Monthly Archives: July 2011

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Posted on July 30, 2011 by elliemaeh

Today is the last installment in my week of smoothie recipes, and I decided to experiment with pumpkin to provide a little variety. I love the taste of pumpkin – in paleo pies, in dessert bars, and in pancakes (try … Continue reading →

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Fitness Friday : Competing Against My Pre-Pregnant Self, and Winning!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by elliemaeh

I first began crossfitting about a year and a half ago, and I recently came across my old log book, which detailed my first year of workouts. Crossfit Oahu, where I worked out and Nick coached, had some great programming, … Continue reading →

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What’s On My Plate

Posted on July 29, 2011 by elliemaeh

  Thank you, Adam Fields. Could not have said it better myself.

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Blue Banana Smoothie

Posted on July 28, 2011 by elliemaeh

1 banana, chopped in chunks and frozen ½ cup frozen blueberries 1 oz spinach (I used frozen chopped)* 1 egg yolk 1 cup almond milk or coconut milk** *Cannot taste it. Cannot see it. The deep blue of the berries … Continue reading →

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Nutty Monkey Smoothie

Posted on July 27, 2011 by elliemaeh

Also known as the healthy fat smoothie, this one has great potential to fill you up and energize you all morning. I paired it with two soft-boiled eggs for a perfect breakfast that kept me satisfied for hours. (No small … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Posted on July 26, 2011 by elliemaeh

This is a simple and easy refreshing smoothie that I usually enjoy along with my 2-egg breakfast. The yogurt (especially if it is homemade) provides a probiotic boost, a decent dose of protein, and lots of healthy dairy fats (especially … Continue reading →

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Rich and Creamy Dark Chocolate Smoothie, and Smoothie Week Begins!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by elliemaeh

If you have not noticed, I have been on a bit of a banana binge lately. I used them in my almond butter banana cake a long while back, but then almost forgot about them until recently. They are tasty … Continue reading →

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Poultry Problems Turned Into Post-Partum Meal Planning

Posted on July 23, 2011 by elliemaeh

The thunderstorms that blew through our area led to a bit of a poultry issue at the farm; lightning struck one of the outbuildings, fried the circuits, and caused one of our freezers to fail. We were left with thirteen … Continue reading →

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Fitness Friday for 22 July

Posted on July 22, 2011 by elliemaeh

I finally worked a rest day into my schedule this week! I have also been doing somewhat shorter workouts, and always first thing in the morning. It has been in the 90-something degree range lately, with high humidity, and I … Continue reading →

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Grain-Free Cream Cheese Pancakes

Posted on July 21, 2011 by elliemaeh

The fourth and final installment in my series of pancake recipes this week, these are a tasty option for those of you who eat cultured dairy. The cream cheese gives them a wonderfully rich, creamy, and decadent texture, as well … Continue reading →

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