So after a healthy breakfast, of turkey, eggs, an orange, and coffee. I was off to the gym. Three times today I worked out. After our twenty minutes of warm up, we, the gym, started the "Cindy" Workout. Consisting of, 20 minutes, of 5 pull ups, 10 push ups, and 15 air Squats. Keep in mind, I was in the top percent-tile scoring 22rounds plus 5 pull ups. My body felt wrecked, as it still does now. Fourty minutes of rest, I challenged my gym owner to a second workout. Considering he would have the advantage since he has yet to workout today, and I would be there for a while, completing my three workouts. The challenge was an easy 10 minute workout. In the duo of exercises and reps consisting of double unders and a squat clean to thruster in the rep set of 50-10-40-8-30-6-20-4-10-2. Sounds brutal, but not really. 150 double unders, 30 squat clean thrusters at the weight of 95#. Not to bash the leader, I did however score a faster time then his by 30 or so seconds. :) Yeah, go ME!!
My two hour nap was restful enough to give me just enough energy for one more 10 minute self workout. So, with a clock counting down from ten minutes, these task must be completed before the time runs out. 1-800meter run then with the remaining time complete as many rounds as possible of 5 deadlifts @ 275#/185#, 6 lateral burpees over your deadlifting bar, and 10 kettle bell swings at an RXd weight of 53# for guys and 35# for females. This workout was the second of five at the "throw down in Motown" competition over the weekend. If I remember correctly, I believe no one completed any part of a sixth round. Not trailing far behind with a completed four rounds, I still have much work to do if I wish to compete in the Crossfit Games this Summer!!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Growth = Change
Romans 12:2 says, "Do not copy the the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect His will really is".
I share this with you for it is the truth. Growth requires change. Without change, there is no growth. Personally, I believe in myself so much, all I wish is to change. Not for the worse but for the better. I wish not to conform to these worldly ideas but those of the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ, and his Diciples. Most of us know that change is inevitable. Everybody has to deal with it in their lives. On the other hand, growth is optional, the eaiser path, the road less traveled. You can choose to grow or to fight it. But know this: People unwilling to grow will never reach their potential. Again, growth requires change.
Most people celebrate when they recieve their diploma or degree and say to themselves, "Thank goodness that's over. I'm done with studying". But that kind of thinking doesn't take you any higher than average. Before letting you go, I wish to ask you these two questions. How are you resisting growth in your own life? How can you dedicate yourself to it?
I choose you Lord!
I share this with you for it is the truth. Growth requires change. Without change, there is no growth. Personally, I believe in myself so much, all I wish is to change. Not for the worse but for the better. I wish not to conform to these worldly ideas but those of the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ, and his Diciples. Most of us know that change is inevitable. Everybody has to deal with it in their lives. On the other hand, growth is optional, the eaiser path, the road less traveled. You can choose to grow or to fight it. But know this: People unwilling to grow will never reach their potential. Again, growth requires change.
Most people celebrate when they recieve their diploma or degree and say to themselves, "Thank goodness that's over. I'm done with studying". But that kind of thinking doesn't take you any higher than average. Before letting you go, I wish to ask you these two questions. How are you resisting growth in your own life? How can you dedicate yourself to it?
I choose you Lord!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Fueling the Animal..
Monday night - 4 slices of greasy pepperoni pizza from pizza blast. Can not lie, it tasted awesome.
Tuesday morning - 1 1/2 serving of Quakers Oatmeal. Lunch, I had the Clubhouse Special from Togo's eatery. finally for dinner .. I ate at La Pearl Mexican Restaurant, eating two taco truck style tacos, asada, salsa, and onions.
