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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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The Craziest Thing I've Done To Lose Weight--Me

  Well, the last of this series will be my craziest thing story.  I thought, and I thought....which story do I tell? From age 18 on, there has been MANY a crazy thing. I chose... One word: Phentermine. That's a weight loss prescription. Long ago, in a me far far away... I begged my doctor for it. He told me the possible side effects and warned me that people often just gain the weight back. I said, oh not me. I was desperate. He gave me the script. I bounced happily to Safeway where I paid the full price for it because my insurance at the time didn't cover it. First day, I felt...a little high actually...and not hungry.AT.ALL. So I didn't eat. Day two, I felt just a little like a caffeine high...and wasn't hungry.AT.ALL. So I didn't eat. By the end of week one I'd lost 6 pounds, I was ecstatic! And beginning to feel like crap. I was becoming light-headed if I stood up too fast...on to week two. I lost only 2 pounds this week, I started feeling hunger

Happy Tuesday!

Wow, it's Tuesday...how did that happen? I am so immersed in reaching my end of the year goals that days are flying by me. I am super-uber-focused woman. Hmmm, what would that superhero costume look like? Not only do I have huge weight loss and fitness goals set for the end of 2010, but I am also working on finishing and self-publishing my book by the end of 2010. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that I will reach all of my goals. That's not a statement the 'old' me would have ever said. But I believe it deep down to my toes.  I'm working hard at owning these goals of mine. I've written my goals, I've made my plans, and I am determined...I can see them, I can taste them...oh ya, determined isn't even the word. It's not quite intense enough. I. Will. Do it. How about you? What goals will you be attacking these last bits of 2010?

Consistency Epiphany

I was talking with hubby in the kitchen this morning...and the heavens opened up, the light shined upon me, and I heard the angels singing the hallelujah chorus. OK, maybe not exactly. But, I did have a huge what I view to be life-changing epiphany: consistency. I've talked about this before, I've nodded emphatically when reading others discuss this topic. Consistency is key. Consistency is important. Consistency is where it's at. But I didn't really get it. I didn't deep down to my toes embrace it. I still struggle with inconsistency. What I realized this morning is that being inconsistent is my problem. My entire problem really. It's my problem in all aspects of my life. Inconsistency is the root of all my struggles. With weight, with housework, with my writing, the list is extensive!  Not only that, but if I can figure out how to be consistent it will make my life EASIER! Maybe this is no news to many of you, but it was seriously a big light bulb mo

The Craziest Thing I've Done To Lose Weight--Pat

Magic Pants!!! By Pat Barone , CPCC, PCC, " America 's Weight Loss Catalyst" The Craziest Thing I've Done To Lose Weight I heard Kerri tweeting about this topic on twitter, so I thought I'd join her fun.  Now, I've done some crazy things to lose weight.  Through some 25 years of struggle, I've attacked every diet designed by man or woman; restricted every element of nutrition known on earth; and (NOW WE KNOW!!) downgraded my metabolism to "Category 1-Disaster." My favorite attempt was one of my first.  I think I remember it so well because it was my first "secret" attempt at weight loss. My mother put me on my first diet when I was nine or ten years old.  It was Atkins!  I should say it was the first round of Atkins, before he was discredited by the medical profession. That first diet set off a lifetime of struggle for me.  When I was about 14, I had already developed a full-blown hatred for my body.  I saw an ad in a magazine for

Insanity Vlog--Week 1 Done

Just a quick update on how I'm doing with Insanity. I am just a blogger, not a doctor, trainer, or any sort of professional. What you read here are my personal experiences and opinions. Of course, always consult your doctor before trying a diet, supplement, or new workout program.

