Lulu Lust List

I have not done one of these posts in a while

GASP

There are tons of new products I am dying to get my hands on and here are just a select few

1. Next To Nothing Tank

One of my favorite things about Lulu are their super cute sports bras. This tank showcases them like no other. It is flowy and loose perfect for around town, maybe not so much Crossfit approved.

 

2.  Run: Stuff Your Bra

Um.... who else puts their phone//keys//credit card//shit in their sports bras??

This girl does

And this bra is specifically designed to PUT things IN it

haha it has an extra layer for goodies!!!!! YAY!

So pretty much this is a must get bra

 

 3. Trikonasana Tee

Cute & flowy perfect for post workout

and

super cute back detailing?

winner winner

 

4. Run: Speed Short 4-way stretch

I am loving everything Bruised Berry lately

& these are no exception.

I also die for anything 'wee stripe'

:)

Until I have enough confidence to wear boogie shorts, I'll stick with the speeds

 

 5. Wunder Under Crop

You all know by now I pretty much live in anything 'wunder under'

I love this Earl Grey color so much it's the perfect muted green

Must.Add.Soon.

 

  

6. Cool Racerback

Oddly enough, I am digging the new camo colors

The grey/black is more muted but I really like this green

Adding to the arsenal soon ;)

Will have a comprehensive post on my top Lulu swimwear picks soon. Some of those tops are so cute and sporty looking.

What have you been lusting over at Lulu lately??

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E 

Why You Need to be Drinking Wheatgrass

Ever heard of wheatgrass?

Yeah I can't believe it took me this long to get some of this stuff!!!

A few years back { more like ten } I always heard about those healthy weirdos drinking wheatgrass shots and I'm all like ewwww get that away from me

Now, I f'in love it!!!!

You can take the tablets if you want, but I like the powder form best. It absorbs quicker into the body

yippie!

So you're thinking...."Ok why do I need this in my life"

A little about wheatgrass below and why it is so epic-ly RAWsome!

• First off it aids in alkalizing the body which is amazing anyway
• Supports overall health and wellness
• Gives you energy & boosts immune function
• Helps achieve 5+ daily servings of vegetables
• Excellent source of Beta-carotene, calcium, chlorophyll, fiber, iron, & vit K to name a few
• Contains ALL essential amino acids

So pretty much it's the shit.....in a green powder form ;)

Now how do I like to drink it?????

I love it mixed in my favorite cold pressed juice ^^^^ or this juice

It can be added to just plain 'ole water with ice or added to any of your daily smoothies!

It is so dang simple to incorporate into your diet and you all should be getting this right away

Like go....now

You'll thank me later


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Book Review: The Skinny Confidential

FINALLY got my photos to work and upload so now I can be back to reg postings

( you can quit holding your breathe....)

:)

I am here with a lil book review. One of my all time favie blogs The Skinny Confidential

Like, oh em gee she made her blog into a book!!!!

Praise Jesus! This little booky is epic. Think: her blog on steroids

I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and her personality is infectious

Like, who else washes her hair once or twice a week like moi? SHE DOES

 Awesomesauce.

 

I read most of it out on the back porch. Such warm Georgia weather mm..

I loved the recipes and juice recipe ideas since I am always on the hunt for more of those since you all know I f'in love to juice { minus the cleanup }

I'm convinced were pretty much soul sisters....except for the fact she's blonde

BTW she's got a rockin bod too!!!

Boho, sexy, fit, eats clean, amazing sense of humor, FAB hair, perf skin.........need I go on?????

Y'all need to pick up this lil babe ASAP and read cover to cover in .056949302 secs

.....you know I did

OH and did I mention she called me 'cute' on instagram????

I die.......

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New Lululemon

Went shopping this past week so I decided to show you all what I got

on sale of course.....

 

 Lululemon Mountain Tank

Not on sale online, but got a great deal in store. Loose and flowy perfect for over leggings and under a jacket pre and post workout.

Don't yall hate when things are on sale in the store and not online??

AND I went to two stores and a cardigan was on sale in one and not at the other like WTH?!

Energy Bra

Again, this color combo still full price online but I got on sale. I've never had the Energy bra so I am hoping it will live up to my expectations. Have you all tried this one? Which bra is your fav?

BTW, got my boyfriend this pair of shorts below. Wasn't even out yet, he was super surprised and he's never had a pair before and these are more like crossfit mens shorts anyway. I had one of the workers try on and squat around the store just to make sure ;)

So if your man has never tried Lulu before and he crossfits, I suggest these 

 

 Assert Short

Outfit post to come with both of these. Check my instagram for more pics, I update at least once a day!!


 

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Flexibility...

Is super important when it comes to life...and of course Crossfit. I, like so many others, tend to not stretch or foam roll enough which can lead to stress on the muscles and even injuries. I want to try to incorporate more yoga and stretching into my daily routine.

