19 May 2011

I've been couponing (not to the extreme of the show) but man alive, it's a lot of work to get the huge savings that can be had. My problem is that we eat almost exclusively from the produce section and they don't make coupons for produce. (that I know of. If you do, please send them my way!)  I'm trying to find the motivation but right now, it feels like I'm being pulled in multiple directions. I'm settling for clipping coupons and price matchng at walmart. I know there is stacking and CVS n Walgreens gives away extra bucks but I really don't like to shop there for anything other than Medicine. Just a personal preference. Maybe I'll get over that. meh. Today's WOD kicked my tookus! Legs are so wobbly even now! This isn't going to go well tomorrow at work! Just walk it out!

Eight rounds of:
5 Back squats (105 lb.)
5 Weighted box jumps (20 lb.)
2 Shuttle sprints, 50 feet
Rest 2 minutes.

11 May 2011

I feel like I owe you guys an explanation on my recent absenteeism. Over the past month or so, I backslid into the "unclean" way of eating. I really can't pinpoint a cause/reason for it. Just apathy I guess. I know there was some stressful issues that cropped up but I hate to lay my blame there, but it could definitely be it. I still tried to eat somewhat cleaner than my previous life, but I still would have ice cream (as good as I remember but I could handle much of it) and milk chocolate. I had some cake too (seeing as how it was available to me 24/7). That last statement is not blame, just a statement. In going through that I realized how much THAT food affected the way I feel, including mood, health, well being, and even body image. I swelled by a few pounds but I felt like I had gained all 75# back. My thinking was foggy and cluttered. Decisions were harder to make. I started to isolate myself again. ... I'm rambling. My point is, don't try to fool yourself into thinking that food doesn't affect everything in your life. It is a drug and should be treated as such. Measured, tempered, and monitored. I know that the information out there in mass is confusing, but is it so hard to believe that the healthiest food for you doesn't come in a package?
Moving on. I had a great second day back at the gym ( crossfitseven.com )! The WOD was brutal, but fun! I left it all out there and I can feel it! I love pushing myself to that point! My body failed and my mind pushed! I can't wait to see what's in store tomorrow! Thanks WOD buddy for the fun and camaraderie! Good luck on your test!

WOD:
Max weight rack jerk 1-1-1 (=105#)

followed by as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
5 Pull-ups
10 Ring dips
15 Box jumps

=6 rounds +5 pullups

Diet:
Sweet Potato Hash, eggs
Chickfila nuggets, fruit, agua
Chili's Margarita Grilled Chicken! so yum!

Thanks goes out to Amie for her hard work on the Menu at CF7 for the Paleo month challenge. I've been borrowing her recipes and meal plans for a lot of my meals! Thanks girl!

9 May

My guilt has kept me away. I have resolve, however, and will move forward. Yesterday was my first day back to Crossfit and I did better than I could have hoped! I didn't finish last, but I was significantly scaled. No biggie. I'll post tonight on the day.

8May Wod

With a continuous running clock, complete:
Two minutes max rep Wall Balls
Two minutes max rep Burpees
Two minutes max rep Double Unders (Did skips instead)
800m Run
21 Power Cleans (55 lb.)

Time: 16:21
reps: 251