The (Semi) Paleo Rileys*

*Complete with links to amazing recipes.

Ahh!  Two posts in one day!  What is this madness and what is the world coming to?

Well, to answer your question, the more and more Zach and I get into Crossfit, the more and more we are becoming in tune with our bodies and realizing that what we're putting into them, isn't really helping us get the results we would like to see.  I call us Semi Paleo because we aren't that great with self control and eating complete paleo yet.  By that I mean, here's what a dinner conversation sounds like:

Zach: "Hey babe, what's for dinner?"

Me: "I planned this super awesome paleo (insert delicious meat) that I found on Pinterest with (insert veggies) and a salad with stuff from our garden with that splendid balsamic vinaigrette that I made from scratch."

Zach: "That sounds great but you know what sounds amazing right now?  Beer and Pizza."

Me: "Oh man, that does sound completely and utterly amazing.  My taste buds are doing flips and I'm drooling down the front of my shirt.  But I already had made a meal plan."  Make sad face.

Zach:  "That's fine, we can eat that.  I know you work hard at finding delicious meals for us to eat.  It sounds great.  You're really good at keeping us on track....wait...what are you doing? Why did you go put the babies in their kennels?"

Me: "Oh this?  I'm getting dressed and putting my shoes on so we can go get beer and pizza.  Isn't that what we agreed on? Why aren't you changing out of your work clothes?  We just talked about this."

End Scene.

So with my super awesome self control skills, we eat pizza more often than we should.  However, we do try....we lack some impulse control. By "some", I mean large amount to be desired.  Example:  Last night on our way home from our completely killer workout, we stopped at a gas station to go look a little prepaid phone for Zach (long story).  I decided I would be better off staying in the truck because I know that this particular gas station carries my favorite candy bar at a whopping 280 calories per little bar.  It was just better that I stayed in the truck to prevent myself from salivating all over my face.  Except I didn't stay in the truck because my husband said he wanted me to come with.  Okay, I can do this.  While not looking in the general direction of the sweet delicious candy bar that tickles my taste buds with love and caramel....I spotted cotton candy flavored Pop Rocks.  Game over.  Zach looked at me like I was crazy and said "Are you really going to make me put that 90 cents on my credit card?"  I almost said "Well, I'm not going to steal it."  But instead I just looked at him and shook my head yes because there was no way I was leaving without them.

I spilled some on my shirt and legs.  I figured it would be inappropriate to lick them off of my shirt and legs (mostly because I couldn't reach).  But I thoroughly enjoyed all 34 calories and relived a bit of my childhood on the ride home.

Anyways, I have been making some awesome meals because of this paleo contraption. Last night we had an amazing Whole Chicken cooked in a crock pot along with some steamed broccoli.  I was patting myself on the back for such a delicious dinner....even though I was scarred for life because NO ONE told me I was going to have to remove giblets....what the hell are giblets anyways....from the inner cavity of the chicken.  Luckily for me, Zach always has medical gloves laying around so I basically preformed major surgery on that chicken because you know, I removed some innards and was wearing medical gloves.

My absolute favorite is the Stir Fry Beef Salad from Paleo Plan.  I love their recipes even though there are a few that aren't completely paleo, it places you on the right track.  I make mine with bulgogi beef which is basically a really thinly sliced beef used for marinating.  It's gets really tender and has a lot of flavor.  Mine would probably have more flavor if I didn't cut out so much fat.  I have texture issues.  My mother tried to tell me it was made from dog but I don't think they would sell dog at the commissary...I hope.  ;)

One other recipe I have tried that we really really enjoyed was balsamic rosemary chicken from Fast Paleo.  I love that site.  We had this for dinner on Saturday and it was pretty freaking delicious along with some carrots oven roasted with sea salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

Most of the recipes I find, I find on Pinterest because you know this little lady looooooves her some Pinterest.  You can follow my Paleo board if you'd like...I only have pinned around 7 recipes but that's because I only pin the recipes I actually try and love because I would HATE to be the type of person who falsely advertises pins on Pinterest. :)

So basically, you can follow me on Pinterest if you'd like.   If you liked reading about amazing recipes that are pretty healthy for you, I'll continue to write about our Paleo saga and give you tips so we can learn together.

Happy eating!
Xoxo
Riley Writes

P.S.  I ripped open the package of Pop Rocks and licked the insides while my husband stared and silently judged.  I ain't even ashamed.