Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow. Celebrate with a fresh new recipe. Shrimp Tacos 1 TBSP olive oil 1 garlic cloves, minced; plus one whole clove 1/2 cup finely diced onion 2 TBSP tomato paste 1 (14 oz) package frozen tamarind pulp, defrosted 3 TBSP Yacon Syrup (you can get at the Vitamin Shoppe) or raw […]
CONTINUE READINGIn February twenty-nine participants began a journey of discovery about food and its affects. At long last, we are announcing the winners of the Go Against the Grain challenge. When we embarked on this journey, we wanted it to mean more then results. Of course results are cool and important, after all who does not […]
CONTINUE READINGHere is an easy, quick meal during those busy weeks. 3 TBSP Olive Oil 2 Cloves garlic, minced 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp oregano 1-2 Bay leaves 1/2 tsp Sea Salt (fine), and some to add to fish for taste 1/3 cup kalamata olives, chopped 4- 6 […]
CONTINUE READINGIt is a universal battle, through various generations: Parents trying to get their children to eat healthy. Didn’t you grow up hearing these very words — “Eat your vegetables?” Two weeks ago, I was babysitting Rob and Sandra’s kids while they went to the Paleo FX conference. We had to go to the grocery store […]
CONTINUE READINGGET MORE SLEEP!!! All of us are insanely busy and I know sleep is not at the top of our priority list. Yes, everyone does need different amounts of sleep, but are you getting the right amount for you? Many of us want to sleep as little as possible—or feel like we have to. There […]
CONTINUE READINGSince visiting my brother Rob in Houston, I have discovered a delicious genius – Tajin. Where has this spice been all my life? Sandra taught me to put it on avocado and fruits. Sometimes, I put it on my hands and lick it off, it is that good! Well, today a friend of mine is […]
CONTINUE READINGThis week was my husband’s Birthday and I admit it was a struggle to stay away from eating his delicious LOOKING Key Lime Pie. My Whole 30 has been going well, and I honestly have been impressed my sweet tooth has not acted up more so than it has, however this past Tuesday the fact […]
CONTINUE READINGSpring is almost upon us. Visions of Farmers Markets with all their fresh veggies are dancing in my head. Here is a fresh recipe that will make a great side dish as the weather warms up. Asparagus and Radish Saute 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 5 large shallots, sliced thinly lengthwise through the root […]
CONTINUE READINGHowdy guys!!! I know many of you will be attending the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in the near future and I just wanted to help you be prepared when attending. Unfortunately there are not a ton of carnival foods that are Whole 30 or even Paleo friendly. Sorry guys, fried Oreos and fried butter […]
CONTINUE READINGMy husband hates zucchini. So, I rarely fix it, and often, I have some zucchini that I just need to do something with. Recently, I came across some grated zucchini dishes. They were so pretty and looked tastey. Add some protein and you have great lunch option. 2 Medium Zucchinis, washed but not peeled 4 […]
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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” Aristotle Over the last 17 years I have become a student and observer of human movement. Over those years, things have changed considerably when it comes to how we move. When I first started in this business, people typically […]
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Meet Svetlana. Svetlana came to us very new to CrossFit West Houston and new to CrossFit as she had just moved to Houston for a job from Norway. It was fun to watch her grow over the close to 2 years that she was here. I was lucky enough to work with her on some […]
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Back in 2002 CrossFit was in its infancy well before it became a market leader as it is today. Greg Glassman the founder of CrossFit wrote a two part article called “What is Fitness?”. In part one Glassman outlines the four Fitness models that CrossFit is based upon. Today we are going to look at […]
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