For the past few days my body has been craving random things. Things I normally would never think to eat as 'I don't like them'. And before you ask no I am not up the duff there is no man!
It started yesterday morning. I forgot to make my breakfast patties and needed to get brekkie at work and wandered down for some bacon and tomato. I spotted an egg in the corner of my eye that looked rather delicious and also ordered that. Anyone that knows me will know that the only form of egg I have eaten in the past is one that is mixed with flour, sugar and chocolate to make some awesome cake goodness.
So I ate maybe 5 bites of said egg and it made me want to gag. I have real texture/taste issues with the whole thing. I don't care that it is an egg I just can't stomach the smell.
Then last night post the 'Nutts' WOD (which I will talk about later OMG worst WOD ever) I went to do the grogeries and then had a massive craving for tuna. Again, rather odd because of the fact that I don't like seafood in any form let alone tuna which is the most fishy in my opinion.
I bought a couple of cans, but once I got home the craving had passed. So will have to try them at a later date and let you know the verdict then!
So it made me wonder - where are these random bizzaro cravings coming from? Is it my body's way of saying gimme more protein stat or I will make you crave shit you don't like?
I need to be eating 1g of protein per pound of body weight which ends up equating something ridiculous like 167grams. Off to research protein sources now!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Saturday's WOD
5,5,5,5,5 Back Squat
I was stressing all morning cause I cannot for the life of me get a full range squat. Kinda ridiculous since most people think i'm flexible cause of my dancing. Am definitely not flexible where required for squatting.
Attempted one, couldn't get the range. Then John grabbeb me some plates to put under my heels and bam, I could not do a full range squat. During the WOD Kiara was helping me out and pushing me to go heavier and was spotting me. This is why I love crossfit. Everyone is SO encouraging.
I got up to 55kgs. I think I could have gone higher but at the start of the WOD I didn't realise we had actually started and I was doing a heap of squats to 'practise' thus fatiguing the legs! The finisher was AMRAP backsquats (using half the weight) in 2 mins. I did 26.
Considering at the start of the session I couldn't do ONE squat I was pretty stoked with tha effort!
I was stressing all morning cause I cannot for the life of me get a full range squat. Kinda ridiculous since most people think i'm flexible cause of my dancing. Am definitely not flexible where required for squatting.
Attempted one, couldn't get the range. Then John grabbeb me some plates to put under my heels and bam, I could not do a full range squat. During the WOD Kiara was helping me out and pushing me to go heavier and was spotting me. This is why I love crossfit. Everyone is SO encouraging.
I got up to 55kgs. I think I could have gone higher but at the start of the WOD I didn't realise we had actually started and I was doing a heap of squats to 'practise' thus fatiguing the legs! The finisher was AMRAP backsquats (using half the weight) in 2 mins. I did 26.
Considering at the start of the session I couldn't do ONE squat I was pretty stoked with tha effort!
Friday, July 23, 2010
'JT'
Another hero WOD last night.
JT
21-15-9
HSPU, ringdips, pushups
I did a 20kg strict press, ringdips with the band and push ups on my knees in 21:48.
Not bad considering I was at the shops and close to ditching the session as I was SO unsure how I was going to manage doing more presses. My shoulders were caining after the sessions earlier on in the week.
I was also craving something sweet and really wanted chocolate, but then my conscience got the better of me and I got dried fruit instead. Which turned out to be much needed as I felt so much better and energised afterwards.
JT
21-15-9
HSPU, ringdips, pushups
I did a 20kg strict press, ringdips with the band and push ups on my knees in 21:48.
Not bad considering I was at the shops and close to ditching the session as I was SO unsure how I was going to manage doing more presses. My shoulders were caining after the sessions earlier on in the week.
I was also craving something sweet and really wanted chocolate, but then my conscience got the better of me and I got dried fruit instead. Which turned out to be much needed as I felt so much better and energised afterwards.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
WOD update
17/07/10
Went to bodym this morning to train with my bestie Josie.
Wod clean and jerk
My 1rm was 35kg.
Finisher was similar to fight gone bad done in teams. I was the worst!!
I also did my 1rm dead lift and got 75kg.
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19/07/10
6 Thrusters on the min 50/30kg ...
Continue on the minute until you fail, or reach 10 min/60 reps
Rest 10 min
100 push ups for time
I used the 10kg dumbells - got out 7 rounds and 4 reps. Switched to the 5kg dumbells to finish off the wod. My squat technique is still letting me down. Need to really work on the flexibility.
100 push ups on the knees done in 4:42.
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20/07/10
For Time:85kg/55kg, Shoulder to overhead, 20 reps
40 Burpees
Partition as needed, any order.
Time = 10:03
Weight used = 30kgs
Finisher 3min AMRAP - Shoulder to overhead
20kgs - 26reps
Tough WOD today - but really happy with my result. Won't be able to straighten the hair tomorrow
Went to bodym this morning to train with my bestie Josie.
Wod clean and jerk
My 1rm was 35kg.
Finisher was similar to fight gone bad done in teams. I was the worst!!
I also did my 1rm dead lift and got 75kg.
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19/07/10
6 Thrusters on the min 50/30kg ...
Continue on the minute until you fail, or reach 10 min/60 reps
Rest 10 min
100 push ups for time
I used the 10kg dumbells - got out 7 rounds and 4 reps. Switched to the 5kg dumbells to finish off the wod. My squat technique is still letting me down. Need to really work on the flexibility.
