So let’s talk about the subject I so have been avoiding…The CrossFit Open. This time last year I was crapping my pants on a regular basis, more nervous than I knew was possible for doing the workout in my own gym, all because I was hoping to make it to Regionals. This year, I get a little nervous because I know the workout is going to hurt, then after the workout, I go out for day drinking. And gluten free pizzas. Obviously. Like Sunday.
I don’t look at the leader board, I don’t compare my score to anyone, and I don’t workout like my life depends on it. I rest when I feel like resting, I complain mid workout, then I smile after. It’s actually quite relaxing not worrying about Regionals. As much as I absolutely love CrossFit and love competing, it’s nice to be a 24 year old for a little. To do fun things, be more comfortable in my own skin, and not fret over missing a workout. I love it.
Anywho, here is a recap on how I’ve done on the 2 CrossFit Open workouts.
- 13.1- 162 reps
- 13.2- 278 reps
Well, that was boring. Glad we got that out of the way early.
If you’re bummed the Bachelor is over because now you have nothing to talk about with your girlfriends, here is a blog to entertain those feelings. And now you’ll have something else to talk about with them. Like how hilarious this man is. Yep, you heard me right. This man wrote a blog about the Bachelor. He’s a cool husband. Here’s a line from his finale blog post: ‘Army Brat had some weird dress technology going where she was able to make her boobs vanish. Look, rule of thumb. Want to make a man regret dumping you, have your boobs in line. Where did they go?’ I like him. He’s mean. And funny. Those people are the best kind of people.
Do you ever get disappointed in yourself when you go to Whole Foods and have absolutely no clue where to throw away each particle of trash you have? Ugh. I feel that disappointment every time. So really, I’m disappointed AND broke at least 2 times a day. Why do I do this to myself?
I need new tennis shoes. Like, bad. These ones smell worse than I knew possible. After a workout, while I’m driving home, I have to roll down the windows. Even in the snow. The smell takes over. And not to mention, there are some definite holes being created within my shoes. Why do my feet have to be so excessively sweaty? And why do I have to run funny? My shoes would last a lot longer if this was not the case.
I think I’m going to get laser hair removal. I want to bad. Pretty much on my entire body. But that will be mucho expensive, so I will have to start saving. Who needs a savings account when you can feel like a hairless cat? Answer, no one.
You know what would be perfect with these meatballs? My meat sauce. True story.
When the f*ck is a new episode of New Girl going to be on?! I’m starting to get pissed off.
Sorry for the random Friday. But I get more ADD as the week goes on. #sorryfornotbeingactuallysorry
Turkey Basil Artichoke Meatballs (egg free, nut free)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 (14 ounce) can of artichoke hearts, diced
- ¼ yellow onion, finely diced
- 4–5 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fat of choice (I used bacon fat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place skillet over medium heat, add fat of choice, then add diced onions and artichoke hearts.
- Move artichoke hearts and onions around in the pan and cook until onions are translucent. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Once they are cooled, in a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, artichoke hearts and onions, and the rest of the ingredients. Mix well.
- Make 18 same sized meatballs. I used an ice cream scoop then shaped them with my hands. Duh.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Eat up. With veggies. With meat sauce. With dipping sauce. With anything really. Your hands for gosh sakes.
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yeah… laser hair removal isn’t really all that great. i had 8 treatments done on my pits and didn’t have to shave them for a while… but now i do. granted, everything is much finer now, but it’s a myth that it will make it go away forever! check out deals on groupon. they run that shiz all the time.
Outstanding job on 13.1 and 13.2!! Completely loving your outlook re: CrossFit right now. You deserve to be 24, have some fun and not stress for once. You’re an amazingly successful blogger and now author!, and you should damn well enjoy it. #cheerswithavodkashot
I’ll have to check out the Bachelor blogger! I watch that trash too. And, when I saw Lindsay walk out in that dress in the finale, I said “She looks gorgeous, and way to represent the flat chested!” For some reason I had been fooled into thinking she was more robust during the season.
You rocked 13.1 and 13.2! I’m MUCH older than you, and could only dream of such numbers. I was 105 (totally psyched to get 75# snatches 5x… a PR!) and 202. By butt and legs are on fire after 13.2. I’m 44 and chasing my youth -I’ll take it.
Bought turkey meat yesterday so I can make these meatballs today – they look awesome. Happy weekend everyone!
Try deodorant on the tops and bottoms of your feet. My husband does this and I always thought it was so weird but truly, the man never smells. Ever. And he does Krav. All the time. Actually, he does smell, but always like a delicious mountain spring.
groupon/livingsocial always have laser deals.
I love your blog! It’s the best thing ever! You basically speak my thoughts excatly! And I feel your pain on New Girl. I just get uber sad when it’s not on….
This makes me feel better about my decision to not do the open for some reason. I’ve been crossfitting for a year and feel as though I *should* do it but I think the anxiety would override any joy I’d get from it. Instead, I’ll support the athletes from my box as I’m sure you will/do! The chicken nuggets were awesome so I’m debating between those and these yummalicious meatballs. I shall never say yummalicious again.
I’ve been Crossfitting for a month and made the naive choice to compete in the Open this year. Sometimes I regret it because it’s been an anxious time thus far, but I know I’d be less in engaged (read: lazy) if I wasn’t under the gun to do my best in a competition situation each week.
I want new girl back too 🙁
I just made these meatballs, and they are so easy and delicious! Thanks!
You seriously crack me up a lot. We don’t know eachother but you say things that I can relate to…like “I like him. He’s mean. And funny. Those people are the best kind of people.” I’m glad I’m not alone.
I’ve been creeping your scores on CrossFit.com and holy sh** lady, you amaze me! I’m glad you’re having fun with it. That’s the best part.