THANK YOU BEN!!!

When you cannot cook, you tend to be nice to those that can. Cooking is a skill I REALLY want to be good at. The sad part is I try and still suck, so I just rely on friends that can or those that stalk blogs to share info with me! Sad part is, I have LOTS of fun kitchen gadgets, but still cannot cook. Ben and I met at a dance hall a while back. When I discovered he could cook I took full advantage of it. In the past he has made non paleo dishes. Don't get me wrong they were AMAZING and worth every bite, but now days I have a new way of eating, paleo. Therefore when I asked him to come cook for me last week I told him it needed to be paleo, especially since I had a comp this weekend. Smart man, he researched that way of eating and came prepared. Don't ask me how he cooked alot of this because all my happy butt does is sit on the counter and quiz him about how/why he does what...as if I am going to remember it and cook it again. LOL! The best part is, he cooks enough for dinner and then for me to have the next day...this time I ate pork for a week...it was AWESOME! The food, wine and company was wonderful!! I cannot wait to eat the next dish! Thanks Ben for another excellent dinner!

Daily Affirmation

No lie I totally stole this from Crystal Nelson, but I couldn't help it. What happens if we all did this...daily? It would put EVERY one in a better mood...just think of all the positive energy!! YES!!!!

I challenge you to come up with 5 different positive things that are going on in your life and write them on your mirror using a visa-visa marker...no worries it wipes right off! Read these things out loud EVERY morning and see how much better your day is...

Team Awesome!

Thanks to the Trojan Challenge of CrossFit I get to work/coach/train with these 2 amazing and motivated people; Stephen and Ashley. Not only are they highly involved with crossfit doing bootcamp, kettlebells, and On Ramp, but they do workouts on their own...including a visit to Karen Ln...and food log, daily! They have set goals and on track to FLY pass them.

Emily Baker, another AMAZING crossfitter is on our team but she isn't pictured because she had to work...work is sooo overrated.

To the left, is some food Ashley made! She really wants to get all of her veggies in so she purchased juicer and make a mixture and drank it! She also made stuffed bell peppers with turkey meat!

This past Sunday they even came to Karen Ln. to workout. After a good kettlebell workout, I pulled out the sled and we went to town. See videos below (sorry Ash I had to do the one with Steven doing the round off at the end of yours, LOL). For some reason blogger merged the videos...sorry!

Go ahead other coaches...be jealous...this team isn't just called Team Awesome for any ole reason!!!

I challenge you...

What are you doing Juen 19th? Because if you are not here you are missing out! Come and show me what you got...everyone is doing it...

New at Karen Lane

Well here is the "newest thing" at Karen Lane...sled pulling. When I got my equipment the "package" came with a sled. I thougth I"m going to sale that and use the money to buy dumbbells. I"m so glad I didn't! If I sold the sled...then we couldn't have done this!! LOL

An article by Zack Even-Esh offeres GREAT ideas and more ways to use the sled! Don't forget you are more than welcome to come play at Karen Lane and ride the sled!!

Open Mouth...Insert Foot...

For the past couple of years I have had the pleasure to work with an AMAZING group of ladies; Capitol of Texas Team Survivor. . These ladies have not only fought to complete a triathlon (Danskin and Trek) but they all have fought cancer at some part of their life, some even currently. This year I coach a strength/cycle class on Monday nights at The Hills. During the cycle portion of the class I always try to talk about gear and what they are afraid of and what they need to do to over come it or what they are excited about, where to get gear, etc. This past Monday one of my members told me she had a "dumb question". I piped in and said "the only dumb question is the one not asked" in a smart ass tone. She asked the crew when to put her leave in conditioner in her hair; does she wet her hair first then put it in and then the cap or afterwards. My response? I dont know, I don't take that good of care of my hair. She responded with "there was a time I didn't have hair so now that I do, I want to take good care of it". OUCH! Talk about feeling LOW! Next time I better watch my mouth. I wish them only the best of lukcy in everything life brings them including the Danskin Triathlon on June 6th!!!

MWF 7am

What are you doing MWF at 7am? Is it sleeping or busting your butt at Jack and Adams with a fun crew? Is it eating a processed breakfast and dreading the day or is it putting in effort to make sure you rock that swim suit this summer...then having a fresh breakfast full of nutrients?

7am really isn't that early...let me know where you want to spend it I can help you make the better choice :)