My friend Deborah has embraced the Paleo diet/lifestyle. When I stayed with her for a week in New Mexico this summer, we ate Paleo the whole week. I felt so much better! I had more energy. I had less bloating and digestive problems. It was amazing the difference that it made in how I felt! Then I came back home- the new school year began. I was swamped at work and stressed out. I stopped going to Crossfit. I was in a slump, BIG time! So, I fell off the wagon and didn't focus on eating clean or my fitness! It is a lifestyle not a diet! I've heard people say it over and over. It is so true!
I know it is so cliche making resolutions for the approaching new year. Most people, including me, make resolutions they will never keep. But I truly want to be dedicated to the lifestyle of eating clean, dedicating time to fitness, and just simply finding ways to be healthy- physically, mentally, and emotionally.
SO, this is what has prompted me to play in the kitchen tonight- and try out a new recipe I found on a blog that I absolutely LOVE: "Against all Grain." I've loved looking at the recipes on Danielle's blog for several months now, but never tried one- until tonight! I baked her "Real Deal Chocolate Chip cookies" tonight! Let me tell you, they ARE the real deal! They are delicious- and they have no grains! I am loving learning a new way of baking. These cookies have made me a believer in baking with almond flour and coconut flour! Even the hubby gave the cookies his seal of approval! He loved them! I am so excited about finding more recipes to try out!
I even got to rock my new apron that I bought from the Loveless Cafe in Nashville! I love it! So vintage- looking! Happy Baking everyone! If you have a Paleo recipe that you have made that you love, please share with me in the comments below! Below is the link to the recipe for Danielle's amazing Chocolate Chip cookies!
