I took that picture with my Mac. NBD. I actually took that for Sergio. Sent him an email so he wouldn’t forget what I looked like. I haven’t heard back from him. He’s obviously disappointed.
So when I asked you all what you wanted me to talk about in my post for today, it was all over the place. From CrossFit, to Thanksgiving food, to my favorite places in Denver. Why the hell wouldn’t you all be thinking the same thing?! Effin A. So I’m just going to write and see what comes out.
But before I forget, I should show you three pictures. From Halloween. I forgot to the other day. The first is Laura and I dressed up. She’s a raver (she even had Altoids as ecstasy. if you don’t think that’s funny, you’re a bore). And I’m a poor constructed Audrey Hepburn. My friend told me that I was too big to play that role. Shucks. The next pictures are from what I ate the next morning to cure my hangover. It included corn tortillas, cheese, eggs, pork sausage, and potatoes. Divine. Like OMG I want to eat this for every meal for the rest of my life. Yeah, I was probably still intoxicated.
Ok so let’s start with CrossFit: CrossFit and I have had a tough relationship lately. After running into some injuries, I’ve been annoyed with my crappy workouts and always feeling, well, crappy. So I’ve taken a step back from CrossFit and started to concentrate on some of the things that are more important to me right now…like my cookbook. No, that does not mean I have stopped CrossFitting. I’m still CrossFitting 6 days a week. But instead of doing multiple strength sessions a day and/or multiple workouts in a day, I’m doing one strength and one workout. Getting it all done in an hour. And well, I FEEL so much better. Can’t explain to you how much less my body hurts. And I also PR’d twice in the last two weeks since taking it easy. My body needed a rest and it needed time away to help me remember how much I love CrossFit and need it in my life. So that’s how I feel about CrossFit right now.
In the meantime, I’m getting my cookbook done (which will be released in April-pre0rders in December) and hanging out with friends. Like this weekend. There are birthdays going on all over the place, so my lady friends and I will be spending time grabbing some drinks and gossiping. I like hanging out with ladies from the gym. Especially over cocktails. Should be a blast. That being said, someone asked if I would recommend some spots to go to while visiting Denver. I suck with this, mostly because I don’t go out. And when I do, they’re to quiet bars that I look like an idiot dancing at. Like Stoney’s, that bar is not super busy, but I always have so much fun. Or Irish Rover. Or Pub on Pearl. I have never gone there, but my friends like it. As for downtown, well, I don’t go downtown. Because I don’t get that fancy. I like spandex and boots. That’s all I got to work with.
As for food in Denver, I only frequent a couple places. Devil’s Food. Finely’s Pub. Park Burger. Wild Eggs (for hungover food). Snooze (for super naughty food). And then mmm…Coffee and Sugar Bake Shop for almond milk chai’s and paleo muffins/treats.
Now let’s talk about Thanksgiving food. Don’t you worry your cute little faces off, I will be posting Thanksgiving recipes STARTING NEXT WEEK!! Yes, that’s right. Thanksgiving food which will include side dishes, desserts, snacks, and even a couple entrees. I will not be cooking a turkey. Because that’s probably my least favorite part of Thanksgiving. But I will be playing dress up with some meat. That sounded dirty. But you know what I mean. No? I’ll be making some kind of cool entree with meats. I’ll give you some ideas of what’s to come. Pecans. Cranberries. Meat. Walnuts. Apples. Sausage. Sweet Potatoes. Cauliflower. Ok, I’m bored. Don’t worry though, I got you. Now I just need to figure out what the hell I’m going to do with all this food. I need Sergio back here.
Now let’s talk about stuff I dislike and love right now. Because I want to.
LOVE:
- Plantain Chips. Yes, still.
- My stolen car being found. I really love that a lot.
- Sheaberry solid lotion bars. That sh*t is cool. And smells like heaven. And doesn’t leave a greasy residue. Boom.
- My donut pan. I made apple fritters in that donut pan of mine. Which will be your recipe on Monday. And can be your Thanksgiving breakfast. Double boom.
- Kombucha. Nuff said.
- Scarves. I can’t seem to ever have enough.
- Sock buns. Don’t know what that is? Google it ya dummy.
- Not having coffee. Well, I don’t love it, but I don’t really mind it. I didn’t have coffee for 30 days and it didn’t bother me. I gave it up to see if it would help with my acne. Which I’m not totally sure if it made a difference or not. Either way, I still had tea, which had caffeine in it, but not having coffee was fine. That being said, I’m getting a latte today. I’m just feeling it.
- My acne getting slowly and slowly better. I don’t think many people notice it, but I can TOTALLY tell the difference and it’s making me really happy. I’ve been doing the Oil Cleansing Method with a mixture of castor and grapeseed oil to wash my face, and coconut oil to moisturize my face, and it’s been amazing. I also cut out nuts completely and most sweets. I like to mess around with different chocolates. Getting my thrills where I can. Either way, I’m only wearing bronzer today, no concealer. That’s HUGE.
DISLIKE:
- Hyperextending my elbow during a 5 rep max overhead squat. If you’re not sure what that feels like, it ain’t good.
