Month: April 2012

  • CrossFit: Press Series

    Workout today was all about strength. Warmup 800m run Pass Thrus Reverse Pass Thrus Skill Press Series WOD Shoulder press 1-1-1-1-1 reps Push press 3-3-3-3-3 reps Push Jerk 5-5-5-5-5 reps Max 95# because I couldn’t clean anything more! Very frustrating!!

  • Learning to Let Go

    One of my pals David posted this on his facebook wall this AM. It’s a very deep passage but really makes you think. Letting go is so important in order to move forward in your life.  I read a related article the other day about letting go and how it can help you get healthier……

  • Happy Birthday Baby Nate!

    Happy Birthday to my “baby” Nate who turns 8 today! You have given me so many laughs and made my life very spicy! Love you!

  • Paleo Chicken Wings

    I made these for a Paleo Potluck we had at the box last night. They were a big hit! Paleo Chicken Wings  from crossfitpaleo.com  Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder 1/2 teaspoon sage 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 teaspoons lemon pepper 1/4 teaspoon…

  • You Look Bulky and Other Annoying Opinions

    I have spoken about this before — we all will not fit the mold of that supermodel. Be aware & sensitive to emotions and feelings that may go along with your words… So, you say I “look big”? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet! One of my CrossFit classmates told me that at a recent family party, one…

  • Zella Day of Movement Event at Montgomery Mall

    Sounds like a fun event to help you get moving… Nordstrom at Montgomery Mall is hosting a Ballet Bar class Saturday May 5 in the morning to help celebrate the second annual Zella Day of Movement event. You’re invited! Join us for a day filled with high-energy workouts and serious fun across the country. If you’re…

  • Pay It Forward…

    I won a $25 gift card at work the other day and have decided to donate it to a local family I heard about today. Times are hard and this family is having a rough go — the husband lost his job and wife is on disability and they are not making ends meet. The…

  • Benefits of Being Friendly and Outgoing

    I have been told that I’m so friendly that I could make friends with a rock. I also have been told that I’m a good party guest because even if I don’t know anyone, I will get along with people… I take great pride in both of those comments and for being friendly and outgoing.…

  • The Silver Fox

    14 years ago today – I was in Vegas marrying my Silver Fox! The best and luckiest day of my life…

  • Back Squat at ya!

    Oh it was a backsquat kinda day. I tweaked my shoulder/neck yesterday doing the press so I was very happy to hear that we were not going heavy with the back squats. I actually like this lift — it puts my broad shoulders and strong legs to good use! Warmup Drills 33lb barbell 10 deadlifts…