June 2012
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The Whole 30 Journal - Day 25
This week I’ve noticed a trend that I have to put the kibosh on…losing my interest in veg. It’s been a bit of a rut for a few days. What I had on hand just wasn’t all that appealing. Roasting them was going to take a bit too much effort.
Some ideas:
change cuisines - think Mexican, Greek, or Asian (stir fry or sautee)
build more salads
pre-cut some veg
Uhhh,...
Perform Better Chicago
I will come home from Perform Better next week with a 20KG Kettlebell and a 70# sandbag no matter what it takes to lug them home to Salt Lake.
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Workout Journal - June training session #13
What was done:
*RAMP + Core: Chataranga kick outs + Mountain climbers - 2x10ea
*Power: Split jerks - 2x8
*Strength:
W/U to heavy Front Squat - failed at 305#
Pullups + PNF with med ball - 2x12/12ea
KB strict overhead press + KB overhead static hold + reverse lunge and SA cable row - 2x12/30s/12ea
*MetCon: Rowing 30(sprint):30(active rest) for 5rounds (1200m)
Workout Journal: June session 12
What was done:
*RAMP + Core: Plank and side plank - 60s/45s(ea)
*Combo: Bear Complex - 2x7ea
*Power: Snatch - 2x5
*Strength:
W/U to heavy deadlift (400#+)
Heavy TGU - 2m:1m (53#)
*Metabolic: Airdyne - 20:20 for 5min (kicked in the ass)
The Whole 30 Journal - variance in strength (20...
Trained this morning. One of the things Melissa asked me to watch for was declining strength. So I worked up to heavy deadlift since I have a good benchmark weight there. Answer: a little decline. Not huge, but just noticeable. Sounds like Jordan needs some more protein/fats. Lucky me.
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Workout Journal + Chat with Dallas and Melissa...
Trained today. Things went well. Not as much pop as usual, but I’m working through that. Recording weights used as benchmark for strength loss/gain and post Whole30 goals.
What was done:
*RAMP + Core: Kneeling chops - 2x10ea
*Power: Power cleans - 1x6, 5x3 - 205# + 2 fails at #215 (meh - gotta work on technique)
*Strength:
Deadlift - 3x12 - 185#
Bench press + Inline SA overhead...
Haters
So I experienced the haters for the first time last night. People that legitimately wanted to derail me by slandering “health” and saying things like, “you’re going to die just like everyone else” and such. Jokes abound.
My thoughts? I’m generally pretty cerebral about this stuff. I am too respectful of these particular people to yell profanities at them and...
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Workout journal + The Whole 30 Journal Entry - Day...
Let’s talk about moods. I’m learning a bit about this body “detox” thing and apparently I’m still in acceptance phase. Psychologically, and maybe physically too, I’m still adjusting to this new diet. Since it’s so dramatic, it’s probably a big shift for the “automatic” processes. So, honestly, I’m bit more moody than normal. Jordan,...
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The Whole 30 Journal - Two key changes
Two things have changed significantly since I started The Whole 30 13 days ago. I dream. Have had more dreams this month alone than the previous 5 months of 2012 combined. The second, is equally important; I haven’t needed caffeine once. The two are related for sure. Sleeping much deeper, not needing any caffeine to push me through the afternoon. Definitely. However, I will go back...
The Power 9: Keys to Longevity by Dan Buettner →
1. Move: Find ways to stay active
2. Plan de Vida: Discover your purpose in life
3. Downshift: Take a break
4. 80% Rule: Don’t overeat
5. Plant Power: Choose greens
6. Red Wine: A glass a day
7. Belong: Stay social
8. Beliefs: Get ritualistic
9. Your Tribe: Family matters
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Workout journal + The Whole 30 Journal Entry - Day...
Another training session down. Here’s what was done - sticking to Cosgrove’s NROL cycle - now on Maximize (Phase 3):
*RAMP + Core: plank band pulls + side plank band rows - 2x10ea
*Power: Split jerks - 2x5
*Strength:
Goblet squat (AtoG) + Suspension row - 3x12
SL deadlift with barbell (corrective) + SA KB strict overhead press - 2x12ea
Combo: reverse lunge cable row -...
It Starts with Food →
Ordered. Stoked.
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Workout journal + The Whole 30 Journal Entry - Day...
Day 11. Crankin.
Energy level was just OK in the gym. I swear I’m fueling properly. IDK.
What was done:
*RAMP + Farmer walks with KB bottom up, overhead + KB overhead squats - 2x10ea
*Power: Barbell snatch - 2x5
*Strength:
BB deadlift + KB floor press - 3x12
Inline balance lunge (half foam roll) + Chinups - 2x12
Combo: Thruster - 3x10
*Metabolic: Airdyne
1 min sprint goal...
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The Whole 30 Journal - Dreams
I had a dream last night about Steakhouse bread and cheese. I spit it out.
Food is so deeply psychological.
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“A little learning is a dang’rous thing;
Drink deep, or taste not the...”
– Alexander Pope, An Essay on Criticism
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The Whole 30 Journal - Week 1 in the books and...
A few random thoughts - in unorthodox journalistic style I saved the best for last.
I learned a few things about eating out this week. It’s hard. Extreme PIA for waiters and waitresses. Otherwise, the ebook is solid on recommending how to order and what to ask for. On another note 1 WEEK DOWN! Feeling like a million bucks. Except, traveling this week, and maybe super-sensitivity to low...
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Workout journal + The Whole 30 Bonus Journal Entry...
A note about today’s training and workout on empty - this is what I believe so far and what I’ve gathered from discussion and reading. Please clarify or correct if I’m wrong: So, I talked to Melissa Hartwig, just briefly, a few weeks ago about training on The Whole 30. She said, you’re really focusing on getting your body to tap into one of its best energy sources: body...
Coconut aminos
Looking for some good ideas on using coconut aminos for marinades, dressings, as a sauce, what else? Talk to me people!
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Workout journal + The Whole 30 Bonus Journal Entry
What was done on Day 4 of The Whole 30:
So my mantra will be <insert Arnold’s voice> “GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!” 3x10 of ea. Clean, FS, Good Morning 2x10 ea. way KB round the world Then for time: 30x Strict Press @ #75 40x Pull-up 50x KB swing @ #53 60x Sit up 70x Burpee Finished this in 16:55 (meh). Had to go across the gym for stuff and burned time. Couldve maybe shaved a minute. Energy was...
A look back: On how personal change works
A short story of how, and why, I decided to try The Whole 30 Challenge. A couple of questions, that if you knew me well, you might ask:
Why are you doing this when you already eat healthy and look good?
What do you expect to get out of this?
Why do The Whole 30 and not just go Paleo or Vegetarian?
Where did you get all of this info?
So, we can safely assume that by the standards of most...
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The Whole 30... →
I’m not schlepping product, but if you want to do The Whole 30 Challenge, you need to buy this.
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The Whole 30 Journal - Meal planning ideas
Three sites I’m using to inspire meals - they say paleo, but not “all” ingredients are Whole30 compliant…just a few simple mods and you’re good: http://www.health-bent.com/ http://stupideasypaleo.com/ http://paleomg.com/
