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CrossFit, nutrition, the Paleo-Zone diet, weight loss, my workouts, and reflections and reviews of various related topics that interest me.

I train with the crew at CrossFit Asheville here in Asheville, NC.

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August 15, 2010

New Cycle

I am really sore. My traps in particular. Sore in that good way, of course, that lets you know you worked hard, but still, really sore. Today, Sunday, is a rest day, a weigh-in and measurement day, and also the first day of my new seven week training cycle (as described in a recent post). [...]

August 4, 2010

sleep train work rest play eat

It’s near the beginning of August (the 4th), a rest day, and my health is near 95% (which is as much as I ever expect of myself, accident prone as I am). The summer is almost over, and quite soon (within the next 12 days, in fact) school and work are returning, I’ll be going [...]

May 18, 2010

My Year in Body Fat

Thinking about my body composition goals for the 2009-2010 school year, and how I failed to meet them, and what it means for my dietary practice, going forward.

March 25, 2010

Waiting… Waiting…

Announcing a reorganization of my training plan: the new groove.

March 21, 2010

Epic Excess

Another cheat day leads me out of the Paleo-Zone and into the land of excessive sugar consumption.

March 16, 2010

The Physiology of Fasting

A look at Peter R. Kerndt, MD, James L. Naughton, MD, Charles E. Driscoll, MD, and David A. Loxterkamp, MD “Fasting: The History, Pathophysiology and Complications,” Western Journal of Medicine 137:5 (1982) 379–399. PMCID: PMC1274154.

February 24, 2010

Setback and Setbacks

An account of my surgery, and the subsequent complications, and reflection on my recovery and its impact on my training routine.

February 6, 2010

Fasting Again

A list of questions emerge for me after my most recent fast.

February 4, 2010

Reflecting on the May 22nd Program

I review the rules of my program and discuss my recent compliance, or lack of compliance, with it.

January 6, 2010

Birthday Slam (Sprit and Flesh)

Front squat, 3 sets 5 x 95-125, 3 sets 5 x 135 (no PRs here); “Slam Dunk” WOD at 169 reps.

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