Throwback Thursday, a Love Letter to the CrossFit Coach
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Throwback Thursday, a Love Letter to the CrossFit Coach

June 8, 2014
I recently stumbled across this picture taken of me in June 2011, about 3 months before I started doing CrossFit. I was probably sitting somewhere around 40{4dd43735419885e2296c717ac798d5bb3483a708b4c1340b99a8b965668bd4df}+ body fat.I had two gorgeous daughters, but physically, life was not fun. I remember feeling winded from the slightest activities, like tall flights of stairs. Clothes never fit right, and dressing rooms were a nemesis. I simply wasn't comfortable in my own skin.I had never been athletically gifted; even though I did swim team and soccer in high school and a year of ...
Top 5 Paleo Super Bowl Snacks
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Top 5 Paleo Super Bowl Snacks

June 8, 2014
While the Super Bowl is know as an all-American day of football. It is just as known for a feast of sinful goodies that you munch on for the many hours of game play. Don't let this holiday get you off track. These 5 recipes will be a touchdown for Paleo and non-Paleo guests alike!For even more fabulous football food ideas, get a copy of Paleo Happy Hour! in the back of the book I feature a party menu called the "Football Feast"!Here are my top 5 Paleo ...
Mustaches are Paleo!
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Mustaches are Paleo!

June 7, 2014
It’s scientifically proven that mustaches make you more Paleo. Back in Paleolithic days, shaving was way out of style,  everyone wore mustaches- men, women, even kids wore caterpillars above their lips… it’s science, look it up. Now it’s your turn. While, October was about saving boobs, November is about man parts! Movember is an international, maybe intergalactic, movement to raise money for prostate cancer research. We’d like to encourage all PaleoBlockheads to register on the Movember site. More Science Content – Growing your ‘stache WILL...
Ancient Genes vs Modern World – an event you must attend!
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Ancient Genes vs Modern World – an event you must attend!

June 7, 2014
When I first moved to New Zealand, I decided that I was going to make a concerted effort to connect with like-minded practitioners. I wanted to be part of a strong community of health folk. What I didn’t know was how amazing my new-found health-nerd friends would be. Actually, I tell a lie. I had an inkling of their awesomeness.  Sometimes (often) my images have no relevance to the topic. I
Other stuff from this week…
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Other stuff from this week…

June 7, 2014
On my mind:We've moved. We downsized. It was a lot of work, but it was worth it. I’m talking about the move being over, the real work has barely begun. Let’s call this project house #1. I am excited. Time will tell how long we will stay. The biggest drawback is my husband’s commute is even suckier than before. Mine is about the same, which is not ideal, either, but doable. I realize all I really need is my family together (which I have), and it is a happy ...
Green bean casserole
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Green bean casserole

June 7, 2014
Creamy Green Bean CasseroleI've seen a lot of versions of green bean casseroles that don't quite look like that old-time favorite. In this recipe, I really try to capture the flavor of the original dish. I think it turns out amazing!Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 40 minutesIngredients:4 cups frozen green beans, thawed and drained or 2 cans green beans, drained (or fresh green beans cooked)2 cups mushrooms½ onion½ teaspoon olive oil⅛ cup tapioca flour1 can beef broth plus ¼ cup beef broth1 cup coconut milk1 cup sweet potato, cooked1 cup pork ...
Paleo 101, 3 Things You Never Knew About Me, and How To Train Paleo in the Gym (Interview with Amy of the Funky Fork Podcast)
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Paleo 101, 3 Things You Never Knew About Me, and How To Train Paleo in the Gym (Interview with Amy of the Funky Fork Podcast)

June 7, 2014
I had an AMAZING time talking to fellow North East Florida Paleo Podcaster (and ACSM certified Personal Trainer) Amy Bailey of The Funky Fork (blog and podcast) the other day and we had a great conversation that you're definitely going to want to check out.This is Amy looking buff and stoked about her stand mixer.We talked about:3 things you never knew about me (hint: I'm actually a nerd)Paleo 101 - how to shop and prepare Paleo meals when you're first getting startedWhy events like Paleo f(x) are so greatHow to ...
Dairy-Free Coffee Creamer
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Dairy-Free Coffee Creamer

