Sorry For The Hiatus....

STRESS....Yes, stress.  That's my excuse for the hiatus I have taken from writing and tracking my workouts via the blog.  I have still been working out but I have neglected to write about any of my experiences or post my results for the past weeks.  I am going to try and do a better job at keeping up with the blog for my own sake. 

Updates...Let's see where to begin.  The CrossFit Open started four weeks ago and I have been competing and doing the workouts.  I am not competing to go to regionals but doing it to have fun and see where I stand as a CrossFitter.  The experience so far has given me a lot to think about, as well as, a lot of notes about what I need to work on to get better. 
Recently, I attended a nutrition lecture at our gym to further my knowledge about the diets and why I should follow the diets.  The lecture was very interesting and helped me refresh my outlook on eating and the importance of eating clean.  Always remember: "Protein, Fat, Carb" (good carbs not processed ones-that means fruits and veggies).  To go along with the lecture I started reading The Paleo Diet for Athletes, by Loren Cordain and Joe Friel, so far the book has made for an interesting read. 
Also, my new cookbook finally came in after weeks of anticipation.  I got my copy of Primal Blueprint: Quick and Easy Meals  by Mark Sisson and Jennifer Meier, which has some fantastic recipes.  I definitely recommend buying the cookbook.  The recipes that I have tried so far stay true to the concept of quick and easy.    
For now that's all I have to say, but I promise to write tomorrow:)

Today's WOD
Open WOD 3
5 minute AMRAP
110 lbs squat clean and jerk/thruster/press

1 total rep not rounds reps and that's a PR for me on squat clean so I'll take it, however, I did 112.5.  Yes, I was dumb and accidentally put  40lbs on one side and 37.5lbs on the other side of a 35lbs bar.  I will probably attempt this workout again with the correct weight and hopefully PR on my Jerk.

Lamb Meatballs
Note: this recipe comes from the Primal Blueprint Quick and Easy Meals Cookbook by Mark Sisson – a totally rockin’ cookbook, which I highly recommend!

Ingredients:
1 pound ground lamb
1 egg
1/4 c dill or parsley chopped
2 cloves of garlic chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 c pine nuts

Mix all ingredients.  Form ground lamb into 12 meatballs.
Warm a tablespoon of oil (I used coconut) in a skillet over medium high heat.  Add meatballs and brown for 2 minutes, then turn and brown the other side for 2 minutes.  Turn the heat down to medium and put a lid on the pan.  Cook 10-12 more minutes, until meatballs are no longer pink in the middle.

Happy Cooking:)