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 am struggling with writing lately. I just feel sort of ho hum. Like I have nothing important to say. I think part of it is that I am behind on my blog reading. I just haven't had time lately to visit blogs. I miss that. Hoping to find make time soon. When I am not connecting I lose interest in my blog. Weird.
Just wanted to put that out there, it's what I'm feeling this morning.
On with the weigh in post. I weighed in this morning at 173. Happy with that. I've lost a pound of the pound and a half I had gained the previous 3 weeks. I'll take it.
Since sitting down and getting real about why I was so freaking hungry lately I have started tracking on Sparkpeople again. For about a month I had been just jotting calories down on a tablet in the kitchen. By logging on Sparkpeople I can look at what I am eating and my nutrient balance. Well, I had let my protein slip. I was only getting 70-80 grams a day. Which might be fine for some, but for me, especially with doing ChaLEAN Extreme, it doesn't cut it. I played around for a few days and finally settled that I need 120-125 grams of protein to feel satisfied and back to my normal self. That is simply what works for me right now, not a recommendation for someone else.
I've consumed that amount of protein for the past few days and feel awesome, back to normal. I no longer want to eat everything in the kitchen. Phew, problem solved. Now back to the downward trend!
Two weeks down and I am loving ChaLEAN Extreme. I have never done a workout like it. The focus on lifting heavy and slow lifting is incredible. I still need to buy heavier weights. I really want to fail in 10-12 reps like Chalene recommends and the weights I have now don't do that for many of the exercises. If I am going to invest this much time and money in a workout I want to do it right and reap the full benefits. I've read some reviews where people have done this workout and not been content with the results, but then you look deeper and see they didn't watch what they ate, or they didn't lift heavy enough. Hmmm.
One surprise I had with this workout is the cardio. It is tough! I am sucking wind. I can do Jillian Michaels and Jackie Warner workouts, no prob. Jillian's Banish Fat Boost Metabolism is a hard workout, but I can definitely get through it. With this cardio I find myself skipping the last couple moves in some of the exercises because I just can't do it. I find this a good thing. A challenge, love it.
I have added the ab workout to two extra days. Chalene says in the ab DVD that abs recover quickly and you can do it more, so I plan to. I have also managed 2 to 3 runs a week on top of the program. Because I love to run and plan to race this summer. Other than that I am doing the workout as the calendar in the guide book suggests so far. There is a free workout included that is a little Turbo Jam-ish. I may add that in some too at some point.
I have to say that I tried Turbo Jam before and didn't like it, and wasn't exactly in love with Chalene Johnson. She was just a bit too much for me. But I love ChaLEAN Extreme and am just about a Chalene groupie now. She is not so over the top in this workout. I love her inspirational CD included with this set too. If she drove you nuts in Turbo Jam I can honestly say I think you'll like her in this workout.
I have high hopes for reaching goal by the end of this workout program! (the links lead to my sister's BeachBody Coach site if you click on shop on her site you can check out this workout, and even buy Beach Body products. I purchased this program and I receive no compensation for writing about any of this or referrals, only my honest opinions are given...just wanted to make that clear!)
Also, I am trying to win a free blog makeover from www.revivemyblog.com. If you are on Twitter please Tweet: @revivemyblog #pleasefixkatsblog
Feel free to ad your own flair to that, tell him my header is hideously boring, or the colors are too bright for your eyes, seriously, have fun with it, and thank you for taking the time!
Have a great Wednesday!
Just wanted to put that out there, it's what I'm feeling this morning.
On with the weigh in post. I weighed in this morning at 173. Happy with that. I've lost a pound of the pound and a half I had gained the previous 3 weeks. I'll take it.
Since sitting down and getting real about why I was so freaking hungry lately I have started tracking on Sparkpeople again. For about a month I had been just jotting calories down on a tablet in the kitchen. By logging on Sparkpeople I can look at what I am eating and my nutrient balance. Well, I had let my protein slip. I was only getting 70-80 grams a day. Which might be fine for some, but for me, especially with doing ChaLEAN Extreme, it doesn't cut it. I played around for a few days and finally settled that I need 120-125 grams of protein to feel satisfied and back to my normal self. That is simply what works for me right now, not a recommendation for someone else.
I've consumed that amount of protein for the past few days and feel awesome, back to normal. I no longer want to eat everything in the kitchen. Phew, problem solved. Now back to the downward trend!