100 push ups on the knees done in 4:42.
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20/07/10
For Time:85kg/55kg, Shoulder to overhead, 20 reps
40 Burpees
Partition as needed, any order.
Time = 10:03
Weight used = 30kgs
Finisher 3min AMRAP - Shoulder to overhead
20kgs - 26reps
Tough WOD today - but really happy with my result. Won't be able to straighten the hair tomorrow
Crossfit Marks
I wear my crossfit marks with pride. Yes my knees are scarred now after my first real WOD at Norwest. I look at them and they remind me that even though I was in so much pain, I didn't quit. I achieved something I never thought I could.
I have bruise-kisses on my neck from the bar. It hurts to touch and is red and transitioning to purple. To non-crossfitters they see a hickey, I see the mark of pushing through a finisher workout when I thought I had nothing left in the tank.
I once used to have regular mani/pedis. Now I look at my hands and can see where the callousous will form and can see where my skin has torn slightly. I no longer care about having 'pretty' nails, I care about being able to do pull ups without bands.
Crossfit has made me a stronger person both inside and out. I no longer complain about anything at all in my life. Nothing bothers me and I feel like I can achieve anything. I know that sounds so corny but its true.
I am really getting tired of the jokes that people make about the marks I am proud of. The guys at work just don't get it and at the first chance to put their mind in the gutter they do. I worked hard for these marks and f them all - I am elite!
I have bruise-kisses on my neck from the bar. It hurts to touch and is red and transitioning to purple. To non-crossfitters they see a hickey, I see the mark of pushing through a finisher workout when I thought I had nothing left in the tank.
I once used to have regular mani/pedis. Now I look at my hands and can see where the callousous will form and can see where my skin has torn slightly. I no longer care about having 'pretty' nails, I care about being able to do pull ups without bands.
Crossfit has made me a stronger person both inside and out. I no longer complain about anything at all in my life. Nothing bothers me and I feel like I can achieve anything. I know that sounds so corny but its true.
I am really getting tired of the jokes that people make about the marks I am proud of. The guys at work just don't get it and at the first chance to put their mind in the gutter they do. I worked hard for these marks and f them all - I am elite!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Why I Love Crossfit
Gill mentioned doing a 5km run before last night's WOD and Kat offered to do the run with her for support. I then thought to myself I should also do that since the city 2 surf is in a few weeks time....
BIG MISTAKE.
The run in itself was not that bad - stuck with Gill and Kat for the majority of it but ran the last 2km alone and did it in 52 min 15 sec. I think if I did this alone I would be able to shave 10 mins off. Feet were caining and when I got back to the box I discovered blisters on the arch of each of my feet.
So didn't do the actual WOD as my feet were too sore but practised my pull ups and can now do them with just the blue band.
So why do I love crossfit? I know I have said it before but everyone is SO supportive. It was great doing the run with the girls and pushing Gill to beat her last time by 2 mins. Then in the clean and jerk WOD we cheered on Mike and he got a PB.
I am off to train at BodyM tonight with Josie and Nathan. It will be good to see how other affiliates train. And their WOD tonight has pull ups so good job I practised!
BIG MISTAKE.
The run in itself was not that bad - stuck with Gill and Kat for the majority of it but ran the last 2km alone and did it in 52 min 15 sec. I think if I did this alone I would be able to shave 10 mins off. Feet were caining and when I got back to the box I discovered blisters on the arch of each of my feet.
So didn't do the actual WOD as my feet were too sore but practised my pull ups and can now do them with just the blue band.
So why do I love crossfit? I know I have said it before but everyone is SO supportive. It was great doing the run with the girls and pushing Gill to beat her last time by 2 mins. Then in the clean and jerk WOD we cheered on Mike and he got a PB.
I am off to train at BodyM tonight with Josie and Nathan. It will be good to see how other affiliates train. And their WOD tonight has pull ups so good job I practised!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
WOD 13/07/10 - Karen
150 wall balls for time (5kg ball)
Time = 16:12
This was a killer. I started doing them in sets of 10 but after the first 2 or 3 sets I was absolutely spent and had to break it down to 5's. Was the last to finish and had Kat and Theo and John all surrounding me pushing me through until the end. My legs were buring and my arms were shaking. I collapsed at the end and was SO dizzy.
Had maybe a 3 min rest and then was told the finisher was AMRAP wallballs 3mins. I could have cried. Really did not know how I was going to push out anymore. John said even if I got out 15 that was better than nothing.
I got out another 32.
Pretty f stoked with this. Just goes to show that when you think you have nothing left in the tank you actually do. I love crossfit so much as everyone is so supportive and really pushes you to the limit. I hate and love that people surround you and yell at you to dig deep.
In just 4 weeks of paleo and 3 weeks of crossfit I have become so much stronger. I also fit into a skirt I have not worn in years and barely have any budgers! (see http://crossfitconfessions.blogspot.com for a definition of budgers)
Rest day today then 3 days of hard WODs to come.
Time = 16:12
This was a killer. I started doing them in sets of 10 but after the first 2 or 3 sets I was absolutely spent and had to break it down to 5's. Was the last to finish and had Kat and Theo and John all surrounding me pushing me through until the end. My legs were buring and my arms were shaking. I collapsed at the end and was SO dizzy.
