Happy FRIDAY! I’ve been working for 2 weeks straight including an absolutely massive out-of-town shoot last weekend which means my brain is mush. SO let’s talk about random Crossfit things – okay?
1. Our barbell programming has us squatting every day (3x a week) – I haven’t back squatted in close to a year but hit 130×5 today and it felt fairly easy. Love squats!
2. I’m absolutely in LOVE with this shirt that the nice folks over at Fashletics sent me:
It’s insanely soft and comfortable plus, it’s cute. I got a medium and it’s snug and a little short but I think a large would have been a bit too big. Everytime I wear it, I get tons of compliments on it – I’m thinking I may need some more in different colors and of course, coordinating knee socks. 
Based on the shirt I received, I can already tell there are going to be several more Fashletics orders in my future 
I actually really love the entire message of Fashletics – which revolves around the theme “Live, Love, Lift”. The company was started by a Crossfitter and metal smith (how cool is that?) and they make beautiful crossfit jewelry as well as apparel. I’ve already got a necklace design picked out that I want to order soon – it involves kettlebells. No surprise there.
If you want to try out some Fashletics gear for yourself (and I think you do!) use the code LIVELOVELIFT to get 10% off your order.
3. I NEED a pair of Olympic lifting shoes – it’s not even a want, but more of a necessity at this point. I’ve been doing our box’s barbell/lifting class 2-3x a week now and focusing a lot more on my o-lifts so the shoes really are necessary. I’ve already picked out the pair I’m going to get – they’re absolutely hideous but the price is right and they’re a solid shoe and most importantly, they’re not sold out in my size.
4. Best post-workout breakfast ever = shredded sweet potato with pulled pork & spinach, topped with some eggs cooked under the broiler. This whole more carbs things is seriously paying off.
5. Not crossfit related but I have to share this Valentine’s Day card I found on etsy:
LOVE.
Tagged: bacon, breakfast, crossfit, five, friday, olympic lifting, paleo, primal, shoes, squats
I'm Gabby. A 24 year old gluten-free kitchen explorer, Crossfitter, and freelance recipe developer and food photographer sharing my life one recipe, workout, and photo at a time. 
Love the Fashletics gear!!
Awesome job on the squatting; our sister box does Oly Lifting twice a week so I’ve been trying to make it there at least once a week. It’s just such a different world than the standard WOD classes; I love it!
Thanks Jennifer! I’m really liking doing more lifting/less WOD-ing these days, nice change of pace!
I love that tank top! So cute!
Thanks!
I love that shirt! Squats are one of my favorites exercises. Probably because it works my booty