Get to the gym this morning and boom...Fight Gone Bad.
3 rounds of five minutes each. 1 minute wallball (20lb), 1 minute Sumo Deadlift High Pull (65lbs), 24" Box jumps, Push Press (65 lbs), Row (for calories), 1 minute rest then do it again.
The movements recruit many of the same muscle groups so this routine (based on 3 rounds of five minutes like an MMA fight) can really get you. I finished with 305 reps. I was happy as that is a new PR and I really felt the moments where you make the decision to push or puss out. I pushed and it showed. Plus, I am really struggling with allergies so very difficult to catch my breath as I can't breath properly.
Things are going well other than the allergies.
It is a challenge going to work after a hard workout. Today we prepped over 1300 sq.ft. for stain, all fine sanding. Lots of hands and knees and staying focused on looking for the smallest imperfections. Start to get tired around the mid-afternoon mark. But I keep eating the fats and try to stick to the Zone Diet as much as possible and I'm finding the energy is there when I need it. Particularly once I get home and my ladies need attention.
In terms of the Zone, I have modified the diet so that I eat 6 Protein and 6 Carbs right after a workout, wait two hours and then eat two more protein and about ten fats. This is helping even out the energy over the morning and keeping my cells packed full of nutrients when they need it most, right after the workout. I haven't yet done an accurate BMI (Body Mass Index) but to be honest, I feel that that particular measure is not of much use. Performance during the WODs over a period of time will determine whether my diet is working or not.
In terms of the Zone Diet, I have had to turn to some bread and more fruit in order to get my carbs. I can't stuff myself full of veggies and keep working the way I need to. I prefer to eat small packets of food throughout the day so I am nibbling on my veggie pack, and eating the protein and other carbs and fats at set three hour intervals. So far it is working well.
I do enjoy getting everything ready the night before. I spend time during my prep visualizing the strength and power that the food will generate for me and I appreciate how lucky and blessed I am to have the food, the lifestyle, and the abilities that I do. Being thankful and positive keeps things in perspective.
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