Happy Memorial Day!

Back in town today! This past weekend was awesome. So badass to see all those girls and guys. I’m so excited to train hard and be apart of it next year.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!! Thank you to all of the men & women who put their lives on the line to defend our country!

Today was 100 burpees for time, my time was 4:50
-workout felt good, kinda sick that im excited for tomorrows.

Food was all paleo, was hard bc I was at a birthday party all day, Cookie cake, ice cream sandwiches, homemade chocolate cake, corn on the cob smothered in butter, mac and cheese…etc. etc. AND I ATE NONE OF IT!!!

B-3 eggs/melon/green pep/almonds
L-salmon/walnuts/apple
S-banana/AB
D-pork/salad/AB

I've learned to tote my own food around.

Today was a rest day, but Kev seems to forget about them! LOL its ok, your still THE BEST!
I enjoyed spending time with the family, for once Tim was home all day AND all night. However, no more cheating on food!

Nutrition:

B- Protein shake/1 tsp AB/small banana
S- 4oz turkey/small tomatoe/1c melon/1 tsp AB
L- 3oz turkey/1c blueberries & strawberries/ small tomatoe/ 9 almonds
S- 1 hard boiled egg/ 9 almonds/ 2c watermelon
D- 3eggs/5oz chicken/ 1c green pepper & tomaoe/ 1c paleo dessert (strawberries/blueberries/walnuts/honey/coconut oil/ground flaxseed/85%)

We leave tomorrow for Jacksonville! So excited to get a up close and personal look at what next year is going to be like. Bringing little miss Teagan along….baby girl is gonna grow up in a box…lol
I lay in bed at night and I think about the WOD from that day. What my strengths are, and my weaknesses….
In a sense the games are all bout chance because you have no idea what you will be doing…so, I better just get good at all of it!

ah VINO!

Felt good today. Sometimes I get way ahead of myself and I start to get angry. I have to stop and remember I JUST had a baby, and I’ve only been crossfitting for 3months! But im such an over achiever that I expect myself to be a pro like yesterday. Yah well whatever maybe someday?

WOD:

For time:

10 to 1 reps
dips & pushups

Time: 4:20

Strength Work:

5x5 75% of 5rm Deadlift

95-115-135-155-175


Nutrition:

B- ½ Avacado/2 HBE/ 1c melon
S- 4oz chicken/1c marinara/1/2 avacado
L- 1c cherries/1c melon/9 almonds/2oz turkey/1 sq 85%
S- 2 tbs AB/ 1c melon/ 3oz chicken
D- salad w/ chicken/ glass of red wine/ ice cream

Yes! That’s right ICE CREAM!!!!!

Celebrating the debut of my abs 3 &4!!!

Yes that’s right people, I’ve got 4 abbs now. HAHAHAH! In all of my years of “working out” and playing every sport imaginable, I’ve ever only had 2 visible abdominals….NOT NOW!!!! Cant wait to possibly meet #’s 5,6,7, &8!!!!!

I've also done many crazy things, but never did I ever think I would be rubbing neosporin on my butt crack.

This is about the time when the lady business makes me anemic and im dragging. Good news is it doesn’t last long. Today was tough, I think whatever cold I had was either a sinus infection, or I’ve developed allergies. Feeling crappy again. Slept like a rock last night, but was up too late. I cat napped this am. Going to bed early tonight….

WOD:

Snatch progression drills- felt good, im starting to feel my form improve.

“Deck Of Cards” (this WOD could be used to torture people that have done very bad things)

Coach I had to change a few things bc my bum crack is still one large scab, and no rings at the gym…so I I did:

Diamonds- burpees
Hearts- push ups
Spades- reverse sit ups
Clubs- Double Unders

*drinking a TON of water, but during the long workouts I have to pee sooooo bad!!!!!

