Don't forget to have a Life.

Wow this article from Talayna really hits home and I need to remember the message of it. To sum it up, do what you love (CrossFit) but don't forget to have fun with it and don't forget to enjoy what that 'love' (crossfit) brings to your life.

Sometime we get caught up in the 'go go go' and forget about the why. 

http://talayna.com/2014/03/02/one-day-one-wod-at-a-time/

I have to tell myself this because honestly sometimes I am training so hard and so tired, I'm just like ahhhh! 

This is a good read, please take the 4mins to absorb it.

Don't lose Motivation

This article is really reasons to help you not fall out of love with crossfit BUT I don't like that title.

I think it's better to say 'Ways to help you not lose your crossfit motivation'

Or really just motivation I general.

Quick easy read: 

http://www.daimanuel.com/2014/02/18/6-tips-so-you-dont-ever-fall-out-of-love-with-crossfit/

Apple Nachos

After I posted my detox day and what I ate...I ending up eating again! Yes seriously my tomach wouldn't stop emptying!

-Slice a apple semi-thin (really depends on how many "chips" you want)

-top with whatever!!!

I topped with homemade chocolate (coconut oil and cacao powder), cacao nibs, mulberries, PB, my new toasted coconut almond butter.

I devoured these in no time.

P.s: they were messy!

Other topping ideas: sliced fruit, coconut flakes, seeds, nuts, cinnamon, stevia, choc chips, pure maple syrup...load them up high!

Detox Day

My detox day come on my recovery/mobility day which means no weights. 

Today I had absolutely no energy! I was freezing all day! I was wrapped up in a blanket watching my shows, blogging, making recipes etc.

I felt like I ate a lot but when I type it out, these are empty calories in my book compared to what I normally eat and intake.

Breakfast:

Smoothie-greens, pineapple, date, coconut milk 

Snack:

Banana, PB

Random:

Orange

Lunch: 

Marinated salad-tomatoes, onions, avocado, cucumber, lemon, spices

Juice-Spicy V8

Snack:

Smoothie-carrots, banana, coconut milk, almond butter, cinnamon, date

Random:

Strawberries

Handful of Berries

Dinner:

Salad-greens, bell pepper, mushrooms, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon

Steamed brussel sprouts

Snack:

Chia seed pudding-

2 tbsp chia seeds soaked in 3/4c coconut milk blended with 3 dates, cacao, maca, almond butter.

Topped with strawberries, berries, PB

Man it's like my stomach never was full, yet it was upset alll day! I wanted to much on a big burger to be honest haha

I always wake up feeling better and I know my bod needs a break from all the protein I enhale!

Toasted Coconut Almond Butter

Mmm I absolutely love coconut! And nut butter!... So what better than to combine the two?!?

1 1/2 c almonds

3/4 c coconut 

(Optional: 2 dates)

1. I toasted half the almonds with the coconut (on low). 

You want a nice golden hue

2. Throw into blender after allowing to cool a bit. Pulse.

I added two dates (just adds some sweetness)

Blend blend blend

It's a process but the nuts will break down eventually. 

I kept mine thick but if you keep going it'll go creamy.

Espresso "Larabar" Bites

Bites:

1 c oats

1/2 c nuts

1/2 c dried fruit (dates, prunes, raisins..)

1 tbsp ground coffee

2 tbsp nut butter

1/4 c 100% pure maple syrup 

1/4 c coconut shreds

1. Put in a food processor: oats, nuts, fruit, coffee, nut butter, syrup.

(I used almond butter for nut butter, prunes for the fruit, pecans for the nuts, and flavored coffee)

You'll have to stir it a few times.

It'll come together though. You can leave it chunky or keep going to make it smooth. I left mine chunky.

2. Toast the coconut.

3. I dumped my mix into a bowl

To roll into balls (you could totally make into mini bars or big bars)

4. Then roll (really roll and smash the coconut into them so they don't flake off).

(You could really roll them in anything you wanted like cocoa or choc chips or sprinkles even)

This is just one recipe. You could totally create these into your own and make different flavors based on the fruit or add-ins 

You could skip the coffee and add a tbsp of cocoa powder...

Oatmeal Protein Cookies

Wow so simple! Literally took me 15mins!

Oatmeal Cookies:

3 mashed bananas

2 scoops cellucor cinnamon swirl protein

1-1 1/2 c oats

1/4c almond milk (or any milk)

Optional add-ins: nuts, choc chips, dried fruit, etc.

1. Add protein to mashed bananas.

2. Slowly add milk as needed.

3. Stir in oats. I said 1- 1 1/2 cups because you can choose to keep them thinner or thicker. Add your add-ins if using.

4. Bake 375 for 10mins.

I sprinkled cacoa nibs on half and then sprinkled cinnamon on the other half.

I made pretty big cookies so you decide how big. 

If you want some of the scrumptious protein use my discount code: PeaceLoveFit at cellucor.com and receive 20% off and free shipping.