grantnieddu’s BodyBlog

Today I hit 3 reps of 235 lbs. That may not be much for you muscle-heads, but it was a PR!

Bring it!

For those who are tracking these workouts, or CrossFit.com, ‘Angie’ is a classic.

Hurtin’. Hurtin’. For those who have done this workout for time, you know what it is!

Here is a tip: don’t do this workout after staying up all night! My roommate, Chad, was up all through the night. So, like the genuises we are, we decided that it would be good for him to come and work out at 5 a.m.
Bad idea!

He did the workout correctly: all 100 pull-ups first, all 100 push-ups second, etc. By body-weight squat number 50, he was down and out for the count. He was rolling around on the ground, and eventually got a glazed look in his eye and just stared off.
My insensitive self was ribbing him: ‘do you want me to stop the clock? Take as much time as you need; the clock is still running.’ I was horrible.

Well, when we decided that he needed some calories, I went over and bought him an orange juice. Yet another bad idea.

It was too much sugar too quick. He started rolling and feeling really ill. Then, he finally managed to get up and head to the bathroom. It was all about a banana for that boy, and he started to stop the shaking. He is fine now. (Sleeping on the couch when I left for work.)
I went on with my work out. (Hey, the muscle-bound attendees of Gold’s Gym, I have an announcement: not all of us want to be nasty and veiny. More power to you, but quit being dicks about other people’s workouts. Statements like, "would you hurry up. That’s not a real workout" simply make you look like a flippin’ retard. Especially when our workouts would run circles around you and make you cry.)

I did the entire thing in 17:47. That is a personal record, but nothing compared to some of the beasts out there who did it in 8 min. Rock on.

Any time any of you want to push yourself to new limits, get some ‘Angie’.

Ok, this blows!

I had a great blog post written about my current trip to Monterey and Carmel by the Sea, a Special Forces book I found on the military base here about the 6-week PT for the elite military personnel (and how similar to CrossFit it is), my nutrition and fitness on the road (or lack thereof), and, now, how difficult the internet connection has been out here!

Oh well. Chalk it up as a loss to the zeroes and ones of the wired world we live in!

This is tough, though I could have planned better.

In America, though, keep in mind that in most every corner of the planet, you can find a grocery store. Pick up the goods you need, folks, and stick to your nutrition.

ALTHOUGH, there is a dilemma in people’s minds: should one just let go and relax and eat what they want, or should they be as disciplined as if they were at home?

Good questions! I know I have wrestled with it. But, I will say this, the more that fitness and nutrition are my lifestyle, and not my "diet" or "workout program" that I just find myself eating as close to correct as possible, and working out as normal as possible.

It is my way of life. That being said, let’s hit the road to Monterey, California!

Now, were I a true, hard-core CrossFitter, I would have arranged my schedule so that I could visit CF in LA or Santa Cruz. BUT, family first in this instance, so, no go.

I will say this, though: Thank you, Orange County, for your affinity for 24 Hour Fitness gyms EVERYWHERE.

It was a cinch to find one close to me, get a 7-day pass, and get my CFit on. (Though, some of the folks need to adjust to the new kid doing weird kips.)

Also, I have noticed the power of the Fitness as a Lifestyle principle. Many people around me who "start their workout program" or "diet" are bound to hit a wall. What people should consider is that they are "starting their new life being fit and eating right."

This mentality seems small and insignificant, but it helps when you hit a wall or plateau. Knowing that fitness and nutrition are your daily lifestyle habits will overcome so many mental objections we put out there.

It takes some time to develop this mindset, admittedly. But TAKE THE TIME TO DEVELOP IT! Take the time to picture yourself, day in and day out, being fit, eating right, staying active until they bury you, and you will see not only your body staying more fit more consistently, but your mind will stay in the game more consistently.

After doing 6 weeks of the previous workout, I switched it up by going back to CrossFit (www.crossfit.com.)

Now we have 4-5 guys who get together regularly for it. (Lakeland, FL, if you are interested in CFing with us.)

So, I will try my best to put the workouts up here, but I am not sure that the type of exercises that you do with CFit are listed here. We will see.

As a side note, I will continue my 6 days of cardio per week to continue to strive for my 10% Body Fat goal.

Last, I am edging closer and closer to a Paleo-Zone eating routine. 5 meals a day. All eggs, lean meat if any, vegetables, whole-grain breads,  nuts and some fruit, little-to-no sugar. I eat 30+ minutes after a workout. Since I work out around 5 a.m., I try to get a whole-grain bread slice before the work out for energy. Tons of water.

Today I hit the treadmill for 15 minutes, then switched over to the C2 Rower for 30 minutes.

45 min cardio.
Ave. heart rate: 151.

Feels good.

Missed one snack this morning, but got my other meals.

My left glut is HURTIN’! I can’t tell if it is from the rowing for 3 days of about 10k each, or what, but it is hurtin’.

Last night, I hit it hard for weight lifting. Listened to Ravi Zacharias, Hillsong United, and Chinese lessons on my iShuffle.
Chest:
Dbll flies - weight - 20, 25, 30, 35/ reps - 12, 12, 10, 9
Cable Xovers - wgt. - 20, 30, 40, 50/ reps - 10, 12, 8, 8
Biceps:
Standing Bbll - wgt. - 10, 20, 30, 40/ reps - 12, 12, 11, 8
Concentration Curls - wgt. - 15, 20, 25, 30/25 / reps - 12, 10, 8, 1/6
Quads:
Press Machines - wgt. - 90, 160, 210, 260/ reps - 12, 12, 12, 12
Dbll Step-ups - wgt. - 50, 60, 70, 80/ reps - 12, 10, 8, 6
Hams:
Stiff-leg Deadlifts - wgt. 85, 95, 105, 115/ reps - 12, 10, 8, 6
Lying Leg curls - wgt. 40, 50, 60, 70/ reps - 12, 12, 10, 8
Abs:
Hanging Reverse Crunches - reps - 12, 10, 8, 6
Weighted Crunches - wgt. 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5/ reps - 12, 10, 8, 6
Cardio - 45 min. row

Today I visited Vero Beach and hit the shore for a relaxing tanning session.

So, I decided to workout a little bit. (See my workout program.) Felt good, but i got a little bit of a burn.

Push-ups, sit-ups, flutter kicks, and Hindu push-ups and runs times 4. Felt good as heck.

I am looking forward to my new lifting program. I am switching from my CrossFits workouts to a lifting regimen. I will give you the updates.

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