I realize that I’m posting like crazy about my 21DSD which is weird because I’m totally not obsessing about it. Quite the opposite, I almost feel like I’m on autopilot. The refrigerator is stocked, I have a big picture menu plan in mind, and I’d have to do something really stupid to deviate from my plans. I’ve just been focusing more on some of my other hobbies which are pretty time consuming (sewing!!!!). And I’ve been on a bit of a book binge since I got a got a good haul from the library, including two dog books that made me cry!!
I got some new goods!! I have no idea what these are. I’ll be honest, I impulse bought them because you can use them in 21DSD friendly recipes. They both look weird, and I know that stuff is unfortunately not going to taste like hot cocoa powder. I’m thinking about trying some variation of coconut butter/coffee. Think I’m hardcore enough for it?????? Butter in coffee is a paleo thing. I know, it sounds weird, right?!
CrossFit has been fine this week, just working away. Yesterday we did Elizabeth (21-15-9 power cleans & ring dips), and I wasn’t a huge fan of that because I don’t have ring dips yet. The modification doesn’t seem measurable to me so I hate it, and at that point I don’t even feel like tracking my time. We also did a short strength session on squat cleans, and I did 125…. same number I’ve basically been doing for about 10 months. Yeah, I need to work on those. Today was a bunch of cardio fun so I enjoyed that.
Afterwards, I came home and wanted to do something on my rower.
I didn’t have the heart to row a long distance (and I was hungry!) so I Googled up a CrossFit rowing wod:
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My time – 11:23. I used my 35lb kb to do Russian swings.
I will admit, I haven’t gotten on my rower quite as much as I thought i would. Mostly because a) I don’t want to put on shoes, and b) i don’t want to get sweaty twice a day!!! Plus Pippa needs to be walked, and I actually don’t have the entire day to devote to exercise. :) But I’m thinking up a good rowing challenge, maybe for May!
I’ve eaten this four times in the last two days. Tri-color coleslaw w/Tessemae’s, ground turkey, and a Simply Organics seasoning mix. I don’t really love La Croix water. It will never be a substitute for Diet Coke. Mostly I drink it when I want something extra cold. The peach-pear is okay, but I prefer the coconut. Tessemae’s is the best dressing ever (paleo or not ), but unfortunately it’s difficult to get. They have some flavors available at Whole Foods (and now Safeway), but not my favorite (hot hot sauce). I would buy it online, but I’ve found their shipping to be super expensive as well as unreliable at times. If you want to try it, they usually have it in the Whole Foods salad bar!!
Any ideas for using coconut butter or cacao powder? I originally saw these items mentioned in this recipe for 21DSD friendly No Bake Chocolate Fudge.
