Kettlebell WOD

Some days a workout done all alone is exactly what I need to clear my head. I went to my email archives and did a Relentless Trojan Challenge workout from 2011 this afternoon in my garage. I forgot how much of a doozie the chipper was until today. All you need is a kettlebell and about 25 minutes.

30 American swings
30 clean & press
30 snatch
30 Figure 8s
30 sumo deadlift high pull
30 windmills
30 lunge pass throughs
30 kettlebell crossover pushups
30 swing to high pull
30 burpees
200m walking lunge with KB held over head

3, 2, 1 GO. Post your times below. I used a 35lb kettlebell. After I was done working out, I remembered how much I love my life.

We The People

CrossFit gyms across Austin are joining together to raise funds for Team Red, White, & Blue (enriching the lives of wounded veterans and their families) and Youth In Motion (promoting programs throughout the community that help young people learn how to live healthy, active lives) in a 3 round, 17 minute workout!

The event titled, "We The People," mission is to reinforce the foundations in America that support programs for veterans and build our future through children. We The People will be held at CrossFit Toro Grande on September 22nd, from 8AM-12PM.

I am absolutely participating in this event. There are advanced, intermediate, beginner, and kids divisions. Everything it represents is what I believe in and where I want to give back. This event is not not just about signing up to compete. I challenge everyone to raise money via FirstGiving! We are looking for vendors and sponsors too. Email events@crossfitcentral.com if you want to help.

How to Participate:
1) Register to compete or spectate HERE
2) Raise donations HERE

The workout:
3x5 minute rounds, 1 minute at each station, 1 minute rest between rounds

Thrusters @95lb/65lb/45lb/PVC
Box jumps @24"/20"/12"/Step-ups
Kettlebell swings @25kg/16kg/8kg/5# or 10#
Burpees on to a plate
Row for calories

Who's in? 3, 2,1 GO.

PCOS: The Zone

I choose to see all setbacks as feedback to make a new choice.

There are instances that clearly have a defining moment that have changed the trajectory of my life. Another word for this experience-- a BREAKTHROUGH. I will forever remember Sunday, July 22nd. Upset, frustrated, annoyed, disappointed, stuck. I had come to grips with having PCOS; however, I refused to allow weight to be a battle for me. My livelihood is coaching, living the code, being fit and strong, and I was not going to go another day feeling as if my hormones and all the mess that comes with having PCOS to get the best of me.

That night I decided I would take matters into my own hands and go back to what worked so well for me when I first started CrossFit--> The Zone. Within 4 weeks (28 days), I was so impressed with my results.

10lbs lost, down 2 inches around my waist & belly button, & 1 inch lost in each leg

I am even more encouraged, because I still have a life, getting stronger, and feeling more energized than I have in a while. I stick to my Zone blocks (6 carbs, 15 protein, 20 fat) Monday through Friday and I am more laxed on the weekend all while still eating clean. I still go out. I still have drinks with my friends. I am still balanced. The beauty of the Zone is you can have whatever you want as long as you Zone it. Wine, chocolate, a margarita. However, what you learn very quickly is nutritious food choices are the way to go if you want to be satisfied based on your Zone blocks.

I look back at July 22nd as a breakdown that led to a huge breakthrough for me. The 1st 7 months of 2012 have been a setback for me, but the feedback I have received and learned through this whole journey is what makes me who I am today.

Stay tuned for my next 4 week update with pictures. SHOWOUT is back!