Old Macdonalds Farm Burger

And on this farm he had some cows, pigs and chickens which Mick ate!

Everybody knows I love a good burger on a Friday.
Made my own again. I added chopped garlic and some turmeric to the mince beef this week.

For topping I added some bacon, emmental cheese! and fried eggs.

Served with mashed avocado and mushrooms.

Pretty amazing!

Closest I got to a workout was a walk up Bosley Cloud after work with Cavegirl.

Paleo Road Test : Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

Got this from Everyday Paleo Sun Dried Tomato Bake

Sautéed some leek and mushrooms to go with it.

Worked out ok, fresh basil would of been nicer. I guess we will have to plant some and wait.

Went for 40 min walk earlier and did some trigger point work.

Trigger Point Therapy Workbook; Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief

Trigger Point Therapy Workbook; Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief

I was discussing this with friends earlier. Its a brilliant book, buy it and start treating yourself.

Start with Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigger_point

Walk and Books

Got some new books, they have been on my shopping list for a while.

I have read most of The Primal Blueprint on a pdf and thought I should buy it. I like it so far, seems pretty simple and obvious. Not much of a surprise that our modern lifestyles are bad for us.

Just been for a 40 min walk, I am planning on trying running again after my ski trip so reckon the best way to prepare for regular running is regular walking. Sounds obvious. The base of the Primal Fitness Pyramid is "Move frequently at a slow pace" so I am planning a walk or swim everyday.


Cavegirl made butternut squash soup and we have a chicken to roast for dinner.



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Paleo Road Test - Turkey Meatloaf

Cavegirl made this.

Recipe was from Primal-Palate.com. Turkey Meatloaf

Pretty good, served with a green salad.

Make a huge one. It would be good cold for lunch.

Fix yourself 2

Leave water in a polystyrene cup in the freezer.

Peel the cup back to reveal the ice.

Remember those spots on your injury that felt like a shamans blow?

Rub the ice on them, keep it moving. Rest if needed. The aim is to keep the skin red as long as possible.
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Paleo Road Test - Barcelona Burger

Got this from http://www.paleodigest.com/ (again) from Crossfit Santa Cruz Central.

Served it with a chopped salad and yummy advocado drizzled with olive oil.

First time I made burgers, its usually Cavegirl's speciality. I borrowed her burger press thingy and they were really easy!  Added garlic, oregano and chilli flakes.

Time for a non paleo beer now!

Kicked out of the cave

I was kicked out of the cave this morning by cavegirl. She made me get up and go swimming. How mean!

Well I suppose I did ask her last night to make sure I got up.

After reading some of Mark Sissons Primal Blueprint I decided I need to be more active to help my body cope with sitting in a prison cell for 8 hours a day (office).

Got my breakfast at work, omelette with peppers, mushrooms and bacon on the side.

Cavegirl is at her workcave til late so I am planning a nice meal for when she gets home. I reckon burgers are always good on a friday.


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Takeaway Breakfast 2 of 2

Ok! Only 15 mins and they look cooked.

Look pretty good to me, better than service station food.
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Takeaway breakfast 1 of 2

Early start tomorrow so thought I needed to take at least one proper meal with me.

Chopped cooked turkey, tomato, bell pepper and lots of free range eggs from Shaz and Rich.

Stuck in a muffin tray then hot oven for 20 mins. Watch this space for results!

Inspired by Everyday Paleo.
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Fix yourself

Daren't train much at the moment with skiing imminent so working on my niggles.

How to help your injuries.

Buy a lacrosse ball.
Roll it round the injured area.
Focus on the painful bits.
Hold pressure on the hotspots until the pain fades.
Roll along the muscle\tendon.
Roll perpendicular across really digging in.

Stretch then ice.

If it helps do it everyday, if it doesn't help don't do it again!


Google:
Myofascial release
Trigger points
Cross friction massage


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