Two weeks down and I am loving ChaLEAN Extreme. I have never done a workout like it. The focus on lifting heavy and slow lifting is incredible. I still need to buy heavier weights. I really want to fail in 10-12 reps like Chalene recommends and the weights I have now don't do that for many of the exercises. If I am going to invest this much time and money in a workout I want to do it right and reap the full benefits. I've read some reviews where people have done this workout and not been content with the results, but then you look deeper and see they didn't watch what they ate, or they didn't lift heavy enough. Hmmm.
One surprise I had with this workout is the cardio. It is tough! I am sucking wind. I can do Jillian Michaels and Jackie Warner workouts, no prob. Jillian's Banish Fat Boost Metabolism is a hard workout, but I can definitely get through it. With this cardio I find myself skipping the last couple moves in some of the exercises because I just can't do it. I find this a good thing. A challenge, love it.
I have added the ab workout to two extra days. Chalene says in the ab DVD that abs recover quickly and you can do it more, so I plan to. I have also managed 2 to 3 runs a week on top of the program. Because I love to run and plan to race this summer. Other than that I am doing the workout as the calendar in the guide book suggests so far. There is a free workout included that is a little Turbo Jam-ish. I may add that in some too at some point.
I have to say that I tried Turbo Jam before and didn't like it, and wasn't exactly in love with Chalene Johnson. She was just a bit too much for me. But I love ChaLEAN Extreme and am just about a Chalene groupie now. She is not so over the top in this workout. I love her inspirational CD included with this set too. If she drove you nuts in Turbo Jam I can honestly say I think you'll like her in this workout.
I have high hopes for reaching goal by the end of this workout program! (the links lead to my sister's BeachBody Coach site if you click on shop on her site you can check out this workout, and even buy Beach Body products. I purchased this program and I receive no compensation for writing about any of this or referrals, only my honest opinions are given...just wanted to make that clear!)
Also, I am trying to win a free blog makeover from www.revivemyblog.com. If you are on Twitter please Tweet: @revivemyblog #pleasefixkatsblog
Feel free to ad your own flair to that, tell him my header is hideously boring, or the colors are too bright for your eyes, seriously, have fun with it, and thank you for taking the time!
Have a great Wednesday!
I wish I could do the workout program. With my medical condition (MS)I am not able to do very many workout programs. I miss the fact that I WILL NEVER be able to run again. I miss the fact that I WILL NEVER be able to walk more than a couple of yards. But I am NOT going to let that stop me from reaching my goal. I love reading your blog. Keep up the great writing :)
ReplyDeleteSorry your feeling ho hum. I too become uninterested in my own blogging if I don't read others. It's hard though....life as a mom is busy busy. You can't do it all.
ReplyDeleteProtein makes a huge difference is my hunger level too. I am a carb lover, so I could eat muffins for breakfast everyday....problem....no protein and I'm starving.
Great job on your working out!!
Congrats on your loss!
ReplyDeleteI definitely have ups and downs with my writing as well. It's like pulling teeth sometimes. Other times I am a machine! :)
I'm the same. I think it is because the blogging is about community and when we don't contribute we don't feel part of it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are finding your stride with your program, keep up the good work! I find that time is my biggest problem with reading and keeping up with other bloggies, but it's where I get a lot of my inspiration from.
ReplyDeletecongrats on the loss
ReplyDeleteand thanks for leaving a comment that made me laugh :)
Congrats! those workouts sound great! I am adding more lifting to my program again too... and I SO feel you on the protein.. I was looking at my eating this week and came to the exact same conclusion (not necessarily how much- but that I needed to bump up my protein to stop wanting to eat everything in site!)
ReplyDeleteENJOY!
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All the new workouts sound varied enough to keep you interested. I need to get better about watching my eating, going back on a strict plan again I do better that way. Love the #weightsareforgirls movement!
ReplyDeleteHey dear!! I was seriously behind on blog reading too and got a bunch in tonight, much better than the boob tube!! You've been SO supportive lately, your my fave!! Way to go on the cardio, Jillian IS hard!!
ReplyDeleteLesia - Never give up hope. Always reach for what you can attain. Read this story - amazing woman won $25000 at recent Beachbody summit and she is wheelchair bound from MS. http://journalstar.com/news/local/article_860a6114-5965-11df-bba6-001cc4c002e0.html There's an activity that's right for everyone. Find what you can do and achieve the best health you can. I just helped a friend of mine (wheelchair bound due to childhood polio) learn how to use a band on a doorknob to stretch and strengthen. Work with your doctor's office. Fitness is as important for your mind as your body. Julie
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