February 2011
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It all started with the reuban from NYC..
Oy vey. This is embarrassing to admit, but.. Paleo has sorta been kicking my ass lately. And I know that it all started with that damn reuben from NYC. Thankfully, however, this was a successful Paleo week, where I indulged not even a little bit into my apartment’s pseudo-sinful treats such as the imported dark chocolate. Sure, it was hard to resist the sweetness… especially that of...
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Which do you want to hear first: the good news or...
The Good News: It’s 100% fixable. The Bad News: I’m a freakin’ mess. Before I continue, I want to first point out that this blog is meant to illustrate my journey into optimum health, strength, and wellness, the majority of which includes CrossFit training and Paleo nutrition; however, with that being said, I also believe it’s pertinent to include all outside...
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I know I always push this, but...
We have to remember look at both the pro’s AND con’s of our athletic performance. Only looking at the negative will NOT get us to a better, con-free place (because this con-free place does not actually exist).
Example: Wednesday’s WOD required heavy thrusters and pullups, with the RX’d sequence as follows:
15 95lb thruster
15 weighted kipping pullup (20lb)
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The first step to looking good naked..
(this was also today’s post for AlbanyCrossFit.com—- check it out!) Is to actually feel good about yourself.
Duh.
We can train 5 days a week, have a sub 2 “Fran” time, lift 3 billion pounds (because that can be possible, kind of), be 100% strict Paleo, and have a sweet rockin’ bod, but… without the support from yourself, your bod aint so great. In fact, this mindset has the...
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CONFESSION: Sarah gets... gross.
After the deed is done, a whirlwind of guilt nearly drops me to my knees. “WHY? WHY WOULD I EVER DO THIS TO MYSELF?” …REALLY, WHY!!?, I cry. “But… it feels so good…”. You would think I were referring to heroine for christ’s sake. I can imagine, however, that as a CrossFitting Paleo enthusiast, doing this would produce an effect similar to an...