CalvinHobbes

Oh no! I hope it's nothing!!! Let us know how the appointment goes :/

The way I see it--listen to your body. One week/mini challenge isn't the end of the world. Many people would say, "Oh shoot, I forgot one day, whole challenge over I'm done." You're doing great so far! Keep it up!!

OK so I had thought I was going to just avoid that class, but then I again didn't want to wake up this morning (any secrets for that?) and the only way to reach my goal of 4 CrossFit classes this week was to go after work when this guy was coaching. I was mad at myself....for like, 5 minutes, then he was AWESOME. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. The way you would expect a CrossFit coach to be. The workout was clean and jerk, but when we were going over cleans he said, "you know, you could clean and jerk, but I think you need more experience with cleans. I mean, they look SO much better than when we first started today, but it might be helpful for you to work on this for now and add the additional movement next time." There was really NOTHING different than Tuesday aside from his attitude--there were still competitors and regulars and it was busy, he just seemed more helpful. For the record, I'm not going to 100% trust this guy just yet, because of that negative first impression, but I won't avoid his class anymore and I don't think I'll speak to the owner right about now....but both of these are on the table if I experience the same thing again. So, onto the workout: Warmup: actually their "baseline" workout, which is more than the baseline (and reversed with the row at the end) I have done in the past: 50 air squats 40 sit ups 30 push ups 20 pull ups 500 m row -Time: 10:10. Kind of annoyed at this time, but I can partially accredit it to the fact that on my pull ups I utterly failed and used the wrong band. I was thinking of the band colors at my old gym. Here, I'm still using the purple (can't get that one that I kind of sort of got a week ago again). Moral of the story: this is my new baseline, since I don't anticipate leaving this CrossFit any time soon and they do it for a warm-up every two months or so. Strength: squat cleans--didn't actually count how many I did, because I was really just working on form for now, using 25 lb bar and 45 lb bar. WOD: 21-15-9 Power cleans (25 lb bar) Box jumps 20" -I got somewhere around 11 minutes...I'm not so good at remembering to look at the clock at the end. Diet: paleo-ish, one cheat meal, making it a total of two for the week. I won't let myself have another this week. Mobility: love me some stretches. Studying: starting now, for probably 2-3 hours until I fall asleep. Tomorrow will be a BIG study day (big in CAPITAL LETTERS to signify BIG) since I'm not working. I feel like there's something else I should be adding to this, but I can't think of it, so I'll post back if I remember.

I'll be back in Boston sporadically for family stuff in August, so if I'm around I'm there.

Recap from today: just stretching and mobility. Cheated on paleo too for one meal (dinner) because I was at work late, but it was definitely reasonable. Studied for 3+ hours, made up for rest of week. Sleep has been great, so great in fact I'm going to bed now!

My thoughts too. I get corrected on every move every time, usually in a positive way with corrections. I figured that today I would go again at the same time and give him a one time, must have been a weird day kind of attitude, but I ended up staying at work late and not making it in. If it happens again I'll most certainly say something to the owner. Thanks everyone for agreeing with me. I was internally worried that the general thought process would be that I was wrong, but obviously I wasn't. Tin Man: I am going to do jumping jacks or something before testing the squat hold just to warm up, then going right into it. I don't need to warm up anymore for touching the ground--I figured that was the requirement, so I waited until I woke up in the morning and just did it

Awesome.

Since moving to the desert my water consumption has like, tripled, and so should everyone else's, if it's going to be hot!

Thanks!! My thought is about 1/3 as well. I can trade mine in for a few thousand (hopefully) so I'm hoping I can put more down than I had previously thought, just have to wait a few months!