Friday Favorite--Weights Are For Girls

This is one of my favorite posts, and an important message I think...so, please enjoy this Friday favorite:  I love strength training. I love the changes I am seeing in my body from it. I love my new found muscles. I love feeling strong and capable. I love how I feel I stand tall now. I know that once I get a little more fat off of the top that I have a pretty good looking bod underneath! I think however that a lot of women are still a little afraid of strength training. Afraid that it will make them  big, bulky, manly looking. Most women actually have a tough time bulking up. It would take a lot, and even a little artificial help for the average woman to get big muscles. I gain muscle fairly easily for a woman and it would take a lot for me to look manly muscly creepy. Strength training is good for us! Muscles burn calories. More muscle means more calories burnt every day no matter what we do. This becomes increasingly important as we age and our metabolism slows. Strength tra

The Craziest Thing I've Done To Lose Weight--Kristy

There once was a girl who enjoyed drinking Pepsi and eating bagels everyday for breakfast. What she didn’t enjoy was all the sadness pouring from her actions and thoughts. One day she pretended to be brave and walked into a Weight Watchers meeting.  Her life was forever changed. In less than 18 months she lost over 75 pounds! After going from size 18 to size 6 her confidence skyrocketed. She was surrounded by applauds but she still whispered to herself “you can be happy when…” During her time on Weight Watchers numbers distracted her. There was no time for self-discovery or repair.  There was a race to win! Along came an unexpected opportunity from a local radio station contest – an all expense paid trip to California.  Her vulnerable naive soul boarded the plane to Hollywood, California with the hope that she would finally be deemed worthy.  That’s all she’s ever wanted. The story picks up here… Cocktails at Mario Batali’s restaurant “Mozza” A suite at the Hollywood “W” Hotel Ti

Fear is a Liar

Today I struggled, today I faltered, today I doubted, today I was bombarded with fear.  This morning I had a good long cry and a little prayer.  I wrestled with some huge fears and admitted to myself that I'm ever so slightly terrified. Terrified that I cannot do what I've set out to do. Terrified that I won't reach these huge goals I've set. Terrified I'll let my family down and let myself down. Terrified I'm not good enough. I looked at all the work I have before me to reach my goals, and all the things that need done in my day to day life at the same time, and fear told me I could never do it, that it's impossible. Fear is a liar. I'm not a crier, but after this mornings, er, mini breakdown, I feel better. I let all those fears and doubts out. I prayed. I feel release. I will no longer allow fear to rule my life. It may keep knocking at the door, but I choose not to answer. Fear is a liar. Fear tells me I can't. Fear tells me I

New Look!

What do you think of the new look? Erin (henceforth known as my Blog Angel!) from Samantha's Day , helped me fix my blog up over the weekend. Thank you Erin, you rock. Isn't it pretty? I love it; I'm so excited I just want to pet it.

Insanity Vlog 2--Nutrition Plan Review

OK, I ramble a bit in the review vlog (me...ramble...surely not), but basically I like the nutrition plan included with the Insanity program. It seems sensible and close to how I eat currently, with the exception of more grains. I will adjust it a bit by choosing the meals that don't include some of the grains/carbs I don't eat (like bread).  I am not exactly ditching Primal eating, but will be including oatmeal for the time being. For whatever reason I've been craving oatmeal like crazy. To me a little oatmeal with whey protein and some berries isn't the end of the world! I mean, really (Primal peeps are welcome to tell me why I should ditch the oatmeal). I'm going to try this plan for the duration of the program mapped out on the calendar that comes with Insanity. I'd like to be able to give the overall program a full review at the end. Disclaimer: I am not a Beach Body Coach or affiliated with Beach Body, I receive no compensation for referrals to my Bea

Insanity Vlog 1--What's in the Box?

I am just a blogger, not a doctor or any sort of professional. What you read here are my personal experiences and opinions. Of course, always consult your doctor before trying a diet, or new workout program.

