Haven't blogged since the excitement of my kipping pull up. I have not forgot about my loyal (3) readers out there!!
First things first: Product Review!
For those of you who know me, you know I have a major sweet tooth! And I mean MAJOR! In my mind a serving size of ice cream is the entire pint. God bless you individuals who can take a scoop and put it back. I envy your self control! I have been looking for good replacements that will satisfy my sweet tooth without sending me into a diabetic coma! Although, I HAVE had my blood glucose levels checked and know for sure I do not have diabetes, which is contrary to all of the sweets I ate leading up to this point in life. I had myself convinced a few years ago I had diabetes because I was tired and had dry skin. Just looking for excuses, but I digress.
Let me bring it back to the subject- Less sweet sweets! I have tried a few things like coconut bliss 'ice cream', which I enjoy, and also making some smoothies with coconut milk, banana, almond butter, and honey, which is also good. There just isn't really a good replacement for a candy bar or a gooey caramel or something. BUT, I found a new (to me) line of products called 'Hail Merry'. I grabbed some of their Caramel Sea Salt Macaroons at Earth Fare Monday, and OH BOY! Let me just list the healthy things first before I get into how scrumptious they are!
Ingredients: organic shredded coconut, organic maple syrup, natural raw almond flour, organic extra virgin coconut oil, organic palm sugar, organic Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, sea salt.
Only 140 Calories for 2!!! 7grams of sugar, 10 grams of fat, AND 2 grams of protien and fiber! I COULD be wrong, but this seems to be both paleo AND it's certified Non GMO, Kosher, Vegan, and has Raw Oil!!!! (I'm not a vegan, so it really only maters to me if I'm sharing!).
THEY ARE SOOOOOOO GOOD! Not too far off the consistency of a traditional macaroon. They are just sweet enough, but not too overly sweet. Just the thing to keep you/me away (hopefully) from the salted chocolate covered caramels that are left over from my Halloween party!
I have checked out the rest of their products on their website: www.hailmerry.com
I'm very excited to try the miracle tarts! They also have a lot of recipes a LOT of which are Paleo or have Paleo options! Like this one that I WILL be trying out and possibly making for Thanksgiving- Paleo Holiday Spice Muffin! I'll let you all know how it goes and if I try anymore of their products!
Updates Too!
Haven't really been able to do many kipping pull ups since my last one :( BUT I CAN do a handstand push up (with three ab mats : ( ) I have felt really burnt out and tired lately. I don't know if it is the weather or allergies or what, but I'm pooped! I need to force some energy in myself and get back to building all over strength AND skill! I have a little over a month to get ready for the Winter Rendezvous! I'm nervous! I need to stay after every day and practice SOMETHING!
-In uplifting (literally) news. I found a belt! Sooo...my saggy diaper pants problem is temporarily remidied until I buy new pants and find a tailor!
ALSO....I GOT THESE!!!! I don't care what you think...I LOVE them! SO :P But they do run a bit big...IF you can find them go down a size!
Until next time...stay strong like the fierce zebra!
