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15
Feb
12

Rants and Raves

By Feerlessfood 14 Comments
Categories: Chicken, Dinners, Eating disorders/ recovery, Motivation, Nutrition, Podcast, Races, Restaurants and Vegetables/ Vegetarian
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I know I haven’t done a written post in a while, but that’s because I’ve been putting together some podcasts that I hope you all can listen to!

First I want to talk about a few things that have been awesome lately… and then a couple rants I have- one being really important.

So- things I’m loving:

  • As I’ve said before, that my computer can read articles to me–but this time, the WAY it reads some words. My favorite is “Paleo”, which it reads “Pahh-lee-oh”.  Also, if anyones types “xoxo” it reads it as “Sockza”  Haha, explain that to me.  And just to let you know, I imagine you all in real life sounding like a computer robot since I have the computer speak your blog posts lol.
  • Brussell Sprouts.  Really! I love vegetables and they are a new way to incorporate more variety.
  • Full fat coconut milk: Check it out- here I mixed it with spaghetti squash and cinnamon… so bomb:

Coconut milk, spaghetti squash, and cinnamon

  • The fact that I still got some high-intensity workouts while I was traveling to Nashville last week. Also met up with my man JC there, who owns www.JCDfitness.com.

Inside of the Gaylord Hotel in Nashville

  • My swims the week before last–I swam over 15,000yds! Hoping to repeat that this week
  • I signed up for 2 races next month- The Gasparilla half marathon on March 4th and the Ocala HITS Half Ironman triathlon on March 25th!  I really need these to test my readiness for Boston so I’m really looking forward to it!  Not thrilled that I have to race against my coach though… but at least he’s not in my age group!
  • FEARLESS NUTRITION RADIO! The podcast I have started with a friend of mine.  We did our bios in the first episode and had an interview with expert Sean Croxton last week.  Pretty cool that we’ve been able to line up some VERY acclaimed and esteemed guests to interview!
  • I ate bacon.. no really!  For the first in my life and all on my own!  Here I made bacon wrapped chicken:

Bacon?!

  • I went to Disney last weekend and rode the Rock n’ Roll coaster for the first time… fun picture:

Ahhhh!

  • New threads: Fly?
  • I downloaded Instagram

First picture My baby

  • Joined Pintrest.. not a bad way to collect recipes and workouts I want to try

Now a couple rants!

  • First, I don’t know if any of you have listened to the podcasts!  We haven’t had many questions come on or any comments.  These take a lot to work and I really want to bring you guys a lot of benefit!  Please let me know if you have any questions that we can answer and guests you’d like to see.  I’ve got nutritionists, pro athletes, and health gurus lined up and I really want to keep this up!
  • Next- I was watching the show “Fat Chef” on Food Network.  I love Food Network and I appreciate what they are doing but it just highlights again to me how many (I didn’t say all!) “Registered Dietitians” really have no idea what they are doing.  The nutritionist wanted to put a 340 pound woman on an 1,800 calorie diet. Clearly she had no idea about the actual laws of thermogenisis where that woman’s metabolism is actually going to be HIGHER than an average-weight person. Not to mention she’s probably burns twice as many calories as the average person as rest due to the fact of supporting and moving all that weight around and the calories needed to maintain it. The right way to do this is to lower calories below maintenance, but this is still going to be a significant amount of calories which will slowly be tapered down as the woman’s weight decreases proportionately.  Sorry, but that just drives me crazy, same with the Biggest Loser, that these “Celebrity dietitians” don’t know things such as this.  Sorry.

Ok, if you read one, read this one.  My dad sent me an email last week asking if the changes I had made in my life lately were truly benefitting me.  And he was asking completely earnestly.  I took this back to my nutritionist as she has been helping me with a lot of things- prioritizing nutrition, sleep, and all that etc. Basically, she called me out real hard.  I had to be honest with myself and my dad and to her!  Have I done any of the plan that I’ve time, money, and focus on doing?  NO!  Not really.  Yeah, I’ve changed my diet for the better, but what good is that if I am not sleeping enough and not making the lifestyle changes that will allow this better, healthier paleo diet to actually work!

