I am a structural engineering and mathematics lady. I used to be an endurance cardio queen, but I'm changing my fitness focus on strength training, powerlifting, and low impact HIIT cardio.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
The Fattest People in Paleo
We’re healthy. We’re happy. That should be enough. If not for this blog we’d have no reason to not feel thrilled and content with exactly where we are right now – no comparisons.
Coming to terms with your limitations and accepting them is hard. Learning to not care if others accept them is harder. We’ve both damaged our bodies in the past to the point that we’ll never look as good as the leading lights of paleo. And that is OK! It does not mean that we don’t have our own perspective, our own voice to add to the conversation. Nor do your flaws mean that you can’t join in either. So what if haters gonna hate? Think about the overall positive impact that’s being had, instead.
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Can we all agree that this system of living has benefits for everyone, not just the super athletes at the annual Crossfit Games? Then let’s accept all our brethren in the movement, regardless of size and shape. Let’s stop trolling each others’ inboxes and Facebook walls, or posting on Reddit and Paleo Hacks. If you wouldn’t say it to their face – don’t say it! There’s room for a variety of voices in this movement, because in order for the world to get on board – we need identifiable people all around.
We’re ignoring the chatter and criticism for us and our book not optimizing performance and our paleo(ish) treats being replications of neolithic disease. Let’s all drop the in-fighting and start figuring out how we can save the world – the general public – one person at a time. In the meantime, Stacy and I will continue to be the fattest people in paleo. We’ll continue to try to inspire people by putting ourselves out there and braving jerks who clearly aren’t yet happy and fulfilled with their own lives.
(Source: paleoparents.com)
Paleo alternative to ice cream, and it actually tastes good. Unfortunately the only market nearby that sells it is Whole Foods, and it’s also a bit pricey. Luckily the paleo diet has greatly curbed my sweet tooth, so I’ll probably rarely crave this.
So Delicous Dairy Free | Coconut Milk Ice Creams | No Sugar Added Butter Pecan
What an awesome idea, I need to try this!
AAAHH My recipe is in the May issue of IRON MAN MAGAZINE!!
I have a GNARLY sweet tooth (as many of you know by now), so I have gotten pretty creative with my protein powder. I love making new desserts with it! This is something I literally eat every night before bed. It’s so satisfying! Give it a try and let me know what you think! It keeps me from pigging out on cake and cookies haha. I highly recommend experimenting with protein powder… it can be used in more than just shakes and smoothies! You can bake with it and cook with it too!
Just FYI, you can actually download a free issue of Iron Man Mag via the apple newsstand for iPhone or iPad. www.ironmanmagazine.com/newsstand
![Carbs Are Killing You: Eating Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat [Infographic]
Fat’s got a bad rap. We’ve heard that curbing our consumption of fatty foods will help you lose weight. We’ve reduced our fat intake, but obesity is still thriving. So what gives? The answer: It’s not fat’s fault. Instead, diets rich in carbohydrates have been secretly storing fat, slowly growing our waistlines and our obesity epidemic. Don’t believe it? This infographic from Massive Health shows how it happens.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0yux3wSJP1rq450ho1_500.png)
Carbs Are Killing You: Eating Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat [Infographic]
Fat’s got a bad rap. We’ve heard that curbing our consumption of fatty foods will help you lose weight. We’ve reduced our fat intake, but obesity is still thriving. So what gives? The answer: It’s not fat’s fault. Instead, diets rich in carbohydrates have been secretly storing fat, slowly growing our waistlines and our obesity epidemic. Don’t believe it? This infographic from Massive Health shows how it happens.
Typical paleo lunch spread when I’m at school.
In order to avoid a lot of the chemicals and junk that goes into packaged goods, I typically make my own food. Baking my own protein bars has especially been useful when on the go, because I can control what goes into them!
I see a lot of girls posting on here about Luna bars and Lara bars as if they were some kind of magic. Let’s take a closer look at them though. It’s important to learn how to read labels, so when you ARE in a situation where you have to grab something quick like a protein bar, you can make the best choice. (If you don’t believe any of the following stats, feel free to look it up yourself!)
Most of the Luna bars I looked at have around 10 grams of sugar per bar…. which is as much as a glazed Krispy Kreme doughnut.
Most of the Lara bars I looked at have around 22 grams of sugar per bar… which is as much as a Twinkie. It’s also more sugar than a glazed Krispy Kreme, a serving of Fruit Loops, a serving of Ben & Jerry’s vanilla ice cream, a grande caffe latte from Starbucks, and a Mrs. Field Chocolate Chip Cookie.While I recognize that there are other benefits that come with Lara bars besides the sugar content (such as the minimal, natural ingredient list).. what I’m trying to get you to realize… is that sometimes foods we label as “healthy” are not always the best choice… especially if you are on a fat loss journey! Most protein bars are simply CANDY BARS with some protein in them. Be wary of this is all I’m saying. If you like Lara bars and they keep you from having those Twinkies and other junk, go for it… but keep in mind that if you aren’t seeing results in your fat loss efforts, the choices you are making nutrition wise might have something to do with it! Sugar is a big culprit when it comes to fat loss! We don’t always realize that the things we ingest daily can have a huge impact on our bodies! Educate yourselves… knowledge is power =)
Sunday’s paleo breakfast with the boyfriend. Cilantro garlic onion chicken fritatta covered with bacon, carrots, spinach, and avocado