June 7, 2014
DAIRY-FREE coffee creamer. Oh heck yes. When I have iced coffee I always use fair trade decaf coffee, with some almond milk in it, but then this recipe happened by accident, and I’m madly in love with it. I mean, seriously. It even looks like dairy creamer when you pour it in. All marble-like. Then you stick in that spoon, and swirl it around, and you have caramel colored iced coffee. It’s insane. I don’t even think it needs added sweetener. The creamer is sweet...
Is your blood Paleo? WellnessFX will tell you
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Is your blood Paleo? WellnessFX will tell you

June 6, 2014
As Crossfit athletes and Paleo Dieters, we all know the benefit of tracking our results. We’ve got our log books to see how much our work outs and lifts have improved. We take pride when our clothes are too big for our new, leaner bodies. But how do you track your progress for what’s going on inside? We at Paleo Blocks have fallen off the wagon of late. Not only have we stopped posting here on a regular basis, we’ve also gone back to some of our ...
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James Swanick – How Alcohol Is Making You Fat

June 6, 2014
This may not surprise you – but I am not exactly the biggest drinker. Occasionally I’ll get a little nuts and have some champagne (paleo police, please don’t arrest me!), but for the most part, I’m alcohol free. I know that getting rid of alcohol in your diet is not exactly the easiest task for some people (I, frankly, just don’t enjoy the taste of most alcoholic beverages) – but if you feel that alcohol is a problem in your diet, and you’re looking ...
Weekly Menu
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Weekly Menu

June 6, 2014
Good morning! Good evening.It took me over 2 hours to write this menu plan (and another post for later) because I got interrupted a bazillion times. There was some yelling involved.... Not sure if this post is entirely coherent, but here ya go :)My favorite season it here! I enjoy all the seasons, but summer is my favorite because there are so many fun things to do... and I don’t know about you, but I usually feel healthier in the summer, too. I realize sometimes the heat can get to ...
Spreading Oaks Farms Has Happy Cows!
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Spreading Oaks Farms Has Happy Cows!

June 6, 2014
Remember that sinking feeling that came after watching Food, Inc. or reading The Omnivore’s Dilemma  or whatever it was that first crushed your vision of what American farms look like?  For me, it felt similar to the disappointment of learning that there’s no Santa Claus….what??? I may never fully recover from the Big Fat Santa Claus lie (yeah, I’m talkin’ […]
Easy Roasted Chicken (Recipe from The Ancestral Table)
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Easy Roasted Chicken (Recipe from The Ancestral Table)

June 6, 2014
It’s hard to believe, but my cookbook, The Ancestral Table, has been out for nearly four months. I keep finding myself surprised whenever someone tells me they have and enjoy my book; for some reason I keep assuming that only our little family regularly uses it as a reference. So I thought it would be fun to take a week off from my regular recipes and share one from The Ancestral Table, as a gentle reminder to myself that there are other people out there who could use these...
A New Understanding of an Old "Obesity Gene"
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A New Understanding of an Old "Obesity Gene"

June 5, 2014
As you know if you've been following this blog for a while, obesity risk has a strong genetic component.  Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) attempt to identify the specific locations of genetic differences (single-nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs) that are associated with a particular trait.  In the case of obesity, GWAS studies have had limited success in identifying obesity-associated genes.  However, one cluster of SNPs consistently show up at the top of the list in these studies: those that are near the gene FTO. As with many of ...
Strawberry Jello for Healthy Bones and Glowing Skin
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Strawberry Jello for Healthy Bones and Glowing Skin

June 5, 2014
USE CODE “RUBIES30″ at checkout for 30{4dd43735419885e2296c717ac798d5bb3483a708b4c1340b99a8b965668bd4df} OFF! I sat down to flip through my friend, Syvlie’s new eBook, The Gelatin Secret, thinking I was going to look at some delicious gummy recipes. I was delightfully surprised to not only […]