Had maybe a 3 min rest and then was told the finisher was AMRAP wallballs 3mins. I could have cried. Really did not know how I was going to push out anymore. John said even if I got out 15 that was better than nothing.
I got out another 32.
Pretty f stoked with this. Just goes to show that when you think you have nothing left in the tank you actually do. I love crossfit so much as everyone is so supportive and really pushes you to the limit. I hate and love that people surround you and yell at you to dig deep.
In just 4 weeks of paleo and 3 weeks of crossfit I have become so much stronger. I also fit into a skirt I have not worn in years and barely have any budgers! (see http://crossfitconfessions.blogspot.com for a definition of budgers)
Rest day today then 3 days of hard WODs to come.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
WOD recap
WOD 10/07/10
Seven rounds for time of:
10 Handstand push-ups - subbed for 20kg strict press
20 kg dumbell Squat clean, 10 reps - used 5kg dumbells
10 L-pull-ups - subbed 20 pullups blue and orange bands / 20 knees to chest
40 min time limit - I got 4 and a half rounds out (5 pull ups)
This hurt SO bad. I was super happy with my strict press considering when I started crossfit a few weeks ago I could not lift the bar over my head. Also Really happy with my pull ups as I have been doing jumping ones on the rings so its great to transition to the bands.
Still struggling a bit with my technique cause I think about it to much. I just have to let it go and not think so hard!
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WOD 12/07/10
Five rounds for time of:
5 Muscle-ups
60kg Power clean, 10 reps
Run 200 meters
Subbed 5 ringdips, 5 push ups and 10 pull ups (orange and blue band) for the muscle ups and did a 25kg powerclean.
Time = 22.40
I found the running part of the WOD the hardest. I think the first round is the only round I ran the full 200 metres. I swear I am allergic to running. So f happy that I can now do ring dips. Again - 3 weeks ago I couldn't get out 1 and now I can do 5 in a row. Also tried really hard to practise the kipping motion during the muscle ups and think that pretty soon I will be able to just use the blue band. Powerrcleans started to feel really natural towards the end also.
Also got out 16 unbroken double unders in the warm up.
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I have a random bruise on my shin from the ring dips, I have torn skin on my hands from the pull ups and my knees are scarred. These crossfit wounds remind me of how awesome I am.
I had a huge paleo fail on the weekend and ate a lot of crap and then felt like shit for the rest of the weekend. Serves me right. Bad carbs are gross.
Also set myself a goal of attending crossfit 4 times this week and giving up lattes. Lasted 1 day without the latte and had one this morning. Going to try EXTRA hard to not drink anymore coffee for the rest of the week.
I swear I feel like a different person. I am doing things I never thought I'd be able to do. I am seeing myself getting stronger by the day and watching my body change along the way. F you womens magazines with the stupid lanky size 0 models on the cover. I would much rather be a strong crossfitter.
Seven rounds for time of:
10 Handstand push-ups - subbed for 20kg strict press
20 kg dumbell Squat clean, 10 reps - used 5kg dumbells
10 L-pull-ups - subbed 20 pullups blue and orange bands / 20 knees to chest
40 min time limit - I got 4 and a half rounds out (5 pull ups)
This hurt SO bad. I was super happy with my strict press considering when I started crossfit a few weeks ago I could not lift the bar over my head. Also Really happy with my pull ups as I have been doing jumping ones on the rings so its great to transition to the bands.
Still struggling a bit with my technique cause I think about it to much. I just have to let it go and not think so hard!
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WOD 12/07/10
Five rounds for time of:
5 Muscle-ups
60kg Power clean, 10 reps
Run 200 meters
Subbed 5 ringdips, 5 push ups and 10 pull ups (orange and blue band) for the muscle ups and did a 25kg powerclean.
Time = 22.40
I found the running part of the WOD the hardest. I think the first round is the only round I ran the full 200 metres. I swear I am allergic to running. So f happy that I can now do ring dips. Again - 3 weeks ago I couldn't get out 1 and now I can do 5 in a row. Also tried really hard to practise the kipping motion during the muscle ups and think that pretty soon I will be able to just use the blue band. Powerrcleans started to feel really natural towards the end also.
Also got out 16 unbroken double unders in the warm up.
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I have a random bruise on my shin from the ring dips, I have torn skin on my hands from the pull ups and my knees are scarred. These crossfit wounds remind me of how awesome I am.
I had a huge paleo fail on the weekend and ate a lot of crap and then felt like shit for the rest of the weekend. Serves me right. Bad carbs are gross.
Also set myself a goal of attending crossfit 4 times this week and giving up lattes. Lasted 1 day without the latte and had one this morning. Going to try EXTRA hard to not drink anymore coffee for the rest of the week.
I swear I feel like a different person. I am doing things I never thought I'd be able to do. I am seeing myself getting stronger by the day and watching my body change along the way. F you womens magazines with the stupid lanky size 0 models on the cover. I would much rather be a strong crossfitter.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Weight mentality
I have been emmersing myself in knowledge of all things crossfit and paleo for weeks and weeks now. One of the biggest changes I have had to adjust to is to stop worrying about what I weigh. I once read somewhere that the only reason you should know your weight is if it is needed for a WOD. Apart from that it's irrelevant.
