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Paleo Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burgers

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...

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Happy Birthday to ME, Happy Birthday to ME, Happy Birthday to meeeee, Happy Birthday to ME!! yay!


That's my Facebook Status right now and exactly how I'm feeling this morning. Regardless if there's a party or presents, or whatever the day may bring I am happy, I am celebrating me. 


I thought a lot about what I wanted my birthday post to be. Because my birthday is so special to me this year, this post by extension was special too.


I decided I wanted to not only celebrate myself today, but all of you too!


All of you who read, subscribe, and comment on my blog, all of you who chat with me on Twitter and Facebook. Those of you who put up with my silly-I-don't-have-a-clue-what-I'm-doing questions. All of YOU who keep me going doing what I do here. You are awesome! This blog has evolved into so much more than just talking about weight loss and products. I feel like I have a real community of support here. For that, I thank you.


Now, a birthday surprise! I thought and thought and decided I wanted to do a giveaway for my birthday. I don't just like getting presents (ya, I really like that), but I also like GIVING presents. So, today I am giving away copies of two books that have meant a lot to me: 


Dietgirl USA edition
I wrote a book, Half-Assed: A Weight-Loss Memoir
I wrote a book, Half-Assed: A Weight-Loss Memoir
These two women (through their books) are what inspired me to start blogging in the first place: Shauna Reid and Jennette Fulda. If you haven't read their books, DO...just do.

I am giving away (disclaimer: yes, me, no sponsor, I'm giving these away) one copy of each of these books.

To Enter:
  1. Must be a U.S. resident (sorry international readers).
  2. Leave a comment below telling me which book you'd like to win and why.
  3. Tell me happy birthday on Twitter, Facebook, or my You Tube Channel. Then come back here and leave me a comment that you did (can do this as many times as you'd like hee hee).
  4. Follow my blog as a google follower, leave me a comment that you do, or do now.
  5. Follow me on Twitter. Leave a comment that you do.
  6. Friend me on Facebook. Leave a comment that you do.
  7. Subscribe to my You Tube Channel. Leave a comment that you do.
OK, obviously entries are coming from comments to this post only, so remember to come back and leave a comment for each thing that you did. Winners will be chosen 4 PM Mountain time Thursday July 1, 2010 and you can enter as many times as you'd like before then.


****Update!! Jennette has offered to SIGN the copy of Half-Assed I'll be giving away. So you'll be getting a signed copy of that book!!! Best birthday ever ;)

Comments

  1. LizaJune 25, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Happy birthday to you!!! Hope you have a great day and a great year!! And I would love to read the DietGirl book!!!

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  2. EmmieJune 25, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    I follow you on Twitter :) @skinnyemmie

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  3. CallieJune 25, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Happy Birthday, Kat! I love that you're doing a giveaway on your own birthday- very generous!

    I would LOVE The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl- I have been dying to get my hands on a copy. I just started blogging about weight loss, too, and could really use some inspiration!

    Also... I told you Happy Birthday on Facebook and Twitter, follow you on both, follow your blog, subscribe to your YouTube channel... and I think that covers everything.

    Thanks again for the opportunity to win! Happy Birthday!!

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  4. EmmieJune 25, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    And I friended you on Facebook...

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  5. EmmieJune 25, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    And I added myself to your Google Followers...

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  6. KJune 25, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    I'd love to win, because today is my birthday too! Happy birthday!

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  7. EmmieJune 25, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    ...And I'm subscribed to your YouTube channel.

    So, HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Woohoo! I would honestly love either book, but if I had to choose right now, I'd say Half-Assed because I'm a follower of PastaQueen's blog and have never read the book.

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  8. AnonymousJune 25, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    Happy Birthday!

    ReplyDelete
  9. JuliaJune 25, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Whoo hoo! Happy Birthday!

    #1. I would like to win "Half-Assed." I just finished the Amazing Adventure of Dietgirl and gifted it away on my blog - I went to read "Half-Assed" and they do not carry it at my library.

    :(

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  10. JuliaJune 25, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Sent you Happy Birthday wishes on Facebook! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  11. JuliaJune 25, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Have been a longtime "follower" of your blog.

    ReplyDelete
  12. JuliaJune 25, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Friend on Facebook.

    ReplyDelete
  13. JuliaJune 25, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Friend/follower on Twitter.

