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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 22, 2010

Weigh In

Strict paleo for 30 days begins today. No alcohol, limited caffeine, no forbidden foods AT ALL, until Sep. 21st, which is a Tuesday, so, really, I won’t be drinking alcohol until the 24th, which is 33 days. The numbers today suggest I am pretty much flat for the week, although, I did not see the [...]

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). [...]

March 25, 2010

Waiting… Waiting…

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

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 23, 2010

The “Paleo” Cheat Day (Coco-Cocoa-Banana Pudding Recipe)

An experimental recipe for a pretty tasty Paleo “Coco-Cocoa-Banana-Pudding” creates a great opportunity for overeating and storing a few extra calories as fat.

January 10, 2010

Program Review

A quick review of my “May 22nd Program” plan. Things are going fine.

January 6, 2010

New Year, New Program

It seemed like it was time to put the old program to bed, and to make up a new program. All hail the new program!

November 9, 2009

Rest Week Reflections

As I enter the last week of my second cycle through the “new plan” (aka the “Never on a School Night” plan), I pause to reflect on, to analyze, and to assess the measurements I have made in the process of my training.

September 27, 2009

Retrospect: Five Weeks on the School Plan

I examine my training and nutrition over the past five weeks in the light of my “never on a school night” plan, which I established on August 23rd. The results are mixed, but I seem to be healthy and on track for good things as I move forward with the plan.

September 6, 2009

Another Given Sunday

I am grateful for a nice Sunday with the family and I evaluate my progress over the past two weeks since Aug. 23rd, when I adopted a clear training plan and goal-set for this Academic year.

hi mom!