concretecavewoman

Yeah! I had no idea LBEB was so close until I saw a pic on their site and off in the background "Downtown Sea..." and I was like NO WAY. How did I miss this for so long? Alliteration alights an affable air, don't you think? It's so nice to purge all the things. I find it to be mentally clarifying (not to mention, it's a gut check for 'why did I buy all this stuff in the first place?!'). But you're right, the hardest part is preventing accumulation of stuff once you've freed up some space. For OHP it's usually elbow to support good external rotation, and I do some forearm/bicep target work. I wish there were an easy way to floss the shoulder though. They are finally in stock all over the internets again! I swear, stuff hides in closets and multiplies. One pair of rollerskates becomes five, and the circle of life continues. This will be the first move we've done where we are moving fewer boxes than the previous, but I suppose going from a 2bd to a 1bd helps on that (an intentional choice too, as a forcing function to reduce on stuff/clutter). Yeah, doing that hard 'do I really need to buy this vial of unicorn tears' assessment is a complete mental shift, especially since as a society (where we are literally called, and call ourselves, 'consumers') that kind of self-questioning is not very prevalent, let alone encouraged. Not to minoritize myself, but I do find that my reluctance to pick up hobbies that require lots of stuff gets me branded as some kind of hippie weirdo, but I see it as vested self-interest: more money in my pocket, less clutter that my brain has to manage, less stuff to clean (of course... I say this, but damn if I still love new clothes...) What are your going forward strategies for preventing the buying of additional stuff? Thank you! Man it is so true. All this needless, destructive stress, which, once you step away from it, seems really trivial. One of the HUGE benefits of my upcoming apartment move is commute time literally drops to zero. I'm moving into an apartment building one street over from work. I'll still have to drive to crossfit in the mornings, but it's 10 minutes each way (during the sleepy, early morning hours) versus my current 2.5 hr/day commute.

April 28 - May 4 (Week 3) Summary Not So Goods: -It was a very busy week. I was mostly trying to get all of that ambient stress taken care of. -Eating was mediocre -Didn't really track (missed 3 days) -Missed workouts (four of them D:) Goods: -Ambient stress problems are close to solved. -Got ALL the packing done, rather than leave it for the evenings during this week (which I knew I would totally slack on). 2 bedrooms, the kitchen, and everything else all in neatly stacked boxes in the spare room, ready for the movers! Hooray! This Saturday is moving day, so should go pretty smoothly. I also feel pretty good that all 1500 sq ft worth of stuff fit into about 20 moving boxes (not including furniture, of course), and we completely emptied the storage unit we had in the apt building. Minimize! -BASL finally arrived!

Your thread is the first time I've heard of this PLP supplement. What are your thoughts on it 20 days in? Also, huge congratulations are in order for all of your PRs Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I fail. when I read this my first thought was "oh my gosh, is Shark Week on and I've been missing it!?!?" Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I dig your challenge! If you are planning on doing speed work on the dreadmill, mad props, sir. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

So does KStarr discuss ways to maintain neutral spine throughout the day? Or is the emphasis on spinal positioning for lifts? or does it boil down to "hold at 20% stability 100% of the time!"? I've personally found that trying to break out of hyperlordotic spinal patterns have been the most challenging (given things like living in front of a computer). Sounds like you've already got a good strength base for neutral spine, which is pretty cool. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

You did the right thing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Thanks! Yeah, it's just one of those unfortunate timing things. If I weren't right about to move it wouldn't be so tedious but I'm also trying to pack up my apartment and sell a bunch of stuff and donate a bunch of other stuff (I'm sure you know how that goes!)

April 30 Summary Good day. Crossfit, work, got some life stuff done, and home. Packing more food for work tomorrow. I think I need at least one more large serving of protein in the day. Food B: Bulletproof coffee, protein shake with coconut milk L: At Korean restaurant, pork chop and iceberg lettuce salad with miso dressing. A couple bites of rice. D: paleo meatloaf, 2 c spinach, half a sweet potato, a dozen almonds, 1 c of muscat grapes 1350 cals, 67F, 96C, 105P Lifts Strength: Muscle up progressions, mostly "muscle ups" using a band assist 5x2 from floor 5x2 with band WOD: 3 rounds of-- 30 barbell squats 20 pullups (banded) 10 push press Squat weight - round 1 65lb, round 2 55lb, round 3 35lb 15:45 time Log Done! 9/35 Life Tasks Ordered lifting shoes! Now to figure out when to attend LBEB drop-in class.