How can I expect to increase my testosterone, beat the iron deficiency that has caused me to become anemic, and to release my fears and comforts with foods if I don’t take the first steps to get me there? So basically, I need to harden the fuck up and step it up.  If I can focus so hard on the other things in my life like working out and eating, why can’t I put the remaining piece of the puzzle into place? I am committing to do (I’m sure you’re laughing and saying “gee Chuck, you’ve only said that a MILLION times!”) but now, the harsh reality that my nutritionist has brought to light has got me focused.

Thank you all for reading.  Now go listen to my podcast!

Questions:

  1. What questions do you have for the podcast?  What guests would you like Max and I to have on the show?  We really can get some “famous” people on there!
  2. Do you have any tasty recipes or ideas using coconut milk?
  3. What are you ranting and raving about this week
12
Apr
11

I can teach you how to Dougie

By Feerlessfood 9 Comments
Categories: Barbeque, beef, Dinners, Eating disorders/ recovery, fitness, Nutrition, Restaurants and Workouts
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Ya know why?

I can break it down. 4 times on the big screen Friday night! A great end to a great week (plus 6 pro sporting events in 8 days). This was the first week in a while that I was able to get a solid 41 miles in running. Now I feel like a bum since I am on the second of 2 days of recover, but whatever right?  It happens.  Don’t essentially need it, but from a mental standpoint I wanted to… plus, later this week I’ll tell you why I’m doing whatever I freaking want today!

My parents were in town this week and I had a great time with them!  It was the first time I had seen them in over 3 months… or anyone that hasn’t been brand new to me. On that note, if you’ve never just thrown yourself into something brand new, do it- it’s worth it.  My dad got in Wednesday and after I picked him up at the airport, we went to a local bar so he could grab a beer and some food.  Here’s what he got:

Salmon Hot Brown

A salmon hot brown… basically an open-face sandwich with salmon, cheese, a sauce (?) and some fries. The  next morning, I dropped him at the hotel while my mom flew in, smashed it at the gym, then met them for a Reds vs. Astros baseball game. We had great seats on the Third base line and I got toasted in the sun!  It was awesome.

View from our seats on the Astros dugout

Thanks to my man David for hooking it up with the seats. The Astros actually won!

After the game we headed over to the famous Montgomery Inn for some BBQ.  I had BBQ chicken breast with a sweet potato on the side and both parents had the brisket sandwich with a sweet potato as well.  Really Really good, but not quite Dinosaur BBQ level.

Chicken Breasts for me

Mom's brisket

Pops brisket

Friday night, I met them again after I went to work and we went to dinner.  After that we went to Cyclones playoff hockey game.  This couldn’t have been better since both my dad and I are huge hockey fans and it just so happened the cyclones had a home game for the first round of the playoffs!  The lost. It’s all good though. I went to the game Saturday night which they lost as well so they’re out of the playoffs.  After the game I said goodbye to my parents and they went back since they’re flight was early Saturday morning.

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Back to triathlons. I realized a few things this weekend.  Wildflower is going to be what it’s going to be.  I’m not expecting to PR (although I’ll try of course) but it will fun and will be great training. I also learned that I can still ride my bike. Sunday, I met up with a few other triathletes and did a long ride.  We ended up with about 70 miles even though we had to ride slow sometimes and we picked up and then dropped a group of slower riders.  Ended up with about 70 miles though, which I will take being it my 3rd ride of the year.  It was gorgeous on Sunday too!  80 degrees and sunny!  Hello tri top and GPS watch sunburn lines- I missed yall!

I also learned to importance of hydration and nutrition even when you think you are spot on…

To sum the week up, it overall went really well!  Here at the totals (ish)

  • 41 miles running
  • 2 spins
  • 1 long ride of 70 miles
  • 2 swims

This week I’m aiming for around 40 miles again (but focusing on quality over junk miles), 3 swims (6,000m total goal) 1 spin, and 2 outdoor rides with tempo brick runs!

After the 70 miles on Sunday, my legs felt good, but I was hungry lol.  I came home and ate and grabbed a hard nap before waking up and hitting up the treadmill for a goal of a 10k.  I felt awesome- but at about 30 minutes, or 4.5 miles, wham!  I felt like a ton of bricks hit me- I got water and drank a bunch and tried to run again a few times, but it just wasn’t happening!  I felt ok, I was able to jump on the elliptical for 20 more hard minutes but running was just out of the question.  Lesson learned: better fueling ON the bike!  No matter how well you eat after.  I also waited too long to eat after as well… my eating disorder telling me, “don’t eat yet, just wait till you get home.”   …Idiot.

