How is everyone doing with the challenge so far? We (at least I) don’t get many questions, so hopefully that means I did a great job explaining things during the first meeting Tomorrow night will be important for a few reasons. First, it marks 2 weeks into the challenge. If you’ve been doing things fairly [...]

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Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil Sea Salt and crushed black pepper to taste 4-5 lb pork loin roast 1/4 cup coconut flour 6 carrots 5  celery stalks 2 leeks 2 yellow onions 2 cups red wine 1 1/2 cups organic free-range chicken broth 2 (14-once) can of diced organic salt-free tomatoes 6 fresh thyme branches [...]

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3 cut peeled and diced sweet potatoes 1tsp coconut oil 1 apple diced 8 strips of bacon, diced 2 leeks, thinly sliced 6 oz of fresh baby spinach Handful of shaved almonds Dressing: 1/4 c  Olive oil 1tsp apple cider vinegar 1tsp spicy brown mustard Fresh ground black pepper 1tsp dried basil Pinch of cayenne [...]

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Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spices mixture instead of individual spices 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cooked pureed pumpkin 6 eggs, beaten 4 tablespoons coconut oil (or unsalted butter), gently melted 1/3 cup pure [...]

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7-10 celery stocks, diced 1 white onion 6 garlic cloves minced 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 lbs grass fed ground beef 1 lb spicy ground sausage 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons dried  basil 1 tablespoon cumin 3-4 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 can (16oz) of [...]

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Ingredients: 6 Eggs 1/4 lb sausage or any favorite breakfast meat 1 red pepper, finely chopped, 1/4 c grated cheese (optional), salt and pepper to the taste Preheat 350 Generously grease 6 muffin tins with butter or coconut oil, or for easier removal line with paper baking cups.  In a bowl, combined eggs and beat, [...]

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We had a great turnout on Wednesday night, with a lot of great info given out and questions answered.  We will get a transcript of notes (and hopefully the video of the discussion) posted this weekend. A few links to tie into what we talked about and keep you thinking and learning. A link to [...]

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Before beginning the 30-day challenge on Wednesday with our first meeting, it’s a good idea that we get a head start with learning a few basic concepts. When using your shopping list , it’s good to understand how all of this will being going together and actually forming meals.  Don’t think about your diet as [...]

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Welcome again!  You all have completed the “Ready” at this point.  ”Ready” was your decision to participate, coming to the informational meeting, paying your $31.80 ($30+tax) and scheduling you Bod Pod appointment.  You all are “Ready” to participate. The “Set” is getting the final details in order before we “Paleo” this Wednesday.  This email will [...]

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The contracts are ready. Those committed have signed up. It’s time to get ready to kick-off the first Paleo Challenge of 2011 at CrossFit Sioux Falls. Official Start: Wed, May 11, 2011 Duration: 30-days Requirements: You + $31.80 (includes tax) What to do Next: Informational Meeting is Thursday, May 5 @ 7:30pm (after Oly class). [...]

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