Wednesday, July 14, 2010

So yeah

I uh apparently am having a hard time blogging consistently. Oh darn. I'm pretty sure you don't care. You, as in someone reading this, might not even exist! I may be typing away for my own good. Well, that's cool.

So yeah, I don't think I let you know that I have been on a cleanse for, let's see, wow! 2 1/2 weeks! I started with the Master Cleanse for the first 9 days. That's the one where you only consume lemonade (water, lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne). Then I moved into a raw food cleanse. Lots of smoothies and pretty much eating only fruits and veggies and some nuts. Still rockin' it! I will admit, I cheated, but not very much at all. Had a couple pieces of cheese, a couple raviolis, a spoon of some curry and a spoon of chicken salad. Over 18 days that's pretty frickin' good I'd say.

So yeah, besides those few slices of cheddar, this is the longest I've ever gone without the most magical dairy item known to human kind. Cheese folks. Cheese. It actually hasn't really been a big deal not eating meat, dairy, grains or anything cooked for that matter. It sure helps when you have a raw food recipe book on hand. Tons of awesome things in there.

So yeah, I backed off the training during the initial fast. I didn't want to push my body to even farther extremes than I already was. I'm training again and I feel great. I've felt great the entire time. I've slimmed down a bit. Not sure about weight loss. I didn't weigh myself. That's not really a concern of mine. I just wanted to clean my gut. Not just that, I like the whole deal about cleansing my mind and soul as well as my body. It's all connected ya know. Look into it if ya don't.

So yeah, here's my training low down from yesterday:
Pull-ups(attempts) alternating with single 16kg C&P 5X5
Front Squats with 16kg and 12kg 5X5 switching bells every set
Snatches with 16kg 3X20 L/R alternating with hanging leg raises

So yeah, that was a part of Pavel's Force Recon workout that Jon Engum posted on the instructor forum. I can't do body weight pull-ups, let alone weighted ones like in the OG plan, so I did what I could. I really need to stick to my pull-up training dangit! If I am ever to be truly ready to take on Level II, it needs to happen.

What's it gonna be today? Here's what I'm thinking: Pressing Pistols and Get-ups. Word.

Catchyaontheflip!

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Thirsty Thursday

I'm thirsty for some more. More what you ask? Everything. Including the nothings. You get me? Less is more. And more is more too. Sometimes. Right now I need more training, more yoga, more time. I also need less sugar, less cloudy skies and less negativity. I'm doin' alright on these fronts. Just need to get it down sometimes to keep rockin'.

Today: Joint mobility
Swings
DLs
Goblets
VO2
Random hanging

Now:
Pro
Shower
Garden
Craft night

WOO!

Monday, June 14, 2010

Guess what!

I cook sometimes. It works out, mostly. But last night it surely did. I made fried eggplant. Did my own breadcrumbs from scratch!!! Used some herbs from the garden out back. Killer! I also did up this veggie concoction. Sauteed some sweet pots, red cabbage and then threw in some spinach and baby bellas. Yum! Today open faced eggplant sandies with some superb Trader Joe's tomato bisque. So, I'm gonna train now and I'm already excited about eating the leftover veggies as well as.....lentils? couscous? rice? We shall see. Maybe a SECOND smoothie too? The one earlier didn't have any PRO. It did include blackberries, strawberries, banana and aloe vera juice. AWESOME!!!

Today's training agenda: rolling, get-ups, pistols!, swings. Sound good? Yeah. I think so too.
I'll be throwing some planks and yoga stylees in there as well. Word.

Catchyaontheflip. BTW in case you didn't know, Phish is touring again. Go see them. They will give you an experience of a lifetime. I'm not joking!

Peace and bacon grease.
J$

Saturday, June 12, 2010

The sun in shining

I'm doing some bells out on the deck. First did a few ipsilateral rolls on both sides. Next, ROP pressing with a 16kg. Couple 1 leg DLs. Grabbed the bell by the horn and did some goblets. Let's see, what else? I'm not sure that was the actual order of everything, I just want to get it down. You down? Good. So yeah, there were a couple sets of some single TGUs in there too.

