Category Archives: Paleo

Preparing for the CrossFit Open

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

This year we may break the 100,000 mark worldwide for participants in the CrossFit Open. Most gyms I visited in the last 3 months were already forming their Open teams. Excitement and anxiety are mixed as newer athletes (like me) … Continue reading →

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Full WOD Mode

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

After weeks of travel, today I finally got to work out from home base at CrossFit KOP. We were doing one of my favorite WODs, Angie. It was great having the team back for the New Year and the energy … Continue reading →

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New Year Momentum

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

Today it was my turn to prepare the food so our whole family had to eat paleo. (Sarah’s Fragoso’s tips have been a lifesaver). Quoting their favorite Food Network show, my daughters told me that this time I was not … Continue reading →

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Skiing and Tabatas

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

We’ve gotten used to the spring skiing conditions at Beaver Creek – sunny, warm, icy and no new snow. The runs are at least fast and still fun. One more such day before heading back East… Eating Paleo has been … Continue reading →

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Making My Own Protein Bar

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

Most of the protein bars from stores are non-Paleo (too much wheat/soy/grain/sugar/starch and preservatives). Also too many chemical additives like sucralose and maltodextrin. So I went to YouBar and created my own protein bar with 6 clean ingredients: almonds, apricots, … Continue reading →