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Getting Back on the Boat – How to Recover From a Paleo Fall-Out

Posted by Amy Kubal on Jun 29, 2011 in Paleo Diet Basics 

 

You see and hear it all the time. It happens to the best of us, because in reality we are all human! Let’s start this out with a “hypothetical” story, (keep in mind the person in this story is in no way, shape, or form me…). Let’s say there’s this new frozen yogurt joint in town. It’s got 14 different flavors everyday AND you get to serve yourself; mixing up all kinds of crazy concoctions. The real beauty part – the stuff is gluten free, so even though the “hypothetical person” in this story, (not me), is celiac, she, (not me again), can still have it. Now, for all practical purposes this person’s diet is about as Paleo as you can get, but she’s, (it could be a guy too…), got this weak spot for creamy cold ice cream like treats. When this place opened she, (once again – NOT ME), couldn’t resist and everyday for a week went back to try a new flavor. (She had coupons and they were going to expire…). This person knew that she probably shouldn’t have went every day, (there was always the option of sharing the coupons), but did anyway. On or about day two she decided that the standard five-ounce size was just stupid. If she was going to ‘jump ship’ she might as well “go big or go home”. So, the larger size it was for the rest of the week. At the end of this frozen fiasco, (the coupons ran out…), she knew it was time to get back on the boat, but it was so far away…
We’ll finish that story in just a little bit. Now, how many of you have been in this type of situation? Maybe it was beer, pizza, Twinkies, or all of the above. Maybe you ‘jumped ship’ for a couple days, weeks, months, or years and can’t even see the boat anymore. What now? Well, the first step is to FOCUS. Stop feeling bad about what you can’t change – it’s done. Make a plan or get someone to “throw you a life preserver” – (or even a pair of those little arm floaties). It’s time to make a plan. Sit down and map it out – write it down. If you need help and/or accountability get it, (that’s what Robb’s Dream Team, friends, and family are for). Once you have a plan it’s time to put your head down and start swimming. It might not be perfect at first – it takes a little time to perfect your stroke; but whatever you do don’t give up. Soon you’ll be able to see the boat again and before long it’ll be “smooth sailing”. There will be obstacles and moments when your ‘stroke’ is less than perfect. Additionally, there are going to be times when the ‘water is rough’ and when you just want to ‘jump in for a quick swim’. It’s okay – you’re human! With a new focus and plan you can always get back on. Keep in mind that the longer you stay in water the farther away the boat will drift. Keep it in sight and if it starts to disappear put your head down and start swimming!
Back to the story… So, did the “hypothetical person” swim back to the boat or drown in the sea? What do you think? Let me give you a hint – she’s drying off right now! So, follow my – I mean her, lead and swim like you’ve never swam before.

About the author

Amy Kubal is a Registered "Paleo" Dietitian and the ring leader of Robb's RD consulting team. She works with a wide range of clients from competitive athletes to those dealing with complex health problems. Check out her bio and consulting options, and her blog Fuel As Rx to get your Paleo nutrition fix.

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Yummy Apple Cobbler

I wanted a sweet treat that I did not need to experience all the guilt.  I have made this with mixed berries as well and it is also good!

Yummy Apple Cobbler

• 2-3 Apples ( I like to mix Pink lady and granny smith) 
• 1 Egg
• 1 1/4 cups almond meal 
• 1/4 cup coconut flour 
• 4 Tbs coconut oil 
• 1 tbs cinnamon 
• 1 tbs pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 cup walnuts 
• 1/4 cup pecans 
• 1tsp pure vanilla 
• 2 tbs freshly squeezed orange juice
• raw honey to taste

1.  Preheat Oven to 350 
2. Thinly slice Apples mix in bowl with fresh orange juice, and cinnamon and pumkin pie spice 
3. place nuts in food processor for a 4 sec count.  still want a bit chunky
4. in a separate bowl mix, almond meal coconut flour, nut mixture, egg, vanilla, and coconut oil in a bowl until mixture clumps together.  
5. spread apple mixture over bottom of pie plate and crumble  flour nut mixture  over the top of apples.  Drizzle honey over the top to taste.
6. Cook for 35 mins

Meaty Paleo Pasta

So I was looking through a cookbook and I saw a few recipes that inspired me for this one.  I had seen some other recipes in some paleo cookbooks that I decided to tweak a bit.  It definitely curbed any kind of craving for pasta. This is a definite must make again.  I used the next day over eggs as well.  Enjoy!!!