I failed at this at first and was SO disheartened that I was doing crossfit and eating clean 90% of the time and yet the numbers were not budging. Then the battery died in my scales and thought it was now a great time to pack them away. Out of site out of mind.
I no longer care what that number is. The only thing I care about is what my body composition is . Today I am wearing a pair of jeans that I literally could not squeeze myself into a month ago. Now they are loose and I do not have the dreaded muffin top I once sported in this outfit.
A girl at work commented at how much weight i'd lost. Normally this would have made my day. I was actually a bit sad cause I want people to notice i'm getting fitter and stronger not skinnier!
My advise to anyone out there is throw out the scales, stop weighing yourself and your food, and start eating like the cavemen (or cave woman) would have.
I failed at this at first and was SO disheartened that I was doing crossfit and eating clean 90% of the time and yet the numbers were not budging. Then the battery died in my scales and thought it was now a great time to pack them away. Out of site out of mind.
I no longer care what that number is. The only thing I care about is what my body composition is . Today I am wearing a pair of jeans that I literally could not squeeze myself into a month ago. Now they are loose and I do not have the dreaded muffin top I once sported in this outfit.
A girl at work commented at how much weight i'd lost. Normally this would have made my day. I was actually a bit sad cause I want people to notice i'm getting fitter and stronger not skinnier!
My advise to anyone out there is throw out the scales, stop weighing yourself and your food, and start eating like the cavemen (or cave woman) would have.
Sometimes a girl needs a muffin
The whole adjusting to paleo has been surprisingly easy so far. But as a former addict of chocolate (i'm talking at least 2 fun size bars a day) I am REALLY missing the sweets. Yes I can have some berries but I miss that feeling you get when you eat a lovely dense cake and you feel full and warm inside.
I stole the recipe from Josie, made a few adjustments and came up with these. Banana-berry paleo muffins.
2 ripe mashed bananas
almond meal (just used what I had left)
2 eggs
Mix the above til its in a cake like consistancy. Whack it in muffin tins and shove a berry in the middle. Bake until they are brown.
I only got 5 out of the batch as the bananas were small and I dont even think I used a cup of almond meal. Not sweet at all but def hit the spot. Won't make these often as I don't want to feed my sugar craving but good for a treat.
Over my crossfit tanty
I went to crossfit last night and was stressing out due to the rain. The WOD was Jerry which is a 1.6k run, 2k row and another 1.6k run. I wanted to ditch it cause I didn't want to run in the rain as looking like a drowned rat is SO not vogue.
I thought to myself just HTFU and get your arse there and so I did and spent the first 5 mins grumbling to Gill that I didn't want to run and I wasn't looking forward to it.
Started the warm up and got a PB for double unders!! Did 8 in a row, then 12 and then 15. 15 fucking double unders! Even Rob was impressed! I finally have found something at crossfit I am not entirely useless at! I could have pumped out more but alas my tights were falling down and my crack was on display so stopped.
After feeling so awesome for doing so many double unders I was pumped for the actual WOD. It was no longer raining but it was wet. And dark. So I started and I proceeded with caution cause I kept having thoughts of rolling my ankle. Set myself goals, broke down the course and ran where I could. Did the first 1.6k in just over 10 mins.
The row took me just over 11m mins. That hurt. A lot. I tried to keep a steady pace and had to catch my breath a few times. Then the final run came and my legs were like jelly!
Total time = 33.08. I reckon had it not been so slippy I could have done this in under 30 mins.
I am now over my 'I hate crossfit and paleo' tanty and I am ready to be elite again. Crossfit is so much about mental toughness and I am slowly starting to realise that I can do it, I just have to not think so hard about every little thing.
bring on tomorrow's WOD.
I thought to myself just HTFU and get your arse there and so I did and spent the first 5 mins grumbling to Gill that I didn't want to run and I wasn't looking forward to it.
Started the warm up and got a PB for double unders!! Did 8 in a row, then 12 and then 15. 15 fucking double unders! Even Rob was impressed! I finally have found something at crossfit I am not entirely useless at! I could have pumped out more but alas my tights were falling down and my crack was on display so stopped.
After feeling so awesome for doing so many double unders I was pumped for the actual WOD. It was no longer raining but it was wet. And dark. So I started and I proceeded with caution cause I kept having thoughts of rolling my ankle. Set myself goals, broke down the course and ran where I could. Did the first 1.6k in just over 10 mins.
The row took me just over 11m mins. That hurt. A lot. I tried to keep a steady pace and had to catch my breath a few times. Then the final run came and my legs were like jelly!
Total time = 33.08. I reckon had it not been so slippy I could have done this in under 30 mins.
I am now over my 'I hate crossfit and paleo' tanty and I am ready to be elite again. Crossfit is so much about mental toughness and I am slowly starting to realise that I can do it, I just have to not think so hard about every little thing.
bring on tomorrow's WOD.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Crossfit Meltdown
After my last WOD I had a massive 'I hate crossfit and I am quitting' meltdown. I don't actually hate it I just hate being so weak and hate that my brain can't understand how to do a squat clean and various other crossfit related movements with names I can't remember.
I have now been paleo-ing and crossfit-ing for 3 weeks and am yet to see results. I feel fat and weak and I know in my head the only way to change that is to GO to crossfit and give 100% and stick at the paleo even though I want to go and consume icecream in copious amounts.