Friday Favorite--Fear of Greatness

Ever since I sat down and wrote out my five year goals I find myself struggling with some fears again. Fear of  failure has crept in there a little, and fear of success too! So, I thought I'd re-post my fear of greatness post, I needed reminding. Hope you enjoy. Happy Friday everyone! Fear of Greatness I have talked some on my blog about my fear of failure. I struggle hugely with fearing failure in everything from weight loss to writing. In the past it has kept me from even trying. I really feel I'm getting a handle on this fear. I've stared that fear down and not let it beat me. I have began those tasks head on that I was afraid to start in the past out of fear of failing them. Prior to starting my blog I had no idea fear had such a hold on my life. But it did and still does in some ways. Upon much soul searching lately I have realized I have a fear of being great. A fear of greatness?! Say what? I have been doing a lot of thinking about this and had a long conversat

5 Year Plan

I sat down yesterday and wrote a list of 30 things I want to do in the next 5 years. OH MY. This chick has some Goals (yes, capital g). I have to say, the list makes me tremble a little. Hubby and I have some big plans, some huge goals, and they're at the same time superfantastically exciting and a little scary. There will be a lot of hard work (I'm no stranger to hard work) and some huge changes (OK, change scares me a little) in my near future. And from the top of the rooftop I want to scream bring it ! For the first time in my life I believe these things are possible, I believe they will BE ...and instead of shrinking away I am arms wide open stepping into them. Let's make today great, shall we?

The Craziest Thing I've Done To Lose Weight--Amanda

Everyone please welcome Amanda from Me vs. The Bulge . Hers will be the first of a series of guest posts on 'the craziest thing I've done/tried to lose weight'. Thanks Amanda! I've struggled with my weight for many many years and tried diet after diet looking for a quick fix solution to my weight issue. I wish I knew at the time what I know now about proper nutrition and exercise but no, I was young and silly and tried just about EVERYTHING to lose weight.   One of the silliest things I have ever tried was the Soup Diet. It was all over the TV and the magazines at the time and I was fully engrossed with the claims that you could lose up to 10lbs in a week. 10lbs in a week?! "I am so jumping all over that!", I thought. So what did it involve? It's pretty simple really - you just eat vegetable soup for 7 days and as each day goes on you get to include another element. Eg. Day 1 you eat as much soup as you like plus any fruit except bananas. Day 2 you

Uncle Sam Cereal Review

Like I said in the video, love the cereal. It's basically little flakes with flaxseeds. I found it very filling and I really appreciate that it's so low in sugar and higher in fiber and protein...heck, if I can at all get my kids to eat it (it's all healthy looking you know) I'm all over that. Disclaimer: I was provided with this cereal to sample, I was not compensated for my review and as always opinions are 100% honest and 100% my own.

Personal Training With Jackie Xtreme Timesaver Training DVD Review

I'm sure you've all heard of Jackie Warner. I've raved about her workout DVDs on here before. Are you watching her new show Thintervention? I'm sad that I don't get Bravo so I'm reading the recaps on the blogs. Well, Jackie has a new workout coming out tomorrow (the 5th) and I was able to preview it. For this DVD you will need: hand weights suiting your ability (beginners can start with no weights) and perhaps a mat if you're working out on a hard floor. Personal Training With Jackie Xtreme Timesaver Training is a single 30 minute strength workout that kicks butt. This workout utilizes compound moves to train multiple muscle groups at one time. Following a brief warm-up you will do 60 second sets of each compound move and then move into the next move and of course there's a brief cool down at the end. You also have the menu option to choose just the chapters of the body parts you want to focus on. Some of the awesome compound moves include: curtsy wi

October...When did that happen?

I really enjoyed my unplugged day yesterday, but I gotta admit: it was hard. I missed you all! But balancing my online adventures and my family life is important, so it was good. I did break it a little, gasp, I know. I went online and ordered PJ's for my littlest two boys from The Children's Place...there was a good sale, what can I say? Well, today it's October 1st. Wow, didn't see that one coming! Where oh where did September go? Oh well, our pumpkin patch is busting at the seams, on with October. (Yes, that's a pic from our pumpkin patch! We are going to have some awesome jack-o-lanterns!) I'm always excited for a new month. It's fresh and bright and shiny and new and all filled with possibilities, yes? This month I'm really excited about the fun things I have coming up on my blog and you tube, etc.  I've got some great guest posts coming up, I received my flip (yay!) so I'll be vlogging regularly on my you tube channel , and of course som