Nutrition:

B- Cliff Bar
S- 2oz chicken/ 1c broccoli/ 1c raspberries & cherries/ 1 tbs AB
L- Paleo Egg salad (2 hbe, 1tbs EVOO & dill),/cliff bar (yes im out of control)
S- small banana/ 1 tbs AB/ 2 oz turkey
D- 1c paleo marinara/ 3oz ground beef/ 4oz chicken/ 5 mac nuts/ 5 almonds
S- blueberries/ cherries/almonds

I realize im out of control with the Cliff bars! THEY ARE SO GOOD! Haha no really they made me feel like crap during my workout today, it has to stop! They are the ultimate period craving fix though!

amazing grace

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound…that saved a wrench like me! Isn’t it amazing to think about the fact that we have ALL been saved by his grace?! And oh how we need that saving grace!
Spending a lot of time today thinking about and praying for my family, not just mine, but my parents. There is so much going on right now that needs prayer, and my heart bleeds for them….

Hit the gym early this am. PR’d on my 1rm push press. Couldn’t do the jump rope part of the WOD bc the gym’s ropes are terrible. BUT im going to buy a rope in a few so I can just throw it in my bag for next time. I’ll be finishing my 4 min max rope combo jumps later today.

Came home and made lunch. Then, put the kids down for naps and Tim and I literally laid down on top of the clean pile of cloths on the couch! Haha talk about exhausted!
Im laying here listening to him snore….thinking…..about how wonderful I have it. Sometimes I open my mouth to complain and I shut it right away. Tim treats me like a queen, he really does. Sometimes his sensitivity to my feelings is too much for me. Probably bc I am not that sensitive. Im really making an effort to be thankful and to show appreciation for all of his hard work. The poor guy works constantly! All so that we can pay bills and have the things that we want. He’s a trooper! So today my post is dedicated to him…

Be back later to fill in my food and WOD stuff….

Ok, im back. Whew! Today was busy busy. Bought my own jump rope and stop watch so I wouldn’t have to use the large heavy ropes at the gym that slap me in the face and leave a giant red line…..haha. It’s a good thing I have a great sense of humor when it comes to making a fool out of myself, bc doing crossfit at a regular gym is like a freak show for them! But their sooo jealous!!! Cant wait to xfit in our new box in Cape Coral!

Workout:

OPT’S “PUSH, PRESS, SWING”:

1) Get to your max 1rep Push Press in 4min. 80-95-115-120max
2) 20 seconds on 10 seconds off push ups (8 rounds in 4 min) take you lowest round as your score. Mine was 15
3) As many kettle bell swings as possible in 4 min @ 35lbs. I did 80
4) Jump rope for 4 min (combo of singles, double unders, and criss-cross) I got in 420

I thought I PR’d on my push press but I’ve only ever done a 3rm so I guess not. Workout felt good, I was so tiered on my way to the gym, but just as coach says, “when its go time, its go time!” That phrase has really helped me a lot. And from now on when im going for a PR, I tell myself b4 I do it that im going to achieve it and im slowly starting to realize that my problem is mental and not physical. I will overcome! Can’t wait to see myself in a year!

Nutrition:

B- Protein shake (1c strawberries & blueberries, 1 scoop protein powder, h2o, 1 tbs almond butter)
L- 6 oz deli turkey/.5c paleo marinara, 1c cherries/ 1/4c raspberries/ 9 walnuts (Tim thinks im crazy for counting nuts)
S- Protein shake/1tbs AB/ 2 sq 85%
S- Cliff bar
D- 5oz chicken/ 2c broccoli w/ EVOO/1c cooked apples w/coconut oil and cinimon
S- cliff bar

1 gallon water

I threw in an extra snack bc this PMS crap is really making me hungry. The cliff bars are a paleo no no but in retrospect they are not that bad. And the chocolate fudge is mouthgasmic!!!!!! Did I mention I felt fabulous after I ate them?

Rest day, my butt crack says thanks!

Today was so nice, church, grocery shopping, and Paw Paw over for dinner. Simple day, no stress. Yesterdays PM wod was too much fun, and the sit ups left me with my butt crack literally bleeding. Today has been fun trying to sit down and wear cloths….NOT!

I drank so much water today I think im floating.

Nutrition:

B- Paleo pancakes (2eggs, ground flaxseed, h20, protein powder, cinnamon& nutmeg) almonds
S- Almonds/apple
L- 2c asparagus/6oz chicken/1c strawberries/1/2c blueberries/9mac nuts
S- 2oz chicken/ 5 apricots/walnuts & 1tbs AB
D- Paleo spaghetti (spaghetti squash, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms) 4 oz lean ground beef/2 tbsp AB

1.5 gallons water

TIM AND I ARE SOOO EXCITED ABOUT GETTING OUT XFIT CERT IN JULY!!!!!