Meaty Paleo Pasta

• 1 Red Onion 
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 3 tbs olive oil
• 1 lb grass fed ground beef
• optional Italian sausage
• 1 1/2 tbs dried oregano
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
• 1 tsp cayenne red pepper
• 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 6oz can of tomato paste 
• 1 cup of mushrooms sliced 
• 1 can natural black olives sliced 
• 1 large zucchini
• 1 large spaghetti squash

1. In a large pan saute onion and garlic in a pan with two tbs olive oil about 3 mins  
2. Add meat and brown.  Before fully cooked dd in spices and chopped basil 
3. In separate pan saute sliced zucchini and mushrooms add to meat mix
4. Add can of diced tomatoes and tomato paste and olives to mixture.
5. In microwave safe dish place halved spaghetti squash in microwave and cook for 15 mins or until can shred squash with a fork 
6. Can place spaghetti squash in a pan and saute with garlic and olive oil or serve plain.  

Interesing what I found 146 Reasons why sugar is devastaing to your health!!!!

Check this out!! Kind of Interesting!
http://rheumatic.org/sugar.htm

Another new Recipe I tried "Paleo Lasagna"

I went over to a Friends the other night and Paleo Lasagna was for dinner.  I was definitely surprised with how good it tasted.  It actually had the comfort of eating something bad.  This is a definite must make again.  This Recipe can be found in the Everyday Paleo Cookbook. 

Paleo “Lasagna”

Lasagna

2 lbs grass fed ground beef

1lb mild Italian sausage (I used Sicilian chicken sausage from Trader Joe’s)

1 red onion diced

4 cloves crushed garlic

2 tbsp dried oregano

2 tbsp dried basil

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp sea salt

2 tbsp olive oil

1 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes drained

1 small can of tomato paste
1cup organic black olives sliced

6 zucchinis thinly sliced(used my slicer blade in the food processor for thin, even zucchini rounds – for more “lasagna” like noodles slice lengthwise with a mandolin slicer).

In a large soup pot saute onions and garlic in the olive oil for about 3 minutes.  Add ground beef and sausage and brown.  Season meat mixture with all dry ingredients and add drained diced tomatoes and tomato paste and mix well.  In a big lasagna baking dish place a layer of sliced zucchini and then ladle on a thick layer of the meat mixture and top with the sliced black olives.  Top meat and olive layer with another layer of sliced zucchini and top with a final layer of the remaining meat mixture.  Cover tightly with aluminum foil and back at 350 for 30 min.  Let sit for 10 min before serving.

Wanting a Paleo option treat??

So I heard about this place called Banzai Bowls in Laguna and Costa Mesa so I had to go check it out. 

 Banzai Bowls is the Original Acai Cafe. They supposedly make the best açai bowls on the west coast and make amazing smoothies too! All natural fruit, organic juices, no sugar added, no ice added, no fillers. Pure deliciousness!  You can very much make these a Paleo treat by tweaking some of the ingredients.  You can definitely push the limits a bit here too.  I got the Maui Bowl and took out the pineapple juice and mango and had no granola or honey.  They used coconut milk acai, strawberries, bluberries and bananas.  They put shredded coconut banana, and strawberries all over top.  It was purely heavenly.  the only thing that could have been better was the granola on the top.  Too bad that is not Paleo!!! Anyways if you get a chance and want a good little Paleo treat check it out!!

Burner WODs for Week of June 6th

WOD 1

10 Min Hard on treadmill / Rest 3 mins

5 Min Hard on treadmill/ Rest 2 mins

2:30 Min Hard on treadmill / Done



WOD 2

Tabata 2 mile run
20 secs on/ 10 secs off for 2 miles (Note during off period completely stop




WOD 3

AMR in 15 mins
10 Double Push Up burpees
10 V-ups
20 Air Squats

 Have Fun!!!!




WOD 4

18 X 1 min Interval (swim, bike, run, row) 20 secs rest