Week 2 Recap

Whoa. Somehow our 2 week mark came and went without me really noticing. Right now sort of feels a little murky. Things are happening, but it's not clear what.

We've stayed paleo for 2 weeks, and have rocked CFG 5x a week. The numbers on the board make it clear that we're getting stronger. (4 PRs in a week? Yes please!) I definitely feel like I have more energy. I'm sleeping better at night (when I finally fall asleep.) I don't want coffee, don't crave sugary foods, and am generally feeling pretty good. So I guess that's a lot.

Physically, I don't see any changes, though I can feel them. It's not just that I feel stronger and what not, but that for some weird reason, I am now very aware of each and every extra pound on my body and I want them off immediately. They've been creeping on since law school (hello, lawyer layer!), but they never really bothered me till now. Now, they feel like some sort of suit that I'm wearing and omg wouldn't life (and pullups) be easier if I could just take it off.

Luckily, the CFG challenge has started, so things are ramping up a bit. I've got a good feeling about things ahead.

Day 2 Recap

Woke up and felt like a truck hit me. Not so much that my muscles are tired or anything, I think I just needed more sleep. Both roommates still on the crossfit and paleo train. Did my first Fight Gone Bad yesterday, and as much as I hated it, I really want to do it again. This is one of those activities I know I can improve. The worst part of it was really just feeling winded. I completely gassed out.

It also brings to the surface something that's been bugging me -- namely, the fact that I've stopped trying when I'm tired. I mean, I try my best in the workout, and do what's on the board. But one of the things I loved about my boxing gym was the conditioning they made me do after the workout. After I'd been in the ring -- after I thought I was through -- that's when I had to dig deep and find something more. Because if you can do it when you're tired, you'll certainly be able to do it when your fresh.

Now that I've called myself out, I guess this means I should do something about it. I mean, if Ryan can do multiple workouts in a day (even after dry-heaving through FGB), I can certainly do some extra conditioning. Let's just hope the mirror is optional.

"The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become."

Day one down.

Clean eating? Check.

Crossfit? Check.

All systems go.