Blog Name

So are we going to get this name changed... ideas?

"The CF Construct bored at work blog"

First thing that came to mind. However, I am currently not bored, I'm actually working my ass off today and am out of town for the evening so I had to make this one short.

A Not-So-Boring Paleo Meal

That’s right!  I made yet another delicious Paleo meal with the help of Every Day Paleo!  The Salmon Cakes with Homemade Ginger Mayo were AMAZING!  I accompanied the salmon cakes with Roasted Butternut Squash.

I realize my post today is short and sweet (boring), so I thought to spice things up we could do a finish the sentence game:

1.     If cavemen read this Paleo-ish Blog they would think, __________.

2.     I am craving ___________.

3.     If I could wear __________ every day, I would.

What Gives?

Disclaimer: I am not trying to single out anyone, so don't get your panties in a bunch.

Anyway, what is up with the injury pictures? I have noticed that Crossfitters love to take pictures of when they hurt themselves and post it for the world to gawk at. Whether it be bruises, calluses, torn calluses, infected torn calluses, scrapped up shins, etc.....we love to show that shit off.

I have not posted an injury picture YET lol, but I am thinking about posting the yucky pics of my leg after death by power cleans. lol. Why? Shit I don't know. Does it make one feel more bad arse? Does it just add to the air of you must be nuts if you do Crossfit?

I have seen some pictures of some of your injuries...no names. lol. Why do we want the world to see how Crossfit can eff you up? lol. Is it the attention whore mentality? It reminds me of my tomboy days when I would get a new scar and show that shit off. Any thoughts? :0)Oh, and just in case you did not notice....I like to type the word *shit*. I don't like cursing in real life and I think I sound stupid when I do, so just let me live this out in the cyber world if you don't mind:)

Also...today is the beginning of Lent (I know this is bogus coming after my declaration that I like to curse while typing...lol). For those of you who observe, is anyone giving up anything interesting? I am giving the deuces to juice...including OJ (GASP!)and coffee. So if I turn into super biatch for the next month and a half you know why:) I HEART OJ! This is going to be awful:( I'm already shaking because I did not have my morning shot:( On top of that I had to let my sunflower seeds go because I found a worm in my bag. This is going to be a terrible month:(

**The first pic is of course just for chortles:)**

Restup?

For the last two weeks I have been trying to make the new Tuesday 9am class, but I have run into the same problem both times. I workout out Mondays in the evening and when I wake up on Tuesday morning my body just doesn’t feel rested enough to go back to the box. I can more aptly describe the feeling in my muscles as heavy, lazy and lethargic, no real soreness (yet). It seems to make sense to me that foam rolling after a workout will probably help, but is there anything else I can be doing/eating to get my muscles ready to work again? …or should I just go anyways knowing that my muscles will eventually adapt to the modified rest period?

CrossFit Sexy Ladies!

As the start of CrossFit games/qualifying rounds quickly approaches, I think its appropriate to showcase the amazing women that participated in last year's competition. Ladies- get ready to be inspired. Men- control yourselves....




Anyone planning on going to the games???

faux irish?

so i know it is a bit early, but everyone knows next saturday is when chicago celebrates st patty's day, i.e. parade (RIP southside parade), green river, green beer, green eggs and irish coffees, etc.

as i am getting older, it is no longer like christmas morning for me where im so excited that i start with kegs/car bombs and eggs at 8am. while i still love a good day drink, i am a bit more tame and dont start until around noon-ish.

considering construct will be holding its normal classes, and there is a lot of extra beer lying around the box...put two and two together...DRINKING WOD!

other than that though, anyone have any plans for that day, i.e. bars or drunken fiascos they are attending? be fun to meet up after classes if at all possible.

What do you do when cravings hit?

I have a huge sweet-tooth! I am all about anything chocolate. I can usually resist the temptation by eating really bitter dark chocolate. But recently, I just cave. I don't have the will power. For instance, after lunch I decided I wanted a chocolate concrete shake w/ chocolate chips and cookie dough. I wasn't even hungry at that point so why did I feel like I had to have it? I think maybe I am have a chocolate habit. I just eat it every day without really thinking about it. Does anyone else have a similar problem with foods they can't seem to resist? How do you overcome the temptation in the moment to pig out on that food?

John A asked me to post today since he is West Palm Beach getting his level 1 CF Cert this weekend.

Have fun John! I am sure we will be taking your classes soon!