Im out, AM wod’s gonna come quick!

ahhhh Sat catch up again!

So im behind again. We were skyping with coach last night and going over the snatch. Learned a ton, thanks coach! Blew yesterdays total II bc I did the OHSQ wrong. I will be redoing it. BUT we did a CFE too:

Workout: 8 rounds for time:

Run 400m, then do max pushups and max situps

My time was 25:50
I got in 500 reps total

This one SUCKED. Just when I thought the day before was tough, we do something like this! LOL

Nutrition:

B-3 eggs/2tbs EVOO/1c melon
L-6oz chicken/ 1tbsp EVOO/ 1c onion and tomatoe/1sq 85%
S- 5sm apricots/ 1oznutmix/ 2smalll paleo pancakes
D- 6oz chicken/ 1casparagus/1c cooked apple
S- 4ozchicken/1/2c apples/ 12/c asparagus/ I sm avacado

Friday Catch Up

My sleep situation has improved, I cut out the daily cat naps & I doubled my melatonin intake before bed. And stopped the caffeine late in the day!
Friday’s WOD sucked. I feel so wimpy and easily fatigued still. I’m trying to be patient and let my body get used to the increase in training intensity and change in my diet. BLAH!

Workout: As many rounds as possible in 20 min.:

5rep of thrusters at 65lbs.
7rep of hang cleans at 65lbs.
10 reps of sumo dead lift high pull at 65lbs.

I got about halfway done and my shoulders were on fire. Almost feels like I have tendonitis?! WTH? So I stripped the weight and finished with 45lbs.

Completed 9 rounds. I sat down on the floor after. Something I rarely do.

Then……..a CFE

6x400m sprint- I was so dead from the WOD this REALLY sucked…and so did my times.

1-1:11
2-1:20
3-1:25
4-1:25
5-1:24
6-1:14

Nutrition:

B- Protein shake (protein powder, banana, water)
S- 6 tbs Avacado/1c melon/1oz turkey (8oz. Gatorade post workout)
L- 3oz turkey/1c squash/1c berries/1/2 small protein bar (pretty sad that this tasted like an effing snickers!!! Haha) 9 almonds
S-3 hard boiled eggs/9 almonds/6 mac nuts/1 small apple/1c carrots raw
D- Protein shake/1/2 small avocado/1c melon & blue berries/ 1sq 85%

We went to the Harley Charity event where there were hot dogs, burgers, and beer galore! It’s not even that tempting anymore. Its kinda like I know what I want, and I know what I gotta do to get there. And it sure doesn’t involve wieners, burgers, and beer!
Be back later to blog about how bad today sucked! yay

Gotta love PMS...NOT

Did my workout and strength work in the am today. Energy level was LOW. Got to the gym and realized I didn’t eat breakfast. Yikes! Not a good idea….making breakfast for three people is really distracting! Got through my WOD and then on to the strength work….My food was all over the place today. THANKS TO PMS! Only cheated with Nutella.

Workout:

7 rounds for time: 6 back squats @ 185lbs & 8 standing broad jumps
Time was 8:14

Thought I did 135lbs…then I realized I really can’t count. Wasn’t too bad but I felt so wimpy today!

Strength work: 5x3

Clean and jerk: 45-50-55-60-65 (wasn’t heavy at all but I really wanted to work on technique)

Snatch: 30-45-50-55-60 (same)


Nutrition: Fasted until 1:30

L: 3oz chicken/2c honeydew/1c blueberries/3oznut mix
S: 2c melon/apple/2oz nut mix/1sq 85%
D: Protein shake (banana, water, protein)/1 small avocado/3oz turkey
S: 2 Tbs NUTELLA!!!!!!! W/ strawberries

Ok Kev, I know I skimped on the protein, But at least I didn’t order pizza and hit up DQ! Haha!

Rest day...Ahhhhhh

Today was my rest day and im not gonna lie, I enjoyed it. It is more of a mental break for me, the days I train I keep my game face on all day until I do my workout. I have to, gets me prepped and ready, haha my poor family. Im sure mommy with her “game face” is not that much fun.

