan now.
ReplyDeleteKatie, lol, your comment actually gave me an idea for another post. Funny how that happens.
Hi Kat,
ReplyDeleteI'm a lot older than you, but we share the same goal weight. Your progress is so impressive, I have to learn what you're doing!
Any and all information, advice, and inspiration is welcome.
Wish I could wave some money at you but not these days... I think you've already found your inner strength and can do what it takes. Just go for it!
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way..not necessary with money, but it takes more than me telling myself I need to do it in order to actually do it.
ReplyDeleteI think it's good to feel your way through real life. Personally, I'm more able to maintain if I lose weight through the normal crazy life I have. If you are ready to punch things up, DO IT. That's usually a sign for me that I'm willing to commit at a deeper level.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with it.
I totally get that. Challenges are the way to go. Maybe one will come your way.
ReplyDeleteI can totally understand your motivational link with money. I unfortunately have this strange connection between budgeting and dieting. I can only do one or the other at a time... never both. Sigh, someday! I won't stop trying.
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