But lessons learned are lessons learned and thats how we get better.

Next week I am going to be doing a guest post for the Athlete’s Plate on Jason’s blog at Cook, Train, Eat, Race.  Another awesome triathlete who makes a meal plan for once a week for a lucky blogger and I am honored enough to a post in his place next week!  Anything you guys want to see?

So tell me:

  1. What lessons, good or bad, have you learned this week?
  2. What new recipes do you have for me to try?  I’m jonesin’ for something new!
  3. Do you need to learn how to Dougie?

I can teach you how to Dougie

Stay tuned later this week for my big announcement!

Oh, and I actually got up in the midst of writing this and did an incredibly slow 5 mile run.  Hopefully it will help me feel better for tomorrow!

04
Apr
11

Do You

By Feerlessfood 13 Comments
Categories: Dinners, Eggs, fitness, Motivation, Nutrition, Pizza, Recipe, Restaurants and Workouts
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Success!

Movement March was a success! Every day in March I worked out for at least 30 minutes!  I’m really proud of this to be honest and I was also successful in 2 different races. I have taken the past 2 days off and just chilled out and am preparing for an epic peak as I move into this last month before Wildflower. I am going to be ON POINT this next month- great workouts, correct nutrition, and a huge focus on sleeping more!

That moves me to my next challenge for April- which I must do. First, no coming home from work, taking a nap, and then working out.  This gets me to bed too late and just leaves me tired again the next day. Second, not getting up on a weekend, having breakfast, and going back to bed until I go workout.  I will instead go workout in the morning which not only guarantee I go, but also leave me with time in the rest of my day to do stuff.

Something that I have been struggling with a little bit lately is the need to compare. To compare myself to other athletes, and more notably, other bloggers.  I know this is something that a lot of people have written about before, but it really hits home.  When I go on a blog and see that this person ate this (or didn’t eat this) and that they did this workout etc.  Not a big deal if I’ve worked out that day, but if I’ve taken a day off it just makes me feel guilty and awful. I know that I like to Tweet the workout I did after I do it every day and now I’m considering stopping it due to that.  The reason I do it is to keep accountable to myself and because I’m usually so happy after a workout… and Twitter is basically just a steam of consciousness anyway, but you see my point.

Do you ever feel the same way? Here’s what you’ve got to remember:  First, everyone is different! Metabolisms, athletic ability, genes, preferences and so on.  Maybe you see that some “did the elliptical for an hour” and you compare and feel bad for only running for 30 minutes or something.  What I need to remind myself is that everyone is training for different things! Not everyone wants to do Ironman triathlons, Chuck, and that they probably enjoy a good session on the elliptical. I also know that I probably balled out on my run so there is no winner or loser- no one is better or less of a person or athlete based on how they workout!  I can’t tell myself that I’m not as good as someone else based upon a workout!  There’s more to life than clocking hours and miles and calories- “Chuck” is not defined by how much I workout, but instead by the person I really am, my desire, my passion, and the love that I can show to others.

In short, do you. Don’t let comparing yourself to others define you.

Saturday was my first day of going to the gym in the morning (in April, that is).  This was because my friend Thadd and I were going to opening night for the Cincinnati Reds!  It was an awesome day- I had a great workout that really tested me and I also finished it with a 3,100m swim which is one of the longest I’ve done in a long time!

Thursday was the Reds opening day and I got out to take a few pictures:

 

Reds fans on Fountain Square

 

My favorite float was the giant inflatable Chiquita bananas. Skyline Chili was also on hand to serve chili coneys… I MAY try the chili before I leave Cincinnati… but maybe not lol

 

Cheese Coney

 

Before the game Saturday, we headed out to get some food.  The night before a bunch of us went to the Cyclones Hockey game as got some input on where to go.  I was jonesin’ for some pizza so went to a place with a brick oven.  Not only was the pizza great, it was so healthy too!  Paper thin crust, fresh Roma tomatoes and basil, topped with double chicken breast!

 

My pizza

Thadd's meatball flatbread

 

The game was awesome, the Reds won, and there were fireworks after!

