Hello Valpolicella - Welcome Tradition!

One of my good friends won a bottle of Valpolicella at an event, so we decided to drink it together on Friday, April 2nd. We always have a good time when we are together, but this particular Friday was special. So special, that I thought it would be perfect to start a tradition!

Starting a yearly tradition is #52 on my list! I have decided (and my friend is in agreement) every year on Good Friday we will get together at her place and drink some Valpolicella!

Below was the Valpolicella we drank:

Not blaming Valpolicella, but Good Friday, has now become Fuzzy Friday! Just sayin'.... ! :)

Crossfit WOD's

I was noticing that the first 6 items on my 101 list are directly related to being "cross fit". That being said - I will continue to update my blog with my crossfit workouts. This will allow me to keep track of my personal records and monitor any improvements or challenges that I may be experiencing (most likely due to nutrition)

I typically try to go to crossfit at least 4x per week. My last workout was on Wednesday. This was the WOD (workout of the day):

• 5-5-5-3-3-3 Deadlift

Cashout (an optional workout after regular workout)

3 rounds for time:

5 burbees
10 hollow rocks
15 box jumps

I have been 100% Paleo and experienced a personal record for Deadlift at 115lbs. My time for the cashout was 5:10. Even though I used the medium box - the cashout killed me!

For anyone who is unfamiliar with crossfit, check out the video below:

Another Meal (for February) - Taco Salad

After this meal - I am officially caught up for April!!!

One of my favorite meals is Taco Salad - normally I'd have them with Tostitoes - but since I am trying to follow the Paleo way of eating - I omitted the tostitoes & the sourcream. I did however add a bit of cheddar cheese (cheese is by far my vice). This meal is so quick and easy.

For dessert I made a frozen berry mixture

Again, this berry mixture is extremely easy! This also satisfies my sweet tooth.


Taco Salad Recipe:

• 1 pound of ground beef/venison - cooked on frying pan. Once cooked add homemade taco seasoning
• 2 green onions chopped
• 1 tomatoe diced
• 1/4 cup of chedder cheese grated
• bowl of lettuce

Frozen Berry Mixture:

• 1 cup of mixed berries
• a couple of drops of vanilla extract OR have a dropper of stevia
• sliced almonds

*Blend the berries and vanilla until mixed. Put in freezer for 30 minutes. Remove and garnish with sliced almonds

The LIFE Revolution - Book 1 Completed!

#13 on my list is to read 30 books. I'm bit behind on my reading. I am currently trying to complete the first course to get my Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) designation - which consists of 3 books. I have been procastinating, and everytime I pick up a book for pleasure, I feel guilty because I know I should be studying! I have finished the first module and have 3 more modules. The course needs to be completed by April 27th..... time is going by so fast! I will post once I complete these 3 books.

Last night I decided to kind of cheat and read an e-book that was under 100 pages! The book was called The LIFE Revolution. It was a basic introduction to why one would want to do an intermittent fast (IF) This book came at a perfect time, because I had just completed an fast with one of my co-crossfitters Dan Allaire (http://www.dansquestforfitness.wordpress.com/).

For anyone who wants a quick read and wants more information on IF - feel free to go to the website and sign up for the free ebook. (http://www.theiflife.com/)

1 book completely read - 29 more to go! :)

Family Wealth Planning Package

Finally - I get to scratch another thing of my list! #44 - Get a Will done! Getting a Legal Will done was always on "my list of things to do". Going to Mexico (and this 101 list) kind of put the fire under my butt to get it completed.

I decided to get our Will done by Michele Allinotte from Allinotte Law Office, http://www.allinottelawoffice.com/. Below is a photo of Michele and I (I'm holding my new Family Wealth Planning Package!) Michele was great and made us feel very comfortable!

Sitting down with my husband Marty to discuss our wishes was a weird feeling at first - but it turned out to be a great experience. A lot of it, we just assumed we knew what the other wanted - but I think we learned a lot. It forced us to discuss things we wouldn't normally discuss. Marty felt it a little morbid talking about dying - I felt getting everything organized and knowing things would be taken care of should something happen to either of us (or both of us) gave me a sense of relief. It was a serious conversation - and at the same time we had a lot of laughs.

We don't plan on dying - but nobody does! You just never know!

Another Meal (For December) - Omelet with Spinach

I'm getting caught up with my meals! This meal is to make up for my December meal.

Eggs are staple meal for my Paleo eating lifestyle. I have them often. I try to buy the free-range eggs - I figure these are the best choice in store.

Very easy to make: Eggs-spinach-salsa-and almond butter cooked in a pan with Organic butter. I occasionally will put a little bit of feta in the omelet.



I LOVE eggs! I must say this was the best looking omelette I've ever made. Many times I do not have the patience and my omelet turns in to scrambled ;)

Another Meal (for November) - Kyle's Tuna 'n' Cashew

Okay, since I'm so behind on my meals, I'm going to play a little catch up. I made this particular meal last night for dinner. I've made it many times, but never took a photo and claimed it as my "one meal per month for my 101 list".

Kyle Pichie from Cornwall Crossfit (http://www.cornwallcrossfit.com/), posted this Paleo recipe one day on Facebook: Tuna, Cashews, Dressing all mixed together.

Sounded so good I had to try it and loved it! Last night I added one more ingredient - watercress, the superfood http://bit.ly/cqfBEX .


Recipe:

1 Can of Tuna
2 cups of watercress
1/4 cup of cashews
2-3 tbsp of Farmboy's Lemon Garlic Dressing


Instructions:

Blend watercress, cashews and half of dressing in blender.
Mix blended mix with Tuna
Drizzle remaining dressing on Tuna mixture
Garnish with 3-4 whole cashews





Very TASTY!