    ReplyDelete
  14. JuliaJune 25, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    and. . . just subscribed to your YouTube channel.

    Whew, I'm exhausted. :)

    Have a great day.

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  15. LizJune 25, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! I'm following you on twitter now : )

    ReplyDelete
  16. amyJune 25, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    Happy Birthday!

    I'm a new follower... :)

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  17. IvieJune 25, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Happy Birthday! I have read Dietgirl, I loved it so much, I immediately had to pass it on.
    I hope your day is filled with fun! I LOVE BIRTHDAYS!!!!

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  18. Aunt Maggie RocksJune 25, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    I'd love to have the "Half-Assed" book!

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  19. Aunt Maggie RocksJune 25, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    I sent you a Happy Birthday on Twitter (maggieslosingit)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Aunt Maggie RocksJune 25, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    I follow you on Twitter (maggieslosingit)

    ReplyDelete
  21. Aunt Maggie RocksJune 25, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    I friended you on Facebook!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Aunt Maggie RocksJune 25, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    I'm a super sexy Google follower on your blog!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Aunt Maggie RocksJune 25, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    I stalk your videos on youtube because I subscribe!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Aunt Maggie RocksJune 25, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    And finaly... pick me! pick me!
    And Happy Birthday!!!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Suzi StormJune 25, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    I think I follow you on Twitter.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Suzi StormJune 25, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    I think I sang you Happy Birthday on Twitter this morning.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Suzi StormJune 25, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    I think I follow your blog.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Suzi StormJune 25, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    I think I commented on your blog.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Suzi StormJune 25, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    I think I wished you HAPPY BIRTHDAY on your blog.

    ReplyDelete
  30. Suzi StormJune 25, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    I think I would LOVE to win the 'Half-Assed' by Jennette Fulda because I think she is hilarious & we share a common sense of humor & I would love to learn more about her.

    ReplyDelete
  31. Suzi StormJune 25, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I think I subscribe to your YouTube channel.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Suzi StormJune 25, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    I think I sang Happy Birthday to you on your YouTube Channel.

    ReplyDelete
  33. CassieJune 25, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Happy Birthday! I'd love to read half-assed!

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  34. CassieJune 25, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    I already was a follower via GFC

    ReplyDelete
  35. CassieJune 25, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    I follow you on facebook (Cassandra B.)

    ReplyDelete
  36. CassieJune 25, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    And I follow you on twitter (@itsmecassieb)

    ReplyDelete
  37. CassieJune 25, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    I wished you a happy birthday on FB early on: http://www.facebook.com/search/?init=quick&q=bridle&ref=ts#!/profile.php?id=100000889872923&v=wall&story_fbid=128077187231943&ref=mf

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  38. CassieJune 25, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    And a HB on twitter!

    http://twitter.com/itsmecassieb/status/17004225994

    ReplyDelete
  39. JessJune 25, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    Oh, I told you happy birthday on twitter before I saw this post. Guess I get an entry!

    ReplyDelete
  40. JessJune 25, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    I follow your blog via reader/RSS. WHATTTT up :)

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    ReplyDelete
  41. JessJune 25, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    I stalk you on twitter, but you know this already.

    Happy birthday!

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  42. JessJune 25, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    And I'd like to win Dietgirl's book because I've listened to her podcast with Miz. Would like to put a book to the voice! HA.

    Happy birthday!

    ReplyDelete
  43. KendraJune 25, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Happy Birthday!

    I'd like The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl because Shauna is so inspiring.

    ReplyDelete
  44. PatrickJune 25, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Happy Birthday!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Amanda E. PerrineJune 26, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Happy birthday! I've never read either of these books, so either one would be fantastic!

    ReplyDelete
  46. Paul and Whitney RohrbaughJune 26, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Happy Birthday!!

    I'm a follower of your blog!

    ReplyDelete
  47. Paul and Whitney RohrbaughJune 26, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    I'd like to read The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl. I read Half-Assed and LOVED it!

    ReplyDelete
  48. AnonymousJune 26, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    I would like to read DietGirl. Like to read about personal success stories of real life people.

    ReplyDelete
  49. AnonymousJune 26, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    I am a google follower of your blog.

    ReplyDelete
  50. Janece SuarezJune 27, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  51. Kerri OJuly 2, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    entries closed here, thanks everyone who entered!

    ReplyDelete

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