 

Great American Ballpark

 

Now, I also made an amazing new recipe this week!  Bison stroganoff over homemade whole wheat biscuits.

  • 8oz lean meat (I mixed bison and turkey breast)
  • 1/4 cup milk (and more liquid as needed)
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt
  • Sliced onions
  • Sliced Mushrooms

Start by browning the meat with onions

 

Brown the meat

 

Next, remove from the pan and add the flour to the now empty pan.  After letting it toast for a second, add is the milk and stir till combined.  Then add in the onions and vegetables and stir till the sauce comes together. Finally, add your meat back in and let it heat till ready to serve.

 

Sauce ready to go!

 

I then plated up a couple biscuits and served the stroganoff over top!  I even put some REAL butter on one half of a warm biscuits… killer!

 

2 biscuit halves

Yum. Serve with remaining biscuit halves and fresh vegetables

 

This was by far the best meal I had all week. Here is the biscuit “recipe” as well (if you want to call it that.)  Makes 4 biscuits:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4-1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin

Mix together, form into 4 biscuits and bake at 425 for 12-20 minutes or until they are done.

Since I made 4 biscuits, I tried a similar idea with serving Eggs Marinara over the biscuits:

 

Top the warm toasted biscuits with laughing cow cheese...

Eggs baked in marinara sauce, mushrooms, and onions! Atop the biscuits

 

A cool story from this week- through Twitter (Follow me @ChuckFeerick) I won a free entry in the St. Anthony’s Triathlon in Florida from one of my sponsors, GU Energy!  Bummer though is that I am racing Wildflower the day before, so there’s no way I could get to Florida in time without help. I proposed a pretty elaborate plan to GU to help me chronicle the cross county adventure across the US in 2 days racing in 2 epic races.  My friends over at JTwoFilms would have been able to film the whole thing and we could have made a sweet documentary!  GU liked the idea but said they couldn’t bankroll it.  Haha oh well, I tried.

On that note though, be on the look for more developments on the Feerless Food TV Show… we’re about to blow up!

Thanks for reading guys and have an awesome week!

  1. Do you every find yourself comparing yourself to other people or bloggers?
  2. What Easter goodies are you looking forward to?  Cadbury Eggs… ohhh man…
06
Jan
11

Dinosaur B-Brady-Q

By Feerlessfood 7 Comments
Categories: Barbeque, breakfast, Dinners, Eating disorders/ recovery, fitness, Nutrition, Recipe, Restaurants, Reviews and Workouts
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I am loving Cincinnati so far.  Granted, I haven’t done much, but I took on some big challenges and steps today and, your know what?  I feel great and strong!  I didn’t hit the complete goals set between my nutritionist and I, but I challenged myself to include more “goodness” in my diet today and I feel stronger for it!  I also checked out the University of Cincinnati Rec Center today… and tore it up!  It’s an awesome facility with weights, cardio, and an awesome pool so I can swim every day!  Today I did:

  • 10.07 miles in 1:06:00, 6:33 min/mile
  • 30 minutes hard intervals on the elliptical
  • 25 minutes intervals on the bike
  • Burpees, push ups, and abs

Ate well before this workout and I think it helped big time!  I also ate well when I got home and included proper post workout nutrition.  Here the recipe I started my day with–some HoneyMilk Oatmeal!

  • 8 oz. Honey Flavor HoneyMilk
  • 3/4 cup dry oats
  • 1 chopped banana
  • 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • Cinnamon to taste

Ingredients

Cook in the microwave for 2-3 depending on the consistency you like.  You can add the peanut butter either before or after…or both!  I personally like to do it after so I can eat some of the peanut butter straight haha.

Delicious... and I had crazy good energy today!

So in my next post, I want to discuss my goals and resolutions for 2011.  But that will be a long post, so before that, y’all need to check out my trip to Dinosaur BBQ over Christmas break!  While what I ordered was completely healthy, eating food I can’t control the preparation for is always hard for me.  However, being the Dinosaur BBQ is so good, I’m going to try and not even talk about my issues in this!  Just enjoy!

