NYE, Pancakes and #13in2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR :) Hope everyone had a fabulous New Year's Eve - safe and happy! First post of two today - last night I spent the night at my cuzzo and Dollface's house with the Carney crew and friends!! My Peanut was there too!! My midnight kiss came from her! Awesome start to 2013!  This morning I started my day with fabulous Paleo pancakes...yes...it happened!

Got the recipe from Elena's Pantry -- her Silver Dollar Pancakes

 

3 large eggs

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons honey

1 ½ cups blanched almond flour

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon baking soda

coconut oil, for cooking

1. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, water, vanilla and agave
2. Add almond flour, salt and baking soda and mix until thoroughly combined
3. Heat coconut oil on skillet over medium low to medium heat
4. Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of batter at a time onto the skillet
5. Pancakes will form little bubbles, when bubbles open, flip pancakes over and cook other side
6. Remove from heat to a plate
7. Repeat process with remaining batter, add more oil to skillet as needed

Yields 18 pancakes

 

Don't worry - you can thank me later! You will, promise :) Ok so...
 

 #13in2013

I know you've all been waiting to know what I keep talking about.  I have signed up and committed to run 13 races in 2013.  I did not pick a set distance, just mixing it up. Jill and Jen have set up this #13in2013 challenge - and I am SUPER STOKED for the challenge.  You have 12 months to get all 13 races in!! My first race will be a virtual 5K today hosted by Laura.  She is hosting a #5bythe5th that will help make sure I have goals to help meet my races! #5bythe5th goes till June so it will give you 6 races in 6 months. I am looking forward to heading out this afternoon and using my sweet new Garmin on my first of my 13 races!!

How are you choosing to #SweatPink today?
I'll post about my run & just got an email from Alycia - the WODs for the Garage Games have been announced - we'll talk about that too :)
 

~xoxo
M

Happy New Years Eve Loves!

Can't believe I am sitting here - the healthiest I have been since probably high school. Had you told me this time last year that I would be CrossFitting (and becoming more obsessed with it every day) or down to my goal weight (with a new goal now that I know it's possible) or the size that I am or getting faster and back to my running.  2012 was a CRAZY year! I love it. People have been telling me lately that I inspire them... I INSPIRE THEM...that is a crazy concept to me. I have found lots of awesome people who inspire me in my life (Mama Dukes, Broski, SIL, Shahin, Leah, BFFAW, Ali, Megs, Joe, etc.), and a lot this year at Aspire -- Justin & Alycia, Jill, Francine, Ali, Leah, etc. It's amazing what CrossFit can do for your life - not just your fitness!

So of course - what better way to start the last day of the year then with a kick butt WOD!!

Between my awesome outfit and the 15# PR for my jerk (110# baby -- WOOTWOOT). Don't lie - you love my super bright colors. Check the video - this was my second round at 110#.  Super stoked - thanks to Leah for pushing me to it! And thanks to Ali for fixing my shirt haha! My legs look super thick - eek - good thing that really doesn't bother me :) 

My form needs some work.  According to Andrew I need to be more "violent...hips/elbows/jerk has to be fast and violent." Oh ps - he's coming to WOD with me next week! WOOT WOOT! PUMPED!

After the WOD, I did sushi with Dollface - fabulous as always!! Then changed out my Christmas nails for some fun - kick 2013 butt - nails!


Anyways - I really just wanted to write this - to thank those that read, those who I stalk and read your tweets/blogs, and those who helped me this year - I've had a BIG year with a lot of changes and I would not have done it without ya'll! I am looking forward to 2013 - no resolutions, but more just focusing on my bucket list and some goals! Including #13in2013 (post tomorrow) :)

Have a safe and happy New Year! Big plans? Heading to Dollface & cuzzo's for a local party :)

How are you going to set your goals or do you have resolutions?
Any new plans for Sweating Pink? :)

~xx
M

PS I miss this face and my Tank! Can't wait to see them again! Not sure when but hopefully sooner then later!