Went to the doctor today, having a few “things” done this week and next. Pretty excited ;)

Nutrition:

B- Paleo pancakes: eggs/Almond Butter/apple sauce/Cinnamon (3-3-3)
L- 6oz chicken breast/1c broccoli/.5 small avocado/1c mango/1 sq 85% (6-2-3
S- 3 macnuts/apple/3oz turkey (3-3-3)
D- 6 egg whites/2c strawberries/1c blueberries/9almonds (3-3-3)

I tried beach body bimbo’s recipe for paleo pancakes from last night. While incredibly tasty, I FELT LIKE I ATE A BRICK. Made me kinda sick, so I skipped my am snack and ate more for lunch. Ready to get back to the gym tomorrow!

Box. Box. Box.

Had a good day, did the pool with the kids and the gym. What’s new?
I am SO excited about the potential box opening in Cape Coral! It’s gonna be the bomb & have kick ass coaches! Wink wink….

Started measuring out my food in Paleo Zone blocks, my energy sucked today!

Workout:

5 Rounds for time:

50 Sumo Dead lift High Pulls
Run 400 m

Well, my time was 13:47

BUT Im gonna have to say Sue and I kinda blew our WOD…LOL
We had to do the lift first bc of the space issue at the gym..ugh. We also had to use kettlebells bc they wont let us bring bars over in the cardio section. (the box couldn’t open fast enough!) Then there’s the issue that we are using treadmills and they take forever to start and stop. So I started with a 50lb KB, and ran a 440m. Then switched to a 45KB, then switched to a 35lb bc the 45lb was a B*tch! Then I ran a 400m. Then used a 25lb, and then a 30lb…ughhhhh!!!!!!

Strength Work:

Hang Clean: 3-3-3-3-3

60-70-80-90-105 PR’D the mo fo

Front Squat: 3-3-3-3-3

110-120-130-140-155 PR’D that one too!

Bench press: 3-3-3-3-3

85-95-105-110-115

Strength work felt good. But my body is dead. Going to bed early tonight. Laundry will have to wait!

Nutrition:

B- 2 eggs, 2egg whites/1 tbs EVOO/2c strawberries/1c mushrooms 3-3-3
S- 3oz turkey/ 2oz nut mix/ small banana 3-3-3
L- 3oz turkey/apple/1c strawberries/9 almonds 3-3-3
S- 2 tbs Almond Butter/small banana/3oz chicken sausage/1sq 85% 3-3-3
D- 3oz chicken breast/ 1c broccoli/1c sweet potatoe/1sq 85%/1tsp AB 3-3-3
S- Nut mix

Im not gonna lie, I was hungry after dinner! I shot for 15 blocks of each but the nuts kinda came in later…..

One day at a time

My days have been long, but filled with family time. Watching my two kids grow everyday makes me so proud, yet so sad because one day they will be all grown up. Trying to take life one day at a time.

Body is still adapting to the a$$ kickin’ that im givin it every day. My routine has been as follows: wake up early, breakfast for myself and the kids….Teagan’s nap, then off to the gym before lunch. Then, get home and make lunch, and naps for everyone (including me). I have been so run down by 2pm ish I can’t help but lay down and fall into a comatose sleep. Then im up in time to make dinner and do all the other things that my household requires. Point is…..my body is still struggling to get used to this, but im confident that it will!


Workout was the XFIT TOTAL: 560

Back Squat- 240lbs
Dead Lift- 230lbs
Shoulder Press- 90lbs

Nutrition:

B- 2 eggs, 2 egg whites/ mushrooms/ strawberries/ walnuts
S- almonds/ ground beef/ Strawberries
L- Turkey/almond butter/strawberries/1/2 apple
S- Nut mix/paleo meatballs/Strawberries
D- mango/chicken sausage/broccoli/mushrooms/ 1 sq 85%

Starting Paleo Zone to try and lean out fast for some certain reason!!!!

Making up for yesterday...

Yesterday was fun, left the house at 9am and didnt get home until midnight. Had one of my best friends baby shower, then to my moms for dinner.

My two besties, Lex & Maria :)

Did my WOD on my moms front porch.

