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 need a re-set.
The last month and a half more and more non-paleo things have been sneaking into my face. A little more whey protein than usual. A little fake sugar here and there. Some raw cheese. More Starbucks indulgences than usual. Oh yes, and there was ice cream. Funny how that happens when we're not paying attention.
Generally I eat pretty close to strict paleo. I feel better eating this way. Lately I've strayed a bit too much. I've noticed I don't feel as well, my energy is a little less than I'd like, and I've started having acne issues again. Also, I tend to struggle with seasonal depression and this is just not the time of year for me to be fooling around.
I need a paleo re-set. I'm going back strict paleo for at least 30 days.
Mostly that means I'll be completely cutting out dairy and the tiny bit of fake sugar that had snuck it's way back in. It's interesting with me and dairy: I can do a little, but too much and I start to break out and get sort of snarfly (I'm quite convinced that's the technical term for it even though spell check disagrees).
In order to give my best as a wife, homeschooling mom, wanna-be-farmer, chicken mama, goat wrangler...I need to take care of me.
Wish me luck?!
Wait...did I just say no whey protein or Starbucks for a MONTH? Oh. My.
The last month and a half more and more non-paleo things have been sneaking into my face. A little more whey protein than usual. A little fake sugar here and there. Some raw cheese. More Starbucks indulgences than usual. Oh yes, and there was ice cream. Funny how that happens when we're not paying attention.
Lots of smoothies with whey protein powder happening lately. |
Pancakes made from whey protein? Almost every morning lately. Oh yes, and that is a little grass-fed butter on top. |
Once or twice a month Starbucks have become once or twice a week! |
I need a paleo re-set. I'm going back strict paleo for at least 30 days.
Mostly that means I'll be completely cutting out dairy and the tiny bit of fake sugar that had snuck it's way back in. It's interesting with me and dairy: I can do a little, but too much and I start to break out and get sort of snarfly (I'm quite convinced that's the technical term for it even though spell check disagrees).
In order to give my best as a wife, homeschooling mom, wanna-be-farmer, chicken mama, goat wrangler...I need to take care of me.
Wish me luck?!
Wait...did I just say no whey protein or Starbucks for a MONTH? Oh. My.