French Fire

We are surrounded by two large wild fires in the area right now :/
And it doesn't look as though they will be contained soon.
Really missing my runs outside!
Even my regular CrossFit workouts
in the garage are having to wait.
It's just too smokey out there!
I did my first Inferno workout
from the Daily Burn site today.
Wow, it was NO joke!
My quads & hamstrings are on fire!
They boys are climbing the walls!
So I had them do a kid's CrossFit workout as well.
Check out the following link at CrossFit Kids 
for some great kid workouts!
My boys loved it!

30 Burpees, 300 Jump Ropes, 3 Mile run

Another good workout from the HIIT mamas blog!
Check them out, if you haven't already.
Great resource!
I did my three miles on the elliptical.
Not ideal, but because of nearby fires,
it has been too smokey to workout outside :/
Let's hope they get a handle on these fires soon!

Cilantro Lime Cauli Rice

Cauli rice is a very common request!
And rightly so, it's very simple & delicious!
It's a perfect side dish for chicken & fish.
This cauli rice is a mimic of Chipotle's lime rice.
Only this is the paleo version ;)
No guilt!

Directions:

1) Give your cauliflower a rough chop.

2) Pulse in food processor, HALF a head at a time. Doesn't take long to get the rice consistency.

3) Heat up some olive oil (1-2 Tblsp) in frying pan.


4) Add cauli rice & cook for just a couple of minutes until tender. Stir in a little chicken bouillon to taste. Not too much, you don't want to overpower the flavor of lime & cilantro. Then add the juice of one lime and a handful of chopped fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

***I'll be posting how to make just regular cauli rice soon too***

Got it done early today!
Feels good!
Weighed myself & took measurements too.
Down 2 lbs in a week!
Right on track. Yay!
Now on to fight kid boredom :/
Boys are getting antsy as the summer days pass.
I'm sure we'll be pool bound this afternoon.

Truth

Yep. Get moving!
What are you doing differently today?
Do you have a goal in mind?
Doesn't matter what you do,
just take the first step
and get moving!

Simple Dinner

So i was STARVING yesterday,

because i waited far too long

to start prepping dinner! 

That's just how my summer has been :/

I do better on a schedule. 

Last night's dinner was simple.

I steamed a sweet potato

 in the microwave, 

cooked up some chicken 

& prepped an easy cucumber 

& tomato salad.

Done! 

CrossFit Inspiration

Nothing like a little CrossFit Games

To get you motivated.

These athletes are incredible!!!

I need to get some house work done, 

but can't seem to pull myself away! 

CF workout tomorrow for sure!

Photo from CrossFit Games Instagram

Fresh Starts!

So here we go! After using instagram for quite some time now,
I thought I would give blogging a try :)
Thought it would be a great way to post recipes & other thoughts.

I'll continue to log our regular clean eating ideas on here. Here's to fresh starts!

Woke up this morning with NO eggs! {Gasp}
Not to worry, mom to the rescue ;)
Here's an easy, fast & healthy breakfast go to 
for when you run out of eggs!
Simply 1/2 C cottage cheese, 1/2 chopped apple & some cinnamon.
No added sugar needed!
Enjoy!