So, tonight I am trying this little workout called Barre at a Pure Barre studio. My sister has been doing it so I thought I'd give it a whirl! Have any of you tried it?? I can't wait....

A little about barre....
It is a ballet type workout. It helps dancer and well, anyone with flexibility, stability and balance. Which you all know is the foundation of a good lift { along with technique!! }

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Lulu Lust List

Here were are with another Lululemon post. I swear I could live in their clothing 24/7. OH wait..... I already do

:)

Wunder Under Crop

To me, this light grey screams spring! I do have a pair of crops and several Wunders but no WU crops. I think that needs to change....

Nice Asana Jacket

I am sure you can tell, I mostly wear grey and black I really need to get a life and add more color but we like what we like. And this jacket is so cute that neon orange is just the perfect pop of color I need in my life.

 

Energy Bra

Kinda ob...sessed with their bras and this color combo is a must for my closet! This one got great reviews online so I am going to try it on next time in the store :)

#INeedAGoodJob

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Garage Games One Overview

 { Some light packing for GG1 }

These past few weeks have been crazy busy getting ready, and competing in the Garage Games One Crossfit competition.


It was my first one and it was an amazing journey. I have only been hardcore crossfitting for about 5 months now and I had heard the comps were crazy and that's really when you figure out if its something you truly want to be competitive in. I was in awe of the other athletes. There were people 1000x stronger than me and it was truly amazing to watch. Crossfit is not only a physical journey, but more of an emotional one. And those of you who crossfit know what I am talking about.

It made me want to take my training to a whole new level. Have any of my readers been to or competed in one of these events???

I have added some recent photos as well as photos from the event. Blogger was not working on my comp for the longest time so forgive me for the delay!!!

Below are some pictures and moments from my journey....

 

SS picture of the amazing oly lifter Jon North. He is crazy strong and youd never guess it.

Everyone from my box family was so excited to see him lift

Candid shot of a good friend, fellow athlete, and WINNER of the female scaled division and I cheering on our fellow athletes or as I like to call them family!

 

Badass rig by Pure Strength

 New Wonder Woman converse I wore during two of the WODs

Super cute :)

 

{ Converse X Shorts }

 

One of my favorite pictures because for one, I had done this very same WOD twice before and had not finished. And I finished it with time to spare at the competition. SO very proud and thankful for my xf family and all of their support.

Go out and grab your dreams by the balls!!!!!

Lusting Over: Nike Flyknit Air Max

Ummmmmmm, am I the only one who's late on the Flyknit Air Max train??

I mean they are beauties!! Although, not the ideal Crossfit shoe, I honestly probably wouldnt even try in them. They are more of running around town Nikes.

My love for Nike has never once waned even though everything Crossfit is Reebok. I am not partial to Reebok clothing but the Nano 3.0's are fantastic. I am still a Nike girl at heart. I have soooo mannnyyy pairsss of Free's haha.

Back to these beautiful babies....

My boyfriend hates these HA, but I am so in love. I have never owned Air Maxs but I hear they are dreamy on your feet.

The only downfall, the steep price tag at a whopping $225, they will most definitely be on my birthday list.

What do y'all think??

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Quick & Easy HEALTHY Dinner 2

Hey y'all, I am back with another super quick healthy dinner!

Because let's face it, nobody has time for a long prep. Am I right?!?

SIDE BAR- before I forget, I made an Instagram specifically for my blog!
Its-----> naturallyemblog
and my personal is--> emmamason3

The pictures may intersect every once in a while but check them out! Lots of fun Crossfit, Lululemon, and food goodies :)

 Now, ADD moment over, back to the healthy dinner

So, using the left over chicken from my last healthy dinner post, all I did was add it to a salad with some veggies.

Super simple, right?

For dressing I made a healthy concoction....

Ingreds:

-half a lemon squeezed

-Braggs Organic Sprinkle

- Bob's ground flax

-Ground chia

 

Y'all have seen this so many times in previous food posts

It is a legit staple in my kitchen

 

And per usual, I add ground chia and ground flax for added omegas and nutrients

Though the dressing seems simple, its so easy and the less ingreds the better.

What are some of your easy meal recipes? I am dying for more!

xx

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Crossfit &.... Manicures?

Usually, these two terms don't go together. Now, even though I workout with the boys, I still want to feel girly! As I am sure most of you all do too. Whether you are crossfitting or just doing at home videos, every woman still wants to feel sexy and girly. And a manicure is such an easy way for us to feel like the women we are! Right?!

Now back to the task at hand -----> manicures that last.

I work in a salon so I am thankful to get gel manicures at no charge. I have tried several top coats, Sally Hansen strips etc. The only thing that has lasted through a WOD is my OPI gel manicures!

Also I like to keep my nails short. Thats just how I am I can't stand long nails!!

I switch it up every two weeks or week and a half. The one below is the one I am currently wearing and the other one was from the holidays :)

  

OPI Glints of Glinda 

OPI Holiday My Favorite Ornament

 

OPI Warm Me Up

OPI All Sparkly and Gold

Do any of you have any other tips for lasting manicures through workouts and WODs??

