August 26, 2011
I’ve fallen over a year behind on my updates and much has changed. Among those many changes, I have switched professions and am currently a Chemistry teacher resident at a high school.  I thought it would be fun to chart my progression over the following year. As you can see, today is crazy hair day.  The last Friday of every month :) 

I’ve fallen over a year behind on my updates and much has changed.

Among those many changes, I have switched professions and am currently a Chemistry teacher resident at a high school.  I thought it would be fun to chart my progression over the following year.

As you can see, today is crazy hair day.  The last Friday of every month :) 

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July 8, 2010

Day 2 Dinner: Paleo Spaghetti

For the sauce I used, 3 large cloves of garlic, 1/2 onion, box of mushrooms, 1 lb 90% lean ground beef, 1 large tomato, and red pepper tomato sauce.  I had a jar in the kitchen otherwise I would have used regular tomato sauce.

For the spaghetti, I cut 1/2 a spaghetti squash and steamed it for 30 minutes.  I used a fork to pull out the squash strands.  They really do look very similar to spaghetti.

The spaghetti squash had a crunchy consistency that I wasn’t quite used to, but I’m sure after a few gos it won’t feel so new.

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July 7, 2010
Day 2 Breakfast: Banana Paleo Pancakes I used leftover pancake mix from Day 1.  Topped pancakes with banana slices before flipping.  I should have pressed the bananas in a little more to make the pancakes look prettier, but oh well.  I drizzled coconut milk over the pancake mix. I just got a call from the Tamster.  Instead of a morning run, we’ll be doing bikram yoga.  Hope my breakfast stays down.  I usually avoid eating 4 hours before bikram yoga, probably one of the reasons I haven’t gone in a year or two.

Day 2 Breakfast: Banana Paleo Pancakes

I used leftover pancake mix from Day 1.  Topped pancakes with banana slices before flipping.  I should have pressed the bananas in a little more to make the pancakes look prettier, but oh well.  I drizzled coconut milk over the pancake mix.

I just got a call from the Tamster.  Instead of a morning run, we’ll be doing bikram yoga.  Hope my breakfast stays down.  I usually avoid eating 4 hours before bikram yoga, probably one of the reasons I haven’t gone in a year or two.

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For the 4th of July weekend, I went with my friend Faralyn to stay with the Ruckers - a classic American family with lots of love, laughter, and toys (Laughlin, AZ.) Here’s a picture of me shooting one of their .22 rifles.  My aim was surprisingly accurate especially since I’m near sighted and wasn’t wearing my glasses.  Squinting is key.

For the 4th of July weekend, I went with my friend Faralyn to stay with the Ruckers - a classic American family with lots of love, laughter, and toys (Laughlin, AZ.)

Here’s a picture of me shooting one of their .22 rifles.  My aim was surprisingly accurate especially since I’m near sighted and wasn’t wearing my glasses.  Squinting is key.

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Day 1 Dinner: Salmon and Cucumbers Pan-seared fresh sock-eyed salmon with skin still on and a dash of olive oil.  Added dill and sea salt for seasoning.  Squeezed lemon juice for extra flavor. Peeled and cut 1/2 cucumber.  Topped with lemon juice, red pepper, and sea salt

Day 1 Dinner: Salmon and Cucumbers

Pan-seared fresh sock-eyed salmon with skin still on and a dash of olive oil.  Added dill and sea salt for seasoning.  Squeezed lemon juice for extra flavor.

Peeled and cut 1/2 cucumber.  Topped with lemon juice, red pepper, and sea salt

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Day 1 Lunch: Brussel Sprouts with bacon and dates.  Drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Chop a few slices of bacon and heat in a frying pan.  Add a handful of sliced pitted dates.  Chop up around 8-10 brussel sprouts.  Separate the leaves, then add to the bacon and dates.  Add 1/4 cup of water to cook the brussel sprouts.  Keep heat medium to high.  Should only take a few minutes to cook since it’s pretty much a stir-fry.  Once finished, turn off the heat and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. One of my most recent favorites.

Day 1 Lunch: Brussel Sprouts with bacon and dates.  Drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

Chop a few slices of bacon and heat in a frying pan.  Add a handful of sliced pitted dates.  Chop up around 8-10 brussel sprouts.  Separate the leaves, then add to the bacon and dates.  Add 1/4 cup of water to cook the brussel sprouts.  Keep heat medium to high.  Should only take a few minutes to cook since it’s pretty much a stir-fry.  Once finished, turn off the heat and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

One of my most recent favorites.

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Day 1 Breakfast:  Paleo Pancakes

1 cup almond flour, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/8 tsp cinnamon

* tastes better with fruit like bananas, blueberries, or apples

There are many versions of paleo pancakes, but these were the only ingredients I had available at home this morning.

I topped my pancakes off with organic maple syrup which I’ve discovered is not considered paleo, so I guess this meal fits under Faleo.  This maple syrup comes straight from a tree.  How is that not paleo!?!  I’m not saying it’s good for you.  I’m just sayin’.

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July 6, 2010
Paleo Exercise

Here’s a cute and simple video of my workout ideology.  If you haven’t caught on already, I do Crossfit - a strength and conditioning fitness program that emphasizes varied functional movements.

This isn’t a crossfit video but the general ideology is aligned.

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Dogtown Crossfit

Almost 3 months ago, I discovered my Crossfit instructors/friends from Crossfit Culver City were starting their own gym down the street - Dogtown Crossfit.  It was a no-brainer for me.  Of course, I would be moving with them to their new location.  Here’s a link to the blog.  Anyone is more than welcome to come check out the new venue and maybe even get in a workout with me :)

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40 Day Paleo Challenge

At Dogtown Crossfit, we’ll be doing the 40 day Paleo challenge starting today July 6, 2010.  I thought it would be fun to document my 40 days on the blog just to keep record of what I’ve been eating for my meals as well as give some my friends an idea of what Paleo meals look like.  Veggies, Fruit, Meat, Nuts, and Seeds.  Yes, it’s that simple, but Paleo meals aren’t necessarily limited  just because they consist of only these 5 elements.

I’ve attached what I think is a cute and simple video of the Paleo concept.

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