It’s extremely hard pushing yourself to go from one exercise to the next when your abs are screaming at you to stop. But it’s the pain that tells you you’re making progress, and it’s important not to back off when it starts to burn.
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What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “core training”?
Maybe you think of crunches or sit ups. Maybe you envision someone with a six pack.
Chances are, you’re thinking of your abdominal muscles.
The truth is that core strength is about so much more than having a toned tummy.
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The most challenging part of any fitness plan is sticking with it after the first few weeks. It’s difficult to keep going when your initial determination fades and the rest of life demands your time and attention.
However, studies suggest that you can fight back by exercising with a friend. The social pressure and inherent competition may keep you motivated over the long haul, resulting in greater weight loss.
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These tacos are based off of a recipe I found in Bon Appetit several years ago. The magazine version used mashed black beans instead of meat, and everything was piled on a traditional corn tortilla. While the original recipe is certainly tasty, it’s far from Paleo. Here I’ve adapted it using ground beef (grass fed is best) and that Paleo all-star, butter lettuce.
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Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to eat healthy, exercise, and lose weight? Contrary to popular opinion, the problem may not be a mere lack of self control.
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Check out the two videos I took on my run this evening to learn how to do hill repeats and to see my reaction to doing them for the first time.
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I’m always delighted to find “normal” recipes that happen to be Paleo, including this chicken tagine recipe from Tagine by Ghillie Basan. You can find preserved lemons at Sur La Table, Middle Eastern markets, and some specialty markets or you can make your own.
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If you’re doing strength training three to four times a week—and if you’re challenging yourself during those sessions—you’re going to feel sore somewhere in your body almost every day. The best thing you can do for sore muscles is stretch.
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This is the one recipe from Paleo Everday Around the World: Italian Cuisine that I absolutely fell in love with! It’s super easy to make, but each bite packs a ton of flavor.
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I had high hopes for Sarah Fragoso’s new book, Paleo Everyday Around the World: Italian Cuisine. I’ve heard a lot of good things about her recipes, and she has quite a reputation in the Paleo community. And in some ways, the book did meet and even exceed my expectations.
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Have no fear–it’s super easy, and you’ll be eating a delicious and extremely nutritious meal in less than an hour.
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When I got married in 2007, I didn’t go on a crash diet or start a rigorous exercise regimen. I thought I looked good enough the way I was, and, like any bride, I had plenty of other details to worry about.
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A little spicy, a little sweet, this meat-only chili is 100 percent paleo and perfect for those weekdays where you want an easy meal you can throw in the slow cooker and forget about until the evening.
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