April 29 Summary Streeeeeeeeesssssssss! Oh holy moly. I'm juggling lots of conflicting priorities this week, including some family drama that I need to manage off of my plate. Last year I read most of Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, about how our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are -supposed- to work, but how modern life counteracts that, because while our anscestors usually only experienced episodic stress (running away from a lion), we experience chronic stress (am I prepared for that meeting?! Did I pay the water bill?! Did I leave the milk in the pantry?!? Who will win Dancing with the Stars?!!?!? Panic panic panic!!!) Well, these kinds of a things are a good reminder that we are not inherently wired to support chronic stress well, so my effort this week is around moving these chronic stressors out of the inbox. No workout Monday. Just a really long day of work and getting the aforementioned items out of my life. To make up for it, I researched a few things to give me some goals in the near term. Not sure if I'm going to sign up for them, but I'll weigh them as options: MovNat 2-day workshop in June CF Oly Lifting 2-day in Sept CF Endurance in Aug Also, thanks to CB, I signed up for my first ever lifting meet, like whoa! June 8th! Food B: Bulletproof coffee. L: protein shake with coconut milk and strawberries. Yeah, my appetite isn't huge when I'm stressed D: paleo meatloaf, 2 c spinach, half a sweet potato, two dates 1680 cals, 77F, 176C, 85P Lifts Nada Log Done! 8/35 Life Tasks Sold bike #2! That pays for all the moving costs, hooray!

April 28 Summary Ahhhh Sundays. Apparently all the metcon lately has helped my speed because I ran a short race today (2.5 mi) at a 8:56 pace, which is a sharp improvement from 9:45-ish a few months ago. Food B: 2 eggs, 2 slices bacon, 1/2 c sauerkraut, coffee with heavy cream. L: N/A D: 12 oz ribeye, 1 c braised collard greens, 3 dates 1500 cals, 100F, 76C, 70P Lifts Run: 2.5 miles, 8:56 pace Log Done! 7/35 Life Tasks More moving preparation. Will have to start packing in earnest when the packing totes get dropped off this week.

Huzzah, thanks!~ Thank you! Actually, I hit 110 on my bench sometime mid-last year, so I didn't feel that I could fairly say it was a PR And now I aspire to your level of bench-worthiness

April 27 Summary Sleeeeeeeep yes! I got such massively good sleep last night, which was well-timed since I was going to test some 1RMs today for the SSS. Housework, lifting, cooking, and not much else today. Food B: 2 eggs, three slices bacon, coffee with 1tsp coconut oil/1 tsp butter. 1 c blueberries L: protein shake with whey protein and coconut milk D: grass-fed meatloaf, about 8 oz, heaps of steamed spinach, and 1 c steamed sweet potato. 3 dates, 1 cup grapes, 1 sq dark chocolate, a dozen cashews 1900 cals, 97F, 170C, 96P Lifts Bench: 45/5 65/8 75/5 85/3 95/1 100/1 105/1 Deadlift: 45/5 95/8 105/5 120/3 155/1 170/1 180/1 <-PR Good morning: 45/8 45/8 Clean and Jerk: 65/3 75/2 85/2 90/1 Log Done! 6/35 Life Tasks Purged a couple of closets today in preparation for moving (for instance, do I -really- need three different versions of Trivial Pursuit? Yes, trivia is a wonderful, beautiful thing, but that was just getting out of control). Also listed our bikes on craigslist because 1) SO and I never ride (it's just not my sport of choice) and 2) the new place is smaller so they'd take up valuable space. Got one sold this afternoon, and have a few people expressing interest in the second bike. Craigslisting stuff is so liberating! Aaaaaaaand Puppy! Ripley is an elite level moper.