Tonight's WOD is Jerry - run 1.6k, row 2k, run 1.6k. As much as I want to go home and plant my fat bum on the couch I will go. I have to keep reminding myself that its not about being the best its about finishing and giving it 100%.
I have now been paleo-ing and crossfit-ing for 3 weeks and am yet to see results. I feel fat and weak and I know in my head the only way to change that is to GO to crossfit and give 100% and stick at the paleo even though I want to go and consume icecream in copious amounts.
Tonight's WOD is Jerry - run 1.6k, row 2k, run 1.6k. As much as I want to go home and plant my fat bum on the couch I will go. I have to keep reminding myself that its not about being the best its about finishing and giving it 100%.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Making eggs less eggy
I have a real phobia of eggs. I used to eat them as a child. I remember my mum frying up eggs and we would sit either outside or inside on a picnic blanket and that would be my picnic meal. It is also Serbian tradition to colour and boil eggs at Easter and I used to love eating the yellow parts.
And then I am not sure what happened but one day I decided I did not like eggs. This is a problem cause on paleo, eating eggs for breakfast would be simple and ideal as I am getting a little tired of eating meat for every single meal.
A few months ago I ate quiche for the first time (while drunk mind you) and didn't mind the flavour and couldn't really taste the eggy-ness so last night I decided to make my own muffin version of quiche. Its not strict paleo as there is dairy, but this is my first step in training myself to love eggs again and not gag when I smell them.
Ingredients (I don't measure anything - just whipped it all up)
organic eggs
thickened cream
basil
bacon
capsicum
fetta
Fry off the bacon and capsicum (I was lazy and used jarred capsicum strips)
While that is cooling beat the eggs and thickened cream. Add the rest of the ingredients and spoon into a muffin tray and bake. Simple. This is what they look like at the end.
They don't taste as eggy and I reckon once I get used to these I can start omitting the thickened cream to make them a bit more paleo friendly.
And then I am not sure what happened but one day I decided I did not like eggs. This is a problem cause on paleo, eating eggs for breakfast would be simple and ideal as I am getting a little tired of eating meat for every single meal.
A few months ago I ate quiche for the first time (while drunk mind you) and didn't mind the flavour and couldn't really taste the eggy-ness so last night I decided to make my own muffin version of quiche. Its not strict paleo as there is dairy, but this is my first step in training myself to love eggs again and not gag when I smell them.
Ingredients (I don't measure anything - just whipped it all up)
organic eggs
thickened cream
basil
bacon
capsicum
fetta
Fry off the bacon and capsicum (I was lazy and used jarred capsicum strips)
While that is cooling beat the eggs and thickened cream. Add the rest of the ingredients and spoon into a muffin tray and bake. Simple. This is what they look like at the end.
They don't taste as eggy and I reckon once I get used to these I can start omitting the thickened cream to make them a bit more paleo friendly.
WOD 06/07/10
AMRAP - 7 mins
10 clean squats
20 situps (feet anchored and full range)
20kgs...106 reps..3+16 breakdown
Oh.my.god. I think I have found something I hate more than wall balls. Clean squats. I practised doing them with Rob and a broomstick and eventually got the hang of the motion. Then I went to do it with a 20kg bar and doing them slow is fine, but then when I did it during the actual WOD my form was poor and my back hurt and I had to end up subbing sumo deadlift high pulls.
7 mins seems like such a short time but I was exhausted after and really felt like I was going to vomit. Then after all that we had to do 30 burpees and 30 floor to overhead lifts. 30 burpees were fine (well not really but I can do them even if I look like an idiot) but the lifts... wow. I just could not lift that bloody 20kg bar over my head. Rob again came over and helped me out and broke it down for me, corrected my form and I managed to do it.
Last nights session really made me feel rubbish - I know I have only been doing crossfit for like 2 weeks but it annoys me that I am so crap at it and I just wish my brain would catch up and get the movements. I feel so unco and get upset with myself but have to remember that I am there to get better, to get fitter and stronger. I don't go there cause I'm perfect I go there to learn. I won't ever give up and I will be back there on Thursday smashing out a WOD even if I am the worst, the most unco and last - I can only get better!
10 clean squats
20 situps (feet anchored and full range)
20kgs...106 reps..3+16 breakdown
Oh.my.god. I think I have found something I hate more than wall balls. Clean squats. I practised doing them with Rob and a broomstick and eventually got the hang of the motion. Then I went to do it with a 20kg bar and doing them slow is fine, but then when I did it during the actual WOD my form was poor and my back hurt and I had to end up subbing sumo deadlift high pulls.
7 mins seems like such a short time but I was exhausted after and really felt like I was going to vomit. Then after all that we had to do 30 burpees and 30 floor to overhead lifts. 30 burpees were fine (well not really but I can do them even if I look like an idiot) but the lifts... wow. I just could not lift that bloody 20kg bar over my head. Rob again came over and helped me out and broke it down for me, corrected my form and I managed to do it.
Last nights session really made me feel rubbish - I know I have only been doing crossfit for like 2 weeks but it annoys me that I am so crap at it and I just wish my brain would catch up and get the movements. I feel so unco and get upset with myself but have to remember that I am there to get better, to get fitter and stronger. I don't go there cause I'm perfect I go there to learn. I won't ever give up and I will be back there on Thursday smashing out a WOD even if I am the worst, the most unco and last - I can only get better!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Who needs a sandwich?
