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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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Blogging Through The Funk



I have been hiding. 


I haven't felt like I have anything worthy to say this week.


I've had a tough couple of weeks.


I had a really rough weekend. 


I felt hopeless and like an absolute failure in every aspect of my life. I felt like I am merely spinning my wheels with no results in so many areas of my life.


Now, I know I am not a failure, and I know I have hope...but that's how I felt this weekend. 


I ate lots and lots of junk and punked out on my long run. I made bad choices. I wallowed in my self-pity and bad attitude. Yes, these were the choices I made.


I felt like I'm getting nowhere; I felt like giving up.


But I haven't. I won't.


Today I choose to be positive, I choose to make good food choices, I choose to be thankful for the good in my life, I choose to hold on tight. I'll fake it 'til I make it if need be. I will get through this. I will be stronger for it.


Just wanted to be real. I struggle too. I think we all do. It's only if we give up that we truly fail. Anything else is choices and can be corrected with different choices. 

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  1. PatrickAugust 26, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Yep, we all do. Blogging is a great place to have that realization & accountability check when needed. I just looked at your b4 & after pics, yeah those are good for busting through a funk, pleateau, rough patch, etc... you will succeed indeed.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 26, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Sorry to hear you had such a bad weekend, I've been there and it feels like there is nothing worse. Just know you're not alone in it and it's good to see you're taking a new outlook.

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  3. SamAugust 26, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    I know what you're going through girl, I'm right there too. Just pulled up my big girl pants two days ago and decided to try again. I'm proud of you for posting, I know that wasn't easy! You CAN do this!!!

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  4. UnknownAugust 26, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Get your control back Kat! Once you have control again you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. You will feel so much better too.

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  5. Marisa @ Loser for LifeAugust 26, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    It's all about keep on keepin' on, kerri! A bad couple of weeks isn't going to undo all the wonderful accomplishments that you've had! Glad you're back and moving onward :)

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  6. Anne HAugust 26, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Choose wrong?
    No problem;
    Choose again!
    Live and Learn is the name of the game.
    In fact it's the only game in town!

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  7. KCLAnderson (Karen)August 26, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    It's ALL part of the process...

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  8. EdAugust 26, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    I know how you feel because I had a really awful day yesterday! I blogged about it and felt a bit better. But I know that I'm really stressed right now, so I'm trying not to be too hard on myself. Today has been much better. I feel better when I make better choices. Weird. :) Keep it going!! You'll get through this! You know what works for you, so do it!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 26, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    This is real. It's how we respond that makes us who we are. There's no getting around it... it's something we all just have to get through.

    Kudos to you for acknowledging it and not trying to sugar coat things.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 26, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Thank you for being so honest. Here are some ***BIG HUGS*** and positive vibes to get you through. Hope you feel better real soon. :)

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  11. JulieAugust 26, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    Sorry you had a rough week. We all go through funks like that and that is where this support network comes in so handy!!! You are back on track and that is what counts the most! Hang in there!!

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  12. MizFitAugust 27, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    xo xo

    that is all.
    we have ALL ALL ALL BEEN THERE.

    Carla

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  13. AnonymousAugust 27, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Girl, we're connected.

    Love your choice to CHOOSE a different way.

    Funks aren't permanent. You'll make it through. I'm sure of it.

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  14. DizAugust 27, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    This is why I love your blog girl, cause you're real and you admit it. We all have bad days, but kudos to you for getting up and pressing on. You can do it! Still cheering for you!! xoxo

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  15. Cheryl S.August 30, 2010 at 1:46 AM

    Yup, giving up is not an option! Way to choose what thoughts will control your life!

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  16. danielleAugust 30, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    you are a rock and a rock star. we got this! and I am always a bbm away. i choose positivity as well!

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