April 26 Summary Another long day at work, but hit the gym and ate well. SO brought home ribs for dinner (BBQ place near my apt that smokes pork ribs with NO SAUCE, how awesome is that? just a really wicked dry rub, so it's not a sugar bomb). I'm really hoping work slows down a bit next week since I need to start packing up my place. Food B: Ummmmm meetings for breakfast? L: 6 oz roasted chicken breast, 3 cups cabbage salad with 1 tbs miso dressing. 15 almonds or so. coffee with 2 tbs heavy cream D: 5 pork ribs, 1 tbs bbq sauce. 1/2 c fries (approximately? it was a pretty small amount). 1 c grapes and a square of dark chocolate. some baby carrots 1550 cals, 87F, 130C, 80P i feel like both my food quality and intake levels are subpar as the week progresses. over the next few days im going to try and hit higher caloric levels (1800+) with much better quality food. Lifts Strength: Jerk to heavy double 35/5 55/2 65/2 75/2 80/2 85/2 90/2 95/2 WOD: 10 rounds of: 10 pushups, 10 v-ups, hill sprint 18:55 total Log Done! 5/35 Life Tasks Moving company is booked

April 25 Summary Not great. Crappy dinner, no workout, 12 hour day at the office. Food B: 2 egg omelet filled with veggies and bacon L: ... S: 1 handful of trail mix D: Skirt steak with corn tortillas and mole poblano. guacamole, about 1 oz tortilla chips. a cup of hot chocolate. 1850 cals 87F 187C 85P Lifts Booo, nothing.Log Done! 4/35 Life Tasks Seriously, most unproductive (wrt anything that wasn't work) day, evar.

April 24 Summary Pretty good day. Still super tired from not getting any sleep Monday night, I'm guessing I'll be playing catch up all week. Nonetheless, had a good workout and day of work. And after this post, to bed! For I seek 5am crossfit tomorrow! Food B: coffee with heavy cream, yeah, meetings..... L: 1c steamed veg, thai dish of ground chicken (8oz) in basil D: Um, yeah, I was tired. 3 slices of bacon (oven roasted bacon, where have you been all my life?!), 2 c mixed veg, 1/4 c paleo hummus, coconut skyr, a handful of strawberries, a handful of trail mix 1450 cals, 85F, 83C, 90P. Must eat more tomorrow. Lifts Strength: Deadlift 35/5 105/3 125/3 145/3 155/3 WOD (Rx'd!!!!): 800m run 30 Hang power clean @ 65lb 40 box jump @ 18" 11:00 total Log Done! 3/35 Life Tasks Arranged moving company for impending relo.

Thanks! This, I will practice. And they so needed to include Hungry Eyes as the background music.

Engineers have a civic duty to be ruthlessly efficient in all matters, especially during WODs

Right after waffle? Mmmm, waffles.

Oof, yeah, that's not a convenient distance. I am moving to the eastside soon and I'm concerned that it's going be just inconvenient enough that I won't spend nearly enough time in Seattle. Ahh, Issaquah is pretty nice, plus traffic is not bad there. So many D'Awwwwwwwwwwwwws! Seconded! Thanks! Yeah I have a problem with the hip force generation/pull timing, too. I always always always pull too early, before I'm at full hip extension, ensuring that nearly every clean is a muscle clean. Humbug.

I recognized the names of a number of reviewers - Various coaches at SF Crossfit, people who've made guest appearances on the MobilityWOD, whom I'm guessing got early copies for the purpose of generating buzz. And I'm sure a good portion of the reviews are semi-legit or early so they can get in on the most recent raffle Kstar announced

This thread title made me lolz.

You've got some really cool/interesting reflections about time management here. I take a similar approach to phone calls and it kinda drives friends/family crazy haha. On a related note, you might find this of interest given the article you linked: http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2008/07/is-google-making-us-stupid/306868/ How is the 4 hour work week?

I third that opinion. That's some serious bench.

Nice challenge goals -- sounds like you've had great success already with your last challenge! That's great that your leg is healed and you can work out again.