Life Changes in 2010

So it's been some time since I last posted. As of Jan 1 I have been trying to focus on the life changes Ryan and I have in store for ourselves this year.

We will be moving to VA in 5 very short months. I have been looking at homes for rent and at the job market. BIG change in that respect of our lives.

I would say the bigger focus for the year is our health. Ryan is training to run a 100 mile race in Oct. That's a big challenge. Mentally and physically. We also have another big thing planned for the end of the year... Not sharing those details at this point, but stay tuned. This plan is also challenging mentally and physically.

With that, here is what I have been up to...

I have joined the crossfit culture. I have been training with the crossfit440 (crossfit440.com) folks out of the Gorilla Pit in Mentor. It's intense and challenging. I have already seen results. I can do several band assisted pull ups in a row now and my flexibilty is getting back to what it used to be way back when. I have been trying to introduce more females to the class and the culture but most are afraid that they can't do it. I couldn't do it either. I still can't do most of it but the beauty of the program is everything can be scaled down to meet your fitness needs. I call it a 'culture' because it really is. I have taken several group classes and this is the first that has challenged me with friendly competition and encouragement. Everyone encourages everyone to do well, and finish the workout. It's great. You also get time with a personal trainer throughout the workout. You are trained to do things correctly to avoid injury. It just takes one workout!

Nutrition has been big for me lately. I'm not about to work my ass off or work it into shape just to ruin it with what I put in my mouth. We have been eating grass fed free range beef and I am on the hunt for chicken and pork. We eat lots of fruit and veggies as well. Mostly trying a Paleo life style.

Some meals I have made/tried were a noodless lasagna. This was better as a "left over" I think. Not sure why but I liked it better the second time around. The recipe can be found here...freetheanimal.com/2009/05/noodless-lasagna-recipe.html








I have also created a post work out sandwich that Ryan just groans over. I need a name for it so if you have any clever ideas leave a comment.

The sandwich is contructed as so:
A potato pancake
2 slices of bacon
A 1/4 pound burger
A fried egg
A potato pancake






This sandwich is perfect after that long intense workout. Served with a piece of fruit. When making the potato pancakes try replacing your regular flour with almond meal or almond flour. I haven't had the chance to try it but I have read it's a great paleo sub for flour.

I made carnitas in the slow cooker last night and served it with an apple walnut salad. One of the best salad dressings I have had is by Garlic Expressions - a garlic vinagrette. Yum! If you want this recipe let me know.




As I create more dishes I will post them here as well as keep you all updated on our life changes taking place this next year.

Carry on and I encourage you all to make small life changes this year too! Let's do it together. Let's encourage each other to succeed and hold each other accountable as we try to better ourselves!

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