Interesting day today, but what made it great---I BEAT TIN MAN IN THE CHALLENGE. Well, the first part. Fully touched my hands to the ground. Note to self: never ever ever ever stop stretching again. I never want to be THAT inflexible again. Going to try the squat hold at some point this week. Did some light stretching in the morning, then CrossFit (the part of my day that wasn't so great): 5 min of practicing DUs--I got a few today, feeling more confident. Practice rope climbing and snatches with 25 lb bar--need a LOT of work on both WOD: AMRAP 15 min 1 rope climb 10 hang snatches 15 medicine ball cleans Finished 4 rounds and one very scaled down rope climb So, my issue with today was the lack of support from the CF coach. Our classes are divided up into competitors and non-competitors, and we generally do similar stuff but theirs is more scaled up, like they did a snatch ladder and muscle ups today. This was the first time there were only 3 non-competitors (myself included). The coach had PRed his snatch at like, 225, which is pretty awesome but while we were practicing he kept walking away and would say things like "sure, that looks fine." When I asked how to scale down a rope climb or more info on proper mechanics, since I haven't in a while and can never get my feet just right, he said "don't worry about it just do whatever for the WOD." Um, what??? Secondly, I haven't done much with snatches and I know I need to work on them, so I was surprised my form was "perfect" according to him walking by. Then, the WOD came and another coach walked in.....my form was terrible. He worked with me for a lonngggg time on it while the other coach was still talking to every person in the gym about his PR. To summarize, my issue is that I don't appreciate paying for CrossFit when the one of the coaches (really only one) apparently doesn't care about us whatsoever. The AM coaches are AMAZING and this is the only one I've had a negative experience with, but I'm questioning saying something to the owner, who I really respect and think is great.

Diet--good paleo day. My roommate is trying out paleo as well, so we've been discussing recipes and such. Not so good on the studying, I didn't get in as much as I would have liked, but tomorrow I want to make up for it. Finally, I did 3 MWODs today, not counting the one we technically did at CrossFit this morning. Must. Be. Flexible!

Haha glad I'm not alone!! Thanks for the support! I feel like this is the case with so many people and I made it an official goal so I can be held accountable

You must have some important paper to hold down with that weight. Maybe you could make up some weird lifts with it? PS your lunch sounds delicious!

Ahh thanks! I'm going to be busy reading (good thing it's a part of my challenge, I'll incorporate this stuff into my "one hour of reading") Ha, well, if he can't relocate maybe I'll have to be awesome in Texas soon. Glad it has worked for someone else! I'm thinking it's the best I can do to actually get consistent, aside from threatening myself with bodily harm.

18 Jun 2012 WOD: Warm-up: Run 400m (this is still KILLING me in 115 degree heat) 5 min double under practice--I'm fine wtih my own jumprope but the ones at the box don't seem to be as easy. Skill: toes-to-bar--still having trouble with this...actually having complete trouble kipping which is probably the basis behind it. OH lunges-10 lb plate x 40, 25 lb plate x 10 Strength: 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 back squats 45, 65, 75, 85, 75 *my right knee started hurting, sharp pain right in the patella region WOD--5 rounds: 5 toes-to-bar (had to do 10 knees to chest, still don't have toes-to-bar down) 10 barbell squats (45 lbs) 15 OH lunges-10 lb plate *took me the full 15 minutes. Not proud.

Thanks for the support everyone! Ha, today was weird because I had to drop off my boyfriend at the airport at midnight (for some reason he wanted to go back to Dallas, I don't get why). I didn't get in 8 hours of sleep but I woke up not tired whatsoever naturally, so I'm counting it.

Awesome goals! I love how your "only do some of the things" are still so badass.

This is awesome! Looking forward to hearing how you're doing (even if it isn't until after August 6). Have a blast on your trip!!

Welcome! Good job on your first day of the challenge. I always have difficulties when the rest of the group is indulging, definitely hear you on that.

Ha, watch out. I'm being more consistent this challenge. And rumor has it Spezzy will charge you lots of money for my t-shirt to be shipped to Arizona (jk, pretty sure it's still free, but I've been joking with my friends AZ isn't part of the US) I couldn't imagine having a wedding in addition to everything--great job! Feels great being done doesn't it Thanks! Glad to hear there's more consistency out there

Is this for the entire challenge or just this week? Either way, I'm going to add AM stretching/MWODs every day (in addition to my planned mobility every night) and two strength workouts outside of WODs. Thinking I can double my life goal of studying 2 hours a day as well.

