WOD 2.26.2010

Well. As I recover from the little 24hr bug, I might be feeling pretty good overall, but not recovered to fully CrossFit capable just yet. I did a little kettlbell work last night, it wasn't too bad, but I was cramping up a bit. I did a poor job hydrating when I was sick, I still wasn't fully recovered from that. I really have to stay hydrated, my body just winds to a halt when I am not.

Anyway, I browsed the archives for something that wouldn't annhiliate me, and below is what I found. While this isn't one I had done before, it looked like something I would normally get through pretty quick. I did start the timer, but knew I wouldn't be fast (it was mostly just to keep me moving).

5 rounds for time:
10 deadlifts, 225lbs
30 squats
10 ring dips (sub with 30 regular dips)

I was somewhere around 21 minutes. I pushed it a couple times, but overall, I took a bunch of extra time to rest.

All in all, being sick sucks, I hate it.

Out.

Just what the DOC ordered

Ah yes, late February in NE OH and it's in the low 40's, that means it's time to get outside. Fortunately, the kids were both actually sleeping during the nap time, so, got the KONA back together and out I went. It was uber refreshing, it's so sunny and it really feels like Spring, although I know it's not. There's usually a few days during the winter that I can get outside. It was just what I needed, a nice little 35 minute spin in the fresh air. There were a lot of people outside, a couple people riding, waving with big smiles...and lots of people running.

Man, it was good. I came back and did a few sets of kettlebells.

It was a good day.

If only eating right were easy...

I know paleo is how I want to eat right now, but dang, it's hard. It's even harder with kids in the house, there are so many snacks around to tempt. I am usually pretty good, and once I get a lock on it, I could take a bath in bagels and not eat a single one. But, as of late, I stink. I am going weekend to weekend and not making any progress. I am good during the week, when work schedule keeps me on track (not being at home). Then, I slip up on the weekend.

My approach is to eat paleo all the time, with 2 non-paleo meals falling on Wednesday nights and Saturday nights. Other items I consume here and there are chocolate and beer. I was able to make this work pretty good last year, kept my weight in check and came down a bit. This year, I can't make any progress. I am consumed with CrossFit, and even though I am doing a pretty good job right now, I could be killing it even more if I were lighter, say 20-25lbs lighter.

I have all the tools, I just need to knuckle up. Food is good. I love food. I just need to find that happy medium, to be satisfied with what I am eating, and not too much so that I can lower my weight. It's a constant 24/7/365 issue and has been for a long, long time.

Ah, well, just a few words to complain about my lack of focus right now.