Wednesday morning i treated myself to breakfast in the kitchen. I made 2 eggs over medium with about a 1/2cup of Kate's Taco Chili. 1130ish, I followed a workout with a Progenix recovery protein shake. 2pm-ish, I ate again. This time devouring a large serving of Teriyaki Chicken and rice with a few veggies. 4 hours later, entering a time I was feeling the urge for more fuel, I turned to an Anabolic Recovery Matrix powder protein Shake of the lemon Lime flavor. (mighty tasty, when the right amount of water is added) Along with a Peanut Butter Power Bar
Thursday morning, I started it with a 3 egg scramble, adding 2oz of sliced deli turkey, including a small orange, half of a banana, and 12 almonds. Adding to the delicious Chili, that Kate made, extra lean turkey, corn, beans, chipolte seasoning, and mustard. (absolutely amazing). Finishing the evening with a quart of Sunny side Chocolate Milk.
Finally, Friday morning, i treated myself to 2 servings of Coco Puffs with 2% milk. Post workout, one medium sized orange, and an MAX ARM protein shake. one single pint of chocolate milk, and a protein bar. Mid-day snack, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly, with turkey and two microwaved eggs in a sandwich. Late night meal, Sourdough grilled chicken sandwich, with small curly fries and sprite, with 4 mini churos. :)
I did not follow up thru the weekend. stay tuned for next weeks results.
Tuesday morning - 1 1/2 serving of Quakers Oatmeal. Lunch, I had the Clubhouse Special from Togo's eatery. finally for dinner .. I ate at La Pearl Mexican Restaurant, eating two taco truck style tacos, asada, salsa, and onions.
Wednesday morning i treated myself to breakfast in the kitchen. I made 2 eggs over medium with about a 1/2cup of Kate's Taco Chili. 1130ish, I followed a workout with a Progenix recovery protein shake. 2pm-ish, I ate again. This time devouring a large serving of Teriyaki Chicken and rice with a few veggies. 4 hours later, entering a time I was feeling the urge for more fuel, I turned to an Anabolic Recovery Matrix powder protein Shake of the lemon Lime flavor. (mighty tasty, when the right amount of water is added) Along with a Peanut Butter Power Bar
Thursday morning, I started it with a 3 egg scramble, adding 2oz of sliced deli turkey, including a small orange, half of a banana, and 12 almonds. Adding to the delicious Chili, that Kate made, extra lean turkey, corn, beans, chipolte seasoning, and mustard. (absolutely amazing). Finishing the evening with a quart of Sunny side Chocolate Milk.
Finally, Friday morning, i treated myself to 2 servings of Coco Puffs with 2% milk. Post workout, one medium sized orange, and an MAX ARM protein shake. one single pint of chocolate milk, and a protein bar. Mid-day snack, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly, with turkey and two microwaved eggs in a sandwich. Late night meal, Sourdough grilled chicken sandwich, with small curly fries and sprite, with 4 mini churos. :)
I did not follow up thru the weekend. stay tuned for next weeks results.
Training .. 2/15 thru 2/18
Tuesday-
"Angie"
100 pullups
100 pushups
100 situps
100 Air Squats
Wednesday-
"AMs Worst Favs"
3 rounds
8 G2O 95/65
10 B.P. 115/75
12 Air Squats
14 double Unders
16 Knees to Elbows
18 Abmat Situps
20 Burpees
Thursday-
"Annie"
50-40-30-20-10
double unders
situps
Friday-
"Kelly"
5 rounds
400m run
30 box Jumps 24"
30 Wallballs 20#
Rest Saturday/Sunday
"Angie"
100 pullups
100 pushups
100 situps
100 Air Squats
Wednesday-
"AMs Worst Favs"
3 rounds
8 G2O 95/65
10 B.P. 115/75
12 Air Squats
14 double Unders
16 Knees to Elbows
18 Abmat Situps
20 Burpees
Thursday-
"Annie"
50-40-30-20-10
double unders
situps
Friday-
"Kelly"
5 rounds
400m run
30 box Jumps 24"
30 Wallballs 20#
Rest Saturday/Sunday
Differences that make a difference..
Moreover David said, "The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from th paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine". - 1Samuel 17:37
Consider David in his batle with Goliath. Why was he able to stand against the giant when the army of Israel pulled back in fear? Here's how David did it:
1. His perspective differed from others. He say an opportunity.
2. His methods differed from others. He decided to use proven wrapons that he would work.
3. His conviction differed from others. He heard Goliath's threats against the God of Isreal and knew God could beat him.