My downfall over the past...um....however many challenges has been consistency. I'll start off strong, taper off, come back, disappear, run away, and end up back again, mostly because my life has always been in a transitory state. However, I am settled in my beautiful new apartment, working a steady job, studying on my own time and living the life of a grown-up, not a hectic college student! This challenge will be all about consistency. Last challenge particularly posed some difficulties, as I decided fairly far into it to move across the country. I ended up not writing a final write up for it because I didn't have internet and slacked off. For this reason I have decided not to "level-up" and I will be using the same attribute points as the beginning of last challenge. I'm setting this up based on weekly goals, which might not make sense to anyone but me, but in my sleep deprived state it makes lots of sense. I do better with short-term goals--for some reason right now when I say "deadlift ____ weight by ____ date" just doesn't ever seem possible, probably because I haven't figured out any specific progressions (let's save that for a future challenge). If it doesn't actually make sense tomorrow morning I'll edit it Current Stats Race: Human Healer Profession: Ranger Age: 22 Height: 5'8" Weight: 155 lbs Pictures taken and saved on computer, won't be posted here. STR: 2 DEX: 2 STA: 2 CON: 3 WIS: 3 CHA: 3 Diet/Fitness goals Diet: paleo. I will allow myself three "cheats" a week--one beer counts as one cheat, two as two cheats, etc. All food and drink will be logged on MFP. Additionally I will let myself have some protein shakes because I'm not the best at getting enough protein. A=<3 cheat meals B=4 cheat meals C=5 cheat meals D=6 cheat meals F=7 or more cheat meals each week Possible points: CON +2 CrossFit 4 times a week: This is important because I'm finding it somewhat difficult to get there when I work 12 hour shifts, meaning I have to get up at 430am and go then. No exceptions. Even if I am only working until 5 I still need to go in the morning, because in the evening I tend to make excuses. The CrossFit community is amazing and inspiring, and I'd like to be reliable. A=4 days a week B=3 days C=2 days D=1 day F=0 days Possible points: STR +2, STA +2 Mobility WODs and/or yoga daily: I feel worlds better when I'm doing MWODs every day. Still have yet to beat The Tin Man in our PvP challenge, but I'm very close. A=7 days a week B=6 C=5 D=4 F=3 or less Possible points: DEX +2 Walk/jog the neighborhood once a week: the area is so nice I want to wander a bit. It will have to be very early in the morning because of the heat, which will most likely be my downfall for this goal. A=went once or more, or F=didn't go once that week Possible points: CON +1 Sleep 7+ hours each night. Not sure if this is a diet/fitness goal, but needs to be somewhere A=7 nights B=6 nights C=5 nights D=4 nights F=3 nights or less Possible points: STA +1 Life goals: -Be a more active member on NF. Specifically, actually post when I see something I'm impressed with in other peoples' challenges. Last challenge I followed quite a few people who I found inspiring but never posted. I want to be more encouraging to my peers as you all are to me. I also want to participate in the mini-challenges this time--lack of time is no excuse nowadays! Additionally I should be logging every day. If I don't post on a Tuesday, write up Tuesday's on Wednesday. A=7 days a week B=6 C=5 D=4 F=3 or less Possible points: CHA +3 -read/study everyday for at least an hour: I'm taking my boards halfway through the challenge, then after I want to continue reading as much as possible. A=7 days a week B=6 C=5 D=4 F=3 or less Possible points: WIS +1 -pay off credit card and save for down payment on a new car--if anyone has suggestions on buying a new car and/or ANY money saving tips, let me know! A=paid off full and saved some money B=paid off full but didn't save anything, C=paid off 50%, D=paid off 25%, F=didn't pay off anything Possible points: WIS +1 Side note: I did not read this over so I haven't checked it for spelling/grammar....I'll do that in the morning

I'm not allowing myself to get NetFlix back until after I pass my boards (3ish weeks) but I will come back to this thread and watch every single bad disaster movie out there. Seriously my favorite!

Wow, just realized I signed up and never updated that sheet. I've run more than the 20 I put in since we started....but 20 sounds like a good number

Actually it would make it worse, potassium and sodium have an inverse relationship in cells, if the OP has a potassium level within normal limits. Coconut water is low in sodium, which makes it good for the majority of the population (I've seen one person in the hospital being on a high sodium diet and I can only name a handful of diseases where it would be indicated). What are your approximate numbers lately, since this was posted quite a few weeks ago?