Happy Valentine Day Squats and Treats

Happy Valentine Day!  I got my kids something!  See below.  

Last night I made something for V-Day treats.  Tiffany Lemon Coconut Macaroons! Without Sugar!  See recipe below.

Frog and Gorilla with M&M's for my both kids

4 Egg Whites.  Use Hand Mixer to whisk it until it reaches to soft peak.

Add 1/2 TBS of fresh lemon juice and zest of 1 lemon.  1 tsp. of vanilla extract, 1 tsp of sea salt, and 15 drops of vanilla creme stevia liquid or lemon stevia liquid or plain stevia liquid.  I used vanilla creme because it was what I had in the pantry.  Whisk it again with the hand mixer.  Be sure it is still soft peak when done.

Now, this is the tricky part.  You will need 2 cups of unsweetened shredded coconut and a soft spatula.  Fold in unsweetened shredded coconut (a little bit of that into the egg white meringue at a time as you fold).  Do not stir!  Fold in gently.  After you fold in 2 cups of shredded coconut, place the bowl into the refrigerator to let that bind. About 20 minutes.

Oven at 350 degrees.  Place silpat or parchment paper onto baking sheet pan.  Take the bowl out from the refrigerator.  Use a small ice-cream scoop or melon scoop, scoop that macaroons (the ball should be intact) onto the baking sheet pan like the picture above.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, keep your eye on these so they won't burn!

Now, that is Tiffany Lemon Coconut Macaroons!  Tiffany because of the color of the bowl.  ;-)

Crossfit from yesterday on 2/13

It was warm!  Mid 60's!  I was excited to wear shorts, at last!  And a short sleeves, at last too!  It was sunny too and the temps were fantastic.

Looking Chic for crossfit!

I made it in under 20 minutes cap.  Whew.  I did #95 bench press, #95 power cleans, #115 back squats, and #125 dead lift and guess what, I did go for a 800 m run.  Well, actually at "Grandma" pace jog and brisk walk combined.  I was excited.  Feet still achy, can't run normally, but I'm slowly training myself again to run.  I have been walking around the neighborhood at home daily this week to stretch my ankles and toes.  With Doctor's approval, of course.  I had cortisone injection in my left ankle on Wednesday, so that should help some.  Another one on Monday for my right ankle which will be the 2nd time.  Remember I have 2 big screws in my both ankles (outside and inside).

My weights for lifting still have to be light.  I wish I could RX on these heavy weights but my ankles cannot handle the pressure yet.  Time will heal.  I'm gonna wear shorts again today for crossfit at noon.  Excited to find out what we will do!

I did 190 squats yesterday (not including #115 20 back squats) at home before each meal and before bed. ;-)