Yesterday at work – we celebrated fellow employee birthdays for the month of May. Normally they have cake or cupcakes and I show up, give my happy birthday wishes and that’s it. But yesterday, they had Carvel Ice Cream cake. For those that know me well – they know that is my all time favorite treat. I get it for my birthday EVERY year — it reminds me of growing up and just is for me, the ultimate dessert/comfort food. So really, how could I not have some?

The key though is I chose to have some and enjoy it. I didn’t just mindlessly eat it. I enjoyed it and moved on. That’s the key to eating healthy -Being active in your decisions.  You don’t have to go without treats for the REST OF YOUR LIFE. You can enjoy it when its worth it and be in the present when deciding if it’s worth it.

Today’s workout was a good one. I really liked it!

Warmup
1 lap jog
General Stretching
Mobility for Arms/Shoulders (PNF Stretching)

Skill
Thruster

WOD

As many rounds as possible in 12 mins of:

3 Thrusters 95/65#

9 Pull-up (strict)s or Ring Rows if you can’t do strict. NO BANDS

12 Double Unders

Total: 7

I am frustrated with pull ups. I can do 1 dead hang pull up but then I fail. So one of my pals, Wes and I decided that we are going to pick a skill for each month and work on it extra. Mine this month is Pull Ups. I am going to work on getting multiple PUs. Coach Nick suggested I do some negative Pull Ups, where I start in the Pull Up and slowly release it to the end.

Wes is going to work on getting strict Muscle Ups. Coach Nick also got in on the deal and will work on Pistols. A new skill each month. What are you going to work on?