SARAH GETS STRONG: A CROSSFIT/PALEO LOVE AFFAIR *

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My name is Sarah and I'm a once-skinny-kid macaroni-eating-swimmer now dangerously turned on to CrossFit, Paleo nutrition and overall badass-ness.

I am training as a first time participant for CrossFit's 2011 Sectional Qualifier and, through this, hope to increase my physical strength and (otherwise absent) mental fortitude. No more frustration during WODs. No more "I can't". I will stop being good at one thing, and become great at everything.

Join me on my journey to greatness!




crossfit homies

MANNY @ INVICTUS

RACHEL @ ALBANY

DREW @ ROCKLAND

AUSTIN @ ALBANY



Themed by Monique Tendencia.
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Coconut Oil… get some!

Really awesome info about coconut oil, as illustrated by the Health By Hamilton blog:

  • “The oil is easily absorbed into tissue and cells, making it very good for cellular repair. Unlike polyunsaturated fats, which drive cholesterol into the cells, making them rigid and inflexible (while giving the false impression of lowering cholesterol in a healthy way), the coconut oil is mostly saturated fat and causes no damage to cells or tissue.  Its medium-chain fatty acids are easily absorbed into cells making them strong and flexible.

  • It is the perfect fat for regulating metabolism while nourishing the body and increasing strength.

  • It contains medium-chain fatty acids in the form of lauric and capric acid.  Lauric acid forms into monolaurin in the body. Research has shown that yeast problems, ringworm and giardia (a common parasite) have been inactivated or killed by monolaurin.  It has been recognized for its anitviral properties, which occur through its ability to disrupt the lipid membranes of viruses, including the HIV virus and herpes.  It is also antibacterial and antimicrobial. Monolaurin is not found in the human body and must be supplied by diet. Capric acid, which forms into monocaprin in the body, is another medium-chain fatty acid with additional supporting benefits.”

                                          

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