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 used to work out alone. Only. Either in my room with the door shut or in the living room before everyone got up. I never wanted people to SEE me working out. Yeesh. That would have been tragic. I ran my hubby and kids off if they wandered in. I was way too uncomfortable to have a workout buddy.
I am not sure when this changed. I think it happened little by little. This morning, my hubby and 7 year old got up before I had finished my workout. It was a tough, sweat pouring workout. And they proceeded to watch me finish it.
I said jokingly...This isn't a spectator sport, but it didn't bother me. This sort of thing happens a lot these days. But I no longer feel embarrassed and chase them out. My little boys will even be next to me trying to copy the 'moves' of the workout sometimes.
My kids are always watching. Just by seeing my consistently working out they are learning that being active, working out, is just a part of life. I love that.
Tomorrow morning I will be at Vonda's...she works out at 5:15 with her neighbor...never met this neighbor, but I'll be right there with them working out. Crazy. I would have been way too uncomfortable for something like that before...now, I'm looking forward to it.
Funny how my perspective has changed.
How do you feel about working out in front of other people?
I am not sure when this changed. I think it happened little by little. This morning, my hubby and 7 year old got up before I had finished my workout. It was a tough, sweat pouring workout. And they proceeded to watch me finish it.
I said jokingly...This isn't a spectator sport, but it didn't bother me. This sort of thing happens a lot these days. But I no longer feel embarrassed and chase them out. My little boys will even be next to me trying to copy the 'moves' of the workout sometimes.
My kids are always watching. Just by seeing my consistently working out they are learning that being active, working out, is just a part of life. I love that.
Tomorrow morning I will be at Vonda's...she works out at 5:15 with her neighbor...never met this neighbor, but I'll be right there with them working out. Crazy. I would have been way too uncomfortable for something like that before...now, I'm looking forward to it.
Funny how my perspective has changed.
How do you feel about working out in front of other people?
Mostly I feel fine with it since I have now worked out for several years. My husband commented when we started yoga together about being embarrassed that others would see the sweat dripping off him and I said I so was not paying attention to anyone and doubt anyone else was either. I actually prefer to work out in a class or with someone else. It keeps me motivated.
ReplyDeleteI hate doing sit-ups in front of people. I always feel like I am going to toot! (I usually do, too. ;) Everything else I am actually ok with.
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ReplyDeleteI hate people watching me work out but I'm getting over it!!! It's not like I really have a choice; my schedule doesn't allow for much alone time so I have to work out when I can, where I can. I mostly hate when people innocently comment about what I'm doing. One time, I was jogging at a slow pace but steady and the skinnier gals said "wow tori-look at you go! that's awesome, wish I could do that." I don't handle compliments well and the devil on my shoulder says "nah...they're just being nice, they're actually laughing at you!"
ReplyDeleteIt's great you are teaching your kids to be healthy! ;-) great lessons to learn early on!
ReplyDeleteI've had workout buddies in the past, I'm very impartial to them. I sometimes feel like I am holding them back, but they also hold me accountable. If I know someone is waiting for me at the gym, it gives me that little extra push to make sure I get there..
I used to hate it! But now I'm used to it. It was pretty funny to walk into my gym after major back surgery with a cane and walk at 2.0 for 20 minutes. I got a lot of stares. And now that I run 5-6 miles at a time those who knew me when stare in amazement.
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I love working out with the little guy ... my "little trainer." I swear he either wants to be Bobby Flay or Bob Harper when he grows up! And I actually wish that working out in front of the bigger guy would happen because it might get him off his butt to do something, too. He said at one point that he would be "more than happy" to workout with me ... but that was months ago and if he's home when I'm getting my sweat on he's either glued to the tv or napping.
ReplyDeleteI have had to overcome this one b/c of bootcamp. Now I feel more accomplished the more I "glisten". I think it's great that your kids are seeing such a healthy lifestyle first hand.
ReplyDeletewell i dont mind other people watching me work out, unless its a creeper guy. I like working out at a gym caused it pushes me to succeed. Or if someone else is running in the same area. Sometimes I think I might be too driven by what others think though. Its a hard balance...
ReplyDeleteYeah, I used to hate workignout with people in the room with me, since I was so self-conscious. Now, though, I couldn't care less. It's so weird how that changed. Like you, I'm not sure when it switched, but I'm so glad it did!
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