Outside...Rochester, New York

We got there right as the hockey game was over on Sunday night.  Even though we sent my mom and aunt ahead there was a pretty long wait… So I stood by the bar and talked to the guys working there and saw the orders going out:

Random tray of awesomeness

As we waited, we saw that one of the rooms was blocked off and was being manned by one of the biker dudes from Dinosaur… Turns out it was because probably half of the New England Patriots we in there!  It was most of the offense, definitely the offensive line.  Not to mention, running back Danny Woodhead, and the one and only, Tom Brady!  I’m not a huge Patriots fan, but this was pretty awesome.  I stood next to Woodhead headed to the bar…I couldn’t see Brady though. Finally, right before we left, I walked by the room and as I looked in, I looked right at him.  Pretty cool haha.  Apparently due to the storm, they couldn’t fly home, so hit up some BBQ awesomeness in Rochester!

Anyways, here’s what we had to eat:

BBQ chicken Plate (2 breasts for me): Apple brined, pit smoked and slathered with our original Senuous Slatherin' BBQ Sauce. I got healthy sides of rice and black beans

My brother Stewart: 3/4 rack St. Louis cut ribs are dry rubbed and slow pit smoked, then lightly glazed with our original BBQ sauce

Cousin Jay: Traditional Sampler: 1/4 Chicken(leg+thigh), 1/4 Rack of ribs & sliced Texas Beef Brisket..... What a goof

My cousin Colin also got the Tres Hombres: Spirited servings of Bar-B-Que pork, sliced Texas Beef Brisket and 1/4 rack of ribs. 

I love eating with these guys… They are all healthy–Colin nearly went pro in the NFL after playing Corner for Cornell, and it helps me to see them eat real food, be happy, and NOT WORRY about it!

That’s all… More posts soon!

  1. Ever been to/heard of Dinosaur BBQ?
  2. Do you workout at a college Rec Center or a public gym?  What do you like/not like about it?
23
Dec
10

Catching up before Christmas

By Feerlessfood 7 Comments
Categories: breakfast and Restaurants
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I realized while going back through my old pictures that I had a ton of pictures from Thanksgiving that I never shared, but I though would be fun!  Nothing epic in this post, just some tasty picture for you to peruse!  I’ll start with Thanksgiving…Oh!  But first check out my new bike and wheel set I got!  I can’t wait to pick these up on my way to Cincinnati!

2011 Felt B12

Riding on dubs

These are going to vicious as soon as I can ride them- I just Ohio ever gets warm enough to ride outside!

Ok, now for Thanksgiving:

All for me, right?

The smoked turkey- we had 2: one smoked and one fried

Turkeyyyyyyyy

Some of the spread

Desserts

Check it out- Bison meat burrito!

Last night, my whole family went to watch the Capitals play the Devils in DC.  It was awesome- that caps won 5-1 and it was a great time with the family.  We went to Fuddruckers beforehand- this time was especially tough for me for some reason.  A lot of it had to do with my little sister being there (also recovering from her eating disorder) so of course I’m watching everything she eats and anything she doesn’t eat makes it harder for me.  She got a veggie burger…which I think should absolutely be NOT ALLOWED at Fuddruckers!  My dad got a buffalo burger, my mom and brother got regular burgers, and I tried an elk burger!  It was pretty good.  Haha I love my little brother- he was pissed that they gave him a wheat bun and not a refined buttered white bun.

My brother 2-cheese burger

My dad and sister

Elk Burger!

This morning I made pancakes!  Kind of…  Basically, I took everything that I would have put in a bowl of oatmeal, but added less water and cooked it on a skillet instead.  It actually came out pretty well- I was inspired by Hollie.  My pancakes included oats, chocolate protein powder, and plain greek yogurt, a banana, plus cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.  I couldn’t believe how many pancakes this made versus having it as a bowl of oatmeal!

Pancakes-ish

Now I really want so real blueberry pancakes though… Mom?

That’s it guys, I think I’m kind of caught up!  If I don’t post again before Saturday, I hope everyone has an amazing Christmas with their family and friends!  Here’s the card my family sent out this year:

Christmas card...Notice how I'm cropped in?

It was from their trip to Ireland which I couldn’t go on…notice the red-haired cousin who went in my place?  Oh well, my parents added in a picture of me so it worked out!

Are you doing anything special for Christmas?  Have fun, enjoy family and friends, enjoy good food, make it a stress free day, and give thanks to our Lord!

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