My lunch today. Consisting of a cucumber, asparagus wrapped in proscuitto, chicken and pork. Excuse my telephone cord - such is the life of a telco manager.
I don’t miss the carb laden meals I used to consume. I don’t miss the can of coke zero I had to have with every.single.lunch. I now drink water and mineral water by the gallon and feel a hell of a lot better for it.
Crossfit Recap
I have transferred my blog over from another site. Below are my entries to date.
Sunday, July 4, 2010 - Confession Time
Ok - so I fell off the paleo wagon - BIGTIME. On Saturday I was SO good. Purged the house of all NON paleo food and donated it to my family. I then went to my parents place on Sunday for a BBQ and I was peckish so I ate the following.2 rows of cadbury fruit and nut chocolate. 3 handfuls of m&m's. A beer, a glass of white wine. A heap of fries. And a massive piece of cake. Oh and a shitload of BBQ meat. Needless to say I felt rather ill afterwards.I am back on the wagon today and trying really hard to limit my fruit intake and increase my vegetable intake instead. Today I have eaten the following.Sausage and punnet of strawberries for breakfastPaleo muffin the lovely Josie made as a snackBBQ pork and chicken leftovers and cucumber for lunchHandful of almonds snackA heap of waterI feel good - not getting my usual sugar slump at 3pm - in fact its 4 and I am not hungry at all.Now to just stick to it!
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Friday, July 2, 2010 - Barbara
5 rounds for time
20 Pull Ups
30 Push Ups
40 Sit Ups
50 Squats
3 minute rest between each round.
My time = 44.54 (including rests)This workout almost made me vomit. Almost. I had to do jumping pull ups on the rings and girl push ups which hurt the knees as they are still skinless! The sit ups were so tough as were the squats. Legs are jelly at the moment!!Stopped in at the markets to get all my fresh produce. Came home and cleaned out my cupboards of all things non paleo. Felt so good to do that. Fridge is full and cupboards are scarce and thats how it should be!!Had 2 glasses of red wine after work yesterday and I was hammered. Its amazing that I was drunk after only 2! Out for drinks tonight for a farewell. Think I will just stick to 1 glass then the sparkling mineral water the rest of the night. I don't really enjoy alcohol like I used to.Feels so good to be back into it after a week off due to sickness. Bring on the next sesh!
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Sunday, June 27, 2010 - WOD 26th June
For time
50 wall balls (5kg)
50 Kettlebells (8kg)
40 wall balls (5kg)
40 Kettlebells (8kg)
30 wall balls (5kg)
30 Kettlebells (8kg)
20 wall balls (5kg)
20 Kettlebells (8kg)
10 wall balls (5kg)
10 Kettlebells (8kg)
35 mins 11 sec
I nearly died after this workout. Wall balls are so hard and the kettlebell swings were hurting my back as I was using muscles I have never used before. I am still aching and its 2 days later. I have decided I hate wall balls with a passion and I do not want to do these for a long long time.I also had a Paleo fail last night and ate ice cream. Straight after my tummy expanded like I was preggers and I felt sick all night. Its amazing how my body is rejecting crap after only 2 weeks of paleo.I managed to eat 2 meals out and didn't break the Paleo diet and didnt feel like I was missing out on anything either. Looked at the pasta and it just wasn't appealing at all.
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Thursday, June 24, 2010 - First Hero Workout
Hero workouts differ from benchmark workouts in the fact they are named after servicemen that have died in the line of duty. Last night's workout was Paul, named after a police officer that died during a call out to a domestic disturbance. They are made to be super hard and to push you to the extreme.5 rounds for time (40 min limit)50 double unders35 knees to elbows10m overhead walkI completed 4 rounds in just over 41 minutes. The thing that stopped me doing better was my hands and the fact that they were red raw from the knees to elbows (In my case knees to stomach).The main thing is I didnt quit and am getting a lot better at double unders thanks to Rob and him suggesting a longer skipping rope.My knees are still skinless and ache all day long. My shoulders got a beating yesterday and I can barely move them. My hands are getting the tough skin (not shredded just yet), I have a head ache from forgetting to breathe when I work out and push myself but I am loving every minute of it.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - First crossfit wound
I feel like I am a true crossfitter... well almost.Last night's WOD was 5 rounds for time of 3x back squats and 20x ring dips.Rob got me on the rings and I tried to balance using my body weight. That was a challenge in itself. Then I used the bands and attempted a few ring dips but due to having zero upper body strength I could not do more that 1 rep at a time.He move me over to push ups using kettlebells. I was already fatigued and couldn't even do 1 so we swapped that for dumbells and decided that's what i would sub for the ring dips.The WOD started and the back squats were fine so he upped the weight on the bar to 40kg. I then somehow did 20 push ups but had to break in between as I could barely get up. The next round Rob helped me by placing a rope under my boobs and assisting me to get up. The last round burned like a mofo and my arms kept buckling underneath me. The pain was so massive in my arms and shoulders it wasn't until I stopped that I noticed my knees were sore. Lifted the tights to find skin on them and my knees red raw. The boys were well impressed by my first wound and Rob said to get used to it as there would be many more to come.I thought it was over but then he gave us a finisher. 30 burpees and AMRAP backsquats in 2 mins. I couldnt do the burpees as my arms were buckling so I knocked out 15 ones where I collasped to the ground and hoiked myself up using my forearms. I managed 23 backsquats using 20kgs. Not too bad.Showering was agony as my knees are so stingy. I thought my arms would be a lot worse but they have pulled up ok.Am really looking forward to Thursday's WOD. I finally have found something I love.
