Paleo Coconut Blueberry Banana Pancakes

There is something about Saturdays I just love. I am not rushing out of bed when my alarm goes off. I don’t really sleep in, but I enjoy having the day to myself. One of my favorite things to do on Saturday mornings is make myself a nice breakfast.

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Paleo Spinach and Artichoke Dip

I know the Fourth of July is still a week away, but I am so excited. The Fourth is one of my all time favorite holidays. My perfect Fourth combines a day at the lake with my family and friends, good food and of course fireworks!

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Paleo Coconut Chicken Tenders

These little bad boys never disappoint as one of my go-to dishes for lunch or a quick supper. I have fun creating different dipping sauces to mix up the flavor.

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Paleo Artichoke Pesto Lemon Spaghetti Squash Pasta

Phew. This dish's name alone is a mouthful. After a particularly intense practice at my yoga studio, I spent the rest of my Saturday relaxing until it was time to make dinner.

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Paleo Breakfast Smoothies

Eggs, eggs and more eggs. My normal breakfast usually consists of two or three eggs and a piece of fruit. Not very exciting, I know. Eggs are quick and easy, which is a definite plus in the morning. After a couple days in a row of plain over-easy eggs, I am itching to add a little variety to my breakfast routine.

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Paleo Orange Chicken Stir-fry

Ethnic food tends to be my weakness. I love anything from Thai, Indian, Mexican, Brazilian, Chinese, Japanese. You get the picture.

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Paleo Sweet Potato and Sausage Breakfast Hash

(Disclaimer: Tastes WAY better than this picture looks)

Next to dessert my next favorite meal is hands down brunch. It is the perfect combination of breakfast and lunch and goes so well with a mimosa. While mimosas aren’t the regular during the work week, my love of brunch foods transitions to breakfast.

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Paleo Taco Salad with Guacamole

I love Mexican food. Growing up in Oklahoma, there is a surprising amount of fantastic Mexican restaurants. My typical restaurant order consists of fajita chicken enchiladas, Mexican mashed potatoes and rice with unlimited tortilla chips, salsa and quesadilla. Nothing from that is Paleo except maybe the salsa.

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The Beginning

Let’s start at the beginning. At the start of September 2012, I decided to make a change to start living a healthier life. Since I was 17, I have tried probably every diet out there, but I eventually gave each up. The same could be said for my lack of a regular workout routine. Both of these things changed in September, and I have never made two better decisions in my life. 

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