The Kitchen's CrossFit Blog

Epic (Disgusting) Cheat Day!

davek11 — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:39:44 +0000

I have been asked to post my Epic Cheat day. Really, it was disgusting. One thing lead to the next and before I knew it I was eating like I did when I was 275lbs. The great thing is, I know recognize this as a bad thing.

Breakfast started good. Some ham and egg with almonds and an Americano. I then went to a course out of town all day with a Paleo packed lunch, but, decided to join classmates for lunch and just plain old cheat. Once the ball started rolling, I figured, whatever, and I just let go and partied with food like it was 1999.

Lunch – A&W Supreme Sirloin Burger, Onion Rings, and a few sips of Root Beer. (just too sweet)

Ride Home – Salt and Vinegar Lays Chips

Dinner – Wendy’s Combo #6 – Chicken Burger, Fries, and Diet Coke.

A few cocktails during the Canucks game and then bad turned to worse. Stopped on the way home for..

11pm Snack – Chocolate covered almonds, mint chocolate chip ice cream, a bag of “smartfood” white cheddar popcorn.

Anyone disgusted?? I felt horrible the next day. Major food hangover, but, once in a while it is so worth it. Just like getting smashed once a year. Epic really…

Exciting Times

davek11 — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:33:45 +0000

Whenever we go through a change in life it can be quite stressful. It doesn’t seem to matter whether the change is positive or negative, there seems to be stress attached. Remember, in the end, change leads to growth as a person. Embrace change. Run with it. Recognize your growth. Flourish.

If you are thinking of making a change, make it. There is no greater reward in life than growth.

If your change involves lifestyle, let me know. I can coach you through it. I am always willing to share my own adventures and willing to listen to yours.

Lu’s WOD

davek11 — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:54:33 +0000

Today was a fun afternoon. Worked Bench, Cleans, Press.

Bench 5×5 @ 80%

Clean 5×5 @ 70%

Press 5×5 @ 80%

The weather is starting to get beautiful. Each day is brighter and brighter. Get up early and get outside!!!

Lu’s WOD

davek11 — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:10:36 +0000

Clean Pull – 95 x 10, 135 x 5, 155 x 5, 185 x 3, 225 x 1 x 5

Clean Pull Video

Clean and Jerk – 95 x 10, 135 x 5, 155 x 5, 185 x 3 x 3

Clean and Jerk Video

Videos are from the Catalyst Athletics website. They are located under exercises.

Spring Cleaning

davek11 — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:07:58 +0000

Is spring here?? I did some spring cleaning today. I spent about 5 hours cleaning up the gym and it looks great. I also re-organized things a bit to make it easier pre and post wod. I hope everyone likes the new look.

My WOD today.

One Mile Run

Backsquat – 80% x5 x3

Bench – 100% x1 x5

Muscle Snatch – 60% (snatch) x3 x5

Here are a couple of pics from the CrossFit Games BC Sectionals on the weekend:

The first pic is Dan’s Deadlift PR from the CrossFit Football Total. Congrats Dan.

The second pic is from one of Alicia’s backsquats. Alicia would like to note she now likes deadlifts and hates backsquats.

Congrats to both for Qualifying for Calgary. A special congrats to Alicia who place first in two of the WODs and 2nd overall!!!