Meet Paul C. Paul has been a member at CrossFit West Houston for 10 months. He came to us on a referral. See what he says about how CrossFit West Houston has impacted his life and his family!
CONTINUE READINGAs you probably know I am a training information nerd. And every now and then a fitness book comes along that is pretty significant if not revolutionary. Back in 1985 Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding was published, it was probably one of the most revolutionary books on fitness of its time. And for most […]
CONTINUE READINGTomorrow is one of my favorite holidays! It is a time for good food, good company, and a chance to reflect on what we are grateful for. And don’t we have much to be grateful for? As I reflect, I am grateful for my family. And you CFWH, know some of them…Rob & Sandra Exline. […]
CONTINUE READINGHow many of us have started a new diet or exercise regiment, only to give it up after a few weeks. Why is that? Well, life happens. When life happens, and our motivation wanes, we tend to go back to what is easy and convenient. Candy bars, fast food, and processed food are all expedient […]
CONTINUE READINGWho said football season couldn’t be paleo friendly? Here are 5 finger food ideas! 1) Sausage (or meatballs) on toothpicks: (I like using Applegate Farm or Kielbasa beef sausages. Just grill, slice and assemble! If they’re pre-cooked, then slicing and pan frying gives them a perfect, slight crisp) TX BBQ style – Jalapeno sausages – […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Whole Life Challenge is upon us. Are you ready? Often the battle starts in the mind. When you face a challenge that is potentially difficult, are you a half glass full or a half glass empty kind of person? Let’s face it, when those hard tasks come around, we often shoot ourselves in the […]
CONTINUE READINGRecently, I obtained the cookbook, Well Fed by by Melissa Joulwan. Every recipe in there is “LICK THE BOWL GOOD”! As I was cooking through the book, I began to notice an ingredient that I was not yet familiar with, coconut aminos. I had heard of Bragg’s Aminos, Tamari, or soy sauce, so I figured […]
CONTINUE READINGNo Grains. It is a hard concept for folks to fathom when you tell them that you do not eat grains on Paleo. It is usually followed by the, “can you eat brown rice?” No, it’s a grain. “Can you eat corn?” No, it’s a grain. “What about Whole Wheat, that’s healthy?” No, it’s a […]
CONTINUE READINGI love summer. Fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies and grilled food – a Foodie’s dream. When recently shopping at our local farmer’s market, there are loads, and loads of fresh blueberries right now. Big, plump, juicy blue goodness. We cannot get enough of them. Here is a recipe that thinks outside of the box a […]
CONTINUE READINGAt pool parties, barbecues or with your kids at the park, it can get pretty tempting to stray into that bag of chips or reach for that chilled diet coke. You wish eating healthy was that convenient? Well, it can be! Here are some ideas for snacks and drinks that require minimal preparation but give […]
CONTINUE READINGMore and more Paleo recipes and blogs are popping up. And with Pinterest gaining popularity, you can find yummy Paleo and Whole 30 recipes to try. But, if you were like me, organizing all this was a nightmare. To make the transition from my computer to the stove, I often would print them off and […]
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