REMINDER: It is extremely important that you choose your venue wisely when rockin' it with bells. If you forgot, well that sucks. But I just reminded you! Ok. Some things like turkish get-ups require even more wisdom. I just reminded myself of that one! I did take the sun into account-not shining in my eyes and whatnot, but really. What's #1? SAFETY. If you have a choice of utmost safety minus the glorious sun shining on you, or lapping in the luxury of getting tan while training in exchange for sub-par performance you best go with the former! My nickname out here is SECURITY, sometimes Securitas;). Interesting.

K. Protein smoothie coming soon. You should look into getting one yourself. It's like a pint of heaven with some superhero ingredients. I recommend chocolate peanut butter banana

Friday, June 11, 2010

Today

I may make an attempt at blogging again (consistently). Well, I am making an attempt. Right at this moment! Not too many details for ya. Here's what I conjured up for this marvelous day on the North Coast:
  • clean house
  • new sheets
  • strawberry banana smoothie made by moi
  • edamame humus (Oh Trader Joe, how I wish you were closer)
  • peas from the garden
  • bike ride at sunset
  • bells in the living room
  • Veggie galore in yellow curry
Tomorrow I see a hike, some yoga, more bells, more eating. AWESOMENESS. Perhaps a little farmers' market? Indeed.

At some point tomorrow stop, breath and make your spine as tall as possible. Let me know what happens.

Rock on wit cho bad selves now ya hear?

Sunday, May 9, 2010

WHOA!!!

What the? Yeah, I was lost for a while there. Well, lost as in off the path of training. I was not lost spatially, even when I didn't always know where I was:) After the San Jose RKC I drove up the coast, the famous Rt. 1 indeed. Along the way I stopped off to enjoy my spiraled cast iron with some beautiful back drops. I'm too lazy to figure out how to make the pictures go where I want, so too bad. Sorry. I'll be back. Soon hopefully.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

I may be a slacker, but I can still rock an RKC

I just passed my third RKC level I. I kind of did it as a test for myself. I've been, as I've said, a slacker when it comes to my training. I used the cert as a kick in the ass, as well as extending my certification for another 2 years. Once again the RKC is an awesome experience. Even though I've been there twice before, I learned a zillion things again. It's always getting better. It's really amazing. I met some awesome people, as always. I am excited to keep going down the KB road. I was off of it for a stint. Word.

BTW, I think I may move to California (or Oregon) after all!!! Shhhhhh.....

Thursday, February 18, 2010

What can I say? Sometimes I am a slacker.

Here I sit at 2:30am. Awaiting my departure for the airport. "Where are you going this time?" you ask. Well, as a matter of fact I am going to show my face in the DD community once again. I'm going to recertify in San Jose. I must admit, I'm a little ashamed. I have not lived up to my standards or DD's standards as an RKC. I've been off gallivanting all over this green earth. I'm not keeping up with my KB duties. Some may disagree, but I know. Oh, I know.

I have not been training consistently for one. I'm softer than I would like to be. Blah blah blah blah blah. This weekend will inevitably be awesome, no doubt. Everything kettlebell is always epic. It's just that looking back, I have not lived up to my potential. I still love kettlebells. I always will. They changed my life. I just wish that they were in my life more often! And that is totally up to me. Hence, I'm flying to San Jose for another miraculous experience with kettlebells and the awesome people they attract.

I could blame my lifestyle. I've been traveling. Quite often I must say. That does not lend to gaining clients or building a website to promote myself. It doesn't even exist! Let's face it. I'm a slacker! If you know me, you may know that I have been a workaholic at times. Many times in fact. Though, this is not one of those times.

I'm actually nervous about this weekend. I'm nervous about getting through it. I feel lame at the moment. But, I know I'll pass. I'll make it out alive. My badassness is just not at the forefront at the moment. I sure hope she shows up by 9am Friday!

I may have been a little harsh by saying I haven't been living up to DD's standards, but maybe not. I have not done anything really wrong, all but not training consistently and striving to make myself better, as well as a better trainer. I'm struggling. That's all. I'm 29. Trying to figure out life and shit! Though, you would think such a straightforward thing like the way of the RKC would help me keep it together!

Hopefully this weekend will revive me. I need it. I don't want to take anymore steps back.

This is all temporary...