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Friday, August 26, 2011

1 Week out!!!

OP CaveMen and CaveWomen:


Your 6 week paleo/primal challenge is entering its final week and let's just say it has been an epic event so far. The team of coaches couldn't be prouder of you all and are honored to be a part of something so special. That being said, fight on for this last week. Go into that final weigh in and WOD with no regrets! Leave it all out there and know that you put forth the best you could. We are proud of what you have accomplished and know that the lifestyle you have chosen is one that you will continue to live by. Thanks for all of your effort and hard work. Be powerful beyond measure.....Click the link below and check out the video. Prepare yourself to be inspired.

 Powerful Beyond Measure



GAME ON!

Craving your favorite take-out? Worried about confronting those upcoming tailgating temptations???There's a "Paleo Solution" for that! PALEO PIZZA!!!

Thats right! Its so yummy, you dont even miss the cheese. We chose an organic, gluten free marinara sauce that went perfectly with the fresh rosemary in the crust. And, similarly to take-out, you can choose an endless array of healthy toppings! Check out this uber easy, totally paleo and tummy friendly, game day treat courtesy of Everyday Paleo.

Auvie and I made this last night with leftovers for lunch! 

Everyday Paleo Pizza
Crust:

2 cups almond meal

2 eggs

3 tbsp olive oil

¼ tsp baking soda

1 tsp garlic powder

1 ½ tbsp fresh rosemary chopped

Toppings:

1 cup organic marinara sauce from Trader Joe’s

1 lb Italian pork sausage nitrate free

2 crook neck yellow summer squash diced

3 green onions chopped

Handful of torn basil leaves

2 small tomatoes diced

1/2 cup roasted red peppers diced

Handful of sliced black olives

Preheat your oven to 350. Using a spoon mix all crust ingredients together until it becomes very thick.  Using your hands, form the dough into a ball.  Lightly grease a pizza pan or a cookie sheet with olive oil.  Place the ball of dough in the center of your cookie sheet or pizza pan and using your hands, push and pat the dough down into the shape of a circle (or a rectangle in our case…).  You want to make the dough as thin as possible. (we used wax paper on top to help spread it out smoothly)  Your pizza will be about 12 inches across.  Bake JUST the crust in your pre-heated oven for 20 minutes.  While your crust is cooking, prepare your toppings.  If you use sausage like we did, this is when you should crumble it into a large saute pan and brown.  After the crust is done, remove from the oven and evenly spread the marinara sauce over the crust.  Add the sausage and all remaining toppings evenly over the sauce and bake again for an additional 25-30 minutes.  Get creative and use whatever toppings you might like – ours was great but I also suggest trying chicken, artichoke hearts, and even broccoli!!  Go wild with it and as always: Enjoy!


Thursday, August 18, 2011

Sausage with the works!

I got this recipe from my team member, Janna.  I haven't been able to try it yet, but two other teammates have tried it and said it was delish, and look how simple it is to prepare!  Get in that kitchen and cook!!!

-Ag

4 links precooked chicken sausage (we used all natural apple chicken sausage-the sweetness was awesome)
1 red pepper
1 red onion
2 portobello mushrooms
1/2 tsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1tbs balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in skillet, add sausage for about a minute, and then veggies for 3-4 minutes (cover and stir for the 3-4 mins). Add garlic, pepper flakes, and vinegar and cook for another 3-4 minutes uncovered until the vinegar is soaked up and the veggies and sausage are browned. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!!

Taco Salad

A favorite or "go to" meal of mine that I have usually at least 2-3 times a week is ground beef (organic 90/10 and seasoned with sea salt, pepper, and cooked in coconut oil), a whole, large avocado, and homemade pico. The pico is nothing more than chopped tomatoes, jalepenos, onion, cilantro, and a little sea salt. After it's all mixed together, I squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the pico and mix one more time.



Mix all ingredients together and boom, taco salad minus the shell. Delish!


-LA

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Butternut Squash Fries!!

So, we're almost to the end of week 3. The downhill slope is just a couple of days away. I hope that everyone has varied their diet and have not been eating the same thing day after day. If you have, and crave something different, give these a try. Butternut Squash Fries. Yeah, fries. They're tasty. All you have to do is carve up a butternut squash to look like french fries, place them on some non-stick foil on a flat pan, spray them down with some coconut cooking spray, lightly salt and pepper, broil for 10 minutes on each side. Voila! Have them with some steak or a caveman burger and you're all good! Enjoy. -AK

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Attention Cavemen and Cavewomen





Heres a tidbit for you Cave dwellers. Good food is GOOD...EAT IT. Long periods of zero food intake will send your body into starvation mode. Meaning your metabolism slows and your energy levels dwindle. Less energy you have....the less you get out of your workout... the less you get out of your workout.... the less results you will recieve. Space those meals and snacks out during the day to keep that metabolism rolling. Dont be scared to eat. You are a Caveman!! Put in that good fuel it will only help your end result. 
P.S Cavemen love Turkey Legs. Sic Em...
MM

Monday, August 8, 2011

Week 3!



So here we are, 2 full weeks into Operation Caveman and beginning the 3rd and the first 2 weeks have had some major breakthroughs to say the least! I can't speak for the other teams or coaches but my crew has been wrecking shop. Everyone is consuming 5-6 meals per day of exactly the right foods and the amount of recipe sharing is out of control! Huge shout out to Ashley S. for attacking this challenge with a super hectic work schedule and doing all of her wods on her own! Keep it up Ashley!

A note to all: STAY THE COURSE! It will pay off. No cheat meals! If you fall off the wagon, get right back on! Around this point of the challenge is when your body will begin to adapt to the eating style and cheat meals, even small ones, will affect you.

Last thing: For any of you out there interested in a charitable WOD, we have 2 coming up. The Afghan Games on September 11th and Fight Gone Bad 6. Both fund our troops in some form so let's do this. Ask your coach for more details. There will be a FGB6 4-week training beginning on August 21st. This will be capped at 20 athletes. 5 spots are spoken for already. Let us know who's in!

Coach LA