This Saturday, I woke up to my alarm and hoped I was dreaming. Was it morning already? As I got out of bed, I weighed my options for the day. I could go back to bed or go to my planned crossfit class. I had never missed a crossfit class because of lack of motivation, so …
Monthly Archive: January 2011
Jan
31
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29
Workout of the Week
This is a great workout to do outside if the weather in your area allows you to do so. You will need a dumbbell or a kettlebell that you are able to lift and hold over your head with relative ease. If you are outside, you may want to use a yoga mat or a towel for …
Jan
28
Jan
27
It’s Up to You
I’m going to get to the point quick. It will be short and sweet. Everything you do in life, good or bad… is controlled by you.” -Jack LaLanne You ultimately make the choices in your life. You decide what you will eat. You decide if and when you will exercise. You decide if you will …
Jan
26
Baked Asparagus
I love asparagus. I like it best when paired with steak. This recipe is a simple way to prepare this wonderful vegetable. Asparagus is a very low glycemic vegetable. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 -12 minutes Serves: 1-2 people Ingredients: 12 -24 stalks of asparagus drizzle of olive oil salt and pepper to …
Jan
25
Cheat Day? It’s OK!
If you have stayed true to your nutrition goals this year, you are bound to have built up some cravings of some sort. Maybe you gave up your favorite dessert or bread and pasta for a healthier you. Just so you know, a cheat day or cheat meal won’t completely derail your plan to live a healthier lifestyle. …
Jan
24
Never Give Up
This weekend, I competed in an annual Crossfit competition. I wanted to share some of the things that I learned so I might be able to help you in your fitness journey. Although my fitness and strength level has increased greatly in the last two years, when I compete I rarely go in thinking I …
Jan
22
Workout of the Week
Here is an awesome AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) in 15 minutes. Workout AMRAP in 15 min. of: 250 Reps Jump Rope 5 Burpees 10 Pullups Work hard! See how many of the jump rope reps you can do chained together. Get Stronger2day!
Jan
21
Jan
20
Carbs, Carbs, and More Carbs (part 1)
Throughout most of my adult life, I was under the impression that fat was bad and anything low-fat was good. Sometime during the last 2 years, I had an epiphany, and actually did some research to back up my new understanding about my nutrition. Let’s get some things straight right from the start: Fat is …




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