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Sunday, June 20, 2010 - Assessment + first WOD
I am no longer a crossfit virgin! I am however hobbling around like a cripple.The assessment started at 9am and we sat around as a group listening to Rob and Kez talk about the fundamentals of crossfit. We were then given brooms and taken through 9 common movements used in crossfit. I cannot remember the names of them all but there were a lot of squats involved. So after an hour my legs were already fatigued!We then went inside and were shown the basics of Fight Gone Bad (Wall Balls, Sumo Dead Lifts, Box Jumps, Push Press and Rowing for calories). 1 minutes at each station (5 mins total), 1 minute rest. 3 reps. We first had to practice all said moves thus further fatiging myself. And then it was on. Oh My God. I have never worked so hard in my life and when I thought I had nothing left in the tank we were told to push harder. I obviously had to scale the weight and subbed step ups for box jumps. I got a 204. Which wasn't the worst so I was happy with that.After the session Rob messaged me saying to come along to a dinner that night that was being held at the box. I didn't want to as I would know NO ONE. But thought what the hell. Time to get out of my comfort zone. So I went along and met some really nice people that I am looking forward to training with. I am super sore in the legs, lower back and shoulders and have to knock out 9 burpees today as part of the burpee challenge. It's going to burn!My first proper WOD will be tomorrow and I am excited to see what I can achieve. I finally have found something that I love and I feel like my entore attitude to everything has changed.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010 - Fell off the paleo wagon
I have been emmersing myself in knowledge about paleo and crossfit. And I read in a forum somewhere that it is ok to fall off the wagon if it is for something special. Is it ok to go to the fat machine and eat a kit kat - hell no. Is it ok to eat a home mande donut made by your Nana - hell yes.I decided to spontaneously visit my Nana last night. I didn't tell her I was coming over and when I arrived she had a fresh batch of Ustipke made. Basically it is a serbian deep fried donut rolled in icing sugar. Heaven and something I grew up on. She said it was like she knew I was coming and urged me to eat. And so I did. Not cause I particulary wanted to. I mean I knew they would make my tummy sore. But this was a special moment for me and so I did. I ate 5 total. I savoured them and when I was done I had a sore belly but I felt ok with myself as all other meals for the day I ate clean.My mentality in the past has been, well you've broken the diet you might as well write the day off. But not anymore. Josie is coming over tonight for a paleo cookoff and our crossfit assessment tomorrow. Is it possible my whole attitude to food has changed in just one week? I no longer drink coke zero with my lunch and instead go for mineral water. I eat all my veggies even though i dont necessarily love them I know they are good for me and my body. I am terrified of the assessment tomorrow yet also so looking forward to it.
Sunday, July 4, 2010 - Confession Time
Ok - so I fell off the paleo wagon - BIGTIME. On Saturday I was SO good. Purged the house of all NON paleo food and donated it to my family. I then went to my parents place on Sunday for a BBQ and I was peckish so I ate the following.2 rows of cadbury fruit and nut chocolate. 3 handfuls of m&m's. A beer, a glass of white wine. A heap of fries. And a massive piece of cake. Oh and a shitload of BBQ meat. Needless to say I felt rather ill afterwards.I am back on the wagon today and trying really hard to limit my fruit intake and increase my vegetable intake instead. Today I have eaten the following.Sausage and punnet of strawberries for breakfastPaleo muffin the lovely Josie made as a snackBBQ pork and chicken leftovers and cucumber for lunchHandful of almonds snackA heap of waterI feel good - not getting my usual sugar slump at 3pm - in fact its 4 and I am not hungry at all.Now to just stick to it!
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Friday, July 2, 2010 - Barbara
5 rounds for time
20 Pull Ups
30 Push Ups
40 Sit Ups
50 Squats
3 minute rest between each round.
My time = 44.54 (including rests)This workout almost made me vomit. Almost. I had to do jumping pull ups on the rings and girl push ups which hurt the knees as they are still skinless! The sit ups were so tough as were the squats. Legs are jelly at the moment!!Stopped in at the markets to get all my fresh produce. Came home and cleaned out my cupboards of all things non paleo. Felt so good to do that. Fridge is full and cupboards are scarce and thats how it should be!!Had 2 glasses of red wine after work yesterday and I was hammered. Its amazing that I was drunk after only 2! Out for drinks tonight for a farewell. Think I will just stick to 1 glass then the sparkling mineral water the rest of the night. I don't really enjoy alcohol like I used to.Feels so good to be back into it after a week off due to sickness. Bring on the next sesh!
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Sunday, June 27, 2010 - WOD 26th June
For time
50 wall balls (5kg)
50 Kettlebells (8kg)
40 wall balls (5kg)
40 Kettlebells (8kg)
30 wall balls (5kg)
30 Kettlebells (8kg)
20 wall balls (5kg)
20 Kettlebells (8kg)
10 wall balls (5kg)
10 Kettlebells (8kg)
35 mins 11 sec
I nearly died after this workout. Wall balls are so hard and the kettlebell swings were hurting my back as I was using muscles I have never used before. I am still aching and its 2 days later. I have decided I hate wall balls with a passion and I do not want to do these for a long long time.I also had a Paleo fail last night and ate ice cream. Straight after my tummy expanded like I was preggers and I felt sick all night. Its amazing how my body is rejecting crap after only 2 weeks of paleo.I managed to eat 2 meals out and didn't break the Paleo diet and didnt feel like I was missing out on anything either. Looked at the pasta and it just wasn't appealing at all.