4. His vision differed from others. He wanted to make Yahweh known to the world as the most powerful God on earth.
5. His experience differed from others. He brought to the battlefield past victories over a lion and bear, not months of paralyzing fear.
6. His attitude differed from others. He saw Goliath not as a threat too big to hit, but a target to big to miss.
Do you stand firm in your differences or go along with the crowd?
Consider David in his batle with Goliath. Why was he able to stand against the giant when the army of Israel pulled back in fear? Here's how David did it:
1. His perspective differed from others. He say an opportunity.
2. His methods differed from others. He decided to use proven wrapons that he would work.
3. His conviction differed from others. He heard Goliath's threats against the God of Isreal and knew God could beat him.
4. His vision differed from others. He wanted to make Yahweh known to the world as the most powerful God on earth.
5. His experience differed from others. He brought to the battlefield past victories over a lion and bear, not months of paralyzing fear.
6. His attitude differed from others. He saw Goliath not as a threat too big to hit, but a target to big to miss.
Do you stand firm in your differences or go along with the crowd?
Facing the Crowd...
So its been awhile since ive posted on this blog. I want to not get away from staying true to myself and as well as to those whom read these posts. This is the time for me, to learn how to follow God. Ensuring my faith as strong as it can possibly be for myself, and to learn how to persue my dreams. My dream is to know God, and win the Crossfit Games. nothing too exciting but the 1st is the greatest of all. So over the next few months i will do my best to post nightly, keeping a weekly log of food and workouts. Perhaps videos, and pictures will help tell the story. I thank you in advance for your encouragement and opposition. :)
Monday, January 11, 2010
The New Beginning!!
Everyday brings a new adventure, today is no different. Today is my birthday and i want to be able to say that i did something not only for others but for myself as well. This year will be a benchmark year, and will be one to look back on to say i did that this year. This year I am going to contend for the "Worlds Fittest Man" title, via through the vigors of the 2010 Crossfit Games. Preparing for the unknown and the unknowable will be life challenging, not only testing the strengths of the body, but testing your core values and beliefs, and will send those searching for what it takes to become the "Worlds Fittest Man."
As I trust in God to guide me, i will bring my brother along for this journey, for he will be my sorce of information as to what i need to know. He may be fitter than I but i have more desire for being the quickest. There are several things that you need to know about the Crossfit games, such as not all survive. To be a crossfitter you must have the desire inside. Its not something that you pick up overnight. Crossfits goal is to increase our work capaticy across a broad time and over a modal domain. basically saying, those who are effecient in all ten areas over fitness and having the least amount of points at the end of the day will be crowned.
So in detail, i have challenged myself to document all the time i log in the gym as well as the kitchen. The Crossfit Quailifer is in 82 days as the Crossfit Games are only 193 days away. So over the next couple of months, I will be here documenting the prep work and the food I intake for future own research. Keep your eyes and ears out for what is to come over the next several weeks as we edge closer to what we were ment to do!!
With all proper diets and training methods, sleep is crucial, and thats where im headed now. Good night for now, and dream of lifting that big weight to stand in the top spot!!
As I trust in God to guide me, i will bring my brother along for this journey, for he will be my sorce of information as to what i need to know. He may be fitter than I but i have more desire for being the quickest. There are several things that you need to know about the Crossfit games, such as not all survive. To be a crossfitter you must have the desire inside. Its not something that you pick up overnight. Crossfits goal is to increase our work capaticy across a broad time and over a modal domain. basically saying, those who are effecient in all ten areas over fitness and having the least amount of points at the end of the day will be crowned.
So in detail, i have challenged myself to document all the time i log in the gym as well as the kitchen. The Crossfit Quailifer is in 82 days as the Crossfit Games are only 193 days away. So over the next couple of months, I will be here documenting the prep work and the food I intake for future own research. Keep your eyes and ears out for what is to come over the next several weeks as we edge closer to what we were ment to do!!
With all proper diets and training methods, sleep is crucial, and thats where im headed now. Good night for now, and dream of lifting that big weight to stand in the top spot!!
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