XX

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Lulu Lust List

Ever since starting Crossfit, and actually even before that, I have been obsessed with Lululemon. If you have never tried on or worn their workout clothes I suggest you try them!!! Their fabrics are soft, form fitting, perfect for an athletes body. Plus they are super cute and oh so cozy.

I am going to start doing Lululemon lust lists every couple weeks to showcase their new arrivals and new products. I mean, am I the only one who wants to look cute while sweating up a storm??

Not only is their clothing adorable, but also very functional in workouts. I have found most of their products to be made to withstand a lot and last a very long time. The quality is definitely there. And when I workout, I need to know my shorts/pants wont ride up or my shirt to fall down.

 

1. Post Practice Cardi

I would literally wear this anywhere!! And how adorable is this color? Perfect for spring

 

2.  Run Swiftly LS Stripe

I have this in gray and I LOVE it. The stripe version is so cute I definitely want to get my hands on it!

 

 3. Run: Speed Short

These are my new obsession. I recently got them in black and they are easily the most comfortable shorts ever. Like ever, ever. They are perfect for WOD's and everything in between. I can easily squat and run in them. And I am a hard one to please...

I look forward to more Lulu posts :)

XX
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Quick & Easy HEALTHY Dinner 1

Who doesn't love an easy, fast dinner????

And no, I am not talking about FAsT food!!!!!

Today, I am going to show you a super easy and quick dinner I made that was satisfying and healthy in under ten minutes.

I hate long, drawn out recipes that take all day to make. Plus I am starving after my WOD and will literally grab at anything I see. Tsk Tsk that's a bad habit so I've been playing around with fast meals.

This IS a meatless meal but you can always add a lean grilled or steamed chicken or meat to the plate as well I just didn't have any on hand.

 

I used coconut oil to satay the onions until very soft.

I added the kale and some pepper to taste. After the kale softened I squeezed fresh lemon juice on it and continued to cook for 2-3 more minutes.

 

Along with the kale I baked a sweet potato! YUM!!!

I could eat one of those with everything and plus they are so good for you. 

Benefits include:

1. High in vitamin B6

2. Good source of vitamin C and D

3. They contain iron and magnesium which are good for the immune system, heart, muscle, and nerve function

4. High in beta-carotene which helps fight against cancer

5. You can cook them several ways so you don't get bored

Naturally, I don't add butter but I did find a yummy alternative at Kroger and it is this...

It's obviously not the healthiest thing in the WORLD, but its a better alternative. It doesn't taste like coconut either it is very light. Also, I do not add any of that nasty sweet stuff people tend to add to sweet potatoes. I just use plain ole' pepper and pink Himalayan salt.

Sweet potatoes are already naturally sweet so why add brown sugar???

Let me know if any of you try this!!!! More on kale in another post! Can you say super food???

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New Addiction<<---- Crossfit

Happy 2014 y'all! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. I am ready to kick 2013 to the curb and start fresh this year. I re read all my 2013 resolutions from this post, and I pretty much followed all of them!

But these past few months I have found a new love, and that is Crossfit.
 "That cult fitness thing" as I used to call it. Yes, the very same one.
 Like obsession is an understatement. My boyfriend owns a Crossfit gym, he initially got me into it, and I can't seem to get enough!!!!!! Have any of you changed your training methods?? Have you ever tried Crossfit?? I plan on competing in February for the first time and I am nervous/excited. How are y'all staying active this year?

Lululemon Top X new jump rope

Lululemon Pants X custom Nike's [ war eagle! ]

 

 Lululemon tank

 

Hurt Locker Shirt

Can't wait to share more with you all soon,

XX

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Recipe: Healthy French Toast

{{ How yummy ^^^ }}

Why hello again! I enjoy eating the things that I love, but putting a healthier twist on them. One of my favorite brunch items, usually saved for Sundays, is French Toast. I have loved it forever and since my journey of eating clean started at least three years ago, I have found better ways to tweak some of my favorite foods!!

The best way to make French toast is to use stale, older bread. Obvi not moldy though. So I used my 100% whole wheat few days old bread and it was perfect. So here's what you'll need...

Ingredients:
- 1Tbsp. of coconut oil for the pan
- 3 eggs
- 1 heaping Tbsp. of cinnamon
- Splash of almond milk

So the mixture to coat the bread is just eggs, cinnamon, and almond milk. How easy is that?? It literally took 10-15 mins. Super easy and with minimal ingredients.

My favie coconut oil. Or try this one

Penzey's spices are SO good

I always get the unsweetened original flavor via Silk or Blue Diamond

I also added sliced bananas in between the layers. Also add a tablespoon or so of 100% pure organic maple syrup! If you keep your portion size small, you can still eat what you want. That is how I live my life and still get to enjoy what I loveeeee!!!

So let me know if you all try this and what you think.

xx
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