Workout:

70 burpees

60 sit ups

50 air squats

40 porch jumps...lol

30 hand stand pushups (not that great at these yet, but proud of myself for doing them!)

Time: 11:45

Yesterday I took a cheat day. I ate clean, but I allowed my self to sample some desserts throughout the day. Ive had the urge lately and honestly, they werent that great. Burnt my tounge on some apple pie, and the cookie cake I had gave me a headache....lol

Today I am clean...but my tounge still hurts...haha.

Finding out a lot about myself.

Digging deep is tough. Usually before anyone will dig deep, they either have to want something really bad, or they have to overcome some sort of obstacle. The best part of crossfit is you only have yourself to beat, and you only have yourself to blame. I am discovering more and more about myself every day. Thank you to crossfit for that.

Workout: as many rounds a possible in 20 min

10 burpees
20 sit ups
30 pushups
90 air squats

I completed 4 rounds and was just shy of a 5th.
Coach don’t be mad at me, my knees have REALLY been bothering me. Really weak and sensitive….im thinking it’s just my body getting used to this type of intensity. But I opted out of the jumping lateral lunge…
I did an outward air squat because it took the pressure of my knees.

Proud of myself because I wooped my own a$# in my dining room! Haha yes. I went to the gym and completely forgot that childcare is over at 230 on the weekends. So my wonderful trainer switched up my WOD for me in a jiffy….lol

Nutrition:

B- protein shake (I know its not enough, but I wasn’t feelin so hot)
S- Turkey/walnuts/raisins/apricots
L- crab meat/turkey/AB/apple/2 sq of 85%
S- banana/AB/turkey
D- turkey/shrimp/apricots/walnuts/raisins

Im feelin the urge to eat bad…..probably bc that time of the month is on its way. Wish I could shake this upper respiratory crap…

Random thought: My WOD partner needs to get her toosh back in town….dont like doin workouts alone!

Giving Thanks.....

Today was an improvement. I still didn’t sleep good last night, I took melatonin and everything. I just can’t sleep when he is gone! But when he gets home he plays with the kids and I take a mid morning nap, that makes all the difference…

Daddy’s been working A LOT and that’s been hard on the family, but we are adjusting well. So grateful he has the ability to work and still spend time with us! Some days I am overwhelmed by how blessed our family is…I am so thankful for our health, the fact that we still own our home, our kids and relatives are healthy, we all have two eyes, ten fingers, ten toes, two arms, two legs,…etc. etc. You get the point. Everyday we are fortunate enough to be alive and sharing the joy of life with those that love us is A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!!

WOD was “Nancy”

For Time:

5 rounds of- Run 400m, then do 15 overhead squats.

My time was 13:40

Let me tell ya, the gym is so annoying! I miss doing my workouts at a crossfit gym, but we will be back at a box in no time! I wouldn’t trade the positive uplifting coaching for nothin’!
Running from the treadmill to the weight area was a pain in the tush, I took out the same guy three times. You would think he would get out of my way after I plowed into him the first time. Tard.

NUTRITION:

B- Gluten free, paleo protein pancakes w/ organic honey/almond butter
L- Crab meat& paleo meatballs/apple w/ almond butter/walnuts/raisins/ 1sq 85%
S- Deli turkey/apricots/walnuts
D- Turkey breast/ raw asparagus/strawberries/walnuts w/ raisins and honey

Felt better today! Drinking tons of water, makes me pee non stop but it is making a difference. Amazing what a nap will do too…..

Random thought of the day: If you are a roid head. Just an FYI, Its not hot its discusting!

My son is too funny!

We recently had the “no one touches your privates” talk with my son. He is 4 now, and we thought it was appropriate to make sure he knows it’s not ok for strangers to ever ever touch him inappropriately…..
Well what we told him was, “no one is aloud to touch your pee pee or your bum bum, except for you and mommy & daddy.”
So tonight Grant was in the tub and I was doing dishes, when it occurred to me that he was really quiet. So I walked around the corner and he was playing with himself……so I said, “Grant, whatcha doin?” He replied, “BUT MOMMY, EVEN YOU SAID I CAN PLAY WITH MYSELF!!!!!” Oh boy, what a smart kid he is.

