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 have so much to talk about. I didn't feel much in the blogging/tweeting mood the last couple days. Feel like I'm catching up now! I will try not to ramble.
First, I re-started my 100 push-ups 200 sit-ups challenges this week. Just don't think I can do more yet in order to move on to the second week of workouts. My upper body strength sucks rocks. I am focusing more on that in strength workouts too. So, this is week one (again) of the six week challenges.
Second, my wonderful sis has come up with some challenges/wagers between her and I. I have of course accepted.
First, I re-started my 100 push-ups 200 sit-ups challenges this week. Just don't think I can do more yet in order to move on to the second week of workouts. My upper body strength sucks rocks. I am focusing more on that in strength workouts too. So, this is week one (again) of the six week challenges.
Second, my wonderful sis has come up with some challenges/wagers between her and I. I have of course accepted.
- Water: Whichever of us drinks the most water in the next two weeks wins and the loser has to buy the winner a $5 Starbucks card. I am terrible at this and she is kicking my tail already.
- Workouts: Whoever has the most workout minutes in the next two weeks wins and loser has to send the winner a pair of running socks. I think I can take her out here!
- Productivity: Whoever gets up by 4:45 (yep, a.m., we both find it a great time to get things done) and does something productive the most times in the next two weeks wins, loser has to wear a t-shirt for a race we are running in April that says something like: 'my sister rocks' or 'my sister is the most amazing person in the whole wide world! She runs farther/faster than me!' 'I am the slow sister' something like that, we'll figure it out.
Should be a fun two weeks of heckling! These types of things tend to motivate my competitive nature. I am thankful for her helping keep me motivated to reach my goals. But she's still goin' down! ;)
Last, I just want to thank everyone again for their comments, tweets, prayers, and support about my Dad. You guys are awesome and I am feeling very thankful today!
Have an awesome Thursday!
Sounds like so much fun! I have sisters and I would love to do that with them but unfortunately my sisters are all prego or skinny.
ReplyDeleteI hope you win!!
it must be great to have a sis that gives you all this motivation my mom had started this journey with me but she has given up about a month or so ago
ReplyDeletei need to find someone to help motivate me agian
I think the competition between you and your sister is awesome! Hope you get some good motivation from it and I hope you win!!
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Hey...did your sister do Body for Life for all 12 weeks? If so...what were her results?
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like SO much fun.
ReplyDeleteMy sister is pregnant (her first..the first little one in our family! eep!) but we still talk about diet and exercise..she usually tells me her random cravings (italian beef??)..I usually discuss Whole Foods :)
From a sisters perspective... if you sister is not the motivating one, then BE the motivating one! Who cares if she is skinny... you can still pack in more cardio and weight training than her! She will be shocked at the challenge. Dont give skinny girls too much credit. Most of them eat like crap! And for those of you who dont have a sister.... find one, pray for one! Everyone needs a sister... be one!
ReplyDeleteGo get em girls!
And well sis... can't wait for the starbucks card and socks!
oh... forgot I have a very fit and skinny friend. I totally hit her up for a weight loss program 3 months after her delivery when she was pregnant! it was great for me and perfect motivation for her to get her tiny body back! So when all those sweet babies come! Challenge those sisters!
ReplyDeleteOh, my dearest Vonda, the socks shall be mine, and, well, maybe the starbucks card, LOL.
ReplyDeleteHm...I would be guzzling down gallons of water for that Starbucks Card...Starbucks is my version of crack, haha!! You've got this in the bag, girl!!
ReplyDeleteAah! The power of sibling rivalry harnessed for good!
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