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Thursday, June 24, 2010 - First Hero Workout
Hero workouts differ from benchmark workouts in the fact they are named after servicemen that have died in the line of duty. Last night's workout was Paul, named after a police officer that died during a call out to a domestic disturbance. They are made to be super hard and to push you to the extreme.5 rounds for time (40 min limit)50 double unders35 knees to elbows10m overhead walkI completed 4 rounds in just over 41 minutes. The thing that stopped me doing better was my hands and the fact that they were red raw from the knees to elbows (In my case knees to stomach).The main thing is I didnt quit and am getting a lot better at double unders thanks to Rob and him suggesting a longer skipping rope.My knees are still skinless and ache all day long. My shoulders got a beating yesterday and I can barely move them. My hands are getting the tough skin (not shredded just yet), I have a head ache from forgetting to breathe when I work out and push myself but I am loving every minute of it.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - First crossfit wound
I feel like I am a true crossfitter... well almost.Last night's WOD was 5 rounds for time of 3x back squats and 20x ring dips.Rob got me on the rings and I tried to balance using my body weight. That was a challenge in itself. Then I used the bands and attempted a few ring dips but due to having zero upper body strength I could not do more that 1 rep at a time.He move me over to push ups using kettlebells. I was already fatigued and couldn't even do 1 so we swapped that for dumbells and decided that's what i would sub for the ring dips.The WOD started and the back squats were fine so he upped the weight on the bar to 40kg. I then somehow did 20 push ups but had to break in between as I could barely get up. The next round Rob helped me by placing a rope under my boobs and assisting me to get up. The last round burned like a mofo and my arms kept buckling underneath me. The pain was so massive in my arms and shoulders it wasn't until I stopped that I noticed my knees were sore. Lifted the tights to find skin on them and my knees red raw. The boys were well impressed by my first wound and Rob said to get used to it as there would be many more to come.I thought it was over but then he gave us a finisher. 30 burpees and AMRAP backsquats in 2 mins. I couldnt do the burpees as my arms were buckling so I knocked out 15 ones where I collasped to the ground and hoiked myself up using my forearms. I managed 23 backsquats using 20kgs. Not too bad.Showering was agony as my knees are so stingy. I thought my arms would be a lot worse but they have pulled up ok.Am really looking forward to Thursday's WOD. I finally have found something I love.
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Sunday, June 20, 2010 - Assessment + first WOD
I am no longer a crossfit virgin! I am however hobbling around like a cripple.The assessment started at 9am and we sat around as a group listening to Rob and Kez talk about the fundamentals of crossfit. We were then given brooms and taken through 9 common movements used in crossfit. I cannot remember the names of them all but there were a lot of squats involved. So after an hour my legs were already fatigued!We then went inside and were shown the basics of Fight Gone Bad (Wall Balls, Sumo Dead Lifts, Box Jumps, Push Press and Rowing for calories). 1 minutes at each station (5 mins total), 1 minute rest. 3 reps. We first had to practice all said moves thus further fatiging myself. And then it was on. Oh My God. I have never worked so hard in my life and when I thought I had nothing left in the tank we were told to push harder. I obviously had to scale the weight and subbed step ups for box jumps. I got a 204. Which wasn't the worst so I was happy with that.After the session Rob messaged me saying to come along to a dinner that night that was being held at the box. I didn't want to as I would know NO ONE. But thought what the hell. Time to get out of my comfort zone. So I went along and met some really nice people that I am looking forward to training with. I am super sore in the legs, lower back and shoulders and have to knock out 9 burpees today as part of the burpee challenge. It's going to burn!My first proper WOD will be tomorrow and I am excited to see what I can achieve. I finally have found something that I love and I feel like my entore attitude to everything has changed.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010 - Fell off the paleo wagon
I have been emmersing myself in knowledge about paleo and crossfit. And I read in a forum somewhere that it is ok to fall off the wagon if it is for something special. Is it ok to go to the fat machine and eat a kit kat - hell no. Is it ok to eat a home mande donut made by your Nana - hell yes.I decided to spontaneously visit my Nana last night. I didn't tell her I was coming over and when I arrived she had a fresh batch of Ustipke made. Basically it is a serbian deep fried donut rolled in icing sugar. Heaven and something I grew up on. She said it was like she knew I was coming and urged me to eat. And so I did. Not cause I particulary wanted to. I mean I knew they would make my tummy sore. But this was a special moment for me and so I did. I ate 5 total. I savoured them and when I was done I had a sore belly but I felt ok with myself as all other meals for the day I ate clean.My mentality in the past has been, well you've broken the diet you might as well write the day off. But not anymore. Josie is coming over tonight for a paleo cookoff and our crossfit assessment tomorrow. Is it possible my whole attitude to food has changed in just one week? I no longer drink coke zero with my lunch and instead go for mineral water. I eat all my veggies even though i dont necessarily love them I know they are good for me and my body. I am terrified of the assessment tomorrow yet also so looking forward to it.
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