- The thought of dating. I was all gun hoe (is that how you spell that? is that even a real word or did I just talk about guns and hoes like a rap song?) Either way, I’m over it. Men are about as reliable as my car is right now. And I don’t have a car so…..you get what I’m throwin’ down?
- Ok, I don’t really hate that much.
What are you loving right now?
I’m loving PR’s, pumpkins, us wellness meats, 5am classes (that ones a stretch) and songs by PSY, that make other adults stare disapprovingly at me.
My breakfast which includes leftover chicken enchilada stew (thanks to you), scrambled eggs and avocado… delish. Your recipes rock.
yummm!!! the other morning, I mixed leftover chicken tortilla soup, bacon and eggs. awesome!!
‘Gung ho’ – Extremely enthusiastic and dedicated. (But I think you should trademark ‘gun hoe’.)
Dating and boys are overrated. I’m 32 years old and have been married 12 years and have 3 little devil spawns…I mean daughters. (Yep, that’s what happens when you get knocked up in college.) After that many years, you look back and realize how nice it was to not have someone else around 24/7. The grass is always greener, I guess. 🙂
Things I love at the moment?
-The Whole Life Challenge. What is the Whole Life Challenge, you ask? Its where your whole life sucks for 8 weeks. 🙂 I think the people who are running it actually just copied the people who created Whole30 and made it 4 weeks longer. Either way, I’m down to the final week and I must say that I feel pretty amazing. (Haven’t cheated, minus a few pumpkin spice lattes. Damn you to hell, Starbucks!)
-Hot yoga. Seriously – can you think of anything more enjoyable than sweating your a** off for 75 minutes in 105 degrees? I think not.
-No-bake Paleo brownie bites. Sooooo delicious. I should send you the recipe so you can add a paleomg twist and probably make them 10x more delicious.
yes you should, you absolutely should.
I’m loving your posts. Thanks for being open and honest about your life. It’s refreshing. Oh and the fact that you’re making a cookbook is probably my biggest love (second to New Girl on Tuesday nights).
Glad to hear the oil cleansing method is working for you. I’ve been thinking about trying it but have been scared to do so because slathering oil on your face seems so counter-intuitive. I’ll have to give it a shot though!
Loving- all your posts and hilarious comments, I truly believe you read my mind!! I feel the same way about boys…. Either they are looking for what I call the: bigger better deal and they are one date mover-on-ers or they are strange and are clearly stage 5 clingers and YOU don’t want them around. My personal suggestion Juli….. SERGIO…. duh!! Or maybe a guy with tattoos…. You already know he’s committed to something that’s lifelong!!
Love-my 30 day Crossfit Facebook blog for all my friends. They are very interested in my workout challenge so I am willingly sharing my WOD’s and meals.
Btw, I totally tagged you on twitter to Kelly Bennsimon from Real Housewives of New York who was looking for a healthy pumpkin bread recipe. Think you should add her and send her a copy of your cookbook… Just sayin!!!
Love LULULEMON…. duh!! Need I say more??
Love you for suggesting oil cleansing…. It’s working, my hormones aren’t helping but it’s working!
I have been using coconut oil to moisturize for about a year now and it is amazing! The reason most people get oily skin is that it is actually starts dry and your body over compensates producing too much oil. All that dry dead skin + excess oil = breakout!
I also use home made soaps from rendered animal fat (my brother hunts). Leaves my skin baby soft!
oil cleansing method changed my LIFE! I cleanse with mineral oil, and wipe on some bha at night at some aha in the morning. it’s sooo simple and sooo amazing.
I’m loving your effing blog right, and the majority of the time. We’ve been doing the same oil cleanser protocol as you as well as limiting nuts and sweets and it’s been great.
We NEED to get a donut pan.
-Much love <3
Love: The giant bowl of chicken, chorizo, and sweet potatoes I have in front of me. Eating the shit out of it.
Hate: Not eating chocolate for 5 weeks because of my nutrition challenge. It’s crazy hard, no matter what Dallas and Melissa say. It’s hard.
I really have to try that Kombucha sh*t! I think I am the only person in the paleosphere that has not tried it. So lame… 😛
I have to admit, I LOVE paleomg…recipes and commentary are fantastic. And, I’m usually a positive thinker but today I am downright bummed. Just finished my first WHOLE30 and even though I feel great and went down a couple pants sizes, I only lost 4 pounds. I know, it’s not the weight that counts, focus on how good you feel, blah blah blah. Got it. But feeling disappointed in the moment. Oi vey. Thanks for listening. Motivation invited!!!
I know it’s hard, but stay the hell away from that scale. i always get INSTANTLY depressed when i step on the scale, so, i never do. i want my happiness to be based off of how i feel each day and the confidence i build within the gym and how well i treat my body. dont fret about the weight. stick with eating healthy and doing your best to improve yourself daily. that’s all that matters in the end.
First, I LOVE your posts and if you aren’t dating all the time there is something WRONG with the guys in Denver…now…I love your recipes…they help keep me focused and eating right…I love the fall season and PUMPKIN in everything. I am getting to check something off my Bucket List and go to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.