GETTIN' NLI ready...

     So... I don't have any clue why I am training for such a thing as NLI (Next Level Invitational), but I am. My first CrossFit competition is happening on December 10th in the OC. AHH! A bit nervous and scared, but 3 other girls from our box are also competing so, it's making me feel a little better (even though they are amazing women!)

Today's workout was the following:

Strength.
Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3

Strength/Balance.
Turkish Get-Up 3-3-3

Each round of TGU is 3 per arm. Goal is to go as heavy as possible while keeping good form and doing the reps with no rest between.

Today my front squat was 83-93-103-103-108
Turkish get up was 1/2 pd, 3/4pd, 3/4pd

THEN, Angela and I did an extra wod

AMRAP 15
1 rope climb
15 box jumps (20")
15 push press (65#)

I did 4 rounds + rope climb, with 2 rounds being a rope climb attempt.

I AM EXHAUSTED....

CrossFit

     Alright, i'm going to start writing not only about food, but also CrossFit since it's become a big part of my life recently. (Recently, meaning in the past 8 months). So this is going to start being a blog/cross fit journal for myself to keep track of my accomplishments.

    

Our workout today was:

 Eva.

   

 5 rounds:

 800 m run

 30 kettle bell swings (2 pd/1.5 pd)

 30 pullups

I couldn't RX it today (like most days), but I did 1 pd and came in just under an hour. I think my time ended up being 59:33

All I can say is that this SUCKED.

As always, I am super happy I was able to finish it! Ready for some more pain tomorrow!

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

    You guys are going to LOVE this one. It's been a hit at every party or gathering I've had or brought these to. Thanks to Dana's mama  :)

Package of Bacon (nitrate free is always good, but buy whatever you want, just not the turkey kind)
Can of WHOLE water Chestnuts
Maple Syrup or Honey (Whatever you have on hand is fine)
Toothpicks (optional)

-Take the long strips of bacon and cut it width-wise in half. Take the half of the strip and cut it lengthwise in half. (1 piece should yield about 4 smaller skinny strips of bacon)
-Take 1 bacon strip and wrap the whole water chestnut around it.
-place each bacon wrapped chestnut on a foil covered cookie sheet
-take your maple syrup or honey and drizzle each little yummy goodness.

-Bake at 400 degrees  for ABOUT 20 minutes or until the bacon looks crispy and ready to eat!
-(optional) stick a toothpick in each one for your guests as a quick little appetizer.

(See below.... looks goood or what?!)

AND another close up for you. to enjoy! Happy holidays!

What's my problem?!!

What is my problem?! it's been months since I've posted (yet again), but I guess I can just take this day by day. I'm finally back to cooking and baking and NOT eating out. Too many times, I've felt the effects of eating crappy food, because I haven't made the time to be healthy. It's time to change. Starting with this next fun party recipe.