Week in Review

February 17, 2013

Is it just me or is 2013 flying by insanely fast? Hanging on tight as the days whiz pass!

Today at the gym we did a Tabata-style workout which included one of my favorite things: battle ropes! They’re hard but you feel pretty bad ass when you’re done with them.

ropes

Earlier in the week, I finally added some chain to my glute bridges. I’ve always been afraid of adding weight, but was able to handle it and it was a good non-scale victory. Over on the Skinny Emmie Facebook page, it seems that chains reminded everyone of “50 Shades of Gray,” which made me laugh.

chains

In addition to the ropes and chains, I also did a FitnessGlo workout at home. I will post a review and giveaway on that later next week.

Also this week, I finally tried ordering off the Panera “Hidden Menu.” I have zero idea why they keep it hidden considering I would have stopped avoiding Panera like the plague if I knew about this earlier. For those of you who don’t eat gluten, the options are great.

panera

Power Breakfast Egg Bowl with Steak

This is from last week but I didn’t share it here yet: JCPenney has a line of activewear called Xersion and they have some items in plus size. All of the items are really inexpensive and fun. I have kind of been living in this bright neon mesh-sleeved sweatshirt. You all know how obsessed I am with plus size activewear, so I’m excited for this.

top

Neon is one trend from the 80′s that I don’t mind coming back.

If you’re looking for healthy eating tips, check out my Spry Kitchen blog on Spry Living. Some of my favorites:

How has your week been? 

  • Stacyl

    Your Xersion shirt is so cute!!!! I love that line from JCP and pretty much live in it on the weekends! Great for go between the gym, grocery store, and running other errands!

    • http://www.skinnyemmie.com/ Emily Sandford

      I was really surprised at how good it looks on. Usually things along such “trendy” lines don’t fit right for workouts, but this top was perfect. Will try more for sure. I will say I got a pair of capris that don’t look that great, but it won’t stop me from trying other items.

  • http://twitter.com/#!/pattyaizaga Patty

    Sounds like you had a great week! :) Love the neon top! Looks great on you :)

    • http://www.skinnyemmie.com/ Emily Sandford

      Thanks Patty :)

  • Brittany Johnson

    You look so great in that neon top! I love the Xersion line.

  • Erin

    I LOVE the Xersion bottoms – SUPER comfortable. I will have to look at their plus-tops!

  • http://twitter.com/300poundsdown 300 Pounds Down

    I hate tabatas! Way to go! I really like that shirt you’re wearing!!

  • bmeserve

    Ohh … I’ll have to check out that workout line!!! I need some good fitting workout clothes for sure :) How do you get your pictures at the gym? Do you have someone that goes with you and takes them? I need to start doing this as well :) You’re doing great!!!

  • Laurie

    Yes, 2013 is flying by! I picked up the battle ropes at my gym for the first time this week. I think I could really get into swinging them around!

  • Tiffany

    I love Xersion pants! I can actually pass them off as black dress pants…those are very happy days at work! A couple years ago I got a zip up jacket by Xersion and I call it my “running” jacket but I use it for anything. I love it and I feel great in it. You should definitely check out this brand if you haven’t already!

  • Kelly @ No Thanks to Cake

    I loved this post… and it got me running to JCP to check out the Xersion line! LOVED it, and all the other stuff I picked up! Thanks for the great suggestion! xoxo

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  • Molly Pfister

    Super cute in the neon!

  • ThatMomTammy

    This is my first time on your blog and you are such a inspiration! Love the clothes and your weightloss is fantastic!

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