Anyways……
Today was a great day….woke up early and met a good friend of mine at the water park w/her two kiddies. Had tons of funJ
Then home for naps, I also laid down and dozed off for about 30 min. Woke up and felt good so I washed both of our dirty dogs. Then off to the gym at about 5…

WOD

25 Jumping pull-ups
50 dead lifts @95lbs.
50 box jumps @ 20”
50 sit ups
50 hang power cleans @ 65lbs.
25 jumping pull-ups
25 lateral lunge left
25 lateral lunge right
25 push ups

Done as RD’d 18:22


Nutrition:

B- apple/AB/protein shake
S-didn’t have oneL
L- Turkey/tomato/strawberries/carrots
S- AB/shrimp & crab meat
D- crab meat/paleo meatballs/walnuts/raisins/2 sq 85%

Feelin better today!

Random thought of the day: Un-neutered male dogs should be required to wear pants…..

Why as a woman do I feel like I deserve to shop?

Today was a long one. I took a rest day bc Ive been sick and my body felt so run down. Im still so congested but as of this evening im feeling better. I plan to make up my WOD from today, tomorrow.

Was up with decent sleep. Why do I never want to get out of bed?! Kevin HELP!!

I had to run into town this pm so I was feeling kinda shitty about not doing my workout today so I decided to shop.....Victorias Secret and Francheskas....WOOOOOHOOO! Got some cute stuff but I gotta quit spending $!

Nutrition:
B- 3 eggs, 2 chicken sausage, asparagas, & walnuts
S- Almond Butter
L-Turkey, tomatoe, strawberries, grapes, 2 sq of 85%
S- Almonds
D- Shrimp & crab meat in EVOO, apricots, banana, AB

Focused more on drinking water today.....why is it so hard for me to wake up in the am??

Sleep Is Key

Ok, so the title says it all. I NEED SLEEP! I don't sleep when my husband is on duty, and now he is working nights at a second job...so there went that. So today was rough.

I cooked dinner, then fell asleep on the couch. Woke up and went to the gym at 7. Bad idea. My body does not want to work out past 5. I was tiered and just wasnt myself during our workout....UGH! I am such a perfectionist with this crap, so days like today really piss me off.

Nutrition:
B- 3 egg w/ EVOO, broc& tomato, walnuts
S- dried apricots
L-Strawberries w/ AB, Protein shake w/ water
S- Almonds, turkey breast
D- Chicken, Avocado, tomato, apple
S- 1 sq 85%, banana, AB

WOD:
3 rounds for time, perform each for 1 min & rest 1 min btw rounds.
KETTLEBELL SWINGS
BOX JUMPS
DOUBLE UNDERS
WALL BALL SHOTS (THRUSTERS W/ 25LB. PLATE)
PUSHUPS

R1: 130/ R2: 165/ R3: 110
Total- 405

First round was a flop. Aholes at the gym wouldn't get the H outa my way, so I didn't get to do the DU. Second round I did them, third round couldn't do them again....

NOTE TO SELF: DRINK MORE WATER!!!!!!!!!!!

day one of blogging madness...

Writing all my thoughts is just wayyy to much fun! Its late and strange things are prone to come out of my mouth....or fingers in this case. First let me fill you in.

My name is Lauren Lester (formerly Brooks). I have two beautiful, needy, excitingly wonderful children; Grant 4 & Teagan 6m. My greatest gift is my salvation, my husband, and my children, in order of importance.

I have been crossfitting for aprox 2 months. I LOVE IT! I just cant get enough! I have so much to learn, and I cant wait. I am one week into my training for the 2011 crossfit games.

This blog will be used to track food & workouts. WOOPWOOP!

So today was tough. Ive been sick, and had WAY too much fun last weekend....woke up and was dragging. It's amazing bc the second a trainer tells you that you need to eat more, your not hungry!


I did so much laundry today my memory is froggy.....damn.

Today's workout was sweet. NOT, I wanted to barf......but my workouts usually make me want to barf. Sounds nuts, but if i don't get sick, i feel like i didn't push myself hard enough.

FOR TIME:

100 burpee broad jumps- 8:30 (first time doing these, they blow!!!)
100 Situps- 3:58
100 pushups- 2:42