When life gets tough, I often think about those few epic CrossFit WODS that have been permanently burned into my memory banks, and I think, “Well, if I can get through THAT, I can get through anything.” I also think about the resiliance of children and how they often tackle challenges with the bravery and optimism of warriors. For example, back in September we had our annual Fight Gone Bad fundraising event and our kids class participated in a separate heat at the end of the day. I was so impressed with the determination, willingness, and spirit the kids portrayed!! In fact, after the workout, I even heard one kid express how much fun he had!! What a great lesson. Even when the challenges we face are really really hard, we can look for the good, we can make it fun, and we CAN make it through. This was one of those challenging weeks – and I thought a lot about my life and how lucky I am to have three healthy kids, a kick-ass amazing husband, and a wonderfully supportive group of friends, and I realized that focusing on the positive and finding my own resilience made this week bearable. Just like those epic 3 five minute rounds, they really suck but we get through it alive and maybe even a little better for it…
Here are a couple of quick and easy meals that helped us get through this rather hectic week:
Chicken Sausage, Shrimp, and Kale:
Saute two sliced red bell peppers and one medium yellow onion in olive oil
Add 1 package of gluten free chicken sausage and one bag of frozen shrimp
Stir in one jar of marinated artichoke hearts and 2 big spoonfuls of sun dried tomatoes
Serve over a pile of steamed kale
Dinner in five…
Brown 2lbs of grass fed ground beef
Season beef with a little sea salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder
Pour in one jar of Trader Joe’s Organic Marinara sauce and one can of organic diced tomatoes
Add in 5 sliced zucchinis and simmer together until zucchini is tender.
